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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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December 9, 2024

Stafford: RMP Donnington is now a 24hr station




RMP Donnington is now a 24hr station.

Following a recent update from the home secretary, the military police at Donnington is now open 24 hours.

To report a crime or for any questions or queries, please ring the station on 01952 654 700.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Leuchars: Welfare Team corporate pass for Dundee Stars home games

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The welfare team are pleased to announce that we now hold a corporate pass for the Dundee Stars home games 2024-25 season. 

 The pass can be booked via a member of the welfare team and costs £15 per match. The pass gives access to 2 adults and 2 under 18’s.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

The Cotswolds: Enjoy the latest issue of The Cotswold Lion magazine

 

The latest issue as well as back copies can be found at the following link: Cotswold Lion Jan-Jun '25 edition

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Scotland: Police Scotland and Trading Standards Scotland; common cold calling scams to be aware of

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Here are some of the most common cold calling scams to be aware of

🏡'Free' insulation surveys
🏠Roof repairs
💸Grants for boilers
🌳Gardening work
📱Telecoms scams
⚒  Driveway repairs

December 6, 2024

Innsworth: Useful information from Imjin Barracks

 

Are you being posted to Imjin Station in Innsworth? Or living in SFA in one of the surrounding areas such as Ashchurch or Tewkesbury? Please see below for a number of links that should help you settle in to the community!

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

December 5, 2024

Wiltshire: Support and skills for Military Families from Youth Options

 

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

Scotland: Enquire, the Scottish Advice Service for additional support for learning 'Moving to Scotland Guide'


Moving to a new country and education system can be a worrying and busy time for families with a child with additional support needs.

Enquire have explained the key information you need if your family is moving to Scotland. This includes how education and support work in Scotland, and what you can do to help get everything arranged for your child’s move.

To read the guide 👉 enquire.org.uk


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Edinburgh: Royal British Legion Lifeworks employment course for veterans families, Mon 24th to Thurs 27th March 2025

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Lifeworks is a free employment support programme which equips veterans and family members of those currently serving with the tools needed to find meaningful employment outside the armed forces.

Initially, courses will be held at or near the PRCs and Garrisons.

Scotland: Do I need to keep my child off school?

Now your child has settled into school or nursery, they may pick up some bugs or illnesses, not every illness needs to keep your child from school or nursery.

Have a look at the useful guide below and see how long you may need to keep your child off for. 

It's always handy to let the school or nursery know, and you can contact the GP, NHS 24, or your health visiting team if you need advice on managing symptoms and illness,

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

December 4, 2024

Lyneham: Latest Lyneham Banks update


Please click here for the latest update from Wiltshire Council and Octavius on the B4069 Lyneham Banks project, due to be completed in 2025.

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs