RAF Honington HIVE

16/10/2026

BFPO will continue to process and dispatch all Operational mail throughout the Christmas period. However, the latest safe posting date for overseas firm‑base locations will be brought forward to 30 October 2026.

Families and friends are strongly encouraged to post early wherever possible. After this date, BFPO cannot guarantee delivery before Christmas, and some items may not arrive until the New Year. Please also factor in current customs import processes, which may add extra time to final delivery.

Customers are reminded of the following:

• All mail items sent to a BFPO address must include a customs declaration form, as required under international import/export regulations.
• Items arriving at BFPO Northolt without a customs declaration will be returned to sender. Non‑compliant items without a return address may be disposed of as undeliverable in line with UK Mail Industry Standards.
• BFPO does not offer a guaranteed timed service and holds no liability for items that are perishable, out of date, or unusable upon receipt.

Please visit www.gov.uk/bfpo for further

13/10/2026

Warrior Programme

If you are a Serving or Veteran family member and want help to decide how to juggle those balls more effectively please get in touch.
We have availability on our Online Foundation Course Monday 9th - Wednesday 11th November and would love to see you on it.

09/10/2026

RAF Honington HIVE Bulletin - October Edition

Stay connected with the latest news and updates for service personnel and their families, keeping you informed with everything you need to know.

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News Updates

08/10/2026

Celebrating Forces Families - 🎉 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🎉

Across the UK, forces families and those who support them are making a real difference in their communities, workplaces, schools, and support networks.
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond , a military spouse championing others, an inspiring forces child, a dedicated volunteer, a community group, or an organisation providing outstanding support?
Now is the time to recognise their impact and celebrate their story.
🏆 Nominate them for the Celebrating Forces Families Awards 2027 and help shine a spotlight on the extraordinary people behind the Armed Forces community.
🔗 Submit your nomination: https://www.celebratingforcesfamilies.co.uk/nominate

08/10/2026

RAF School Holiday Activities - Ben Fund Provision

Community Development Officer - RAF Honington

Thank you to everyone who took part in the RAF School Holiday Activities this summer, made possible by the RAF Benevolent Fund. Your feedback is very important to us and will help improve future holiday provision. If you haven’t already. We would be very grateful if you could take a moment to complete the short questionnaire via the link below. Every response truly makes a difference and is much needed.

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06/10/2026

Wraparound Childcare (WAC) - Armed Forces Personnel Portal Beta Testing.

As part of the continued development of the Armed Forces Personnel Portal (AFPP), Defence are preparing to commence the next phase of Beta testing for the Wraparound Childcare (WAC) service. They are seeking current or recent WAC users who may be interested in supporting this important activity. User participation is essential to ensuring the service meets the needs of Service Personnel and their families and has been tested by representative users prior to wider release.
Expression of Interest Required
Any Service personnel who would like to be considered for participation in the Beta testing programme, please complete the Expression of Interest survey using the link below:
Expression of Interest Survey Link available in comments below 👇
Survey Deadline - The Expression of Interest survey will close at 2359hrs on Fri 23 Oct 26.
Only individuals who complete the survey by this deadline will be considered for participation in the Beta testing programme.
The Beta testing programme is currently planned to commence from Mon 2 Nov 26 and may be conducted across multiple iterative testing periods. This approach will enable the AFPP team to gather user feedback, implement improvements and, where required, re-test enhancements before wider release.

05/10/2026

📣National Cadets Week 2026

National Cadets Week 2026 takes place from 5 to 11 October, marking a national celebration of the Cadet Forces. 👇

National Cadets Week 2026 takes place from 5 to 11 October, marking a national celebration of the Cadet Forces.

02/10/2026

DIO: Families First Newsletter – 2 October 2026 edition now available.
To read this issue online, and any back issues, please go to: Families First newsletter – Defence Homes link in below 👇
https://defencehomes.mod.gov.uk/families-first/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUssxpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4EQ211lxGVtSowVkkeFl37v6iV_N4MbeLgR-SyNZ2TKo6oz7x0hbwZa0mYWA_aem_gMg2WZiiKpF9_HKBvmC6pA

01/10/2026

Honington Airplay October Half Term

30/09/2026

This is exciting! 2027 Snowdon Trek for Little Troopers
Expression of interest form link in comments 👇
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LQVDQWZ?fbclid=IwY2xjawUqJVFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6RMwnUd6gwaopW4wriQeVlmUc0xQzpPFdm6B8GY_HE1Zyfq1xDKCPH-b6_OQ_aem_44WI67_q5c2i49zv0hg5UA