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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 9, 2024

Catterick: Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club at The Foxglove


 A reminder of our new venue with effect from Wednesday 10th July, as ever, we meet @ 10am.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Grantham: Craft club crochet at Grantham Library


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Highlands: Enhanced Transition into Early Learning and Childcare Information for parents and carers


A really helpful resource has been designed by Highland’s Psychological Service “for parents/carers of children with additional support needs with the purpose of sharing information prior to their child’s transition into ELC.” 

Click the images below to find out more information, help, advice. Or visit the Highland Psychological Service blog here.


“Transition is a BIG journey for everyone!”


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Your Guide to Children's Rights

On 7 December 2023, the Scottish Parliament unanimously passed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill for the second time.

The Bill received Royal Assent on 16 January 2024 and is now the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act.

Parent Club have produced a guide for parents, carers and family members 👉

Children's rights | Parent Club

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

The Ulysses Trust

Click image to enlarge.

The Ulysses Trust provides support and funding to encourage challenging and adventurous activities by members of the Volunteer Reserve and Cadet Forces.

To find our more: www.ulyssestrust.co.uk​.

Scotland: Sight Scotland Veterans

We've been around since 1915, and we’re here to offer support across Scotland to veterans of the Armed Forces who need support to adapt to sight loss.
Adapting to and learning to live with sight loss can be bewildering, and it can be challenging to know who to turn to in order to get the answers you need. Our team have got the answers. And if they don't, they know where to find them.

Don't lose sense of who you are because of changes to your sight.
Our team provides information and support that will help you stay connected to the things that matter to you and support your loved ones. We’re here to help you thrive.

For more information or to get support 👉 https://sightscotland.org.uk/veterans


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

July 5, 2024

Colerne: Pothole warning on camp at Azimghur Barracks

Please take care when walking around camp

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Domestic Abuse - Help is at Hand


Please click the poster to enlarge

Alternatively click here for a PDF file

You're not alone - it's Euro 24...the charity Women's Aid has advised that domestic abuse can rise by as much as 38% after big games. Please help to spread the information in this poster because it may be really valuable to someone you know.

July 3, 2024

GamCare - Armed Forces gambling harms awareness

Please click here to visit the GamCare website

HQ Brigade of Gurkhas - Cradle to Grave guide

 

HQ Brigade of Gurkhas has launched a 'Cradle to Grave' publication. The aim of this booklet is to:

  • ​Inform potential recruits (PR) joining the Brigade of Gurkhas.
  • Guide to officers in the Brigade to support their leadership, command, and management.
  • Provide awareness for personnel involved in supporting roles, welfare, management of facilities and on temporary attachment.
  • Provide awareness for Regional Point of Command (RPoC) and Formation HQs with Gurkhas under command.
  • Provide awareness for local authorities, external supporting agencies, schools, and local councils.​