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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 26, 2025

Moray: Earth Time Waddle Toddle


Join us for some Gruffalo Crumble this week at Waddle Toddle.

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🐻Make your own Gruffalo crumble to take home

šŸµTea/coffee and snacks provided

šŸ•® Stories and songs

Book your FREE space here šŸ‘‰www.earthtime.co.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

November 25, 2025

York: Christmas Market until 21st Dec


York Christmas Market 2025

November 13th - December 21st 2025

10:30 AM - 7:00 PM (Monday - Sunday)

York's award-winning Christmas Market is back from 13th November to 21st December 2025, bringing festive cheer to the heart of the city.

Support local businesses while enjoying a magical Christmas!

Travel into the city with ease with York Park & Ride - park for free and enjoy a sustainable and affordable journey into the city centre.

Alpine chalets are set to line Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square, and the market will showcase a magical array of local crafts, artisan products, and delicious seasonal treats. With over 80% of the traders coming from Yorkshire, it’s the perfect opportunity to support local businesses while enjoying the very best of the region.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Haverfordwest: AWS Lego Club, every Tuesday (Termtime) at Cashfield Community Centre


Participants will need to be registered with AWS, click here to complete the AWS Annual Registration form.

Lego Club - For ages 5 - 12
Every Tuesday (Termtime only) 1630 - 1800 at Cashfield Community Centre.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

North Yorkshire: Do you want to take small steps or big changes?



Please see attached a flyer for the ‘life chats’ that are available to anyone we would benefit from some support and direction to move forward positively with their life goals whether that be into education or employment

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Weeton: The Crofter Village Newsletter - December 25

 Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

South: Vivo interview skills training - Thu 4 Dec

To register or for more details please email the Vivo Community and Veteran Engagement Manager for the South:

tessa.pritchard@vivodefence.com

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Scotland: The Winter/Christmas edition of the Scotland 4 kids magazine is now available.


Click on image to read the magazine šŸ‘†


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Wiltshire: School Streets Proposals survey - closes Sun 14 Dec

 

Wiltshire Council wants to make the streets around our schools safer and healthier for children. To make this happen, they are proposing to introduce the first school streets in Wiltshire.

Wiltshire Council wants to ensure our children can travel to school safely and actively. Reducing traffic volume and speed provides the opportunity for safer walking, wheeling and cycling to and from school, as well as lowering carbon emissions and improving air quality.

Your feedback will inform the Council's next steps and help them ensure that School Streets work for everyone.

Have your say by Midnight on Sunday 14 December 2025 - https://wiltshireschoolstreets.commonplace.is/

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Ludgershall: Ludgershall Town Council presents Santa & Friends Sleigh Rounds - 15th and 16th December - timings to be confirmed


Information provided by South West HIVE Hub 

Wiltshire: Have your say on improving SEND support for families in Wiltshire

 

Complete Wiltshire Council's SEND survey by Monday 15 December and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win one of three £50 Amazon vouchers.

Your feedback matters!

Wiltshire SEND survey 2025

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs