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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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February 11, 2022

Edinburgh: City of Edinburgh Council

We can pick up your bulky waste for £5 per item.

Please don't leave unwanted furniture or other waste beside bins. Use our uplift service, take it to a recycling centre, or donate.

Book your uplift here: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/bulkywaste



Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

February 8, 2022

Calling Service Personnel who joined the Army from Non-UK countries


Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Veterans and Families' Institute is doing research into your experience of life in the UK, the UK immigration system and life in the military. Please see the links below and get in touch if you would like to take part.

Non UK Personnel Invitations

NCOS – OFFICERS FOCUS GROUP DATES

PRIVATE TO CORPORAL FOCUS GROUP DATES


 

Togetherall: SAD - feeling low?


It can be common to feel down and demotivated at this time of year. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can affect anyone but there is help available.

​@togetherall has a course on managing low mood and articles on seasonal depression that could help. Join today at togetherall.com armed forces

February 7, 2022

Scotland: Enquire, Scottish advice service for additional support learning

 

If your child has Additional Support Needs and is starting school, or you’ve only recently found out they need extra help with their learning, you might be confused about what this means and how to get the right support in place.

Enquire can help with lots of advice and info including our Additional support for learning: Key facts factsheet.

Download our factsheet here: 👉 https://enquire.org.uk/publications/asl-key-facts/

Get in touch with our helpline: www.enquire.org.uk/contact

February 3, 2022

Wimbish: Carver's Bouncy Castle : Available to hire


Maximum number of users : 4 to 6 children
Dimensions : 15 x 12 Ft
Contact Alex
NB: This has to be set up/taken down by a member of the Welfare Team.  

Only local bookings can be taken.

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

February 1, 2022

Wimbish: Family Friendly at the Redwing Diner


Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

Wimbish: The Parish Pump (Debden)

The Parish Pump was founded in 1979, bringing together the Church and Village magazines into a single publication to reflect the life and news of Debden. It is financially supported jointly by the Parish Council and the Parochial Church Council, and is distributed free to each home in the village by volunteers. Each published edition can also be viewed online at www.debden.org

The magazine has two editors but no official reporters. Consequently, an interesting magazine depends on articles coming from people in the village. The closing date for submitting content for publication is the 12th of each month.

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

NHS - Protect your child from MMR


Around 1 in 10 children in the UK aren’t vaccinated against measles, mumps or rubella (MMR).
The MMR vaccine is safe and offers the best protection for children and their community. If you can’t remember if your child has had their MMR vaccines, check their personal child health record (red book) and speak to your GP practice to book their first or second dose. Visit ​NHS-MMR vaccine for more information.​

Weeton: Armed Forces Community Support Group - Service Leavers and Veterans Support sessions

The Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of our #VeteransSupport Group.

Sessions are open to anybody due to leave the Armed Forces, and will be taking place Monday and Thursday at Weeton Barracks.

For more info, email lee.geraghty@afcfylde.co.uk

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Kirkham: Walking Football sessions for men and women every Wednesday


Walking Football!

  From 10-11:30.
  Refreshments afterwards.
  First 4 sessions free of charge!
  Fylde Sports and Education Centre, PR4 3JZ

OurWalking Football sessions are for men and women 50+ and no need to book!

For more information e-mail Michael.Whittle@afcfylde.co.uk 

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE