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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-events/b/announcements/atom</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/atom" /><generator uri="http://telligent.com" version="12.0.0.15013">Telligent Community (Build: 12.0.0.15013)</generator><updated>2026-07-09T16:15:00Z</updated><entry><title>Behind The Uniform - Online Community Support Group</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/behind-the-uniform---online-community-support-group-1574225418" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/behind-the-uniform---online-community-support-group-1574225418</id><published>2026-08-03T08:13:16Z</published><updated>2026-08-03T08:13:16Z</updated><content type="html">&amp;quot;Behind the Uniform, Beside Each Other&amp;quot;
A national online community to support, engage, and bring together people who are living independently while their serving person is away.
Piloting every Thursday starting 9th July through to the 20th...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/behind-the-uniform---online-community-support-group-1574225418"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14288&amp;AppID=203&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>All Together Events this Summer - BOOK NOW</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/all-together-events-this-summer---book-now" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/all-together-events-this-summer---book-now</id><published>2026-08-01T11:00:00Z</published><updated>2026-08-01T11:00:00Z</updated><content type="html">From Little Troopers.
All Together is a programme from the military children&amp;#39;s charity Little Troopers, bringing military children and their families together through shared experiences. 
Whether online or in person, our activities are designed t...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/all-together-events-this-summer---book-now"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14286&amp;AppID=203&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>Scotland’s Summer Trip to Blair Drummond - Article</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/scotland-s-summer-trip-to-blair-drummond---article" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/scotland-s-summer-trip-to-blair-drummond---article</id><published>2026-07-31T11:58:13Z</published><updated>2026-07-31T11:58:13Z</updated><content type="html">On 24th July, 27 families from across Scotland gathered for an unforgettable family fun day at Blair Drummond Safari Park.
The day offered a fantastic opportunity for families to connect, share experiences, and learn more about we do at RN FPS. Despi...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/scotland-s-summer-trip-to-blair-drummond---article"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14281&amp;AppID=203&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>National Book Club - 17th August 2026</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/national-book-club---17th-august-2026" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/national-book-club---17th-august-2026</id><published>2026-07-30T08:54:49Z</published><updated>2026-07-30T08:54:49Z</updated><content type="html">This months book is Madhouse at the End of the Earth by Julian Sancton.
August 1897: The Belgica set sail, eager to become the first scientific expedition to reach the white wilderness of the South Pole. But the ship soon became stuck fast in the ice...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/national-book-club---17th-august-2026"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14265&amp;AppID=203&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>In Liverpool? Bored?</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/in-liverpool-bored" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/in-liverpool-bored</id><published>2026-07-28T14:40:56Z</published><updated>2026-07-28T14:40:56Z</updated><content type="html">HMS Mersey will&amp;nbsp;be open to visitors this Saturday, 1st August 2026, at the Liverpool Cruise Terminal. 
 Entry is free, but tickets must be booked via Eventbrite. 
Spaces are limited, so secure yours before they&amp;rsquo;re gone!
&lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hms-mersey-ship-tours-tickets-1993808965287?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;BOOK HERE&lt;/a&gt;
(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/in-liverpool-bored"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14246&amp;AppID=203&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>Craft and Play Sessions -  Tall Trees and Wyndham Park</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/craft-and-play-sessions---and-tall-treeswyndham-park" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/craft-and-play-sessions---and-tall-treeswyndham-park</id><published>2026-07-28T10:52:55Z</published><updated>2026-07-28T10:52:55Z</updated><content type="html">RN FPS supported by Aggies will be running Craft and Play sessions at Tall Trees Community Center and Wyndham Park Community Hub.
Tall Trees Community Centre Wednesday 5th August from 1000 until 1200 (&lt;a href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/families-and-veterans/local-community-centres/tall-trees-community-centre" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Venue Information&lt;/a&gt;)
Wyndham Park Community Hub Mon...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/craft-and-play-sessions---and-tall-treeswyndham-park"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14237&amp;AppID=203&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>Cheese and Whine Reminder</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/cheese-and-whine-reminder-1238902799" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/cheese-and-whine-reminder-1238902799</id><published>2026-07-27T05:56:10Z</published><updated>2026-07-27T05:56:10Z</updated><content type="html">Come and join us for our next&amp;nbsp;&amp;ldquo;Cheese and Whine&amp;rdquo; online get together with service families from across the UK and overseas.MS Teams link and more information can be found on our&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="/events/member-events-and-activities/#pifragment-3258=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Member Events and Activities Calendar&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;a...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/cheese-and-whine-reminder-1238902799"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14224&amp;AppID=203&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>RN Youth Residential - Avon Tyrell</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/rn-youth-residential---avon-tyrell-2074463771" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/rn-youth-residential---avon-tyrell-2074463771</id><published>2026-07-23T17:07:32Z</published><updated>2026-07-23T17:07:32Z</updated><content type="html">Unfortunately, at the last minute we have had some cancelations for the Avon Tyrell Residential (24th-28th August). 
If you are interested in your service children attending a week outdoor activities please send an email to &lt;a href="mailto:NAVYPEOPLE-PSRNFPSCOM@mod.gov.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;NAVYPEOPLE-PSRNFPSCOM@mod....&lt;/a&gt;(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/rn-youth-residential---avon-tyrell-2074463771"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14221&amp;AppID=203&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>Forces Wives Challenge - Walk up Pen Y Fan</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/forces-wives-challenge---walk-up-pen-y-fan" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/forces-wives-challenge---walk-up-pen-y-fan</id><published>2026-07-20T13:04:41Z</published><updated>2026-07-20T13:04:41Z</updated><content type="html">On Saturday 26th September 2026, a large group FWC women will be walking up the incredible Pen Y Fan in the Bannau Brycheiniog (formerly Brecon Beacons) for the 9th time. This event is about sharing the experience together, making new friendships and...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/forces-wives-challenge---walk-up-pen-y-fan"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14197&amp;AppID=203&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>Non - availability of Tickets Explanation - 4 Kingdoms Adventure &amp; Farm Park</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/unavailability-of-tickets-explanation-for-4-kingdoms-adventure-farm-park" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/unavailability-of-tickets-explanation-for-4-kingdoms-adventure-farm-park</id><published>2026-07-16T16:00:00Z</published><updated>2026-07-16T16:00:00Z</updated><content type="html">Dear Families,
We are&amp;nbsp;sorry to have to share some disappointing news regarding the 4 Kingdoms Military Weekend tickets.
Unfortunately, due to an administrative error by the event organisers, the tickets requested through RN FPS were not allocate...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/unavailability-of-tickets-explanation-for-4-kingdoms-adventure-farm-park"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14185&amp;AppID=203&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>National Film Club - 10th August 2026</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/national-film-club---10th-august-2026" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/national-film-club---10th-august-2026</id><published>2026-07-15T17:00:00Z</published><updated>2026-07-15T17:00:00Z</updated><content type="html">The National Film Club is a once a month online get together for Service Communities across the United Kingdom and Overseas.
For adults of service families only.
Details of how to get involved can be found on our Member Events and Activities Calendar...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/national-film-club---10th-august-2026"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14170&amp;AppID=203&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>Best of British and Families Day - Mission Motorsport</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/best-of-british-and-families-day---mission-motorsport" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/best-of-british-and-families-day---mission-motorsport</id><published>2026-07-15T11:42:04Z</published><updated>2026-07-15T11:42:04Z</updated><content type="html">Join Mission Motorsport in Bicester for a great day out on the 14th August 2026.
Open to all Serving Personnel. Veterans and their Families.
Find out more and how to secure a spot - &lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/veterans-heritage-best-of-british-families-day-tickets-1992787378694?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawTETbdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBHMlVGbXpCc2hyUHBDTjlvc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpjczshOPYq-APoeVRmZ65aTvxbVzstMDBartWyYiVFKMWpdTifcHIoPrXZw_aem_QwCbku616leq1M11N4VFOA&amp;amp;utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1demo0ee6pap6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.missionmotorsport.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTEUcFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBHMlVGbXpCc2hyUHBDTjlvc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjYpxZdYBLWUH1HZEOjehJk8gktUUDZzY3VzZH3z8Zo_DqhyFuWRuujpq-D0_aem_klEHdW6mH2QZmM8eJWJzAw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Mission Motorsport Website&lt;/a&gt;
(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/best-of-british-and-families-day---mission-motorsport"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14169&amp;AppID=203&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>Portsmouth Summer Play Out Days - Teddy Bear Picnic</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/portsmouth-summer-play-out-days---teddy-bear-picnic" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/portsmouth-summer-play-out-days---teddy-bear-picnic</id><published>2026-07-12T18:00:00Z</published><updated>2026-07-12T18:00:00Z</updated><content type="html">The Summer is soon upon us and RN FPS are planning their summer activities with a Teddy Bear Picnic.
We last did this 5 years ago and it was well received in the community so we have decided to do this again!!
All booked on children will have the opp...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/portsmouth-summer-play-out-days---teddy-bear-picnic"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14150&amp;AppID=203&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>Daedalus Summer Activities</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/daedalus-summer-activities" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/daedalus-summer-activities</id><published>2026-07-10T15:00:00Z</published><updated>2026-07-10T15:00:00Z</updated><content type="html">Daedalus RN FPS Volunteers would like to welcome families to come and join them in their Summer Activities on the 19th July 2026 from 11am - 2pm at the Daedalus Play ParkCome and enjoy getting involved with Making your own Teddy Bear (limited number,...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/daedalus-summer-activities"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14148&amp;AppID=203&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>Plymouth Play Out Day - Radford Community Centre</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/plymouth-play-out-day---radford-community-centre" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/plymouth-play-out-day---radford-community-centre</id><published>2026-07-09T15:15:00Z</published><updated>2026-07-09T15:15:00Z</updated><content type="html">Come and join the team for a morning of fun at Radford Community Centre on Tuesday 25th August 1030 - 1200
We will be joined by an entertainer and his marvellous balloon creations.
Children will be able to play and get involved in crafty activities.
...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/plymouth-play-out-day---radford-community-centre"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14139&amp;AppID=203&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>