RAF Honington HIVE

15/09/2026

Armed Forces Children’s transitions between education systems – An Educators’ Toolkit
A new resource has been created for educators to support with planning transition for Service children: https://dcs.school/transition/ Families may also find the information helpful.
This toolkit has been developed specifically to help educators support armed forces children’s transitions between different education systems. Using this resource, educators can help children and young people from UK Armed Forces families experience positive transitions and thrive academically, socially and emotionally, wherever they move in the UK or overseas.
It was developed collaboratively by education practitioners and education policy professionals from across Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and England. This involved officials from Government Departments, local authority officers, schools and Service charities from across the UK.

14/09/2026

Forces Pension Society - Armed Forces Pension Awareness Week 2026
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📢 Armed Forces Pension Awareness Week starts next week. Join our webinars for serving personnel and veterans and discover valuable information about your pension, its benefits and future planning.

➡️ 11am | 15 Sept | Serving Personnel - Overview and key benefits of AFPS15
➡️ 11am | 17 Sept | Serving Personnel - Tax & Armed Forces Pensions
➡️ 7pm | 17 Sept | Veterans - eligibility, scheme details, due dates, claiming & where to find further support.

JOIN US AT 👉 https://forcespensionsociety.org/2026/09/armed-forces-pension-awareness-week-2026-2/

14/09/2026

RAF Honington HIVE Bulletin 📰
Stay connected with the latest news and updates for service personnel and their families, keeping you informed with everything you need to know. 👇

News Updates

11/09/2026

Support for LGBT Veterans Impacted by the Armed Forces Ban (27 July 1967–12 January 2000) *Applications close on 12 December 2026*

10/09/2026

Welcome to England’s largest festival of history and culture!
Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore.

Heritage Open Days returns 11-20 September 2026
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https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/

09/09/2026

Recruit For Spouses Wellbeing Programme: Free online places available.

There are a limited number of places available on a free wellbeing programme tailored to military spouses and partners. Held online and over three live sessions – you’ll need to be able to attend all three in order to secure your place:

28th September, 5th October, 12th October, 9:30–11:30am (UK time)

My name's Kat Cuthbert, and I am the new facilitator for the RFS Wellbeing Programme.
Earlier this year I had the opportunity to redevelop the programme, to make sure it is even more tailored to military spouses and partners than ever before.

As a psychotherapist and a military spouse, I passionately draw on lived experience to really understand the path we're living as spouses and partners in military families. This has been written across the new programme materials and content, so you are getting a completely refreshed programme.

I'm trauma specialist, and am qualified to hold this space for you. What we do together is psycho-educational, practical, and built entirely around this specific life of ours - military life.
Most spouses and partners I meet are running on go-go-go. Head up, no time to worry, always focusing on the next thing on the to-do list. It's how we cope with a life where so much is decided for us.

But pushing feelings down is like holding a beach ball underwater. The harder you push, the harder it springs back up. Rumination and isolation grow in the silence, and most of us don't have the words for what we're carrying, because we've never had the space to stop and ask.

That's what this programme is for. You'll learn to:
Regulate a nervous system that's been on high alert for years, with tools chosen for you, not a one-size-fits-all script
Name what you're feeling, from emotional isolation to the strain of deployments, so you can finally do something about it
Set boundaries and properly ask for support
Feel understood from the first session, live and online, alongside 19 others who already get it
One spouse from a previous cohort said: "This programme is brilliant in helping you deal with the coping methods and boundaries to protect yourself, and effectively communicate what you need and why."

Link to sign up https://portal.recruitforspouses.co.uk/users/sign_in?fbclid=IwY2xjawUOasxwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4qju5DcDEtW5_pqjgEw_vqiA4fQB5VB9o68oO7M1jRNLNQA1PLlp7yRU9_Yw_aem__MXuE90OMcxfM7ktV0EWuQ

09/09/2026

Serve & Protect Credit Union: Free financial webinars this September.

Budgeting 101: Take Control of Your Money
Date: Thursday 10th September
Time: 12:00-12:45
What to Expect: Create a budget that meets your short and long-term financial goals, plus tips to cut your spending.

Credit Score 101: Tips to Boost Your Score
Date: Thursday 17th September
Time: 12:00-12:45
What to Expect: Understand the importance of looking after your credit score, plus actionable tips to improve yours.

Harmful Effects of Gambling w/ GamCare
Date: Tuesday 22nd September
Time: 12:00-13:00
What to Expect: Discover the financial impacts of harmful gambling with representatives from GamCare.

Saving Made Simple: Practical Tips to Boost Your Savings
Date: Wednesday 23rd, Friday 25th September
Time: 12:00-12:45
What to Expect: Explore 10 practical savings methods that anyone can apply to build a healthy savings cushion.

Borrow Smarter: Tips to Strengthen Your Loan Application
Date: Tuesday 29th September
Time: 12:00-12:45
What to Expect: Understand what happens throughout the journey of a loan application, some of the key factors lenders evaluate, and what to do before you apply.

To join 👇
https://serveandprotectcu.co.uk/education/webinars/?utm_campaign=monthly-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=hubspot&fbclid=IwY2xjawUOM6hwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6Qr1db0PTpbWNgYYIxVu7QFY414SXb9ZhutHXmv65ZRJz3uNfQl97TYbcfTQ_aem_BPw6kqz9oDzQMDoahPYU4g

08/09/2026

Launch announcement for AFCAS 2027
The HQ Air Occupational Psychology Team would like to announce that the 2027 RAF AFCAS launches on 8th Sep 26 and runs until 1st Feb 27. Look out for your email invitation!

A Message from DCAS
“The Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey provides one of the most important opportunities for you to share your views, experiences, and priorities. Your feedback directly informs decisions at every level of the organisation and helps shape the policies, investment and actions that affect Service life. We have seen positive progress in several areas, but we know there is more to do.
I strongly encourage you to take part if invited. Your voice matters, your views are heard, and your contribution is essential to building a stronger Royal Air Force for the future”
AFCAS refreshed

The survey is now shorter, clearer and easier to complete, while continuing to focus on the issues that matter most to Service personnel.

Around 40% fewer questions

✅ Focused on fewer, higher-priority topics
✅ Duplicate content removed
✅ Single-Service content better aligned
✅ Clearer, more relevant questions
✅ New content reflecting today's Armed Forces
About the survey
AFCAS allows you to speak directly to the Air Force Main Board. You can tell them what's good and bad with Service life from your perspective. DCAS, as the People Champion, uses your feedback to develop and deliver an offer that reflects RAF requirements.
Your views are critical and the greater the number of survey respondents, the more evidence the RAF has to drive through the changes you want.
• AFCAS is sent to a randomly selected representative sample of personnel (to reduce survey burden).
• Those that complete it are representing the views of personnel across the RAF.
• AFCAS is 100% confidential.
• AFCAS is a way for you to share honest feedback.
Your Voice. Your Service. Your AFCAS.
Take part in the refreshed AFCAS and help shape the future of Service life.
Further information: Please contact: [email protected]

07/09/2026

Community Coffee Morning ☕

02/09/2026

Be the voice of Service families in your areaDIO is launching Regional Experience Committees (RECs) across the UK, bringing together Service family volunteers who are passionate about improving housing services and ensuring family voices are heard.
This is an exciting opportunity to become a Service Family Customer Representative for your region to help influence positive change in military housing. By joining, you will play an important role in highlighting local issues, identifying opportunities for improvement and sharing what matters most to Service families.
As a member of your REC, you will work alongside other representatives and key figures within DIO to provide constructive feedback, discuss common themes and challenges, and represent the lived experiences of families in your area.
To read more about the role and how to apply, click link in comments below 👇

https://defencehomes.mod.gov.uk/2026/08/27/be-the-voice-of-service-families-in-your-area/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUFJBFwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR72XLTIbCgFXiL3RvV9pRvF-6HYbnJnX9q6-tIQvi14fJPIdB2M4QB4CED3yg_aem_9pw2C1aDBsSxabfdSoa2ew