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Thursday, 14 August 2025

Wherever your assignment is taking you, HIVE is here to provide the local information!

 


If your posting is in the UK you can find our blog and location guides here. Please use our MS Forms enquiry function for any additional locations or if you have any enquiries.

Are you assigned overseas? If you’re posted to an overseas location where we have a HIVE, you will find information – plus our local office’s contact details – at:

• Belgium (SHAPE)
• Brunei
• Brunssum
• Cyprus
• Gibraltar
• Naples
• Sennelager

Posted elsewhere overseas? Don’t worry if your new location is not listed above, the iHIVE covers the rest of the world, with over 100 location guides available plus online enquiry support. 

Our iHIVE is tri-Service and is listed on the Overseas Supportability checklist as an action, so that Service personnel and families can obtain the relevant information they may each require, to ensure that their new location can meet each individual’s and family’s needs. 

For those with MODnet access, Army HIVE’s SharePoint sitecan also be used to download our information sheets or ask questions – please go to our Overseas Postings area

If you’re relocating back to the UK from overseas, or moving within the UK, our SharePoint hosts guidance and resources in our Relocating within or back to the UK section

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment - Universal Credit Income and Expenses Agent, Leeds

 


The Department of Work and Pensions has 110 new Universal Credit Income and Expenses Agent Executive Officer opportunities in Leeds. These are now open for applications until 26 August 2025.

Civil Service Jobs link: Universal Credit Income and Expenses Agent Executive Officer - Leeds (Ref: 741)

More information on DWP, the roles available and the application process can be found on the DWP EO Microsite.

SHAPE: BritLEAD personal development ideas sessions, Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th August 2025

If you are wanting to develop yourself personally or professionally whilst here at SHAPE, BritLEAD is a great way to do this.


Later this month Zak, the Community Development Officer, is holding two drop-in sessions to discuss ideas and siubjects that would be beneficial to the community.

No sign-up needed, just pop along.

Not available on these dates? No problem, just drop Zak and an email, address in the poster above.

42 Hidden Belgian Gems to cool off this week

As temperatures soar this week in Belgium, read on to find out more about some perfect escapes to cool off…


42 Hidden Gems Across Belgium offer everything you need:
🏊‍♀️ Swimming lakes & paddling pools
🎠 Playgrounds & mini-golf
🦆 Petting zoos & picnic spots
🚶‍♀️ Shady walking paths
🍦 AND unlimited ice cream!


Monday, 11 August 2025

The Ex Alpine Challenge 2026

The Ex Alpine Challenge 26, AKA The Royal Air Force Ski Championships 2026 have been announced.

 

This event is being held at Saalbach Hinterglemm in Austria over the span of 2 weeks.
  • Week 1: 10-17 January 2026
  • Week 2: 17-24 January 2026
This event is open to all three Services and Civilians; however, Civilian attendees must have a Serving RAF in attendance too.

 

Booking Portal is now available here: https://trips.truenorthtravel.ski/t/true-north-travel-limited/raf-alpine-challenge-2026-ac26
 
For more information contact: Robin.Mukasa100@mod.gov.uk

 

SHAPE Trips and Tours: Château de Bioul, Thursday 18th September 2025, departing 09:00

 


This excursion features history, nature and wine, what’s not to love? Explore the castle, wander the gardens and enjoy some wine-tasting from the family-owned vineyard.

Pre-Booking essential.

WHEN: Thursday 18th September 2025, 0900 - 1500
MORE INFORMATION: shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com

SHAPE Trips and Tours: Château de Fontainebleau, Saturday 27th September 2025, departing 07:00


If you love a Castle, you wont want to miss this trip. Château de Fontainebleau was one of the favourite homes of French Kings and Emperors gone by. Over the course of 8 centuries, its design and decor has been influenced by those who have taken up residence there. Free time to explore Samois-sur-Seine follows a guided tour top the palace and lunch.

Pre-booking Essential

WHEN: Saturday 27th September 2025, 07:00-00:30
MORE INFORMATION: Contact shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com

SHAPE: 1st International Military Boxing Competition, November 2025

If you are an amateur level, military or law enforcement boxer and want to get involved in the SHAPE 1st International Military Boxing Competition in November, please get in touch with the UK SNR in the first instance.


Please Note: Medical assessment and authorisation to participate will be required.

SHAPE Arts & Crafts Seeking Freelance Arts and Crafters

Are you an avid needleworker or sewing enthusiast? Would you like to share your talent and skills with others?


SHAPE Arts and Crafts Need You!

Pop in to see them to find out more, from Monday 26th August 2025, when they re-open.

SHAPE: Community NAAFI Fund Works Completed

Community NAAFI Fund Completed:


Thank you to everyone who was involved in our NAAFI Fund Community Project over the last year.

We now have lovely areas for our community - the BritBar, Community Hub & SHAPE House have all benefitted from this.
 
The Before and After photos will feature in both the Community Newsletter this week and the Official British Section FaceBook Page.

Please see the link that NAAFI have shared on their website about our project