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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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November 19, 2025

Blackpool: Beauty And The Beast Panto - 5th Dec 25 until 4th Jan 26


Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Army HIVE: Relocation Checklist for moves within the UK and to/from overseas - now launched!

Army HIVE has now launched its Relocation Checklist, which is a comprehensive document listing all of the ‘know before you go’ actions to consider for Service personnel and their families on the move.

The checklist is in two parts, all within one document; the first part covers moves within the UK or back to the UK, and the second part covers overseas moves. As well as being a useful planning and reminder document, there are links throughout to the relevant resources that will enable our customers to find out more on each topic area.

To access the Relocation Checklist, please go to any of the following platforms to view, download or print:
Please note that documents hosted on our Blogs can only be accessed from a personal or non-MODnet device.

For any queries on moving or how to find out more about a new location, please contact any HIVE. See www.army.mod.uk/hives , use the contact buttons on any of our platforms, or email HIVE HQ on RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Our iHIVE can support with information on moves overseas worldwide and is listed as an action on the Overseas Supportability Checklist also – please get in touch via RC-Pers-HIVE-iHIVE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk with any questions on any location.

Blandford: Garrison mini bus for hire


The mini bus can be driven by anyone over the age of 25 years with a clean driving license that has been held for at least 24 months.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

November 18, 2025

Army Cadets UK – ‘Our Year in Review’ is now available to read online


Army Cadets UK – ‘Our Year In Review’ is now live.

Check it out to learn more about what Army Cadets have been up to over the last 12 months – to read in full please go to: https://bit.ly/4hrL6Pw

Recruit For Spouses Latest Newsletter - Free Digital Marketing Bootcamp, Deployment Support and More!


To read this latest newsletter in full please click here: Free Digital Marketing Bootcamp, Deployment Support and More!

To find out more about the support offered by Recruit For Spouses, please visit: https://www.recruitforspouses.co.uk/

The Ripple Pond: Autumn Newsletter 2025


The Ripple Pond exists to ensure that everyone caring for a loved one who has a service attributable physical or psychological injury in the British Armed Forces Community is genuinely seen, heard, and supported.

To read this latest newsletter in full please click here: Autumn 2025 Newsletter

To find out more about the support offered by The Ripple Pond, please visit: https://www.theripplepond.org/

Andover: beyond The Warzone - The effect of Domestic Abuse on an Army Family - 19th November

 


Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Winchester: The Gems of Christmas

 




Enjoy one of the best Christmas Markets in Europe (21st November to 22nd December 2025), and don’t forget to step inside the cathedral to explore over 1,000 years of history and attend Advent and Christmas services sung by an internationally acclaimed choir.

Click HERE  for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Colerne: Christmas Fair & Christmas Market - Sat 29 & Sun 30 Nov

 

Updates will be posted on the Colerne Community Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/121658488017318/

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Cardiff: Corporate Apprentice & Trainee Jobs with Cardiff Council

Cardiff Council:

Live in Cardiff? This year’s Corporate Apprentice & Trainee job adverts are starting to go live from now on our jobs page, and over coming weeks.

Register for a job alert here https://orlo.uk/CIMJx

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.