Support resources, including during Block Leave: Stay Connected

The following guidance applies during both leave periods and working periods:

• Make time for people – Stay connected with family, friends and colleagues. Checking in on a friend, spending quality time with loved ones or reaching out to someone you have not spoken to for a while can make a real difference.

• Look out for yourself and others – Resilience is strengthened through connection, belonging and support. Encourage people to reach out when they need help and take the time to check in on those who may be spending leave alone.

Alongside the resources on the poster, for additional sources of support please also see the HIVE Health & Wellbeing information sheet, which can be downloaded HERE from a personal device.

Please contact HIVE if further information may assist.

Richmond: Fancy having a go at Rapping? 12th Aug

Fancy having a go at rapping? 

Join world champion rapper Rob Bradley for a fun, interactive workshop inspired by this year's Summer Reading Challenge: Read to the Beat.

Watch Rob create incredible freestyle raps, then have a go at writing your own rhymes and finding your flow. No experience needed, and there's no pressure to perform!

Wednesday 12th August
Richmond Community Library
Suitable for children aged 7+

Free to attend, but booking is essential. Contact Richmond Library to book your place

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: The Wessex Cinema showings for August 2026

Protecting Grey Matter - Mental Health support

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Protected Grey Matter Poster

For more information on any of the resources within this poster, please contact your nearest HIVE or use the 'contact Army HIVE' facility on the right hand side menu of this Blog.

Northern Ireland: Out of this world adventure - W5 Space Explorer Academy - open until 31 Aug 26

Blast off on an out-of-this-world adventure this summer at the W5 Space Explorer Academy.

Step into an immersive training mission where young astronauts can embark on a journey beyond the stars. Take on cosmic challenges, test your skills through hands-on missions, and discover what it takes to become a true explorer of the universe. From countdown to launch, to interstellar discoveries, every experience is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel imagination.

Perfect for families, this action-packed adventure brings the thrill of space exploration to life right here at W5. Suit up, and prepare for lift-off. This is one mission you won’t want to miss.

This experience will be running daily until 31 August.

W5 - Space activities will run at selected times from 10am-6pm. Check times on arrival to W5.

This experience is included with general admission summer saver tickets. Pre-booking your visit to W5 is essential.

*Please note that W5 is closed on Monday 13 July 2026.

For more information and to book your tickets CLICK HERE

Aldershot: Shots Foundation Veterans Lifestyle and Wellbeing Morning

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Richmond: WAGS Choir Coffee Morning 30th July

Looking for a proper Yorkshire welcome and a lovely summer catch up?

​Pop down to Richmond Town Hall this Thursday, 30th July

Between 9am and 12pm.

​For just £2 entry, you can enjoy:
​Delicious homemade cakes 
​A fantastic raffle with great prizes 
​A warm, friendly chat with local faces 
All while supporting the Military WAGS Choir 

​Everyone is welcome whether you are bringing the family, popping in after a morning walk, or just looking for a good cuppa and a slice of cake.

​Come say hello, We would love to see you there

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Ripon: Music Storytelling 5th Aug

One, two, three, four… Something’s going down on the cell block floor… The Victorian prisoners are stomping their feet, rattling their bars, and dancing along to the cell block boogie. But what happens when the warden catches wind of the beat? Will he shut down the jam or join in the dance?

Join Ripon Museums at the library for a Cell Block Boogie! 
Ripon Library
Wednesday 5th August
10.30am

The story will run for approximately 20 minutes, followed by 40 minutes of play with all the props. Make sure to book your place!

As we will be dancing, singing and playing instruments, this session will be loud! There will be ear defenders available to use, and you are welcome to bring your own

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: Bereavement Groups

A gentle, supportive space to sit with others who understand. Whether your loss is recent or many years past, you are welcome to come for conversation, quiet and a cup of tea or coffee. All welcome at our groups this week

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Lyneham: Little Lights group will return Fri 4 Sep

 

Please check out the following links for further information about this group:

• Facebook page
• Website

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE