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  • Royal British Legion Poppy Hike - Epsom Surrey

    Royal British Legion Poppy Hike - Epsom Surrey For over 100 years the Royal British Legion (RBL) have fought on behalf of our Armed Forces community. We believe that no-one who has served to protect our freedom should be disadvantaged because of the sacrifices they have made. Each year over 90,00...
    • 3 Mar 2025
  • Serve and Protect CU - Financial Webinars & Pocasts

    Serve and Protect CU - Financial Webinars & Pocasts Free financial webinars this March from Serve and Protect Credit Union : Eco-Friendly Ways to Save Money - Thursday 6th March 12PM Budgeting 101: Take Control of Your Money - Thursday 13th March 12PM Credit Score 101: Boost Your Score - Thursday ...
    • 3 Mar 2025
  • SSCE Cymru Monthly School Bulletin - March 2025

    SSCE Cymru Monthly School Bulletin - March 2025 The SSCE Cymru monthly school bulletin for March is available here This month’s bulletin includes: A message from the SSCE Cymru team March’s SSCE Cymru Seren of the Month Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru SSCE Cymru e-learning Da...
    • 3 Mar 2025
  • The Families Continuous Attitude Survey 2025 is Open

    The Families Continuous Attitude Survey 2025 is Open The Families Continuous Attitude Survey 2025 – which hears from Service spouses and civil partners about their views on Service family life – is now open! Take part in this year’s tri-Service Families Continuous Attitude...
    • 3 Mar 2025
  • Little Troopers Celebrates the Month of the Military Child

    Little Troopers Celebrates the Month of the Military Child April is the international Month of the Military Child and the charity Little Troopers is celebrating by launching a new dandelion-themed book for military children, as well as organised a special month packed full of workshops, activities and events...
    • 26 Feb 2025
  • China Fleet Country Club Welcomes Olympians & Celebrities!

    China Fleet Country Club Welcomes Olympians & Celebrities! Saltash, Cornwall – February 2025 – China Fleet Country Club has sparked a buzz in Cornwall this month, hosting a high-profile VIP weekend that brought together some of the UK’s most celebrated athletes, Olympians, and top influence...
    • 26 Feb 2025
  • Defence Launches The Families Hub

    Defence Launches The Families Hub The Families Hub – which signposts to information, support and organisations to help navigate all stages of Service family life – has launched. For the first time, Armed Forces families will be able to access a “one stop shop”...
    • 26 Feb 2025
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 194

    60 Second Update - Episode 194 Always protecting UK waters... This week’s news update comes from HMS Iron Duke after a busy period in UK waters shadowing a Russian task group returning from Syria https://youtu.be/0VhLvJE57uc Watch previous episodes HERE
    • 25 Feb 2025
  • Army v Navy Rugby - North West Coach Travel to Twikenham

    Army v Navy Rugby - North West Coach Travel to Twikenham Coach travel to the Army v Navy Babcock Trophy Rugby Match Saturday 3rd May 2025 from the North West of England. The offer is supported by the Royal Naval Association and Eavesway Travel. Cost is £55 for the return trip from...
    • 25 Feb 2025
  • Ripple Pond Spring 2025 Newsletter

    Ripple Pond Spring 2025 Newsletter The Ripple Pond Spring 2025 Newsletter jampacked with information for all those in the Armed Forces Community. This terms edition includes: Crafting Community Professional Resources Top Ten Tips for Inclusivity Gamcare Dates for the Diary The Ripple...
    • 23 Feb 2025
  • 100-year-old World War Two Commando Inspires The Next Generation of Royal Marines

    100-year-old World War Two Commando Inspires The Next Generation of Royal Marines John Eskdale from Lydney in Gloucestershire saw combat with HMS Charybdis in the Mediterranean on the Malta Convoys in 1942 and was involved in the invasion of Sicily in the summer of 1943. He survived the sinking of Charybdis by German Torpedo...
    • 21 Feb 2025
  • Surviving Being a Military Partner Course - Online

    Surviving Being a Military Partner Course - Online Provided through NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire the Surviving Being a Military Partner course is an opportunity to meet other military partners and learn tips for managing your wellbeing. The 4 session course has been devel...
    • 21 Feb 2025
  • Parenting and Relationship Support for Royal Navy Families

    Parenting and Relationship Support for Royal Navy Families Southampton Family Trust provide information, parenting courses, couple work and one-to-one support for the various life stages, difficulties and joys that family life brings. They are offering FREE tailored programmes for Royal Navy and Royal M...
    • 20 Feb 2025
  • Little Troopers - Fundraising Update

    Little Troopers - Fundraising Update " In February we (Little Troopers) love to focus on Fundraising. For many years Fundraise February has brought together lots of you to run fundraising events, we are so thankful. Already across February 2025 we’ve heard of lots of y...
    • 17 Feb 2025
  • FREE Swimming Lessons

    FREE Swimming Lessons Swim Free has been created to provide FREE swimming lessons for children and young people from serving Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Royal Fleet Auxiliary Families, aligned to the Swim England and Scottish Swimming Pathways. Funded by Gre...
    • 17 Feb 2025
  • RN FPS and SMQ’s come together for a memorable and fun night spectacular!

    RN FPS and SMQ’s come together for a memorable and fun night spectacular! Royal Navy Family & People Support (RN FPS) and other Clyde Stakeholders gathered in full force in the Resolution Bar for the first of many fun nights to help support the new submariners in training. A fun-filled event that surpassed expectations...
    • 15 Feb 2025
  • The Great Tommy Sleep Out 2025

    RBLI are proud to share a message from Harry Kane, Founding Patron of our Tommy Club. Everyone at RBLI are so thankful to Harry for getting behind The Great Tommy Sleep Out and encouraging others to take part. Check out Harry’s message below&nb...
    • 15 Feb 2025
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 193

    Into the Arctic Circle This week’s Royal Navy news update comes from the Commando Helicopter Force as they continue Arctic flying operations in Northern Norway. CLICK HERE TO VIEW
    • 11 Feb 2025
  • Are you married or in Civilian Partnership of someone in the Royal Navy? FAMCAS needs you!

    Yesterday saw the launch of this year’s Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FAMCAS). The annual Tri-service survey is designed to gain a better understanding of the impact of service on family life. Your family’s views are important for...
    • 10 Feb 2025
  • Southampton Family Trust Are Providing Free Help To Navy Families (Online and Nationwide)

    Southampton Family Trust has funding from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to provide free help to Navy families as follows:- 1. Parenting courses for parents of children aged ...
    • 10 Feb 2025
  • Supporting the Submariner Community

    Supporting the Submariner Community The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has released the findings from new research into the needs of the Royal Navy Submariner Community and the impact of separation on family life. The Trust commissioned the National Centre for Social Rese...
    • 9 Feb 2025
  • Welcome to the February & March 2025 Edition of Civvy Street

    Welcome to the February & March 2025 Edition of Civvy Street Link to the latest digital edition of Civvy Street Magazine below Feb / Mar 2025 Edition CivvyStreet is jam packed with a range of tools to help you on your journey from the forces to civilian life. From building your CV and finding that perfect ro...
    • 7 Feb 2025
  • Royal Navy Family & People Support Job Opportunities 2025

    Royal Navy Family & People Support Job Opportunities 2025 A reminder to catch our Job Vacancies before they close to applicants. Check out roles from Helensburgh to Portsmouth with Yeovil in the middle. Find them HERE
    • 6 Feb 2025
  • RNSA Youth Crew Launch New 2025 Dates

    RNSA Youth Crew Launch New 2025 Dates New additions for 2025:- Courses are now open to 8-17yr old's Beginner Sailing weeks for participants to achieve their RYA 1&2 and Swim Safe Improver Sailing Weeks for 2024 participants to return and achieve their RYA 3&4 Windsurfi...
    • 5 Feb 2025
  • SSCE Cymru Monthly School Bulletin - February 2025

    SSCE Cymru Monthly School Bulletin - February 2025 The SSCE Cymru monthly school bulletin for February is available here This month’s bulletin includes: A message from the SSCE Cymru team February’s SSCE Cymru Seren of the Month Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru SSCE Cymru e-learn...
    • 5 Feb 2025