HIVE
RAF Boulmer HIVE
The Beacon Community CentrePortal Court
Longhoughton
Alnwick
NE66 3LZ
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/RAFHIVEBoulmer
Phone: 01665 577673
Opening times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 0900-1600
Childcare
There is no childcare on the Station. Information on childcare can be found at Cumberland Council Children’s Services.
The schools nearest to the Service Families Accommodation are Brampton Primary School and William Howard Secondary School.
Housing
The Service Families Accommodation (SFA) is located 12 miles from the Station.
For information about the Service Families Accommodation (SFA), contact the Service Community Support Officer:
Email: SCSO
Applications for Service Families Accommodation should be made directly through Pinnacle Service Families.
Health and welfare
Medical centre
RAF Spadeadam does not have any medical facilities on the Station.
RAF Spadeadam is covered by the Newcastle Medical Treatment Facility, at Albemarle Barracks. Instructions on how to register with the practice will be given to Service personnel during their Arrivals Brief.
Phone: 0191 2393350
Dependants of personnel should register with their local medical group. The Surgery nearest to the Service Families Accommodation is Brampton Medical Practice.
Dental Centre
Dental Services are provided to Service personnel through Albermarle Dental Centre:
Phone: 0191 2393351
Dependants of personnel should register with their local dental practice.
SSAFA PS&SWS
You can now quickly and easily contact us via WhatsApp or Live Chat.
You’ll get exactly the same level of support, but at a time and place that suits you. Or if you’d prefer, you can call our helpline, email us or find us on most stations.
· Talk to us now - Live Chat: please click on the Live Chat button at the top of the page, or in the bottom right corner.
· WhatsApp: +442037690808
· Facebook: facebook.com/ssafarafpssws
· Email: Use our contact form here.
· Call: 0800 058 4690 (UK callers) | +44 20 4570 3939 (Overseas callers)
The Forcer Protocol
The Forcer Protocol is a pilot scheme currently being trialled with Greater Manchester Police and Cumbria Police. Its aim is to reduce the risk of harm to service veterans who go missing by enabling swift access to key information that can help the police find the person more quickly.
Safe and Found Online has developed an online version of the Forcer Protocol. If you have concerns about someone, please follow the link for more information, or register here.
Chaplains
There are no resident Chaplains at RAF Spadeadam. Chaplaincy support is provided by RAF Boulmer, and the team make regular visits to the Station.
The Padre is available, regardless of rank, religious belief or background to confidentially discuss any pastoral, welfare or spiritual problems.
While routine matters are usually handled during normal working hours, if more convenient, appointments can be made in the evening.
Contact the Padre: 01665 607453
Sports
Station gym
The Station has a very well equipped gym with fitness suite and sauna.
Contact the Station Physical Training Instructor:
Email: PTI
Phone: 016977 49248
Sports pitches and courts
RAF Spadeadam has a squash court, sports hall, and sports pitch.
Contact the gym to find out about these sports facilities on the Station.
Email: PTI
Phone: 016977 49248
Social
Brampton Community Centre
RAF Spadeadam is supported by the Brampton Community Centre which hosts many events.
Bars and cafés
Integrated Welfare Facility
The Greg Cameron Welfare Facility provides station personnel with 24 hour access to a learning suite and classroom, a SSAFA and Padre room, and a leisure and vending area.
For more information contact Base Support.
Email: Base Support
Children and young people
There are no children and young people's facilities on the Station.
Other facilities
Community House
The Station has a community house, located within the SFA.
This facility is bookable for serving personnel by contacting the Base Support Group.