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Army HIVE Christmas and New Year Closures

The majority of Army HIVEs will be closed after duties on Fri 19 Dec 25 and will reopen on Mon 5 Jan 26. There may be localised variations to these dates for individual HIVEs.

Army HIVE HQ is also closed during the festive fortnight, so any enquiries submitted via the ‘If you need further information’ MS Forms function on our UK, Cyprus or Overseas blogs will be answered when we return in the New Year.

We will periodically cover private messages on our Army HIVE Facebook platform (and X/Instagram where possible) whilst we are closed. However, this will not be 24/7 and should not be relied upon for anything that requires an urgent response.

To support our customers with more immediate requirements however, the Army HIVE HQ email will provide a comprehensive out of office autoreply, detailing points of contact that are either 24/7, emergency providers, or open over the festive leave fortnight. To receive this autoreply, please email:
RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Individual HIVEs will also provide localised contact details for Christmas and New Year cover wherever possible in their automated replies. Therefore, if you email your closest HIVE, which you can find on HIVE’s page on the Army website, their autoreply may be of additional assistance.

Army HIVE wishes all of its Service community customers, and our internal and external stakeholders, a very happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to continuing our support and engagement in 2026.


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November 25, 2025

Wiltshire & Swindon: Free Childminding Skills Bootcamp training programme starting Mon 8 Dec

 

Childminding Skills Bootcamp is a nationally recognised training programme designed to help learners start a rewarding, flexible career in childcare.

This opportunity, delivered in partnership with Swindon and Wiltshire Councils, is particularly well-suited to partners of military personnel due to the following:

  • Portable career – qualifications can be used wherever families are posted in the UK
  • Work from home – ideal for those needing stability and flexibility around family and military life
  • Online training – fully remote learning with fantastic, supportive staff
  • Community connection – learners join others from similar backgrounds and communities, creating a supportive network

There should also be another programme starting in early January.

Find out more at Childminding Skills Bootcamp – Wiltshire and Swindon – The International Education Group

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs