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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 15, 2024

Leominster: Leominster Food Share - Wednesdays & Saturdays



Leominster Food Share Wednesdays & Saturdays 2pm at Leominster Food Bank (next to the youth hostel). Please come along, bring a bag and take what you can use. Let's save this perfectly good food from being wasted!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Vale of Glamorgan: Recruitment Advert for Reablement Support Workers for Vale Community Resource Service

Are you interested in working for the Vale of Glamorgan Council at the Vale Community Resource Service?

There are several vacancies for permanent and relief Reablement Support Workers (details below) - A workshop is being held on 29th July and interested candidates MUST have completed an application form by Wednesday 24th July to be invited to the Workshop.

Essential skills for these roles include being a driver and having previous experience working with the elderly and/or people with disabilities.

The event is invitation only and applicants must have filled out an application form by Wednesday 24th July to be invited.



July 14, 2024

Northern Ireland: Outmore NI

 
Are you and your family ready to explore the great outdoors in Northern Ireland? Do you always want to take the kids out more, but aren’t sure where to go?

Then look no further than OutmoreNI.com. This website is a one-stop-shop with everything you need to plan your next adventure. With over one thousand outdoor trails and places to visit, OutmoreNI.com has something for everyone, whether it’s a day at the beach or just a laid-back family walk in a forest.

Information provided by HIVE NI

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

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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