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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/utility/feedstylesheets/atom.xsl" media="screen"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xml:lang="en-US"><title type="html">Announcements</title><subtitle type="html" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/atom</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/atom" /><generator uri="http://telligent.com" version="12.0.0.15013">Telligent Community (Build: 12.0.0.15013)</generator><updated>2026-09-09T12:00:00Z</updated><entry><title>Parenting Children with ADHD - New Course Starting on 6th October</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/parenting-children-with-adhd---new-course-starting-on-6th-october" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/parenting-children-with-adhd---new-course-starting-on-6th-october</id><published>2026-09-22T14:00:30Z</published><updated>2026-09-22T14:00:30Z</updated><content type="html">Our Parenting Children with ADHD course is for Royal Navy and Royal Marines parents and carers of children with ADHD, whether diagnosed or suspected.
It offers practical strategies, support and a chance to connect with other Naval families who unders...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/parenting-children-with-adhd---new-course-starting-on-6th-october"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14605&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Recruit For Spouses Latest Events and Employment Opportunities</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/recruit-for-spouses-latest-events-and-employment-opportunities" /><link rel="enclosure" type="application/pdf" length="929671" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/cfs-file/__key/telligent-evolution-components-attachments/01-340-00-00-00-01-46-00/RFS-October-_2D00_-Newsletter.pdf" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/recruit-for-spouses-latest-events-and-employment-opportunities</id><published>2026-09-22T08:46:42Z</published><updated>2026-09-22T08:46:42Z</updated><content type="html">Recruit for Spouses (RFS)&amp;nbsp; latest events and employment opportunities for military spouses, partners and veterans.&amp;nbsp;
&amp;nbsp;RFS&amp;nbsp;have a number of virtual events coming up, to upskill and bring together the community:
This is Your Wellbein...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/recruit-for-spouses-latest-events-and-employment-opportunities"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14600&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Serve and Protect Credit Union Upcoming Webinars - October 2026</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/serve-and-protect-credit-union-upcoming-webinars---october-2026" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/serve-and-protect-credit-union-upcoming-webinars---october-2026</id><published>2026-09-22T08:10:27Z</published><updated>2026-09-22T08:10:27Z</updated><content type="html">Green Living: Simple Eco-Friendly Tips to Lower Your Bills
When: Thursday 8th - 12:00-12:45
What to Expect: Discover how you can live a greener life to protect the planet and your wallet.
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Budgeting 101: Take Control of Your Money
When: Tuesday...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/serve-and-protect-credit-union-upcoming-webinars---october-2026"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14599&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Big Emotions - Free parenting course for Naval families</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/big-emotions---free-parenting-course-for-naval-families" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/big-emotions---free-parenting-course-for-naval-families</id><published>2026-09-17T05:24:13Z</published><updated>2026-09-17T05:24:13Z</updated><content type="html">Parenting a child with ADHD and/or autism can be incredibly rewarding - and sometimes challenging too.
When big emotions, meltdowns or difficult behaviour become part of family life, it can be hard to know what to do or what might help.
Our Big Emoti...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/big-emotions---free-parenting-course-for-naval-families"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14553&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Free Intro to ADHD seminar for Naval families</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-intro-to-adhd-seminar-for-naval-families" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-intro-to-adhd-seminar-for-naval-families</id><published>2026-09-17T05:19:53Z</published><updated>2026-09-17T05:19:53Z</updated><content type="html">If you&amp;rsquo;re a parent or carer of a child with ADHD, whether diagnosed or suspected, and would like to learn more, this seminar is for you.
Our Introduction to&amp;nbsp;Parenting Children with&amp;nbsp;ADHD Seminar is a short, accessible introduction to A...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-intro-to-adhd-seminar-for-naval-families"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14552&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Free Autism seminar for Naval families</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-autism-seminar-for-naval-families" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-autism-seminar-for-naval-families</id><published>2026-09-17T05:17:27Z</published><updated>2026-09-17T05:17:27Z</updated><content type="html">If you&amp;rsquo;re a parent or carer of a child with Autism, whether diagnosed or suspected, and would like to learn more, this seminar is for you.
Our Introduction to Autism Seminar for Naval families&amp;nbsp;is a short, accessible introduction to autism,...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-autism-seminar-for-naval-families"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14551&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Free Parenting Children with ADHD course for Naval families</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-parenting-children-with-adhd-course-for-naval-families" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-parenting-children-with-adhd-course-for-naval-families</id><published>2026-09-16T19:57:57Z</published><updated>2026-09-16T19:57:57Z</updated><content type="html">Parenting a child with ADHD can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also bring challenges at home, at school and in family life. Understanding what&amp;rsquo;s behind your child&amp;rsquo;s behaviour can make a real difference.
Our 8-week Parenting Children ...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-parenting-children-with-adhd-course-for-naval-families"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14550&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Understanding Demand Avoidance in Neurodivergent Children (diagnosed or suspected)</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/understanding-demand-avoidance-in-neurodivergent-children-diagnosed-or-suspected" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/understanding-demand-avoidance-in-neurodivergent-children-diagnosed-or-suspected</id><published>2026-09-16T13:55:34Z</published><updated>2026-09-16T13:55:34Z</updated><content type="html">Does your child seem to say &amp;ldquo;no&amp;rdquo; to everything?
If you&amp;rsquo;re constantly negotiating, repeating yourself, picking your battles - and still ending up in arguments, meltdowns or tears - you&amp;rsquo;re not alone.
Our upcoming seminar Underst...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/understanding-demand-avoidance-in-neurodivergent-children-diagnosed-or-suspected"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14549&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>A Space to Belong: Supporting Naval Families Through Creativity - Helensburgh</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/a-space-to-belong-supporting-naval-families-through-creativity---helensburgh" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/a-space-to-belong-supporting-naval-families-through-creativity---helensburgh</id><published>2026-09-12T09:29:43Z</published><updated>2026-09-12T09:29:43Z</updated><content type="html">Creating Safe Spaces for Creative Expression and Peer Support in Naval Communities.
Beginning this autumn, the programme will offer a 6 week series of in person hands‑on creative sessions in Helensburgh for children aged 7+, led by experienced Artist...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/a-space-to-belong-supporting-naval-families-through-creativity---helensburgh"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14516&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Free Online Relationship Support Sessions for Serving and Veteran Naval Couples</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-online-relationship-support-sessions-for-serving-and-veteran-naval-couples" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-online-relationship-support-sessions-for-serving-and-veteran-naval-couples</id><published>2026-09-12T07:29:52Z</published><updated>2026-09-12T07:29:52Z</updated><content type="html">Free support for your relationship giving you opportunity to explore a range of topics including communication styles, managing conflicts, and intimacy, as well as the unique challenges Naval life can bring to relationships.
Participating couples wil...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/free-online-relationship-support-sessions-for-serving-and-veteran-naval-couples"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14515&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Parenting During the Deployment Cycle - Seminar</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/parenting-during-the-deployment-cycle---seminar" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/parenting-during-the-deployment-cycle---seminar</id><published>2026-09-11T11:00:00Z</published><updated>2026-09-11T11:00:00Z</updated><content type="html">Thursday 22nd October 2026
On Zoom from 7:30 - 9:00PM
Giving&amp;nbsp;Strategies and tips for parents.
For Royal Navy Parents of children of children of all ages.
To Book or more information Email:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a id="" href="mailto:info@sftrust.ork.uk"&gt;info@sftrust.ork.uk&lt;/a&gt;
Website:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a id="" href="http://www.sftrust.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;www.sftrust.org.u...&lt;/a&gt;(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/parenting-during-the-deployment-cycle---seminar"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14468&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Neurodivergent Couples Course</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/neurodivergent-couples-course" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/neurodivergent-couples-course</id><published>2026-09-10T11:00:00Z</published><updated>2026-09-10T11:00:00Z</updated><content type="html">A supportive 4-session course (plus 2 optional sessions) starting on Monday 12th October 2026.
On Zoom from 8:00 - 9:00PM
Delivered on Facilitator Focus Mode which means that you will attend anonymously (only the facilitators can see and hear you).
F...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/neurodivergent-couples-course"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14471&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>An Introduction to Parenting Children with ADHD (Diagnosed or Not) - Seminars</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/an-introduction-to-parenting-children-with-adhd-diagnosed-or-not---seminar" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/an-introduction-to-parenting-children-with-adhd-diagnosed-or-not---seminar</id><published>2026-09-10T11:00:00Z</published><updated>2026-09-10T11:00:00Z</updated><content type="html">Thursday 1ˢᵗ October 2026
OR
Thursday 15ᵗʰ October 2026
On Zoom from 7:30 - 9:00PM
Giving insights and strategies for Royal Navy Families.
For Royal Navy Parents of children of neurodivergent children of all ages (diagnosed or not).
To Book or more I...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/an-introduction-to-parenting-children-with-adhd-diagnosed-or-not---seminar"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14467&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Are You a Working Military Family Spouse or Partner?</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/are-you-a-working-military-family-spouse-or-partner" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/are-you-a-working-military-family-spouse-or-partner</id><published>2026-09-10T08:43:56Z</published><updated>2026-09-10T08:43:56Z</updated><content type="html">
Juggling military life and a career is hard. Deployments don&amp;rsquo;t check your work calendar first, and relocations seem to land just as your career gets going.


Nobody trained you for this.
No handbook covers it.
But you&amp;#39;re doing it anyway an...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/are-you-a-working-military-family-spouse-or-partner"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14485&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry><entry><title>Parenting Children with ADHD Course</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/upcoming-courses-from-southampton-family-trust" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/upcoming-courses-from-southampton-family-trust</id><published>2026-09-09T11:00:00Z</published><updated>2026-09-09T11:00:00Z</updated><content type="html">An 8-week course starting on Tuesday 6th October 2026.
On Zoom from 7:00 - 9:00PM
Join other Navy families and learn about:&amp;bull; Understanding ADHD&amp;bull; Boosting self-esteem&amp;bull; Meeting emotional needs&amp;bull; Managing behaviour&amp;bull; Tips for scho...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-course-and-training/b/announcements/posts/upcoming-courses-from-southampton-family-trust"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14463&amp;AppID=340&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN Forum Moderator</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/dutymoderator</uri></author></entry></feed>