https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/Find events and activities organised by both ourselves here at RN FPS and our Partner Organisations taking place across the country.en-USTelligent Community 12https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/f/forum/2243/film-discussion---cinema-disclosure-day---the-r-i-p---home-movie---june-july-26/9652Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:23:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:cbefb2e0-0ac3-4bad-977e-c82b474fd0cbOESDarren's review of Disclosure Day I d idn’t enjoy the movie but it did keep me mildly interested through some of the tension and special effects. Sadly, I guess the most captivating part was the emotions it generated for me when the aliens (who reminded me of ET) were revealed and the shock it caused. I found myself feeling quite sad at their treatment and what as a human race are capable of. The film to me then quickly resumed its downward spiral and I was willing the end on. To balance my review I am not a sci-fi fan but I thought I would give the film an opportunity to shine - it didn’t.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/portsmouth-summer-play-out-days---teddy-bear-picnicSun, 12 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:d79e3c2f-8491-488c-88cf-9aab07e2ed28RN Forum ModeratorThe 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 opportunity to choose a bear / teddy / Soft toy and make it, giving it a heart, naming them, filling them with love and stuffing, putting them in their bag and have a Birth Certificate to help celebrate the day. Once the Teddys have been completed the children can enjoy the picnic's (brought by families) with their new found friend and enjoy the other activities available during the day. To secure a space and access to making a Teddy please complete the relevant booking form below. The booking forms are all available via the Members Events and Activities calendar. Dates and Venues of Events: Thurs 30th July - 11am-2pm - Crossley Community Centre, grange Lane, Gosport Link to calendar and booking form (Booking closes - 20th July Midnight) Sat 1st August - 11am - 2pm - Cockleshell Community Centre, Henderson Road. PO4 8SL Link to calendar and booking form (Booking closes - 22nd July Midnight) Wed 5th Aug - 12noon - 2pm - Southwick Play Park, Southwick Link to calendar and booking form (Booking closes - 27th July midnight) Sat 15th August - 11am - 2pm - Phoenix Community Centre, Salerno Road, Hilsea. PO2 9PP Link to calendar and booking form (Booking Closes - 3rd August Midnight) (If you are not already a member of "Members Events and Activities" you will need to request to join first) We look forward to meeting you at our events, making new friends and meetings others within your community area.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/f/forum/2243/film-discussion---cinema-disclosure-day---the-r-i-p---home-movie---june-july-26/9631Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:03:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:53325c3b-4346-4495-ae23-42fe4c4713a7MichelleKI went to watch Disclosure Day with a friend and we were both, sadly, very underwhelmed. There were some parts where the film created a little bit of tension and I had high hopes for the final reveal but it just sort of fizzled to the end. There wasn't much to the story line and I was very disappointed with the end - it felt akin to the sci-fi film Ant and Dec were in decades ago!! Are we really still pushing the little green man with funny fingers and big heads!! It didn't feel worth hijacking the world's TV transmission for LOL It wasn't the worst film I've seen - I wasn't tempted to leave (as I kept thinking it must get better)...but it was mediocre at best and a bit of an unimaginative sci-fi film. I wouldn't recommend it. I wasn't able to watch RIP - I did post a question here at the beginning of the month asking how to access a film that's on Netflix (I don't have a subscription). I'm away on holiday next week so unable to join the meeting but I look forward to reading other reviews here and finding out what next week's film is. Many thanks for all you do organising these activities for ushttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/daedalus-summer-activitiesFri, 10 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:1a141925-2acb-4c48-afd9-537da25b1fd0RN Forum ModeratorDaedalus 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 Park Come and enjoy getting involved with Making your own Teddy Bear (limited number, booking required), enjoy a bouncy castle and other fun and games over this event. Please bring your blankets and picnics to enjoy a community picnic whilst the children are involved in the activities, getting to know new people in the area and making new friends ready for the summer ahead. The RN FPS volunteers are putting on a Ice Cream Celebration event at the same time to mark the end of the school year and all attendees will have the opportunity of celebrating this with a an Ice cream or lolly, these will be distributed between 1:30 - 2pm towards the end of the event. Full details including booking form can be found within the Members Events and Activities Calendar see link below: Daedalus Summer Activities (If you are not already a member of "Members Events and Activities" you will need to request to join first) Booking closes Friday 17th July at noon.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/f/forum/2262/book-club-discussion-for-the-andromeda-strain-by-michael-crichton/9625Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:43:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:6ff480e9-2bbd-49ee-aafc-a6119bda0da1Mary HI finished it in double quick time! I don't think it was so much about the science, although that was good, but more about the fragility of human responses to threat and how a newly formed team takes time to bed down and learn how to work together.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/b/announcements/posts/plymouth-play-out-day---radford-community-centreThu, 09 Jul 2026 15:15:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:96fab8d3-d621-410d-b93a-4da7810b51cfRN Forum ModeratorCome 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. Full details including booking form can be found within the Members Events and Activities Calendar see link below: Plymouth Play Out Day - Radford Community Centre (If you are not already a member of "Members Events and Activities" you will need to request to join first) Booking closes Friday 21 August at noon.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/f/forum/2275/adults-lego-serious-play---recap-from-july-s-session/9624Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:29:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:65d90f18-04de-4f4c-9672-cde88a41cbc2Community CSW2Finally finished my Digatron, really enjoyed building this one, thank youhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/f/forum/2275/adults-lego-serious-play---recap-from-july-s-session/9623Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:20:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:bd5b5f6a-07af-47a6-97f5-1deb4f70888eCommunity CSW2Thank you Pam for sharing your digger buildhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/f/forum/2243/film-discussion---cinema-disclosure-day---the-r-i-p---home-movie---june-july-26/9622Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:38:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:60c6f6e1-3f8e-40eb-b58c-d26e2414cdabrhiannonBF25I found Disclosure Day a little underwhelming. I kept waiting for it to build more tension or deliver a stronger emotional payoff, but for me it never quite got there. It wasn’t a bad film, just one that didn’t leave a lasting impression. However, watching it with my autistic son completely changed the experience. He laughed out loud throughout the film, and seeing him so engaged and genuinely enjoying himself reminded me that films can resonate in very different ways with different audiences. His enjoyment became my favourite part of the evening. Although it wasn’t a film I’d rave about based on my own viewing alone, it was absolutely worth watching because of the happiness it brought him. It’s a good reminder that a film’s success isn’t always measured by the critics or even our own expectations, but sometimes by the joy it creates for the people we watch it with.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/f/forum/2243/film-discussion---cinema-disclosure-day---the-r-i-p---home-movie---june-july-26/9621Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:15:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:47454cc4-ab1e-496a-8df8-9def677dd5e5SusanEddyI was really looking forward to this film, and had high hopes, but I've been to the cinema this afternoon and have to say I was a little underwhelmed. I felt it was overly long and there wasn't really much to the story. I'm looking forward to hearing what others thought about it on Monday evening.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/f/forum/2262/book-club-discussion-for-the-andromeda-strain-by-michael-crichton/9620Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:09:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:02a37fbe-85be-427e-8478-2638cd90d7b6SusanEddyAccount!!https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/f/forum/2262/book-club-discussion-for-the-andromeda-strain-by-michael-crichton/9619Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:24:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:0c981d77-e59c-41ca-9011-4b78549d4c0bClareRThis book is not for me. When I started listening to it I wondered whether it was fact or fiction. So, from that point of view it was well written. Not sure I’d even watch a film version. But I can see others have enjoyed it, which is good. We are all different.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/f/forum/2275/adults-lego-serious-play---recap-from-july-s-session/9618Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:03:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:944b3101-1a6b-4824-8139-e920d5faa834Community CSW2Thank you Lauren for sending in your photos of your aeroplane Great to see it from all angles too.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/f/forum/2275/adults-lego-serious-play---recap-from-july-s-session/9617Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:06:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:b8a07a41-1918-4058-bf47-1e18eed63103OESHere's my Off-Road Race Buggy. Very pleased to have completed this as I wasn't sure I was doing it correctly until pretty much the last minute! Loved the different experience of the Technics and found it much more difficult than I was expecting. Fascinating to see the cogs and pistons moving. It hasn't persuaded me to swap my allegiance from the Botanical range though!https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/f/forum/2275/adults-lego-serious-play---recap-from-july-s-session/9616Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:48:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:776890f4-98f4-491c-8698-5e20f4d8cca6Community CSW2Hi everyone, non Lego comment! Here is the You Tube video for the Parrot for those who fancied giving it a go ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QusMzgzoj8M they are so cute and makes we wish I could crochethttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/f/forum/2262/book-club-discussion-for-the-andromeda-strain-by-michael-crichton/9615Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:41:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:fff5f019-be48-4d4f-a3e7-efbf2a84170dSusanEddyPerhaps that's the difference. You have a medical background, whilst I don't, and maybe that's why you've found it more engaging? From what I've read so far, I can see how it would definitely be of interest to someone who's involved in biology/medicine. I do have a background in science, as I have a BSc in geology, astronomy and planetary science (thanks to the wonderful OU), so the scientific aspects don't phase me, and indeed, I am very interested in the possibility of life out there in the universe. But unless the pace increases in the second half, and the story becomes more exciting, then I'm going to struggle to change my initial feelings. I also have a BA in Film and Literature, and again, from a literary viewpoint, I just don't rate it. I appreciate that it's written in a particular style, to come across as a truthful accountunt of a fictional event, but tbh, all that's done is alienate me (no pun intended).https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/f/forum/2262/book-club-discussion-for-the-andromeda-strain-by-michael-crichton/9614Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:20:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:df8024ec-4cb4-4a60-adbd-0f8571f1e88frhiannonBF25I really enjoyed The Andromeda Strain . It isn’t the kind of science fiction I would normally expect, because it’s not full of action or aliens. Instead, the suspense comes from watching a team of scientists try to figure out what this mysterious microorganism is and how to stop it. I found that just as exciting. Coming from a medical background, I really appreciated the scientific language Crichton uses. There are lots of terms from microbiology and epidemiology, like pathogen , mutation , and sterilization protocols , but I never felt they were included just to sound impressive. They made the story feel authentic. Even if you don’t have a science background, I think the book explains things well enough that it’s easy to follow without getting bogged down in technical details. One thing I really liked was how the scientists approached the problem. They didn’t have all the answers straight away—they made observations, tested their theories, and sometimes had to go back to the drawing board. That felt very true to real scientific research and made the story much more believable. I was also surprised by how relevant the book still feels. Even though it was written decades ago, its ideas about infectious diseases, laboratory safety, and how scientists respond to an unknown threat are still very timely. Overall, I thought it was a fascinating read. It’s one of those books that makes you think while still keeping you hooked. If you enjoy science, medical mysteries, or thrillers that make you use your brain, I’d definitely recommend giving The Andromeda Strain a try.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/f/forum/2262/book-club-discussion-for-the-andromeda-strain-by-michael-crichton/9613Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:49:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:a2626663-22b5-4dc4-96eb-4906749a978eSusanEddyWell, I'm over half way through, and to be honest, I'm bored... There are moments where the story starts to pique my interest, but then it reverts back to boring and laboured descriptions of the labs and experiments. Not a fan, I'm afraid, and I'm at a loss to understand how it could still be considered a classic. I can see how it could have been perceived in 1969, but for a modern audience, I don't think there's enough to engage us, with today's advances in science and technology.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/f/forum/2275/adults-lego-serious-play---recap-from-july-s-session/9612Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:16:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:a54acb9b-fad6-4019-a163-e7e36ff6efd6Community CSW2Thank you Louise for sending in your beach/dune buggy pictures: Loving that you have put your mini figures in toohttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/community-events/f/forum/2275/adults-lego-serious-play---recap-from-july-s-sessionTue, 07 Jul 2026 11:53:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:bc2a6421-a9dd-4391-85cf-47e2ac7756c8Community CSW2We had all received a lovely parcel in the post for our creations at our meeting this month. There were different builds all Technic Lego sent to the group members. There was an aeroplane, a backhoe loader, dune buggy, digatron truck ... I think that was all of them, please do correct me if I have missed or got one of them wrong! Our session always starts with if we have built anything in the last month, or finished off a build that we have already started and shared with the group. There were a couple of us who had done a build, one being the Panda (oh he is so cute) and another had done the Parrot, both fabulous builds and thank you for sharing with us. We then set about building our Technic Lego, there were some fast builders with us this evening as some finished during the meeting, the rest of us will finish them off over the coming weeks but before the next meeting and hopefully upload to this discussion or please do send them to me and I will upload them for you Thank you to everyone for making the session another great one.Lego Serious PlayNational Online Community