RAF Shawbury HIVE

25/10/2025

⏰Clocks go back - Sunday 26 October

23/10/2025

The rail industry is supporting serving military personnel and veterans by providing free rail travel during this year’s Remembrance commemorations.
❗Free rail travel offered for serving military personnel and veterans attending Services of Remembrance on 9 November.
❗Free rail travel offered for Royal British Legion London Poppy Day volunteers and collectors on 30 October, with an additional one day either side of the event.
❗Travel includes London Terminals and Services of Remembrance nationwide, with proof of ID required.
For more information 👉 https://media.raildeliverygroup.com/news/rail-industry-offers-free-rail-travel-to-help-veterans-and-armed-forces-attend-remembrance-services?fbclid=IwY2xjawNnPCNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxVmJ4UkVMbWtvREZES1doAR4zNP0mYNl_xoPYf3HvzTbae_sJpsIvySB6PRA3KA3iyyG5K8MG0ohOxL2bQg_aem_gA6Hjt9pYLiV1LDiZWRyPQ

Free rail travel offered for serving military personnel and veterans attending Services of Remembrance on 9 November. Free rail travel offered for Royal British Legion London Poppy Day volunteers and collectors on 30 October, with an additional one day either side of the event. Free rail travel offe...

23/10/2025

📢Local Road Closures 📢

The Shropshire Council website interactive roadwork map indicates that road closures with diversions are likely as follows:

A53 - road closures 23-28 October.

B5063 - road closures 27-30 October.

This would suggest both main routes for access to and from RAF Shawbury could be disrupted at the same time. Shropshire Council have been asked for more information and assurance on access to the Base, but it appears that these are periods that Scottish Power have been given to conduct works. Social media has reported the A53 closure will be on Sunday 26 October between 0900-1700, but this is unsubstantiated. Personnel are recommended to consult the Shropshire Council website and watch for information on road signs indicating the works and diversions.

Take a look at a live overview of all works taking place on Shropshire's roads

22/10/2025

RAF Occupational Wellbeing Survey

Have you been invited to take part?
The RAF Occupational Wellbeing (OW-B) Survey is now available to complete. The survey is issued every two years to a sample of Regular trained RAF personnel of all ranks. The survey sits alongside recent mental health and wellbeing surveys, and reports, which have considered specific Mental Wellbeing issues.

The following message from AVM Simon Edwards (Director People and RAF Su***de Prevention Champion) provides the foreword to the survey:
‘Your mental, physical health and wellbeing is vital and important to us. A healthy workforce is prepared for the present and fit for the future; we all need to be at our best so the RAF can always be ready to fly and fight. Completing the RAF Occupational Wellbeing Survey is important as it helps highlight our commitment to provide a healthy and safe environment in which all our people can thrive, now and into their futures.

The survey is sent to a sample of Regular RAF personnel and provides insights to emerging wellbeing issues and self-reported strain levels. This eighth reiteration of the survey means we can see trends, highlighting what is improving or worsening so we can target stress and resilience help where it is needed most.
The results will help shape activities under the RAF’s Health & Wellbeing Strategy and Mental Wellbeing & Resilience Action Plan.’

Check your emails to find out if you have been selected to take part.
To access the survey click: https://surveys.mod.uk/index.php/234683?lang=en
Please use your Service number as the token/access code to enter the survey.
You can tell us about your experiences until 8th December 2025.

FAQs
• How is the survey anonymous (if you are asking for my serving number and details that can specifically identify me)? – We use service numbers to restrict participation, but once you complete the survey the data is separated from your identity. The psychologist analysing the data will receive it as bulk response i.e. 30 people responded ‘yes’ to this question. The survey is voluntary, and it is your choice to respond. We do appreciate all responses as the more replies we have the greater the data we have to help form policy.

• The Lime Survey platform isn’t working? – Unfortunately, the survey platform we use can freeze if a lot of people are attempting to fill out the survey all at once. Please be patient and try again, perhaps on a different day.

• Why is the OW-B selective? – We select a sample to reduce survey burden. It is not necessary to survey all personnel to make generalisations across the RAF population – to ensure assumptions are accurate and not biased, weighting is applied to the data.
• What happens with the results? – Survey responses will be treated in the strictest confidence and only the civilian Occupational Psychologists at HQ Air will see them. With regards to reporting the results, we aim to present a balanced picture by highlighting the key areas of satisfaction, as well as the main areas of dissatisfaction/negativity. Changes can sometimes take a long time to implement and therefore it may appear that the results are not making an immediate difference. However, the Wellbeing and Resilience Team value and rely heavily on this source to ensure that policies meet personnel needs.

• Where can I see the findings? – The OW-B report will be available on the HQ Air Occupational Psychology SharePoint under Published Research.

• Where can I get more information? – A full explanation of how responses are collected and used is provided with the online survey. For any further queries please contact the HQ Air Occupational Psychology Team: Air-People-PS-Psych GrpMbox (MULTIUSER) [email protected]

20/10/2025

Nominations Open for the 2026 Celebrating Forces Families Awards
🎉The Celebrating Forces Families Awards are delighted to announce that nominations for the 2026 ceremony are now officially open!
These national awards honour the exceptional contributions of UK Armed Forces families, recognising the strength, resilience, and dedication of those who support our military personnel behind the scenes. Whether through personal achievement, community impact, or professional excellence, these families play a vital role in the life of the Armed Forces.
Sarah Walker CFF, spokesperson for the awards, said:
"Forces families are the unsung heroes of our military community. These awards are about giving them the recognition they truly deserve and showcasing the incredible ways they contribute to the fabric of Armed Forces life."
Award Categories for 2026 Include:
🎉 Inspirational Adult Family Member of the Year
🎉Young People’s Award
🎉Overcoming Adversity
🎉 Volunteer of the Year
🎉 Away From Home Award
🎉 Social Media Influencer
🎉 Military Family Charity
🎉 Armed Forces Advocate(s) of the Year
🎉 Small Business Owner
🎉 Public Service Award
🎉 Business Award
Claire Lilly, winner of the 2024 Inspirational Family Member of the Year award, shared:
"Being recognised by the Celebrating Forces Families Awards was deeply humbling. My campaign, The Forcer Protocol, was born from personal tragedy, but this award reminded me that even in grief, we can create something powerful to help others. It gave me hope — and a platform to make real change for vulnerable veterans and their families."
🗳 Want to know how to make a nomination - https://www.celebratingforcesfamilies.co.uk/nominate
📆 Deadline for submissions is Monday 15th December

10/10/2025

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity

October 2025 is Month. Here we share an example of how our WhatsApp channel (part of SSAFA's RAF Personal Support & Social Work Service (PS&SWS) Digital Welfare Hub) is actively supporting victims of Domestic Abuse. Looking for someone to talk to? If you're serving in the RAF, or a family member of someone serving, you now quickly and easily contact our support team via WhatsApp on +44 203 769 0808
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1298055208265083

09/10/2025

RAF Families Federation

Do you want to know more about what we do and how we can help you?
💻Join us online to find out. We are hosting a series of information sessions for our RAF personnel, families and stakeholders, to help you get to know us better.
📆Upcoming dates:
13th October 15:00 and 20:00
16th October 15:00
Full details and sign up > https://bit.ly/42v0zYO

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08/10/2025

RAF Day 2025 – A special reunion at RAF Museum London

On Thursday 16 October 2025, RAF Museum London will welcome RAF veterans and serving personnel for a very special day. Each year, part of the site closes so we can come together to honour the Royal Air Force and say a big thank you. RAF Day is our chance to show gratitude for everything the RAF has given us—support, objects, and real-life stories that help us share history with the world.

This event is also about people. It’s a day to meet friends old and new, reconnect with colleagues, or enjoy a memorable day out at the RAF Museum London. Whether you are a veteran, serving aviator, or visiting with family, you’ll find a warm welcome.

Entry is FREE for all RAF veterans and serving personnel only.

Tour Schedule

Explore our history with guided tours across the day:

10:30 – Battle of Britain: Fighter Four
11:00 – First World War (Hangar 2) and D-Day (Hangars 3, 4, 5)
12:00 – Cold War
13:00 – Bomber Command
14:00 – Battle of Britain – Special 85th Anniversary Edition
15:00 – Bomber Command

Why visit RAF Day?

Celebrate the 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Discover key moments of RAF history in special tours
Enjoy one of London’s most unique RAF Museum events
TO BOOK: https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/whats-going-on/private-event-raf-day/

Join RAF veterans and serving personnel at RAF Museum London on 16 October 2025 for tours, talks, and the 85th Battle of Britain anniversary.

08/10/2025

👀Education, Health & Wellbeing Day
🗓️16 October
⏲️10.00 - 14.00

07/10/2025

✨Celebrating Forces Families ✨
Nominations are officially OPEN for the Celebrating Forces Families Awards 🎉
With 11 award categories to choose from, we want to know — who will you nominate? 💫
Head to 👉 www.celebratingforcesfamilies.co.uk to submit your nomination today!

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07/10/2025

The latest digital edition of Civvy Street Magazine
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Civvy Street - Civvy Street October / November 2025

06/10/2025

RAF AFCAS 2026 out now! The survey runs from 8 Sep 25 until 2 Feb 26. Last year 37% of RAF participants returned an AFCAS; 8% higher than the tri-Service response rate. We use valuable AFCAS feedback to inform RAF and tri-S staffs to improve the working lives of RAF personnel; and help shape the RAF Strategy.

To find out if you are one of the Regular Service Personnel invited to complete this year's survey you can type in your Service Number on the Continuous Attitude Survey Eligibility Tool -
https://tools.mod.uk/cas-2526/index.php
Those that complete an AFCAS are representing the views of personnel across the RAF. The sampling method provides a good level of confidence in the results without having to survey everyone, reducing survey burden and fatigue.

Even if you have not been invited this year, we would still like to hear from you. The tool will direct you to a shorter survey for you to have your say.

For more information, please contact [email protected]