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December 11, 2025
Bovington: Free community Christmas event - Friday 12th Dec at Poppies tea rooms
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Bovington: Monkey World 50% off entry for locals Fri 2nd - Sat 31st Jan 2026
To take advantage of this offer, simply book online HERE or buy direct from the gate.
Proof of address will be required on entry. You will get the best prices by booking online! Offer valid from 2nd-31st January ONLY. Promotions cannot be combined.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Grantham: Housing Surgery
Next Housing Surgery at the HIVE Community Centre, Building 162, Thursday 18th December, 1030 - 1230. All welcome!
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Army HIVE Christmas and New Year Closure
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 www.army.mod.uk/hives, 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.
Weeton: Christmas 2025 Refuse & Recycling Collection Date Changes
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
December 10, 2025
North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Bin collection calendars
Please choose your area from the following list to find your local rubbish and recycling collection calendars (noting that Bank Holidays may affect the regular date):
Details for all other areas can be found at https://www.gov.uk/rubbish-collection-day
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
Blandford: Welfare/contact house short term use accommodation
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£40 per night for a minimum of 2 nights.
Weekend rates Friday to Monday morning £100.
Full weeks are £225.
A full review of costs will take place at the end of April.
BLANDFORDGAR-BGSUWELFARE@mod.gov.uk or call 01258 481938
Information provided by Bovington HIVE via BGSU Welfare team
Dorset: Christmas bin collection dates 24th Dec - Mon 12th Jan
Usual
collection day Revised collection day
Wednesday 24
December No change
Thursday 25
December Saturday 27 December
Friday 26
December Monday 29 December
Monday 29
December Tuesday 30 December
Tuesday 30
December Wednesday 31 December
Wednesday 31
December Friday 2 January
Thursday 1
January Saturday 3 January
Friday 2
January Monday 5 January
Monday 5
January Tuesday 6 January
Tuesday 6
January Wednesday 7 January
Wednesday 7
January Thursday 8 January
Thursday 8
January Friday 9 January
Friday 9
January Saturday 10 January
Collection days will return to normal from Monday 12 January.
Christmas and New Year rubbish and recycling - Dorset Council
- We will collect up to two extra sacks of rubbish beside your bin on your first rubbish collection after Christmas Day
- No garden waste collections will take place from Christmas Day until Thursday 8 January
- Household recycling centres are open from 9am to 4pm daily, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
- Extra recycling, including glass and food, will be collected on your recycling collection day, provided it has been separated correctly and placed in a suitable sturdy container (no bags) that can be easily lifted by one person.
- Please help our crews by putting your glass out for collection before Christmas. This ensures you have as much space as possible in your glass box, helping prevent over spilling containers, and reduces the amount of extra glass we collect over the busy festive period.
Information
provided by Bovington HIVE
Scotland: Calling all members of the Veterans Tribe Scotland Book Club
Calling all members of the Veterans Tribe Scotland Book Club !
16th December 1600-1700hrs
Below are the Zoom call details for our current reading book choice:
'The Cornish Christmas Pantomime Murder ' by Fiona LeitchBook Club Meeting
In the week before each discussion meeting a notice is sent out to all members with a zoom link to attend.
Please RSVP to let us know if you are able to attend, however if you can't join the call it would be appreciated if you can provide a few comments about the current reading book above that will be discussed.
The input from all our Book Club members really helps to make our club a success, it would be lovely to hear your thoughts and comments on the latest book (good or bad) so that we can share them on the next call in your absence
** Important Note**
Have you read the current book but are not in the Book Club ?
Or thinking of joining but want to see what it's like before doing so ? Then you would be very welcome to join in the call using the link below.
Please let Gerry know via the email link below if you are looking to do this, it would be great to see you..
December 9, 2025
Powys: Powys County Council - Tips for Recycling over Christmas
Click here to read Powys County Council's Tips for Recycling over Christmas
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
December 8, 2025
Richmond: Autism in Richmond's Friendly Support Group 11th Dec
Autistic and neurodivergent adults support group
Come and join Autism in Richmond’s friendly support group - a relaxed space to meet others, share experiences, and gain support.
Come for a coffee and a chat!
Thursday 11 December
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Richmond Library
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Brecon & Haverfordwest: February Half Term AWS Residential Trip for Brecon & Haverfordwest
Click here to read the above letter online.
To book a place please email samantha.humphries743@mod.gov.uk
If you have not already done so, you will need to complete the annual registration for AWS activities.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
December 5, 2025
The Dual Accommodation Waiver (DAW) to be made permanent from 1 April 2026
The Dual Accommodation Waiver (DAW) to be made permanent from 1 April 2026
First introduced in March 2024 the DAW was designed to support home ownership and replace older SLA waivers. The DAW supports eligible SP to use Single Living Accommodation (SLA) free of charge, providing they maintain a separate home elsewhere in the UK.
What are the key changes from 1 April 2026?
• Enduring Policy: On 1 April 2026 the DAW will go from a temporary waiver to a permanent waiver, ensuring long-term support for eligible Service personnel.
• Removal of outdated Waivers: Waivers for SLA charges based on marital status and age will be retired, promoting fairness and consistency. Regular and Full Time Reserve Services Full Commitment (FTRS FC) Service Personnel receiving outdated waivers will automatically go onto DAW – no action needed.
• Updated Eligibility Criteria: To ensure efficient use of SLA, eligibility rules have been updated. Service personnel must maintain a UK home outside daily commuting distance, and provide annual evidence to HR.
• New Applicants: If you are not currently using DAW but believe you are eligible, please contact your Unit HR directly.
• Full eligibility details are set out in latest news on Defence accommodation policy - GOV.UK
New Travel Credit Scheme
New Travel Credit Scheme – helping you reunite with loved ones this Christmas
A new one-off Travel Credit Scheme will help Service personnel get home to family and friends during the festive season and months that follow.
From 8 December, eligible personnel can claim for support with the cost of either road or rail travel for a return journey home. The new scheme extends the existing Get You Home (Early Years) provision.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:
“When I came into office, I promised to renew our nation’s contract with those who serve us. That is why this government is improving homes for heroes, delivering the biggest military pay rise in a generation and enshrining the new Armed Forces Covenant in law to properly represent our forces community.
“Our Armed Forces make extraordinary sacrifices, and I know how important being with family is, and that is why today we’re announcing extra travel support for service personnel to be with their loved ones this Christmas.”
Defence Secretary, John Healey MP said:
“Our Armed Forces make extraordinary sacrifices to keep our country safe. Helping them get home to their families for Christmas is the least we can do to support them.
“In this new era of threat, the strength of our defence lies in the serving men and women of our forces. Having already awarded the biggest military pay rise in 20 years and launched a big new strategy to renew military housing, this Government is proudly putting our Forces First.”
Who’s eligible to receive payment
December 4, 2025
West Midlands: Telford & Wrekin Knife Crime Parent Workshop - 8 December and 12 February
Register via the QR code
Information provided: Central HIVE Hub
Hereford: Free Activities for Eligible Children this Christmas
Parents and carers in Herefordshire can now book up to 16 hours of free, fun-filled activities for their children during the Christmas holidays.
The Here for Herefordshire Christmas Activities Programme, funded by the Department for Education and coordinated by Herefordshire Council’s Talk Community Team, is designed to support families and keep children active and engaged during the festive season.
Children from Reception to Year 11 who receive benefits-related free school meals are eligible to take part.
Activities include:Cheerleading
Parkour and breakdancing
Football camps
Christmas cooking and crafts
Digital skills and coding
Every child attending will also receive a free healthy meal.
Councillor Ivan Powell, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: “We’re delighted to continue this programme for eligible families this Christmas.
“With the help of our fantastic providers, children can learn new skills, make friends, and enjoy fun activities during the festivities.”
Parents and carers can book their child’s activities online at www.herefordshire.gov.uk/haf
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
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