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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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January 5, 2022

Chester: Chester FC Goalkeeping Academy - Wednesdays 5-6pm & 6-7pm Ellesmere Port Sports Village

 

Chester FC Goalkeeping Academy provides small group coaching for ages 7 - 15 years.

They run two sessions at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Wednesday evenings at 5pm and 6pm.

You can register here: https://form.jotform.com/202732120927347

Scotland: Free bus travel for under 22's


πŸ‘‰Free Bus Travel for Under 22sπŸ‘ˆ

From the 31st of January 2022, everyone in Scotland aged 21 and under will qualify for free bus travel.

To receive free travel, you must have a Young Scot National Entitlement Card which will be scanned each time you board a bus.

🚌 PLEASE NOT THAT AN EXISTING YOUNG SCOT CARD WILL NOT WORK, SO YOU MUST APPLY FOR A NEW ONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 🚌

Please visit getyournec.scot for further information and to apply for your new card. Parent/guardians must apply on behalf of under 16s.



Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

December 17, 2021

Wattisham: Community Update

 


Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

SCiP Alliance announce the new Connected Forces Online Community for 16-19 year olds from military families

 

Are you 16-19 and have parents/carers who are Serving in the Armed Forces? You could join a new safe and supportive online community.

Please see the above poster for details or register your interest on the website here.

December 16, 2021

Building Resilience With Military Families - virtual programme from Bounce Forward

 

Building Resilience With Military Families has been designed to support armed forces families to develop the skills, knowledge and strategies drawn from the science of resilience. The programme of six 1-hour sessions is for parents to learn about the science behind emotional resilience.

The programme builds session on session to walk you through how to build you own resilience and help you raise resilient children. The programme is facilitated as a virtual on-line course and is fully funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

Visit the Bounce Forward website for details of available sessions.

December 7, 2021

Scotland: Breathing Space

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Our advisors provide listening, information and advice for people in Scotland feeling low, stressed or anxious.




Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Wimbish: Wethersfield Drop-In Clinic


Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

December 6, 2021

Highland Council: Military Liaison Group (MLG) Armed Forces Quick Access


The Highland Council Military Liaison Group have produced a quick access form to help with the transition of schools/education for Armed Forces families moving into the Highlands.
To access the form and use the links, please click on the above image.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

December 5, 2021

Scotland: Scottish Women's Aid

Women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse should be able to access specialist support wherever and whenever they want it.

Join our call for change here: http://change.org/SWASaferScotland



Information provided by Leuchars HIVE