RAF St Mawgan HIVE

RAF St Mawgan does not have a HIVE facility

Childcare

Access to local childcare facilities will depend on where you live. 

The Service Families’ Accommodation (also known as Married Quarters) is split between three sites with further details available through the Community Development Officer (CDO) and Service Community Support Officer (SCSO). 

 

Housing

If you need further information regarding housing available at RAF St Mawgan Station or addressing any problems with your housing contact the Service Community Support Officer  

Family Contact and Temporary Accommodation

There are three contact houses available for emergency family accommodation. One on Station and the others off the Station.

Email: Community Information Officer

Health and welfare

Medical centre

The Medical Centre on the Station is for military personnel only. Civilian staff and families should register with a local GP. 

Dental Centre

There are no dental facilities on Station. Civilian staff and families should register with a local dental practice. 

SSAFA PS&SWS RAF

SSAFA Personal Support & Social Work Service RAF (PS&SWS RAF) is contracted by the RAF to provide welfare support to all serving personnel (regular and reserves) and their families.  Our team of specialist Welfare Officers are located on stations in the RAF community throughout the UK. Support can also be accessed by other services on a tri-service unit.

Our service is confidential and independent from the Chain of Command. It is the aim of our service to support you to enhance personal welfare, maintain family stability and empower you to access the support networks you are entitled to.

Our service can support you with a range of issues including addiction & dependency, child support, financial, housing, mental health, personal support, physical health and relationships.

Anyone, regular, reserve or family member, can refer themselves to SSAFA. You can contact our service by any of the ways below:

Your local station:

Laura Galvin, Welfare Officer

Office in Atlantic Corridor, Community Support Hub

Mobile: 07971 255079 

MS Teams +44 20 4582 4621 

[email protected]

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 or email us.  

·       Talk to us now - Live Chat: ssafa/org.uk/raf

·       WhatsApp: +4420 3769 0808  

·       Facebook: facebook.com/ssafarafpssws 

·       Email: [email protected]

·       Call: 0800 058 4690 (UK callers) | +44 20 4570 3939 (Overseas callers) 

Sports

Station Gym

There are fantastic gym and sports facilities for all civilian and service personnel based at RAF St Mawgan. Classes are offered by RAF and visiting civilian instructors.               

· Climbing & bouldering walls  

· CV suite; strength & conditioning suite  

· Spin bikes  

· Multi-court gym hall  

· Astroturf all-weather pitch  

· Sauna  

· Preferential rates at local swimming pool  

Military personnel serving at RAF St Mawgan are automatically members, although an induction has to be completed before using the equipment. 

Civilians working at RAF St Mawgan, and families of military personnel based at RAF St Mawgan can apply to join the gym but a small fee to cover insurance will apply. 

Contact:  

FS Gary Martin 

Cpl Robyn Sherrington 

Cpl Tom Sherrington   (Mon & Tue Only) 

 

Social

Bars and cafés

The Atlantic Club

The Atlantic Club all-ranks bar and café is situated adjacent to the main gate, inside the Station.

Café opening times: Monday to Sunday, 7:30am to 5:30pm.

Bar opening times: Monday to Sunday, 6pm to 11pm.

On occasion, the Club can be booked earlier for functions on request and with the approval of the Station Commander. 

Children and young people

For more information about children and young people's facilities contact the  Community Development Officer

Although RAF St Mawgan does not have a HIVE facility, many aspects of the support and facilities you would see is covered by our  Community Information Officer

Other facilities

Atlantic Club Amenities

The Station Shop is situated adjacent to the main gate, inside the Station.

Opening times: Monday to Sunday, 7:30am  to 5:30pm.

Astra Cinema

The Astra cinema shows films every Monday and Wednesday (doors open 7pm for a 7:30pm start), and a matinee family film every third Sunday (doors open 10am for a 10:30am start). 

There is no access to the general public.