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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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August 18, 2025

York: Baby Drop in Clinics


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

York: Open Age York Women's 5 a Side Football

 

Are you wanting to give football a go, or maybe you used to play and you want to get back into it, then come along to our friendly 5-a-side football group.

We play every Thursday 6-7pm at York Sport.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome.

This is a friendly group of mostly over 25's with a mixture of football experience (ranging from none to semi pro). Our aim is to bring ladies together for an hour of football fun.

Anyone is welcome to come down and see if you like it. 
DM for further information  www.facebook.com/groups/1679151352462158/

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Midlothian: Are you a parent living in Midlothian?

Do you need an Elementary Food and Hygiene certificate to prepare yourself for returning to employment in hospitality?

Sign up for a 2 half day REHIS course that will cover topics such as hygiene in preparation, cooking and storage of food and current food legislation.

Dates: 10th and 11th September

Time: 9.30am–2.00pm

Venue: Strathesk Primary School 4 Eastfield Farm Road Penicuik EH26 8EZ

Participants must attend both sessions

For more information on eligibility for the course and to book, please email: cll@midlothian.gov.uk or call 0131 270 8900.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Trading Standards Scotland - scam DWP winter energy payments

There have been loads of reports of scam messages impersonating DWP asking you to apply for winter energy payments

In Scotland, the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment has replaced the Winter Fuel Payment. 

In 2025 this will be paid by Social Security Scotland and not by DWP

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

August 15, 2025

Salisbury Plain: Army Welfare Service community support team - QR Code


Scan the QR code to follow the Salisbury Plain Community Support team or click HERE  

PLEASE NOTE - QR codes should be scanned from non MOD personal devices only

Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

Tidworth: Salisbury Plain Coworking Hub


North East: ROYAL SIGNALS (NORTHERN) BAND – RECRUITING NOW

 

The Royal Signals (Northern) Band is an Army Reserve Band based in Darlington. The Band’s catchment area covers County Durham, North-East and North Yorkshire, with many members from the Catterick area. 
Band members hail from all walks of life, including ex-Regular Musicians, teachers, retail workers, civil servants, doctors, retail workers etc. 
We are currently recruiting and would welcome applications from woodwind, brass or percussion players.

For further info please email Band PSWO, WO2 Alastair ‘Smudge’ Smith: Alastair.Smith989@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Bex Food & Fitness - BFF Coaching

 


Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Pirbright: HIVE Outreach at Soldier Academy every Thursday 1100hrs-1600hrs


The South East HIVE Hub will be providing an outreach service at The Soldier Academy in Pirbright every Thursday during term time. Come along and have a chat.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

August 14, 2025

Woodstock: Glide into Christmas at the Great Skate

 


Make magical memories at Blenheim Palace’s Great Skate, back with even more festive enchantment in 2025!

Gather your loved ones, lace up your skates, and slide into the Christmas spirit on our spectacular covered ice rink. Set in the heart of the Great Court and surrounded by twinkling lights and the Christmas Market, The Great Skate is the perfect addition to your festive day out - so get your Christmas jumper out and get your skates on.

Afterwards, soak up the magical atmosphere with an indulgent hot chocolate and a choice of tasty seasonal treats.

Book your tickets

Information Provided by South East HIVE Hub