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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 4, 2025

Brecon & Surrounding areas: Pontfaen YFC Illuminated Charity Tractor and 4x4 Run 2025 - Tuesday 23rd Dec 2025

 

2025 ROUTE & APPROXIMATE TIMINGS:

Pontfaen YFC Illuminated Charity Tractor and 4x4 Run 2025 - Tuesday 23rd December 2025

We’re taking an exciting new route this year — travelling via Brecon Town for both the start AND finish of the run!

Join us at Brecon High School from 6:45pm to see the tractors line up and soak up the festive atmosphere
  • Enjoy music from Brecon Town Band
  • Visit Santa and his elves in the grotto
  • Treat yourself to mulled wine, hot chocolates and mince pies
  • Don’t miss our Grand Raffle Draw with fantastic prizes up for grabs!
If you fancy joining in this year instead of just watching, get your vehicle illuminated and register here:

https://forms.gle/J6jgFyFUz13ojrSC9

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.