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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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Thursday, December 18, 2025

BRUNEI: AWS Community Support - Arts and Crafts Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 0930 - 1100 hrs @ Mumong Community Centre


Come and join us to make your own mosaic coaster! Please scan the QR Code above or click HERE to register.

 Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

SHAPE: Kids Corner arrives at FSCEP

Did you know that FSCEP (Family Support & Central Processing branch) now has a Kids Corner?

So when you need to in-process, renew SHAPE IDs or Protocol IDs or anything else processing wise, the kids have a safe area to occupy themselves whilst you do the boring bits!



Fantastic ay?


Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

Christmas Message for Service Families from Chief of Defence Staff.


Please click on the image to open the message.

Brunssum: JFCBS Scottish Burns Night Supper Military Dinner Night


JFCBS Scottish Burns Night Supper Military Dinner Night

The UK Burns Supper Committee would like to invite all JFCBS HQ personnel (all ranks, rates and civilians) to join us for an epic night of fun, good food, malt whisky, poetry and dancing as we gather to commemorate the birth, life and poetry of Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Poet on Friday 30th January 2026 at Hotel Du Rousch.

Please confirm your attendance via the JFC Brunssum 2026 Burns Supper – Fill in form sign-up sheet and that of your guest/s. RSVP is required NLT Wednesday 14 January. The venue numbers are limited so seats will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis, so secure your seat now to avoid disappointment.

Gibraltar: GibSams Christmas Lunch - don't be alone on Christmas Day

 


Our traditional Christmas Day lunch is back!


We are pleased to share that the GibSams Christmas Day Lunch is back this year. The lunch offers a free, warm and welcoming space for anyone in Gibraltar who would prefer not to be alone on Christmas Day. Now delivered in partnership with GibSilver, the lunch is also open to those aged 55 and over who would enjoy company and conversation on what can be a difficult day for many.

Christmas Day can bring mixed feelings. For some, it is joyful, but for others it can be a reminder of loneliness, loss or change. Our Christmas Day Lunch aims to bring people together around a shared meal in a relaxed and friendly setting. There will be conversation, company, great food and a few festive surprises along the way.

This year’s event will take place at Time Out Café, Europort, on Thursday 25 December from 12.30 to 15.30.

We are grateful to Ramparts and Octopus International Business Services Ltd for sponsoring the lunch, as well as to Playtech, Eroski, The EV Foundation (trust) and our fabulous hosts Time Out Café for their support in making this gathering possible.

We must also share our deepest gratitude for the volunteers from both GibSams and GibSilver who are giving up their time on Christmas Day to host and create a wonderful atmosphere for our guests.

If you or someone you know would like to join us, please book here: https://lnkd.in/dQByhy-Y

If you want some more information about the event, or perhaps would like to support us in any way, contact info@gibsams.gi

No one needs to be alone on Christmas Day. We look forward to welcoming you.

Gibraltar: Parking restrictions suspended over Christmas


The Government of Gibraltar has announced the temporary suspension of all Residential and District Parking Zones from Wednesday December 24, 2025 until Thursday January 1, 2026, inclusive.

Despite the suspension, the public is advised to park responsibly, with obstructing vehicles liable to be fined or towed away.

Recruit for Spouses Upcoming Session – Wellbeing Programme.


Wellbeing Programme:
Expert-led support
Genuine peer connection
Practical tools for mental wellness
Register now to secure your place or join the waiting list:

https://portal.recruitforspouses.co.uk/users/sign_in

Recruit for Spouses Upcoming Session – “Routes into the Industry" webinar.


Recruit for Spouses upcoming sessions:

"Routes into the Industry" webinar.

Start 2026 with clarity, direction, and a solid plan for entering the National Cyber Force ecosystem.

What's included:
Complete training pathway overview
Application process demystified
Real opportunities for 2026
Community and support networks

Tuesday, 10th February 2026 | 12:30 PM

Final places: https://portal.recruitforspouses.co.uk

Brunssum: New Job Vacancy at JFC Brunssum

 

Vacancies available:

Click on the link above to view the job advert and details.

A detailed job description and application form may be obtained from GSO-EJSU-LECHRRecruitment@mod.gov.uk. Completed applications are to be sent to the same email address.

Date for interviews is to be confirmed and starting date is 19th January 2026.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Brunssum: Dutch Medical Center December opening times

Changed opening Dutch Medical Center during the holiday season. The Dutch medical center will be closed from Wednesday 24rd December until Friday 2th Januari.

Except on: - Tuesday the 30th December we are open as usual.

If you have any emergencies during the holidays 25, 26th December, 1 Januari call the nightcare:

Huisartsen Spoedpost Heerlen
Henri Dunantstraat 5, 6419 PC Heerlen
Tel: 045 577 88 44

Huisartsen spoedpost Sittard Geleen
Demystraat 1, 6162 AP Geleen
Tel: 046 400 9925

Huisartsen Spoedpost Maastricht
P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht
043 750 0123

For the other days (24, 29, 31 December, 2, 3th Januari)

Only for urgent care you can call Dr. Pisters.
Huisartsenpraktijk Eikstraat
Eikstraat 125, 6413 RT Heerlen
045-5213937