************************************************************
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.


************************************************************

November 24, 2022

Scotland: Trading Standards Scotland November Scam Share bulletin



In this week's Scam Share bulletin:

QR Code Scams
Spray Foam Insulation
TV Licensing Scams
UPS Delivery Scams
Black Friday - Shop Online Safely
Delivery Charges & Restrictions




Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

November 23, 2022

Colchester: Butterfly Blue Day Nursery

Military discount available, contact the nursery for further details


Information provided by Colchester HIVE

Colchester: Baby and Toddler Rhymetime, Colchester Library

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 11:15am - 11:45am

Venue: Colchester Library

Location: Trinity Square, Colchester, CO1 1JB

Join us for rhymes and songs for the under 5's!  Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

This session is term time only.

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

November 22, 2022

Chester: Mini Kickers - Goals Soccer Centre, Chester - Saturdays (term time only)

Fun football classes for ages 3-7 that help children develop their skills, build confidence and enjoy playing the game! 

Sign up http://bit.ly/3eXhwl4

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Fife Council: Help with the cost of living


The rise in the cost of living is really hitting but there’s more help out there than you might think.


Trying to find out what you’re entitled to, what support is on offer and where to get it can be really confusing. 

That’s why, along with our community partners we’ve just launched a new website where you can access a huge range of support, all in one place.


With useful information, advice and contact details our.fife.scot/gethelp links to support with energy bills, food, benefits, the family, and home, as well as health and wellbeing, so you should be able to find help that’s right for you. 

There’s also an online benefit checker -so you can make sure you are getting everything you’re entitled to.



Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Chester: Junior Pan Disability Football - King George V Sports Hub, Blacon - Tuesdays 5-6pm

Chester FC Junior PAN-Disability Football provides training and playing opportunities for ages 7-15. 

Fun, Inclusive and Adapted coaching 

Register http://bit.ly/3hdzor6

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Wimbish: Brooklands Garage

Military Discounts available

Information provided by WImbish HIVE

Wattisham: Little Steps Together Befriending Scheme

 

Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

Wattisham: Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence

Please click here for Suffolk County Council website - help and advice if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.

Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

Wattisham: Suffolk Recycles

Mid Suffolk District Council has launched today GlassIsBetterInTheBank campaign today.
For the press release please visit https://suffolkrecycling.org.uk
For more information and recycling locator please click here

Information provided by Wattisham HIVE