Generic and local information for the UK Military Community, including Serving Personnel, their Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians, when considering an overseas post or already based overseas
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Defence News: Save BIG this Armed Forces Week - exclusive discounts
Four brands have partnered with the MOD to offer special discounts for the Defence community throughout Armed Forces Week 2026.
Household names Cotswold Outdoor, Decathlon, HelloFresh and Mountain Warehouse have become the first ever Official Partners during Armed Forces Week (22–28 June) – through a new collaboration between the MOD, Department for Business and Trade, and Defence Discount Service.
Minister for Veterans and People, Calvin Bailey MP said:
“The military community sacrifices a lot to defend and protect the nation, whether serving overseas or holding the fort at home. These Armed Forces Week discounts are a tangible way of saying thank you to the Armed Forces community.
“The whole nation has a role to play in supporting the Armed Forces – so it’s great to see big brands stepping up.”
Introducing the fab four…
Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, spend more time outdoors, or make healthy eating simpler, the four Official Partners will offer the following boosted discounts during Armed Forces Week, beginning on 22 June:
· Cotswold Outdoor – 20% off full-price items, online and in stores
· Decathlon – 20% off a select range of full-priced sports and fitness equipment online
· HelloFresh – 60% off your first delivery, 25% off the next seven boxes, plus free treats for life for new and previous customers
· Mountain Warehouse – 25% off online
Full details of each offer, including how to claim and any terms and conditions, are available via Defence Discount Service (DDS).
Monday, June 8, 2026
LILLE: Introducing the Community Resource List for Lille!
Introducing the Community Resource List (CRL) for Lille!
To make it easier for everyone to find local recommendations and information, check out the Community Resource List or CRL for short.
Submit your recommendations here
This is a go-to list for information guides, local businesses, babysitters, pet sitters, restaurants, days out, local businesses, mechanics, hairdressers, and more!
The CRL resource should help new arrivals and anyone with a burning question that might have already been asked and answered previously in different groups. The benefit of this being you can check the list anytime, especially if you need to know something ASAP.
This list is for and by your community so please add any and all of your if you have a recommendations by using this quick MS Form.
The list will be updated regularly with any new entries.
Information provided by SHAPE HIVE
Monday, April 27, 2026
Welcome to International HIVE
Welcome to International HIVE, our mission is to provide you with the most up to date information, the Overseas Locations Guides are an in-depth collection of that information.
If further information is required, please contact your nearest HIVE or the iHIVE, details below:
iHIVE Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-iHIVE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Call: +44 (0) 7974 287738
If further information is required, please contact your nearest HIVE or the iHIVE, details below:
iHIVE Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-iHIVE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Call: +44 (0) 7974 287738
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