Leuchars: ***NEW*** Station Partners PT Tuesday's 1900-2000

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Free circuit training sessions for partners of military and civil servants within Leuchars Station. Open to abilities from first timers to gym vets, all are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Worried about exam results? SDS Results Helpline will be open from results day on Tuesday 5th until Friday 8th August.

The SDS Results Helpline number is 0808 100 8000.
-5 & 6 August: 8am to 8pm
-7 & 8 August: 9am to 5pm


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Mission Motorsport August Newsletter is now out

August is here, and it’s been a fantastic summer season so far. Mission Motorsport has been running powerful and inspiring recovery sport experiences — and the best part? There's still a lot more on the horizon.

This edition of our newsletter brings you the latest stories, a look ahead at what’s coming up, and plenty of ways for you to join in. 

Here's a taste of what’s included:

• Mission Motorsport Racemakers Shine at Silverstone
• Mission: Possible - Mission Motorsport Featured in IMI’s MotorPro Magazine
• Upcoming events - Beneficiary tickets available, and the Forces Family Track Day in Croft
• Fundraising Force - great efforts continuing to raise money for Mission Motorsport

You can read the newsletter by clicking the attachment or visiting our website here.

As always, if you have any questions or just want to say hello, drop us a line at team@missionmotorsport.org.

We can’t wait to see you at an event soon!

Staffordshire and West Midlands: MHLO Advisory – SFA SP/Occupants Preparation for Winter

 

With winter coming the importance of SP/SFA Tenants ensuring that their SFA/Homes are maintained with all boiler and heating systems working correctly to full capacity is paramount. This also in line with the current UK costs for utility provision (Gas/Electric), heating systems working correctly, do have a direct impact in keeping costs down.  

 

Additional: All windows, doors, sealant fittings are to be checked and reported should damage be identified.  

 

This is an SP/Occupant responsibility to check, confirm and if necessary, report. If issues are identified, they are to be reported immediately to allow repairs to be conducted ASAP. Pinnacle should confirm ‘Pinnacle Job Reference Number/s’, confirm date, time of attendance.

 

The Pinnacle National Service Centre (NSC) is the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all SFA Occupants to raise repair requirements. These then directed to Amey Defence Services (Maintenance Contractor providers for all SFA estates within HQ Centre AoR – UK East & West Midlands, Central Region).

 

Contacting the Pinnacle National Service Centre Link: Contact Us - Pinnacle Service Families

Escalation Process:

 

1. SP/Occupant/s responsible for reporting repair. A repair job number SHOULD BE PROVIDED as reference to the repair reported. Multiple Job Numbers may be given if reporting multiple jobs all at once. These to be utilised as reference should the work requirement have to be escalated if problems arise (Missed appointments, Quality of works conducted, Timeframe for works to be completed, etc).
2. SP/Occupant/s responsible for confirming repair (should initial issues arise) directly with Pinnacle NSC. SP to attend local Pinnacle/Amey Housing Surgeries as required. Pinnacle Housing Officer contact details UK here: Your Housing Officer - Pinnacle Service Families

Please find direct links to Pinnacle information and support (Confirmed in use AUG 25)

Pinnacle Advisory Content	Pinnacle Links to Information
In My Home Emergencies	In My Home – Emergencies - Pinnacle Service Families
Repairs in your home	https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/repairs/
Pinnacle Winter Tips	Winter Advice - Pinnacle Service Families
Pinnacle Handy Winter Tips Video	Winter Videos - Pinnacle Service Families
Boilers and Heating Issues	https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/in-my-home/boilers-and-heating/
In my home – Gas and Energy	https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/in-my-home/gas-and-energy/
In my home – Damp & Mould	https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/in-my-home/damp-and-mould/
Damp & Mould (A Guide to preventing Damp & Mould)	https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/A-guide-to-preventing-condensation-damp-and-mould-SFA_d4.pdf
Emergencies (Fire, Gas, Water Leaks):	https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/in-my-home/emergencies/
Compulsory Safety Checks	https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/compulsory-safety-checks/
Insurance (Building and Contents) for your service family home	https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/in-my-home/in-my-home-buildings-and-contents-insurance/
Problems outside of my home	https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/problems-outside-of-my-home/
Pinnacle Complaints Process	https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/complaints/
Pinnacle Compensation Process (Including Loss of Heating Compensation):	https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/compensation/

 

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Lichfield: Welfare Contact Flats Information for DMS Whittington

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Leuchars: Increased Flying 4th - 8th August at Leuchars Station

There will be an increase in day time flying at Leuchars Station week commencing 04 - 08 Aug 25 and night time flying, week commencing 25 - 29 Aug 25 (1730 – 0030L). 

Any enquiries/complaints should be directed to: SWK-lowflying@mod.gov.uk or by phone to 01780 417 558 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (excluding bank holidays).

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Bovington: Employment support drop in session Wed 3rd Sept

Appointments not necessary, just turn up.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Bovington: Garrison coffee morning & DIO housing surgery Wed 3rd Sep

DUE TO STAFF ANNUAL LEAVE, SESSION ON WED 6TH AUGUST HAS BEEN CANCELLED

If you have any housing issues or concerns, please use this opportunity to come along and speak in person to a housing representative from Pinnacle/Vivo

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

August Quest Magazine is Out Now

To read this issue online, or any previous issues, please go to: Quest Magazine | Quest Online

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): Latest HRMC Vacancy in London - available exclusively to Service Leavers, Veterans and Military Spouses/Partners

The following vacancy is now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme:

GFIE-443 HMRC STRAP Security Officer- Stratford Regional Centre - London

Closing Date: 1st September 2025

Job Description

​GFiE roles are available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, or be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame or a Military Spouse/Partner (your current partner must still be serving or was discharged within the last 12 months).

To apply, please submit a completed EOI Form (also see Guidance notes) and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

For more information on the GFiE scheme please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)