About Raf Coningsby Hive
RAF HIVE Information Offices support the Chain of Command and tri-Service community through the provision of up to date and relevant information
Raf Coningsby Hive Description
Royal Air Force Coningsby’s mission: 'To develop the future, deliver the present and commemorate the past of the Royal Air Force’s combat air power’, reflects the diverse array of aircraft based here. These aircraft include Typhoon, Tornado GR4 and the wonderfully evocative Spitfires and Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and, of course, Typhoon, the Royal Air Force’s most modern and versatile fighter aircraft.
Coningsby and Tattershall are linked by the River Bain, one village running into the other, and though 14 miles from the nearest large town (Boston), are extremely well serviced in the rural countryside of Lincolnshire. A post office, a bank, two estate agents, various shops, takeaways and a garage are all located within Coningsby itself. The historic Tattershall Castle is a prominent feature in Tattershall village, and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight draws visitors from all over the country. Five miles northwest is the picturesque village of Woodhall Spa, with restaurants, golf and the amazing Kinema in the Woods. The market town of Horncastle is seven miles to the north and Lincoln is some twenty four miles west.
RAF Coningsby has a wide range of social and sporting facilities. The Junior Ranks Complex, incorporating the Heroes Bar, Community Support Hub, Livers in Community Centre / Lounge Coffee Shop (complete with wi-fi), Spar shop, Health & Fitness suite, Mess and Cedar Bowl is situated close to the living accommodation. The Health & Fitness Suite is a well-equipped gymnasium with sauna and solarium. Other sporting facilities include the golf club, squash courts, tennis courts, Astro turf football field, large sports field and main station gymnasium. A wide range of sports clubs are run on the unit. A station barber is also found on base; a library and a 24 hour internet suite are located within Force Development Headquarters.
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Royal Air Force Coningsby
A 41 TES (Test & Evaluation Squadron) Typhoon trailing a brake-chute.
Photo by Cpl P Major ABIPP ARPS
... #NoOrdinaryJob #RoyalAirForce #RAFConingsby #RAF #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay #Military #Aviation #MilitaryAviation #PicOfTheDay #AVGeek #AviationPhotography #CanonPhotography #BringTheNoise #Typhoon #EurofighterTyphoon #BAeSystems #Eurofighter #FastJet #Fighter #FighterJet #RollsRoyce #EJ200 #41sqn #brakechute
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Royal Air Force
Yesterday world leaders talked about how NATO was born out of the rubble of WW2; its importance is imperative today. Op Azotize RAF & Estonian Forces shared #FishandChipDay together, strengthening relationships. #WeAreNATO #NationalFishAndChipDay 🐠🍟
📰 http://bit.ly/2EWzram
Royal Air Force Eagle-eyed residents in parts of the South East of England could be in for a treat this Saturday 8th June as the Royal Air Force wishes Her Majesty The Queen happy birthday with a flypast of military aircraft.
Find out more information regarding the flypast here: http://bit.ly/2XrwQMN
Coningsby Aviation Heritage Centre
7th June 1944. 75 Years ago, RAF Coningsby played its part in supporting D-Day. (Extract from Station ORB)
RAF Typhoon Display Team
It’s a #throwbackthursday on this 75th anniversary of D-Day to remember the ultimate sacrifice by those who were involved on that day. • This 📸 was captured by @robyn_pf back in 2014 when we had one of our aircraft painted up in the iconic black and white stripes.... • We are forever grateful for those that gave their all for our freedom. We will remember them. . . #remembrance #neverforget #gavetheirall #veterans #heroes #rememberthefallen
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RAF Families Federation
Job vacancy Welfare Support Officer. We are looking for a Welfare Support Officer (WSO) to support the Regional Welfare Manager in their management and support of welfare volunteers to provide support to beneficiaries seeking welfare assistance... https://www.raf-ff.org.uk/employment/job- vacancies/
RAF HIVE
Why not indulge this weekend, with your favourite selection of Krispy Kreme UK doughnuts! 🍩🍩
Defence Discount Service members can get 10% OFF in store!
... Visit our website for more details: https://www.defencediscountservice.co.uk/ offerdetails.php…
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Community Matters - Jun 19
Clothes for the Homeless There are 3 black bins on Station - at TTF, outside Heroes Bar (Community Support entrance) and outside the Junior Ranks Mess.
Sgt Lownie from TTF is organising a clothes collection of tracksuit bottoms, hoodies, trainers, warm clothing, sleeping bags, in fact anything that you don't want anymore that would be suitable for the homeless. Please route around in your cupboards and wardrobes, have a clear out and place the unwanted clothes in the bins pro...vided. Thank you.
If you, alone, have enough to fill a bin, please contact Sgt Lownie on Ext 6101 or you can bring a bagful up to the HIVE. The bins will be collected on 13 June.
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HIVE Deployment Support - How can we do better?
Please could we urge you to access the survey via the link There are only 10 questions which will take you less tan 5 mins to complete We thank you in anticipation (we want RAF Coningsby to have the most responses amongst all the RAF HIVEs -we're 2nd at the moment)
Family Support Workshops A series of Workshop/Talkshops exploring child psychology and behaviour delivered by Family Graffiti will be held at RAF Coningsby, funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund.
These Workshop/Talk shops are for parents, carers, family members and those working with children of all ages. Workshops are available for all service personnel, dependants, civil servants and contractors completely free.
... Who are family Graffiti? - Their aim is to make child psychology accessible to all parents. They believe that knowledge is power, you’ll get real results once you understand what causes your child’s behaviours in the first place.
Upcoming Events
16 & 25 July Dealing with Change, Separation & Transitions - Learn how to help both you and your child transition through developmental and family changes
13 &27 August – How to change ‘unwanted’ behaviour
10 & 19th September – What is anxiety & how do we soothe it?
More workshops Coming Soon including:
‘Children and Gaming’ – understanding how ‘gaming; affects children’s psychology and impact on troublesome behaviours.
‘Autism in the every day’– From daily routines, to communicating, understand how a child with autism learns, thinks and engages with the world around them.
‘Discipline and Boundaries’ – Exploring a solution-focused parenting approach.
‘Family units and Sibling relationships’ – Exploring sibling rivalry, balance, fairness, negotiations and compromise.
‘Communication is key’ – exploring how to speak so that a child will listen, teaching them to communicate, make friends and thrive
BOOKINGS WILL START TO BE TAKEN 1 JUL - WATCH THIS SPACE AS TO HOW TO BOOK
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Tonights Movie in the Lounge
Missing Link
Are you a Gamer?
The RAF Video Gaming & Esports Association are looking for new members.
RAF HIVE
RAF LGBT+ Freedom Network
Interested in representing the Royal Air Force Royal Navy Compass Army LGBT Gateway at London Pride on the 6th July?
... If so, read 2019DIN01-062 via MODNet and apply via the contact details provided.
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RAF HIVE
Read why the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team’s 2019 season - which gets underway today - will be one of the busiest in recent years for the Red Arrows: https://tinyurl.com/y5qtxcwy
RAF HIVE Sign up for the National Insurance credits for spouses or civil partners
As part of its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) introduced a new National Insurance credits initiative, in April 2016.
... Its aim is to support spouses or civil partners who have lost out on employment whilst accompanying their UK Armed Forces husband/wife/civil partner on an overseas posting.
To be eligible the spouse or civil partner must have been born on or after 6 Apr 1953 (woman), or 6 Apr 1951 (man), and accompanied their serving spouse/partner outside the UK at any time since 6 Apr 1975.
https://www.gov.uk/…/class-3-national-i nsurance-credits-for…
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RAF HIVE Help for Heroes Bake sale
Show your support for Armed Forces and their families during Armed Forces Week.
... Help for Heroes supports members of the Armed Forces community whose lives have been affected by their service, no matter when they served. There are thousands of Servicemen and women living with complex wounds and injuries – both physical and mental – and are looking to regain their purpose in life. They believe that those who put their lives on the line for us deserve a second chance at life for them and their families.
They are calling all bakers of Britain to host a bake sale during Armed Forces Week 22 – 30 June, or at a time to suit you. Every cake you buy or bake makes a difference, helping us raise money to empower Veterans to reach their potential.
£10
Could pay for an indoor climbing session for a Veteran, to help with mental and physical wellbeing
£20
Could pay for a Veteran to attend a session with a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and develop skills to manage anxiety, depression or stress
£50
Could pay for a music workshop for 16 Veterans, encouraging them to express themselves and learn new skills
£100
Could pay for a 5-day residential recovery programme across a range of activities to improve confidence and self-esteem
£250
Could pay for five Veterans to attend a one-day Coaching Experience Course, helping them develop skills to support others going through change.
They want your Bake for Heroes experience to be an unforgettable one and will work closely with you sharing baking ideas, helpful tips and advice straight to your inbox. If you are a confident baker, you may choose to organise an event in your town centre or at your local village hall. Alternatively, how about organising an afternoon tea at home with friends and family or a ‘bring & buy’ cake sale with work colleagues or classmates.
Sign up for a free fundraising pack today at bakeforheroes.org.uk or call 0300 303 9888
Your support will make a huge difference to the lives of our nations’ brave Servicemen and women. They look forward to hearing from you!
https://pos.li/2c76n8
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RAF HIVE ❤️ “What was done for one should be done for all, and that all, whatever their military rank or position in civil life, should have equal treatment in their graves.”
You can find all of BFBS radio D-Day stories here 👉 http://bit.ly/2VXw4Wp
... https://www.forces.net/…/d-day-why-our- war-graves-honour-co…
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