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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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December 3, 2025

Blackpool: Take a Heritage Tram Tour and feel the magic


It’s a brilliant way to take in the sights! Take a Blackpool Heritage Tram Tour on an illuminated tram! Travel the promenade and enjoy an iconic, traditional part of Blackpool.

On Friday and Saturday nights over Christmas. 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20 December plus 2 & 3 January. Tours from 5.30-8.30pm
Take a Blackpool Heritage Tram Tour

Thanks to a fleet of volunteer drivers, the Heritage Trams are back for the festive season. All tours must be pre-booked. HMS Blackpool (fleet number 736) will be setting sail along the seafront to the delight of both passengers and passers-by.Book your seat online now to avoid any disappointment!

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
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