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Thursday, 11 December 2025

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.

Akrotiri Santa's Grotto

 



Booking for the Christmas Grotto has arrived!
This year's Akrotiri Christmas Grotto is running between the 19th-21st December.
Please use the link below to book one session per family.

Akrotiri Wellness Walks

 


Akrotiri and Episkopi Medical Centre information

 




Akrotiri Letters to Santa

 

 Last Call for Letters to Santa! ðŸŽ…
Ho ho ho! Make sure your Christmas wishes reach the North Pole in time! The official closing date for all letters to Santa is December 16th.

Akrotiri Library - Story Time

 


Wednesday, 10 December 2025

BFBS AI Skills Programme For Military Partners!!

Episkopi: Xmas Pool Party

Episkopi: SSAFA Survey

SSAFA are listening!

It sounds a bit cliché but they rely on your feedback to let them know how they are doing or if something needs to change. They know its tedious filling out the form but it really does help and it should only take a few minutes of your time.

Please follow the link below to let them know what you think of their services - both positive and constructive welcome!


Episkopi: Christmas Day at MTW Tunnel Beach