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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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August 15, 2025

Salisbury Plain: Army Welfare Service community support team - QR Code


Scan the QR code to follow the Salisbury Plain Community Support team or click HERE  

PLEASE NOTE - QR codes should be scanned from non MOD personal devices only

Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

Tidworth: Salisbury Plain Coworking Hub


North East: ROYAL SIGNALS (NORTHERN) BAND – RECRUITING NOW

 

The Royal Signals (Northern) Band is an Army Reserve Band based in Darlington. The Band’s catchment area covers County Durham, North-East and North Yorkshire, with many members from the Catterick area. 
Band members hail from all walks of life, including ex-Regular Musicians, teachers, retail workers, civil servants, doctors, retail workers etc. 
We are currently recruiting and would welcome applications from woodwind, brass or percussion players.

For further info please email Band PSWO, WO2 Alastair ‘Smudge’ Smith: Alastair.Smith989@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Bex Food & Fitness - BFF Coaching

 


Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Pirbright: HIVE Outreach at Soldier Academy every Thursday 1100hrs-1600hrs


The South East HIVE Hub will be providing an outreach service at The Soldier Academy in Pirbright every Thursday during term time. Come along and have a chat.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

August 14, 2025

Woodstock: Glide into Christmas at the Great Skate

 


Make magical memories at Blenheim Palace’s Great Skate, back with even more festive enchantment in 2025!

Gather your loved ones, lace up your skates, and slide into the Christmas spirit on our spectacular covered ice rink. Set in the heart of the Great Court and surrounded by twinkling lights and the Christmas Market, The Great Skate is the perfect addition to your festive day out - so get your Christmas jumper out and get your skates on.

Afterwards, soak up the magical atmosphere with an indulgent hot chocolate and a choice of tasty seasonal treats.

Book your tickets

Information Provided by South East HIVE Hub

Tidworth: Home Start North Wiltshire - Free Parent & Child Group


Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

August 13, 2025

Llantwit Major: Code Club for 7 - 13 year old's at Llantwit Major Library on Thursdays

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Staffordshire: Everyone Health - Who can get healthy with us - Free Programmes




Everyone Health Staffordshire offer FREE programmes (commissioned by Staffordshire County Council) proven to bring long-term benefits.

📋 Our services include:

✅ NHS Health Checks

🚭 Stop Smoking (including pregnancy support)

⚖️ Adult Weight Management


They run sessions in community venues and offer both face-to-face and telephone appointments – so support is always within reach.


📞 0333 005 0095 | ✉️ eh.staffs@nhs.net

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

West Midlands: Biff Chit & Banter - Veterans and Serving Personnel - dates til 28 Dec 2025


Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub