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This area will provide News items and Updates of interest to the whole Royal Navy Family Community.

  • Going Forward into Employment (GFiE)

    GFiE pathways recruit colleagues into roles right across the UK to bring new voices into the Civil Service. Life Chance pathway for Veterans and Military Spouses/Partners is just one of 20 Pathways. GFiE send regular details of Jobs that are coming u...
    • 5 May 2026
  • Opportunities for Military Wives to Join Outdoor Day and Weekend Meet-Ups Across the UK with Forces Wives Challenge

    Opportunities for Military Wives to Join Outdoor Day and Weekend Meet-Ups Across the UK with Forces Wives Challenge At Forces Wives Challenge, we believe in the power of adventure and a love of the outdoors to connect us. Since 2019, we’ve grown into a vibrant, supportive community of over 2000 women who have partners in the Armed Forces (either still servin...
    • 5 May 2026
  • UK Private Arrangements Self Help Scheme (UK PASH) - Moving Single Living Accommodation

    UK Private Arrangements Self Help Scheme (UK PASH) - Moving Single Living Accommodation If you live in Single Living Accommodation (SLA) – in a Mess, Barrack Block or equivalent – and you need to move your things when posted to another unit, there are two ways you can get help: UK Private Arrangements Self Help Scheme (UK ...
    • 5 May 2026
  • RN Forum Lowdown - April 2026

    RN Forum Lowdown - April 2026 Take a look at the RN Forum Lowdown which consists of links to most of the posts that have been published within the past month, plus highlights of what Member groups have been updated too. It will also include some forum facts to assist in the way t...
    • 1 May 2026
  • China Fleet Country Club May Newsletter

    This month's newsletter contains upcoming events and discounts for our Royal Navy beneficiaries. Here is the link: CLICK HERE
    • 30 Apr 2026
  • Little Troopers Newsletter

    WOW what a month! April has been a busy month! There’s nothing we love more than celebrating our amazing little troopers and the Month of the Military Child gives us the perfect excuse to shout even louder about how incredible they are. Take a ...
    • 30 Apr 2026
  • Naval Service Families Support Brief

    Naval Service Families Support Brief Are you aware of all the support that is available to you as a Naval Service Family? Do you know what to do in a crisis? Royal Navy Family & People Support (RN FPS) are at hand and are now offering the opportunity to join us online to find out wh...
    • 29 Apr 2026
  • DIO Stakeholder Briefing 29th April 2026

    DIO Stakeholder Briefing 29th April 2026 Damage Charges process DIO is introducing changes to the damage charges process to make this process simpler for you and your family upon Move-Out. From 1st May 2026, on the day you move out, your Housing Officer wi...
    • 29 Apr 2026
  • Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 223

    Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 223 A hybrid future... We join the Royal Navy’s experimental vessel Patrick Blackett for your latest headlines as work continues apace to bring new technology to the front line. This and previous updates can be viewd via the Royal Navy Website:&nbs...
    • 29 Apr 2026
  • Families First Newsletter

    Families First Newsletter The latest issue of the Families First newsletter, featuring the latest Defence housing news and updates, is now available on the Defence Homes website .
    • 29 Apr 2026
  • Great news for Forces entertainment: BFBS is here for another 10 years

    Great news for Forces entertainment: BFBS is here for another 10 years A new ten-year deal has been signed with BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service), which means our people will keep getting access to TV, radio, sports, gaming, and news – wherever they are in the world. Summary: BFBS is a military charity a...
    • 28 Apr 2026
  • Naval Children's Charity - April 2026 Newsletter

    Naval Children's Charity - April 2026 Newsletter Spring has officially sprung, and what a wonderful month we have had, celebrating our Naval Children during the Month of the Military Child! The Month of the Military Child A HUGE thank you to the National Museum of the Royal Navy who very kind...
    • 28 Apr 2026
  • Continue to Serve - Military Service to Civil Service Event - DSIT & DESNZ Opportunities

    Continue to Serve - Military Service to Civil Service Event - DSIT & DESNZ Opportunities Are you a Veteran or Service Leaver looking to advance your career or explore opportunities within The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) or The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero' (DESNZ)? Join DSIT and DESNZ for ...
    • 23 Apr 2026
  • FANDF Spring Event 2026 - Lympstone, Devon

    FANDF Spring Event 2026 - Lympstone, Devon FANDF are pleased to announce that registration is now open for The Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum Spring Event. This will be taking place on Monday 18 May from 10:00 to 15:00 at the Gordon Messen...
    • 23 Apr 2026
  • LWFA Last Minute 4th May Vacancies Now Filled

    LWFA Last Minute 4th May Vacancies Now Filled The Last Minute Vacancies advertised have now been filled Further vacancies throughout the year maybe available, see details below to find out further information. Lest We Forget Association has recently purchased 2 adjacent guest houses in Falmouth...
    • 23 Apr 2026
  • Armed Forces Covenant Legal Duty Extension

    Armed Forces Covenant Legal Duty Extension A grant of £370,000 has been awarded to drive awareness of the Armed Forces Covenant – helping more Service personnel and families to access support and understand how the Armed Forces Covenant Legal Duty extension , as part...
    • 23 Apr 2026
  • Serve & Protect Monthly Update - April 2026

    Serve & Protect Monthly Update - April 2026 Last Month at a Glance: 457 new members joined the credit union 460 affordable loans were issued to members 168 individuals attended free financial webinars New Fixed Cash ISA through Serve and ProtectKey Points: Fixed interest rate of 3.85% AER/gros...
    • 22 Apr 2026
  • Free Breakfast Club Roll Out

    Free Breakfast Club Roll Out Over 500 Best Start Free Breakfast Clubs now live.A major new expansion of free breakfast clubs has rolled out across the country. The nationwide programme is supporting hundreds of thousands of children to ensure they start the school day prepared t...
    • 22 Apr 2026
  • Last Chance! Free Sailing Weeks Available - May 2026

    Last Chance! Free Sailing Weeks Available - May 2026 Spaces still open at the following locations: Cornwall, Portsmouth and Poole. FREE for Serving & Reservist RN, RM and RFA Families. See HERE for how to get the wind in your sail.
    • 22 Apr 2026
  • JPMorgan Military Spouse Programme 2026 - Registration Open

    We are delighted to announce that JPMorgan will be running the ACCESS Programme for military spouses & partners in 2026. Now entering its third year, the programme has delivered outstanding results, including the successful hiring of three spous...
    • 20 Apr 2026
  • Greenwich Hospital, in partnership with the Naval Children’s Charity.

    Greenwich Hospital, in partnership with the Naval Children’s Charity. Greenwich Hospital, in partnership with the Naval Children’s Charity, is pleased to announce the launch of a new pilot tutoring initiative, designed to support children who have at least one parent, carer or legal guardian currently servin...
    • 16 Apr 2026
  • RN FPS Attendance at The Mountbatten Festival of Music 2026

    RN FPS Attendance at The Mountbatten Festival of Music 2026 Every year, Visiting Officers from RN FPS are fortunate to be offered the opportunity via The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charities to attend The Royal Albert Hall and host the bereaved families to show their continued support. CPO Jackson hosted th...
    • 16 Apr 2026
  • Our Health, Our Community, Our Voice - Survey and Study Information

    Our Health, Our Community, Our Voice - Survey and Study Information Co-Designing Social Determinants of Health With, and For UK Military-Connected Children and Young People. If you have children or young people within your family then why not take part in this study. This is open to all 8 - 18 year olds living in the...
    • 16 Apr 2026
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 222

    60 Second Update - Episode 222 Your latest headlines from across the #RoyalNavy are brought to you by the specialist staff taking command of NATO’s premier task group in Northern Europe. Read more: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news/60-...
    • 15 Apr 2026
  • Motorfinity April Newsletter 2026

    Motorfinity April Newsletter 2026 The latest Motorfinity Newsletter featuring: A podcast from Dr Paige Chana on workplace wellbeing in partnership with the Working Well Community Our latest Theme Park competition Helpful content for buying or leasing your next car Read the latest u...
    • 14 Apr 2026