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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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September 29, 2023

Colerne: Lunchtime circuits at the gym on camp every Tues & Thurs 1200-1300


Please note that spouses must have:

  • Completed the membership form and medical questionnaire
  • Paid the £5 annual gym membership fee (this may be increasing to £25 in the future) to the Regimental Accountant
  • Completed their induction before using the gym equipment or attending the circuits class

You can collect the membership form and medical questionnaire from the HIVE office in the Community Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 0900-1700. Alternatively please email rc-pers-hive-colerne-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk and the forms can be posted through your door.

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

September 27, 2023

Wiltshire: You report it, we sort it with the MyWilts app



Have you downloaded the Wiltshire Council reporting app MyWilts?

You can report a number of issues at your fingertips, without having to call the Council or visit one of their hubs. Examples of issues you can report include:
  • Abandoned vehicles
  • Weather emergencies
  • Fly tipping
  • Overflowing litter bins
  • Graffiti
To visit the website click the link above or download the app via Google Play or the app store.

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Wiltshire: Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service from Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership

 

IAPT stands for Improving Access to Psychological Therapies and aims to help people access support for a range of wellbeing problems.

Many people can struggle to manage their emotions or feelings and need support to find helpful ways to cope. AWP's IAPT services can help you manage a range of common problems.

The three main types of support on offer are:
  • Self-help resources, for example information leaflets, relaxing audio media, and access to the SilverCloud website to help with difficulties such as stress, low mood, anxiety and some long-term physical health conditions
  • Courses and workshops which you can attend in person or online
  • One-to-one appointments, assessments and therapy sessions

For details of the above, including how to self-refer, please click here

Please note that Wiltshire IAPT services are available to anyone from the age of 16 years with a registered GP in Wiltshire. If you are still Serving and would like to access support, please speak with your Unit Welfare team, Army Welfare Service or nearest HIVE.

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: Volunteers always needed at units across Corsham, Lyneham & Colerne

 

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Across the UK. AWS has 340 volunteers comprised of Service Personnel and families, military civilians and members of the wider community.

They assist Community Development Workers to provide weekly and seasonal activities for young people, including school holiday provision and residential breaks away.

If you have a spare hour or two and would like to help out in your community, please email RC-AWS-SW-Corsham-CSMailbox@mod.gov.uk and one of the team will get back to you.

Information provided by Lyneham and Colerne HIVE

September 26, 2023

Charlie Charlie One - for Service Personnel and Veterans battling Cancer



Cancer is indiscriminate and does not differentiate; age, gender, ethnicity, background, and status are irrelevant. But those seeking support, regardless of their rank, are united by military service, common values, and, of course, their cancer diagnosis. While established as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) in August 2021, Charlie Charlie One seeks to support individuals throughout the United Kingdom.

Visit the website at Charlie Charlie One - Cancer Support

September 25, 2023

Make yourself heard - 999 calls in the UK when you can't speak

 

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If you’re in an emergency situation and need police help, but can’t speak, Make Yourself Heard and let the 999 operator know your call is genuine.​

MOD New Accommodation Offer announcement - Widening of Accommodation Entitlement

To read the PDF document please click here

Alternatively click here to visit the Gov.uk website

September 20, 2023

The New Accommodation Offer - the Accommodation Support Cell has been set up to assist with enquiries

 

Visit Defence accommodation policy - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) for further information regarding the offer.

HIVE is also able to assist with any enquiries you may have regarding the New Accommodation Offer. Please contact any HIVE (see www.army.mod.uk/hives ) or message us on our socials.

September 15, 2023

Wiltshire: SEND newsletter

 

The latest edition of the SEND newsletter is now available on the Wiltshire Local Offer website.

It includes information on local SEND events, dyslexia friendly schools, our new fleet of SEND vehicles and more.

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVE's

West Midlands: Combat Stress Hub - Birmingham Business Park


Combat Stress has opened a new hub at Birmingham Business Park. Set within 148 acres of mature parkland in West Midlands County, veterans will be able to access our individual, group treatment, support online and in-person. If anyone would like to visit then they can contact the hub directly at englandcentral@combatstress.org.uk

More information is also here and here

Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE