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November 9, 2022

November 8, 2022

Cost Of Living - Army Resources Pack


The Army has produced the attached presentation to assist with information regarding the current Cost of Living crisis, for Serving Personnel and Civilians within MOD. Some of the links within will not be accessible unless on a MOD Device, therefore if you require access to further information then please contact your nearest HIVE: HIVE - Army Web​

Chester: Countess of Chester Country Park - Parkrun - Saturdays at 9.00am

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

Every Saturday at 9:00am.

The event takes place at the Countess of Chester Country Park, Valley Drive, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1UL.

Further details can be found HERE

Information provided by Chester HIVE

November 7, 2022

Education Advisory Team




Defence Children Services

The Defence Children Services (DCS) provides professional direction, support and advice in order to ensure that Service children and young people are provided with every opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and fulfil their potential.

DCS seek to ensure that Service children and young people receive their full entitlement to statutory services and support and suffer no disadvantage because of their parent’s Service status; this is the underpinning principle of the Armed Forces Covenant.

The aim is to provide support which is proactive and preventative as well as being responsive to emerging needs.


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November 4, 2022

Wattisham: Apprenticeships Suffolk


Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

Wattisham: Find a Recycling Centre in Suffolk

Opening times of Suffolk Recycling Centres (rubbish tips) and what you can reuse, recycle and dispose of.  For further details visit www.suffolk.gov.uk.  You must book a time slot online before you visit.

Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

November 3, 2022

Staffordshire: Beacon Park Run in Lichfield


A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! 🏃 

The event takes place at Beacon Park, Swan Rd, Lichfield, WS13 6QZ.

Full details:👉 Parkrun - Beacon Park

Information sourced by: Lichfield HIVE

Royal Collection Trust

All valid MOD90 and Defence Discount Service (DDS) card holders are entitled to complimentary admission to Windsor Castle, on production of their card. Further details about Windsor Castle can be found here.

Cardholders are entitled to a complimentary ticket for themselves and up to four other guests, after 12:00 noon at Royal Collection Trust venues. Please note admission is subject to availability and at sites where we operate a timed-admission system you will be offered admission for the next available time slot.

Tickets are available to be booked in advance by calling our Ticket Sales and Information Office on +44 (0)303 123 7304, please note all telephone bookings are subject to a £2.00 booking fee.  You will need to present your MOD90/DDS card at the ticket desk on arrival to collect your tickets.

DDS cardholders will also need to bring supporting photographic identification such as a passport, driving licence or MOD90 card.

For further admission information please visit the website www.rct.uk or telephone the Ticket Sales and Information Office on +44 (0)303 123 7304.