Have you ever arrived at a new posting with absolutely no idea where things are and what there is to do?

Have you often wished that somebody would appear to answer all those questions that arise once the march-in is over?

How do you find the people who can help?

All these questions and many more can be easily answered with a trip to your local HIVE.  With 28 HIVEs across BFG, there's bound to be one near you.  HIVEs can also be contacted by phone, fax or e-mail.

Your HIVE can give you telephone numbers, addresses, directions, information leaflets, ferry costs, information on schools, contacts for local clubs, tax-free restrictions, bus timetables, quarantine requirements, a listening ear, a friendly face and much, much more.  

 The staff are trained to identify the individual or agency best able to help you if your enquiry falls outside their expertise. HIVEs also offer a confidential service where appropriate.  No question is too large or too small and the HIVE will always be able to help in some way.

Call in and see how we can help you!

 New Arrivals

 Want information on the local area?  What to see and do in Germany?  How to get your telephone connected?  Which bank to use?  Schools?  Shopping?  Garrison Facilities?  Registering your car?  Information on Benefits?  Tax Free entitlements?  The Pet Travel Scheme?

Simply click on one of the HIVE e-mail addresses listed below and request a "Welcome Pack" and any other specific information.  The information will then be posted directly to you.

Whatever your enquiry is, contact us by phone, e-mail, fax or post, and we'll do our very best to help you as quickly as possible.

HIVE Services

HIVE has sources of information on just about every subject you can think of plus:

Plug exchange 

Free plug safety covers 

Hire of equipment

And much more

Availability varies in each HIVE please go to Contact HIVE to find out what’s on offer at your HIVE.

HIVE Information & Advice

Up-to-date information and advice, bound by a strict code of Confidentiality.  Including the following:

Communication

Transport & Travel

Custom & Excise

Pets

Legal Matters

Education

Employment

Resettlement

Welfare Agencies in BFG

Benefits

Health & Fitness

Taxes & the Inland Revenue

Future Posting Areas

Places to visit

What’s on locally

Forces Holidays

Plus much more!

HIVE Events

   HIVEs in BFG often hold events such as coffee mornings, fundraising activities, beauty evenings, ballgown sales, to name just a few.  To find out what's happening at your HIVE go to Contact HIVE.

 HIVE Volunteers

The HIVE really needs you!  If you have spare time on your hands and enjoy meeting people, then please call in and be a much needed Volunteer.

Administration / filing - mailing and updating information.

Answering the telephone - researching queries. 

Artistic skills - notice boards, artwork. 

Computer operation - word processing, spreadsheets.

Customer service - helping customers with enquiries.

German language - translations and sourcing local information.

The choice is yours.  Volunteers are trained and are able to attend various welfare courses run by Joint Agency Training and paid for by HIVE.

Becoming a volunteer on a casual basis might just be the confidence booster you need if you are considering returning to the workplace; or perhaps you simply want to be of service to the Garrison or use your spare time constructively in a happy and busy environment.  Whatever your reasons, you'll always make new friends.