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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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July 5, 2022

Colchester: Ladies Vinyasa Yoga Classes at Cpl Budd Gym Tuesdays 7:30pm - 8:30pm


These sessions are free. Only open to holders of a Cpl Budd Gym Pass and Serving Personnel. For more details contact Victoria on 07549279392.

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

June 27, 2022

Wattisham: Community Centre - days out information

Looking for something fun to do? Pleaces to go?

You are free to help yourself at the foyer of Wattisham Community Centre to some information on local area and places to visit.

Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

Colchester: Primary Schools near to Colchester Garrison

www.montgomery-jun.org.uk


Information provided by Colchester HIVE

June 21, 2022

Mallory Meadows Holiday Cabins and Roundhouses 10% discount for MOD personnel


Terms and conditions apply: Bookings must be made over the phone quoting "MOD2210". Offer valid for stays up to 19.12.22. Valid ID must be shown at check-in. Not valid with any other offer. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time
 

Summer water safety

 


As the warmer weather approaches and we enjoy more time outdoors, the risks to families around pools, rivers and beaches increases.

Please read these top tips from the RLSS to keep your family safe in the water

June 17, 2022

Wattisham: Baby Massage

Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

June 14, 2022

Chester: Have Your Large Unwanted Items Collected by Cheshire West Recycling (Chargeable)

Moving out and have unwanted large items? You can arrange for large items to be collected using our bulky waste service. 

To find out what can be collected and to arrange a collection, visit: http://cwac.co/3dpn1

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Scottish Women's Aid


Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline is available 24/7 for anyone affected by Domestic Abuse or Forced Marriage. 

We also have a webchat if phoning doesn't feel safe for you.

📞0800 027 1234
📧helpline@sdafmh.org.uk
💻http://sdafmh.org.uk


We're here for you.


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

June 10, 2022

Wimbish: Uttlesford bin collection dates


Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

Claiming Universal Credit from overseas


Overview
1. Serving families (and Crown Servants) operating overseas remain eligible to claim Universal Credit, in the same way they would if serving in the UK.


Temporary solution
2. A temporary solution is in place to get around the difficulties with using BFPO addresses on Universal Credit software. With immediate effect, all eligible claimants are to use the following address in claims: UNIT or REGIMENT OPERATION; BARRACKS or CAMP or RAF STATION or NAVAL SHIP (if applicable); BFPO number; POSTCODE: HA4 6NG.

a. Most important aspect is the post-code, this will ensure the claim goes to the team of DWP Armed Forces (AF) Champions that will specialise in supporting serving personnel overseas.

b. If you are already serving overseas and claiming you are recommended to complete a Universal Credit change of circumstances form so that your claim falls under the one central DWP AF champion team.