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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 28, 2023

Colchester: Armed Forces Community Employment 12 weeks programme – Careers in the NHS



A range of non-clinical vacancies need to be filled at East Suffolk and North East Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) within various admin departments.

Join our 12 weeks free course providing real observational work placements, training and a guaranteed job interview on course completion!

Who is the course for?

The project has been co-designed with ESNEFT to provide the family dependents particularly spouses/partners of serving armed forces personnel and veterans to a range of administrative and clerical roles within ESNEFT, particularly at Colchester Hospital.

You do not need to have any prior experience or knowledge to enter this work programme.

 Full details: HERE

Hereford: Things to do in Herefordshire

 


Things to do in Herefordshire

Here you’ll find Herefordshire’s historic Castles and Country Houses, gorgeous Gardens, Museums and places of interest, as well as Activities, Shopping destinations and lots of inspiration on what to see, explore and enjoy.

Information provided by Hereford HIVE 

February 27, 2023

Chester: Cost of Living Support - Advice from Cheshire West & Chester Council

 

Are you worried about the rising cost of energy bills, food, and transport? You are not alone, the cost of living is rising and this could have an impact on all aspects of your finances.

You may want help accessing welfare rights, benefits and debt advice, support getting all the money you're entitled to, or simply want to know more about the Government's recent support measures.

Whatever your money worries may be, we've put together some useful information to help you.

Click HERE for further information.

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Chester: Cheshire West & Chester Council - Local Adult Learning Opportunities


Want to improve your chances of getting a job? Find out about local adult learning opportunities - many courses, including basic maths and English, are free.

Click HERE for further information

Information provided by Chester HIVE

February 24, 2023

Rutland: See something, Say something

Leicester and Leicestershire & Rutland’s safeguarding adults boards have produced a video about how to spot signs of abuse and neglect in people with care and support needs, and how to report concerns: Watch the Video

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE




 

Victory Services Club London

February 23, 2023

Location Guides

Location Guides

Please note that these are kept up-to-date by HIVE staff - the month of the latest version is shown within each guide. The date of the post is simply the date when this service was set up.

England - North


Dishforth

Fulford

Harrogate

Leconfield

Newcastle

Preston

Ripon

Strensall

Topcliffe

Weeton


England - Central

Birmingham

Bramcote

Colchester

Cottesmore

Grantham

Hereford

Lichfield

Stafford

Wimbish


England - South



Blandford

Bovington

Bulford

Chatham

Colerne

Hermitage

Larkhill

Lyneham

Marchwood

Minley

South Cerney

Thorney Island

Tidworth

Winchester / Worthy Down

Windsor


Northern Ireland

Please contact RC-Pers-HIVE-NI-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk if you require any information


Scotland

Edinburgh

Kinloss

Leuchars


Wales





Kirkham: Veterans' Cafe returns - every last Friday of the month


Our Veterans' Cafe returns this Friday at @fyldesportsec, 10am - 11am!
The cafe is a great chance to meet like-minded people and access further support from Foundation staff
For more information, please email
Lee.Geraghty@afcfylde.co.uk, call 01772 598 856 or visit www.afcfyldefoundation.co.uk

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Chester: FREE Family Fitness - Ellesmere Port Sports Village - Tuesdays 4-5pm


Interested in improving your fitness as a family? 

Join us for our free family fitness group at Ellesmere Port Sports Village! 

Suitable for families with school aged children (4-16 years old)

For further information or to book, please CLICK HERE

Information provided by Chester HIVE

February 22, 2023

Blackpool: Sandcastle Waterpark


Sandcastle Waterpark is open at weekends then daily from Easter, for splashtastic fun, whatever the weather. Book online now!

https://www.sandcastle-waterpark.co.uk/

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE