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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/topics/news/b/announcements/atom</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/atom" /><generator uri="http://telligent.com" version="12.0.0.15013">Telligent Community (Build: 12.0.0.15013)</generator><updated>2026-10-28T10:28:27Z</updated><entry><title>Celebrating Forces Families Awards 2027: Nominate Now!</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/celebrating-forces-families-awards-2027-nominate-now" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/celebrating-forces-families-awards-2027-nominate-now</id><published>2026-11-12T11:54:21Z</published><updated>2026-11-12T11:54:21Z</updated><content type="html">Every day, forces families show resilience, dedication, compassion, and strength.
The Celebrating Forces Families Awards shine a spotlight on the individuals, families, and organisations making a positive impact across the Armed Forces community.
Now...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/celebrating-forces-families-awards-2027-nominate-now"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=15022&amp;AppID=138&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>Stronger Together: Practical Support for Royal Navy Families and Veterans</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/stronger-together-practical-support-for-royal-navy-families-and-veterans" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/stronger-together-practical-support-for-royal-navy-families-and-veterans</id><published>2026-11-11T15:11:04Z</published><updated>2026-11-11T15:11:04Z</updated><content type="html">A supportive programme for Royal Navy and Royal Marines family members and veterans in Scotland, combining practical wellbeing tools, coaching and peer connection to help navigate the realities of service life.
Stronger Together is an eight to ten-we...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/stronger-together-practical-support-for-royal-navy-families-and-veterans"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=15016&amp;AppID=138&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>Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 237</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/royal-navy-60-second-update---episode-237" /><link rel="enclosure" type="application/octet-stream" length="-1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgtNwYa5EFk" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/royal-navy-60-second-update---episode-237</id><published>2026-11-11T13:52:20Z</published><updated>2026-11-11T13:52:20Z</updated><content type="html">It&amp;rsquo;s been a busy time for the Royal Navy&amp;rsquo;s aircraft carriers.
This and previous updates can be viewed via the Royal Navy Website:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news/60-second-update" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;60 Second Update&lt;/a&gt;(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/royal-navy-60-second-update---episode-237"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=15013&amp;AppID=138&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>Armed Forces Commissioner: Service Community Request to Share Experiences of Phase 1 Training Establishment’s Welfare Support</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/armed-forces-commissioner-service-community-request-to-share-experiences-of-phase-1-training-establishment-s-welfare-support-254356029" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/armed-forces-commissioner-service-community-request-to-share-experiences-of-phase-1-training-establishment-s-welfare-support-254356029</id><published>2026-11-11T13:42:00Z</published><updated>2026-11-11T13:42:00Z</updated><content type="html">The Armed Forces Commissioner is currently undertaking a Thematic Review into welfare, behaviours, and lived experiences at Phase 1 Training Facilities. As part of this, the AFC has launched a call for evidence from anyone who has been a recruit, sta...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/armed-forces-commissioner-service-community-request-to-share-experiences-of-phase-1-training-establishment-s-welfare-support-254356029"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=15014&amp;AppID=138&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>Your Royal Navy Journey: A Celebration for Service Leavers and Their Families</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/your-royal-navy-journey-a-celebration-for-service-leavers-and-their-families" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/your-royal-navy-journey-a-celebration-for-service-leavers-and-their-families</id><published>2026-11-05T14:39:43Z</published><updated>2026-11-05T14:39:43Z</updated><content type="html">Leaving the Royal Navy is a significant milestone, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It is also an opportunity to recognise not only your commitment and achievements, but the unwavering support of those who have shared the ...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/your-royal-navy-journey-a-celebration-for-service-leavers-and-their-families"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14970&amp;AppID=138&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>Motorfinity: 10 years of miles and smiles</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/motorfinity-10-years-of-miles-and-smiles" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/motorfinity-10-years-of-miles-and-smiles</id><published>2026-11-04T15:37:00Z</published><updated>2026-11-04T15:37:00Z</updated><content type="html">This month Motorfinity is marking ten years of helping the UK&amp;rsquo;s frontline workers buy brand-new cars for less.&amp;nbsp;
Since 2016, &lt;a href="https://motorfinity.uk/?source=outreach&amp;amp;utm_source=outreach&amp;amp;utm_medium=mod&amp;amp;utm_campaign=mf10" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Motorfinity&lt;/a&gt; has helped thousands of people save money when they buy a new car.&amp;nbsp;
And the good news is, Motorfin...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/motorfinity-10-years-of-miles-and-smiles"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14907&amp;AppID=138&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>Sibs Parent Workshop – Introduction to Supporting Siblings</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/sibs-parent-workshop-introduction-to-supporting-siblings" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/sibs-parent-workshop-introduction-to-supporting-siblings</id><published>2026-11-04T08:16:33Z</published><updated>2026-11-04T08:16:33Z</updated><content type="html">Join us for an online workshop all about supporting young siblings of disabled or neurodivergent children.
Wednesday 18th November 2026
7 PM - 8 PM
This workshop is for:Parents of disabled children who want to know more about supporting siblings. It ...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/sibs-parent-workshop-introduction-to-supporting-siblings"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14955&amp;AppID=138&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 Forum Lowdown - October 2026</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/rn-forum-lowdown---october-2026" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/rn-forum-lowdown---october-2026</id><published>2026-11-02T16:46:34Z</published><updated>2026-11-02T16:46:34Z</updated><content type="html">Take a look at the latest RN Forum Lowdown which consists of links to the majority of posts that have been published&amp;nbsp;over the previoust month, plus highlights of what Member groups have been updated too.
It includes forum facts and updates to as...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/rn-forum-lowdown---october-2026"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14945&amp;AppID=138&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>Improving Lives Plymouth - November 2026</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/improving-lives-plymouth---november-2026" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/improving-lives-plymouth---november-2026</id><published>2026-11-02T13:28:53Z</published><updated>2026-11-02T13:28:53Z</updated><content type="html">Presenting their Armed Forces Covenant Newsletter for November 2026.
Linked below:
&lt;a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-01-38/Nov-128-Newsletter-.pdf"&gt;November - Newsletter-.pdf&lt;/a&gt;(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/improving-lives-plymouth---november-2026"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14941&amp;AppID=138&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>SSCE Cymru Monthly School Bulletin - November 2026</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/ssce-cymru-monthly-school-bulletin---november-2026" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/ssce-cymru-monthly-school-bulletin---november-2026</id><published>2026-11-02T11:00:00Z</published><updated>2026-11-02T11:00:00Z</updated><content type="html">
Including:

Seren of the Month
Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru
Supporting children in times of conflict resources
Remembrance
Events
Funding
And much more



Available here 
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(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/ssce-cymru-monthly-school-bulletin---november-2026"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14930&amp;AppID=138&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>Dark Days, Brighter Finances - Serve and Protect</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/dark-days-brighter-finances---serve-and-protect" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/dark-days-brighter-finances---serve-and-protect</id><published>2026-11-02T09:30:00Z</published><updated>2026-11-02T09:30:00Z</updated><content type="html">Christmas can be an expensive time of year, so a little planning can go a long way!
&lt;a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-01-38/Quarterly-Tips-_2D00_-2026_2D00_27_5F00_Q1_5F00_Campaign.pdf"&gt;Tips For the Winter.pdf&lt;/a&gt;
Serve and Protect Credit Union also has helpful financial wellbeing tools, including a Budget Planner, to help you plan ahead and manage festi...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/dark-days-brighter-finances---serve-and-protect"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14929&amp;AppID=138&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>Naval Children's Charity - October Newsletter</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/naval-children-s-charity---october-newsletter" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/naval-children-s-charity---october-newsletter</id><published>2026-11-02T08:25:47Z</published><updated>2026-11-02T08:25:47Z</updated><content type="html">This month includes:

Princess Royal Visit
We Won!
Pottery Fun
Trek to Crete in 2027?
And more

Read the&amp;nbsp;full newsletter&amp;nbsp;- &lt;a href="https://mailchi.mp/navalchildrenscharity/october-ncc-newsletter?e=6d43d7c569" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;
Subscribe for a direct copy - &lt;a href="https://navalchildrenscharity.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f786665bebf22b62e7a75f79f&amp;amp;id=4cef76c8f8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;
(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/naval-children-s-charity---october-newsletter"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14928&amp;AppID=138&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>DIO Stakeholder Briefing - 29 October 2026</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/dio-stakeholder-briefing---29-october-2026" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/dio-stakeholder-briefing---29-october-2026</id><published>2026-10-30T07:34:43Z</published><updated>2026-10-30T07:34:43Z</updated><content type="html">New DAS Mattress Pilot
From 1st November 2026, if you receive a DAS-issued mattress, you will be asked to keep it and continue to use it until it reaches the supplier&amp;#39;s five-year shelf life or you no longer need it. To help keep track of this, al...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/dio-stakeholder-briefing---29-october-2026"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14922&amp;AppID=138&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>Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 236</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/royal-navy-60-second-update---episode-236" /><link rel="enclosure" type="application/octet-stream" length="-1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw81r0Tu-U8" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/royal-navy-60-second-update---episode-236</id><published>2026-10-29T13:13:02Z</published><updated>2026-10-29T13:13:02Z</updated><content type="html">Allies in the South China Sea.
This and previous updates can be viewed via the Royal Navy Website:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news/60-second-update" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;60 Second Update&lt;/a&gt;

(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/royal-navy-60-second-update---episode-236"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14921&amp;AppID=138&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>China Fleet Club - November 2026 Newsletter</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/china-fleet-club---november-2026-newsletter" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/china-fleet-club---november-2026-newsletter</id><published>2026-10-28T10:28:27Z</published><updated>2026-10-28T10:28:27Z</updated><content type="html">This month&amp;#39;s&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.china-fleet.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;China Fleet Club&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;Newsletter contains all the latest news, upcoming events and discounts for Royal Navy beneficiaries.
Read the Newsletter via the link:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a id="" href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/November-is-the-month-of-great-savings-at-your-Club-.html?soid=1141428490120&amp;amp;aid=V4WqHirECF4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;China Fleet Club - November 2026 Newsletter&lt;/a&gt;

(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/china-fleet-club---november-2026-newsletter"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=14906&amp;AppID=138&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>