Sunday 14th December 10am at HR4K, Rotherwas Hereford Ho ho ho
Look out for the Santa's riding through Hereford.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
December 11, 2025
Hereford: Santa Bike Ride with Hereford Bikers - Sun 14 Dec
Sunday 14th December 10am at HR4K, Rotherwas Hereford Ho ho ho
Look out for the Santa's riding through Hereford.
Grantham: Housing Surgery
Next Housing Surgery at the HIVE Community Centre, Building 162, Thursday 18th December, 1030 - 1230. All welcome!
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Army HIVE Christmas and New Year Closure
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 www.army.mod.uk/hives, 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.
Grantham: Grantham Link Magazine & Village Link Magazine
Check out page 16 in your local Grantham Link magazine for details re. HIVE Grantham Link Magazine
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Weeton: Christmas 2025 Refuse & Recycling Collection Date Changes
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
First Defence Finance: Top Christmas Discounts for the Military
Top Christmas Discounts for the Military
The Christmas rush is officially here. The shopping lists, the family visits, the hunt for the perfect gift at the perfect price.
The good news is you don’t have to do it alone. The MOD has partnered with First Defence Finance, a credit union providing savings and loans the military community. Opening an account with them gives you access to their discount platform packed with offers that help you stretch your winter budget.
From food to gifting, we’ve pulled together some of the best festive deals to make the season a little brighter and a lot more affordable.
Gifts for Everyone
Whether you’re buying for family, friends, or Secret Santa, you can find the right gift for anyone with a little discount.
- Virgin Experiences 15% off
- Argos 7% off
- Adidas 11% off
- H.Samuel 7.50% off
- ASOS 6% off
- Harvey Nichols 7% off
From little luxuries to thoughtful treats, these brands are ideal for mums, partners, sisters or friends who deserve something special.
- White Company 9% off
- Swarovski 15% off
- Treatwell 15% off
- Mango 5% off
December 10, 2025
Stafford: AWS CS The SEN-Sationals Monthly activities supporting military families with SEND - Beg: Sat 10 January
Catterick: Client Services Advisor Vacancy
WE’RE HIRING! – Receptionist Vacancy
Looking for a friendly, confident person to join our team!
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Eastleigh: Hampshire County Council Vacancy for a Driver
Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC621665
Salary Range: £24,796 - £25,128 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £16,754 - £16,979 per annum)
Work Location: Hexagon Centre, Eastleigh
Hours per week: 25
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 29 December 2025
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
The Role:
Joining our team at the Hexagon Centre as a Driver, you’ll work a split shift from 7.30am - 10.00 am and 3.00pm - 5.30pm Monday - Friday, safely transporting passengers between different locations, using our minibus.
What you’ll do:
- Play a key role in enabling the people who use our services, to access a variety of personalised and meaningful activities.
- Provide a warm welcome and friendly face to passengers.
- Ensure passengers have a comfortable and safe journey at all times.
- Treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
- Demonstrate core values of patience, compassion and empathy, even in challenging situations.
- A current full driver’s licence with a Category D1 code (or equivalent). You’ll undertake MIDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) training once in the role, if you haven’t already completed this.
- Reliability and commitment to provide a professional and punctual service.
- Physically able to assist passengers with mobility issues, including those using wheelchairs.
- Understanding and sensitive to individual needs and able to adapt communication style as needed.
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