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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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July 28, 2022

Wimbish: Mountfitchet Castle

Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of 1066 

Mountfitchet Castle is a unique open-air museum experience where the visitor can travel back in time over 900 years and truly witness life in a medieval Motte and Bailey castle. 

Explore the Castle and roam through the Norman village hidden behind the castle walls, wander in and out of the many houses and view the scenes, smell the log fires burning and feel the ambience of a bygone lifestyle. 
Meet and hand feed the tame Fallow deer and other rescued animals that roam freely throughout the 10 acre site. 
Visit the only medieval Castle and Norman Village reconstructed on its original site to exist in the world. 
An all-weather, all-in-one heritage entertainment complex where prehistory, history and nostalgia combine to make one great full exciting day out for the whole family. 

A fantastic family day out for all ages.

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

Colchester: Frinton Golf Club offering 50% Armed Forces discount

A valid MOD 90 ID Card must be shown to obtain the 50% discount.

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

July 27, 2022

Colchester: Colchester for Free

A list of great free events, activities and attractions in Colchester.

To find out more visit www.visitcolchester.com

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

Wimbish: Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

More information can be found at their website essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

Chester: One-to-one support to help people stop smoking in Cheshire West and Chester


Cheshire West and Chester Council and partner Brio Leisure have launched a stop smoking service open to anyone in the borough who needs support.

Further information can be found HERE

Information provided by Chester HIVE

July 25, 2022

Chester: The Sunday Badminton Group - The Cheshire Sports Club - Sunday Night 7-9pm

The Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane, Upton, Chester, CH2 1PR.

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Chester: Manchester Airport Runway Visitor Park

A great day out for all the family, the Runway Visitor Park is one of the North West's most popular outdoor attractions. Adjacent to the busy runways of Manchester Airport, the park’s raised viewing area means you can stand literally just a few metres away from the planes as they go past.

For further information or to book, please click HERE

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Colchester: Colchester Garrison Contact Houses

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

July 20, 2022

Wattisham: Bulky items collection


Find out what bulky waste includes, how to get it collected by your local waste collection authority or find out how to re-use and recycle bulky items.

Bulky waste includes items such as discarded furniture, large appliances and plumbing fixtures.

 Bulky waste - Suffolk Recycling

Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

Wattisham: Scouts Needham Market

Are you looking for a space for your child at Beavers/Cubs/Scouts locally? 

Apply for a Place – Needham Scouts

Information provided by Wattisham HIVE