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

  • Kids Navy Hub - Up and coming workshops

    Kids Navy Hub - Up and coming workshops Kids Navy Hub provides a wide range of information and support for the Naval community. The service includes a range of regular online workshops and guides containing information on a variety of topics relating to support. Please see below a li...
    • 2 Oct 2025
  • China Fleet Club - October Newsletter

    China Fleet Club - October Newsletter This month's newsletter contains all the latest news, upcoming events and discounts for our Royal Navy beneficiaries. Here is the link: China Fleet Club Newsletter
    • 1 Oct 2025
  • RN Youth Network

    RN Youth Network The RN Youth Network is a place for young people from Service families to share their opinions and to help RN FPS gain a greater awareness of the needs for young people aged 11-18 years of age. You are encouraged to bring fresh ideas as to what...
    • 1 Oct 2025
  • Relationship Support Course for Naval Couples

    Relationship Support Course for Naval Couples Marriage Care help support Naval couples in building resilient relationships in the face of the unique pressures Naval life can present. Marriage Care provide relationship support courses for those working in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal F...
    • 1 Oct 2025
  • SERVE & PROTECT - Your Monthly Content Roundup

    SERVE & PROTECT - Your Monthly Content Roundup Your Monthly Content RoundupWelcome to your September update email! Here you can find the latest resources from Serve and Protect Credit Union to share with your colleagues. ...
    • 29 Sep 2025
  • Naval Families Federation - What do you enjoy about being part of the military community?

    Naval Families Federation - What do you enjoy about being part of the military community? Naval Families Federation would like to know: What do you enjoy about being part of the military community? When you have a family member deployed or spending any amount of time away from the family, it can be hard to focus on the positives, especi...
    • 26 Sep 2025
  • Families First Newsletter - DIO - Issue 30

    Families First Newsletter - DIO - Issue 30 The latest issue of the Families First Newsletter from DIO is available to read here: Families First Newsletter - Issue 30 Included in this issue of Families First: - Air Cdre Leah Griffin - Head of Accommodation - Patch Hacks - Giving greater f...
    • 26 Sep 2025
  • Naval Families Federation - Homeport Front Cover Competition

    Naval Families Federation - Homeport Front Cover Competition Naval Families Federation are on the look out for the next image for the front cover of Homeport Winter 2025 — and it could be yours! They’re inviting naval families to share their favourite photo or artwork that captures the heart o...
    • 25 Sep 2025
  • Military Partners at Work

    Military Partners at Work Conference: How military partners fit within the workforce of the future Monday 3 November, 9:00 – 17:00, Town House, Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2EQ Kingston University are holding an important conference on the employabilit...
    • 25 Sep 2025
  • Surfs Up

    Surfs Up RN FPS Staff in Culdrose had a remarkably busy Summer with various planned activities for service families. One of which was Surfs Up! On Saturday 9th Aug fantastic fun was had by all the families who joined us at Gwithian Beach for a day of act...
    • 24 Sep 2025
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 209

    60 Second Update - Episode 209 Business in the Baltic In the latest Royal Navy news update we’re in the Baltic Sea with the Coastal Forces Squadron during Joint Expeditionary Force operations. Find other episodes HERE
    • 23 Sep 2025
  • Little Troopers Monthly Newsletter - September 2025

    Little Troopers Monthly Newsletter - September 2025 Read the latest from Little Troopers. Topics include: Dates for your dairy Embrace the cosy season Online fun 11 Little Troopers led the way up Snowden! Little Trooper of the Month View the newsletter HERE
    • 23 Sep 2025
  • A FWG Day Out in Scotland

    A FWG Day Out in Scotland Family Welfare Grant Days Out provide deployed families with a free activity whilst their serving person is deployed. Have you taken up on any yet? The Day Out at Edinburgh Zoo was attended by several families. The weather was sunny and dry which hel...
    • 19 Sep 2025
  • DIO Stakeholder Briefing - 19 September 2025

    DIO Stakeholder Briefing - 19 September 2025 Update on SFA Maintenance Appointments The SFA Consumer Charter announced in April 2025 shared our commitment to provide reliable repairs and clearer communication for serving personnel and families. In response to your feedback and...
    • 19 Sep 2025
  • China Fleet Country Club Salutes HMS TAMAR Milestone

    China Fleet Country Club Salutes HMS TAMAR Milestone The China Fleet Country Club in Saltash, Cornwall is proudly celebrating four years since it formally affiliated with Royal Navy vessel HMS TAMAR, marking a milestone that strengthens the Club’s historic ties to the Royal Navy and reinforces it...
    • 18 Sep 2025
  • Service Pupil Premium 2025 Deadline

    Service Pupil Premium 2025 Deadline Help your child’s school to qualify for Service Pupil Premium funding by sharing your Service status by 2 October 2025. The Department for Education (DfE) provides additional funding through the Service Pupil Premium in England. The SPP grant g...
    • 17 Sep 2025
  • Mission Motorsport - September 25 Newsletter

    Mission Motorsport - September 25 Newsletter It’s been a busy and exciting summer at Mission Motorsport with family events, fantastic sponsorship announcements, and new collaborations, all centred around recovery through motorsport supporting the Armed Forces community. In this month&rsqu...
    • 15 Sep 2025
  • Forces Employment Charity awarded £25,000 to support young people from military families

    Forces Employment Charity awarded £25,000 to support young people from military families The Forces Employment Charity has been awarded £25,000 by the Armed Forces Education Trust to expand its dedicated employment support for young people from military families in the UK. Last year, with the help of an initial grant from the Trust...
    • 15 Sep 2025
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 208

    60 Second Update - Episode 208 Arigato, Tokyo! This week’s Royal Navy news update comes from Japan’s capital where HMS Prince of Wales has just completed a major visit before continuing operations in the Indo-Pacific. Find other episodes HERE
    • 9 Sep 2025
  • AFCAS 2026 Is Live – Have Your Say!

    AFCAS 2026 Is Live – Have Your Say! The Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) is now open! The annual Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) is an opportunity for Service personnel to share views on working conditions, living conditions, and day-to-day Service and fa...
    • 9 Sep 2025
  • RNSA - Go Sailing

    RNSA - Go Sailing The Royal Naval Sailing Associations', Youth Crew project offers free sailing courses to the children and young people of serving RN, RM and RFA Families. Launched in 2024, Youth Crew is fully funded by Greenwich Hospit...
    • 9 Sep 2025
  • Swim Free Programme from HMS Collingwood!

    Swim Free Programme from HMS Collingwood! Swim Free are launching a Swim Free Programme from HMS Collingwood! Due to launch on 24th September, the programme will be delivered by Swim Free. There will be lessons available for up to 36 swimmers across Stages 1 – 5 of the Swim England Le...
    • 8 Sep 2025
  • New Fleet Commander Takes Over Royal Navy Role

    New Fleet Commander Takes Over Royal Navy Role The Royal Navy has a new Fleet Commander following a formal ceremony on HMS Victory yesterday. Vice Admiral Steve Moorhouse, who commanded the UK Carrier Strike Group in 2021, has taken over from Vice Admiral Andy Burns. Read more via the Royal Navy ...
    • 6 Sep 2025
  • SSCE Cymru Monthly School Bulletin - September 2025

    SSCE Cymru Monthly School Bulletin - September 2025 Stay up to date with SSCE Cymru through their monthly school bulletins. It’s filled with important updates, including details on upcoming events, times for informal drop-in sessions, opportunities to attend network events, useful tips on best ...
    • 3 Sep 2025
  • Understanding Your Pension: Join our Live Armed Forces Webinar - WEA

    Understanding Your Pension: Join our Live Armed Forces Webinar - WEA Understanding your Armed Forces pension can give you peace of mind, financial security, and confidence about your future. As part of Armed Forces Pension Awareness Week (8–12 September), the White Ensign Association - working alongside the Mini...
    • 3 Sep 2025