SHAPE HIVE: July 2020

Thursday 30 July 2020

Armed Forces Covenant Fund grants available - Tackling Loneliness Programme

The Tackling Loneliness programme will address this challenge by targeting specific groups within the Armed Forces community who are traditionally harder to reach.

JSHAO - request for 'moving stories'

The Big White Wall is re-naming.

The service, which is available for free to all provides a safe online community to support your mental health, 24/7.

MyHealthcareHub

The new 'My Healthcare Hub' is available on the Defence Gateway and provides useful information on the following:

Service personnel and their families can experience difficulty in accessing commercial products and services due to their mobility and time spent outside the UK.

TRBL know that the COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating effect on people’s livelihoods and causing financial worries.

Tax credits customers have just one week left to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about changes to their circumstances or income before the deadline on 31st July 2020.

Poster provided by the EJSU UWO

Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift - Mons

A truly remarkable feat of engineering and an unforgettable sight in Mons is the Strepy-Thieu Boat Lift. I

Discover My Benefits - update

The Discover My Benefits tool is the definitive online resource to understand the wide range of benefits and allowances Service personnel and their families are entitled to and how to take them.

APACHE BASING DECISION

BACKGROUND

The British Army Apache helicopters (AH64-D) are currently located in Middle Wallop, Hampshire and Wattisham Flying Station, Suffolk. Recent studies have considered combining all Apache units onto one single site.

Wednesday 22 July, the DWP is introducing a run-on of legacy benefits for those moving to Universal Credit, to provide them with extra support.

Assisting British Veterans and their families to make the adjustments they need as Britain leaves the European Union. Please click here.

Message from Air Commodore Wendy Rothery, Head of Accommodation, DIO

I am delighted that the Chancellor and Defence Secretary have announced that almost £200M has been allocated to upgrade Service Family Accommodation and Single Living Accommodation.

COMMUNITY EVENTS SURVEY

Please click here to take the survey.

Discover Wallonia by bike, 45 trails to discover

Free brochure available by email or to view here, this brochure has lots route and maps to follow and information for biking in Wallonia.

Wednesday 22 July 2020

Cycling routes in Mons

Here is a link to Map my ride, find lots of new walking and cycling routes in Belgium.
Click 'here'

Local Walking route / Dog friendly

If you have any other suggestions for Dog friendly places to eat and drink close to a walk please get in touch with the HIVE shapehive@armymail.mod.uk

Forest of Soignes

The walk begins at the De Brouckere metro station and takes you through the Place de la Monnaie, where you will find the Belgian Royal Opera House.

The Ultimate Outdoor Play - Landgraaf

One of Europe's largest climbing parks is in Landgraaf.

Brabant is Vincent van Gogh’s homeland (1853 - 1890). Van Gogh’s masterpieces are scattered throughout the world, but their roots are in Brabant.

To read online please click here.

Thursday 16 July 2020

Ruralink Veteran

Ruralink works with the military community and the land-based sector to develop accessible pathways to a new career on the land. https://ruralink.org.uk/

YOU CAN SAVE ME

Please contact 032 478 970 280 EJSU-J1-Welfare-AWO@mod.gov.uk or 0044 808 168 311 crt.bfsws@coreassets.com

Friday 10 July 2020

What about the beach, promenade and crowd barometer?

On this page you will find all relevant information about the beach, promenade and crowdedness. The global pressure barometer gives you a live picture of the busy and quiet places by the sea.

Coming soon: The beach and promenade plans provide a nice overview of the guidelines per coastal municipality.

https://www.belgiancoast.co.uk/en/inspiration/beach-promenade-and-crowds

365.BE GUIDE - BRUSSELS EDITION

To view online please click here.

365.BE GUIDE - WALLONIA EDITION

To view online please click here.

Dental Update

SHAPE Newcomers Guide 2020

To read online please click here.

Mental health support - The Big White Wall

In times of increased stress, seeking help and support from others can be a real help.

Samaritans are challenging the UK to become better listeners by sharing expert tips on how to be a better listener.

Breathing exercise for stress

This calming breathing technique for stress, anxiety and panic takes just a few minutes and can be done anywhere.

Please click here for more information.

Tuesday 7 July 2020

Domestic Abuse and Young People - 3 films

The following three short films have been created in partnership between a young person who lived with domestic abuse , the Phoenix Theatre, You Trust children and young persons’ domestic abuse advocate and North East Hampshire Domestic Abuse Forum, in order to reach out to children and young people who are living with domestic abuse at this time.

For more Information & Support please visit www.militarycu.uk

#DIGITALARMY Do's and Dont's

Like the rest of UK society, we in the Army are ever more connected through smart technology to conduct our everyday lives, keep in touch and create our online presence.