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  • 60 Second Update - Episode 180

    60 Second Update - Episode 180 Operating in a Land Down Under for this week’s news update... The Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Royal Marines bring you all the latest Royal Navy headlines from multinational exercises in Australia’s Northern Territory. View Episode 180 He...
    • 6 Aug 2024
  • Navy News - August Edition

    Navy News - August Edition The cover star for August's Navy News is HMS Tamar as she leads Japanese frigate JS Noshiro during the Fleet Review in Tonga. This month's edition also features Royal Marines in Australia, HMS Duncan in the Eastern Med and much much more. On...
    • 1 Aug 2024
  • Swimming Programme for Naval Families

    Swimming Programme for Naval Families Greenwich Hospital has partnered with the Andrew Simpson Foundation to launch Swim Free, a brand-new swimming programme for Naval Families. The programme will deliver free swimming lessons for children aged 8-16 and will initially pilot in Portsmo...
    • 25 Jul 2024
  • The Weekender - Booking Closes Soon

    The Weekender - Booking Closes Soon Booking closes at 5pm this Friday (26 July) for The Weekender! This weekend is exclusively available for teens of Naval Families and the places are subsidised to £90 per child for the full weekend (including travel, accommodation, food and act...
    • 24 Jul 2024
  • Places Kids Eat Free During The Holidays

    Places Kids Eat Free During The Holidays Restaurants, Pubs and Cafes where kids can eat free during the various UK 2024 school holidays. Supermarket cafes, chain restaurants and food venues all around the UK are offering the 'Kids Eat Free' or Kids Eat for £1 deal during scho...
    • 24 Jul 2024
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 179

    60 Second Update - Episode 179 Duncan and the Americans | Episode 179 It’s time again for your Royal Navy news update – this time coming from HMS Duncan in the Mediterranean. We also have the latest on Royal Marines in Australia and the first operational sortie of a...
    • 23 Jul 2024
  • Retention Of SFA - A Reminder For Families.

    Retention Of SFA - A Reminder For Families. As soon as you receive your new assignment order, and if you are entitled to SFA, you will need to apply for your new home at your next duty station via the e1132. You would normally be expected to leave your current SFA/SSFA, unless you have receiv...
    • 22 Jul 2024
  • The Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FAMCAS) Published Today 18th July 2024

    Director People & Training and Naval Secretary RAdm Jude Terry, OBE “I would like to thank the partners of our RN service personnel that participated in this year’s Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FAMCAS). Growing up in a milit...
    • 18 Jul 2024
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 178

    60 Second Update - Episode 178 We get it, it’s been a busy time and you might not be across everything the Royal Navy is up to... So here is another handy news update that covers a few notable highlights from the last few weeks, from Tonga and the Caribbea...
    • 10 Jul 2024
  • Mission Motorsport - June Newsletter

    Mission Motorsport - June Newsletter Mission Motorsport's latest monthly newsletter. Keep up to date with all the latest news, key events, and other information you might need! Read the full June Newsletter below:
    • 5 Jul 2024
  • Dinosaur Day

    Dinosaur Day Step back in time with us and join in the fun at China Fleet Country Club at our Dinosaur Day with interactive shows, themed activities and games! Saturday 3rd August 2024 Sessions: 9.00am – 10.30am and 12.00pm – 1.30pm Book Here T&C...
    • 3 Jul 2024
  • ABBA Tribute Night

    ABBA Tribute Act Come along to our ABBA Tribute Night with ‘Take a Chance On Us’ at China Fleet Country Club and dance the night away to all your favourite ABBA songs! Saturday 13th July 2024 7.30pm-11.30pm Book Here 18+ years only Seating is not gu...
    • 3 Jul 2024
  • Rehome an Ex-Military Working Dog

    Rehome an Ex-Military Working Dog Rehoming opportunity to rehome one of our Ex-Military Working Dogs: The Defence Animal Training Regiment has a variety of dogs that are up for retirement and need homes. These dogs are a combination of end of service retirees, veterinary retirements,...
    • 2 Jul 2024
  • Free Hot Breakfast at Tesco Café's

    Free Hot Breakfast at Tesco Café's Members of the Armed Forces will be able to get a free hot breakfast at Tesco cafes across Great Britain to mark the Armed Forces Day celebration in June. As a thank you for their service, on Sunday June 30, all serving Armed Forces personnel, around...
    • 28 Jun 2024
  • China Fleet Country Club Newsletter

    View the latest newsletter with updates, events and offers at your Club: Your News
    • 27 Jun 2024
  • Days Out at Merlin Attractions (FWG Events) - Ride Access Pass Information

    Days Out at Merlin Attractions (FWG Events) - Ride Access Pass Information Ahead of their visit, guests with a Ride Access Pass (RAP) MUST pre-book their RAP reservation at their chosen attraction for their FWG Day Out date. The pre-booking portal can be accessed for each Merlin attraction can be accessed through their indi...
    • 24 Jun 2024
  • Best bits from the HIVE’s 40th anniversary launch event

    Best bits from the HIVE’s 40th anniversary launch event Catch up on the highlights from the HIVE's 40th anniversary event that took place on Tuesday 18 June 2024. On Tuesday 18 June, the HIVEs – including the Royal Navy Family and People Support – celebrated their 40th anniversary in th...
    • 24 Jun 2024
  • Victory Services Club Newsletter - Edition 11 - May 2024

    Victory Services Club Newsletter - Edition 11 - May 2024 Find out all about the Victory Services Club and what's been happening via their latest Newsletter. Read via the Resources section: Victory Services Club Newsletter - Edition 11
    • 17 Jun 2024
  • Youth Options - Support and Skills for Military Families

    Youth Options - Support and Skills for Military Families Strengthening Families in Service with Expert Guidance - Youth Options Are you a parent serving in the Navy, Army, or Airforce, concerned about your child's behaviour or looking to enhance your parenting skills? Youth Options targeted programmes ...
    • 17 Jun 2024
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 177

    60 Second Update - Episode 177 D-Day 80 commemorations... This week’s news update is with Royal Marines of 47 Commando as they remember those who faced down Hitler’s Fortress Europe on D-Day. We also take a look at the other events that marked the 80th anniversary. ...
    • 10 Jun 2024
  • The Weekender - Residential Weekend

    The Weekender - Residential Weekend Many of you know of Kings Camps sports and activity camps which are subsidised by the RNRMC, but have you heard of The Weekender, a residential weekend for 14-17s of serving families? It's a great way to develop confidence and learn new skills whilst...
    • 4 Jun 2024
  • D-Day 80 Paddle Group

    D-Day 80 Paddle Group Setting off tomorrow (Monday 3rd June 2024) to mark the 80th Anniversary of Operation Overlord, the Paddle Group will be departing from the Royal Marines Yomper at Eastney, Portsmouth in 2-man Klepper folding kayaks. They will conduct an English Cha...
    • 2 Jun 2024
  • Milfest 2024

    Milfest 2024 will be taking place on the same day as the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards and same venue (Grosvenor House London), between 09.30-15.00, the MilFest conference features a rich programme of engaging and thought provoking content fro...
    • 23 May 2024
  • New Partnership with Crimestoppers

    New Partnership with Crimestoppers Service Police and the independent charity Crimestoppers have teamed up to help further protect Defence people and assets. Joining all UK police forces and law enforcement agencies, Service Police will now also benefit from access to information repo...
    • 22 May 2024
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 175

    60 Second Update - Episode 175 It’s news time, shipmates... This week’s update comes from the Ten Tors Challenge on Dartmoor. We’ve also got news of a drugs bust for HMS Trent in the Caribbean, plus fjord sorties in Norway for 815 Naval Air Squadron. h...
    • 15 May 2024