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  • Civvy Street Magazine - June.July 25

    Civvy Street Magazine - June.July 25 The latest edition of Civvy Street resettlement magazine is now available June / July 2025 Online Edition
    • 13 Jun 2025
  • Online Children’s Summer Arts & Crafts Parties – 27 July 2025

    Online Children’s Summer Arts & Crafts Parties – 27 July 2025 Come along and join Sarah and Clare for some fun Summer crafting. The parties will be 1½ hours each with the first party starting at 10:30am. The parties are inclusive, so if your child(ren) have any Neurodiverse/SEN needs please don’t l...
    • 12 Jun 2025
  • The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Apart, Not Alone Programme

    The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Apart, Not Alone Programme Are you an Organisation looking at funding for a larger project to support Forces Families? Improved support for Serving Families facing separation challenges The idea of not seeing your partner or parent for months at a time, often with limited con...
    • 12 Jun 2025
  • Female Veterans Transformation Programme

    Female Veterans Transformation Programme Question: What have Plymouth, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Cannock and Winchester got in common? Answer: FVTP will be in those locations next month with Agora Photography taking photographs of Female Veterans. They are creating a toolkit to aid se...
    • 12 Jun 2025
  • Pathfinder Magazine - June 25 Issue Out Now

    Pathfinder Magazine - June 25 Issue Out Now The June issue of Pathfinder is out now, and it's an absolute cracker! They look ahead to Armed Forces Week, an annual opportunity for the nation to come together to show support and gratitude for our wonderful military community. Additiona...
    • 10 Jun 2025
  • National Blood Week!

    National Blood Week! This is a chance to celebrate one of the country’s biggest volunteering forces: all the Blood Donors! To every single person who has donated blood - NHS Give Blood say - THANK YOU. Your selfless acts help save and improve lives across t...
    • 9 Jun 2025
  • Tri Service Spouses & Partners: Self-Employment Discovery 3 Day Course

    Tri Service Spouses & Partners: Self-Employment Discovery 3 Day Course Scan the QR code below to register. The course commences on the 10th of July.
    • 8 Jun 2025
  • Veterans Outreach Support (VOS)

    Veterans Outreach Support (VOS) Veterans Outreach Support (VOS) officially launched the 'Partnership in Mind' Thrive Together Southeast programme at the end of February. VOS have just published their first newsletter 'Partnership in Mind' Thrive Together Sout...
    • 8 Jun 2025
  • DIO - Business from Home: Update

    DIO - Business from Home: Update Business from Home: update Applications to run a Business from Home in your Service Family Accommodation (SFA) were paused in January 2025, to allow a review of the policy and associated processes to take place. This review has now been completed, an...
    • 6 Jun 2025
  • DIO - Help Shape the Future of Defence Housing

    DIO - Help Shape the Future of Defence Housing All serving personnel and their families are being invited to fill in a vital questionnaire to help shape the future of military housing. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to influence change for decades to come. Defence Housing review AFF Hou...
    • 5 Jun 2025
  • Building Heroes Charity Bike Ride - Salisbury Plain - 27th September 2025

    Building Heroes Charity Bike Ride - Salisbury Plain - 27th September 2025 Are you ready to challenge yourself, make lasting memories, and support a life-changing cause? Join us on Saturday 27th September for the Building Heroes Charity Bike Ride cycling across the iconic Salisbury Plain - one of the proud ho...
    • 5 Jun 2025
  • Naval Children's Charity - PGL Summer Activity Camps

    Naval Children's Charity - PGL Summer Activity Camps Naval Children’s Charity are currently advertising their PGL Summer Activity Camps for young people aged 11-13. PGL offer multi-activity camps across various locations in the UK, following last year’s successful pilot we are very pleased ...
    • 3 Jun 2025
  • Families First Newsletter - DIO - Issue 27

    Families First Newsletter - DIO - Issue 27 The latest issue of the Families First Newsletter from DIO is available to read in our Accommodation Topics area under Resources. Included in this issue of Families First: Defence Secretary announces significant investment to support the future of S...
    • 3 Jun 2025
  • Naval Children's Charity - June 2025 Newsletter

    We have had some wonderful weather in parts of the UK in May and I do hope that those of you who got some time off over half term were able to enjoy it. Are you a Naval young person planning to go to University this Autumn?We are excited to be p...
    • 2 Jun 2025
  • Quick Survey – Chance to Win a £50 Shopping Voucher!

    Quick Survey – Chance to Win a £50 Shopping Voucher! Complete by 31st March 2026 to enter the prize draw The Charity Spark, on behalf of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, is evaluating the impact of the Military Coworking Network (MCN) and we need your help! Whether you’re an MCN member, kno...
    • 2 Jun 2025
  • SSCE Cymru Monthly School Bulletin - June Edition

    The SSCE Cymru monthly school bulletin for June is available here . This month’s bulletin includes: A message from the SSCE Cymru team June’s SSCE Cymru Seren of the Month Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru SSCE Cymru website and T...
    • 2 Jun 2025
  • Help shape the future of Defence housing

    Help shape the future of Defence housing All serving personnel and their families are being invited to fill in a vital questionnaire to help shape the future of military housing. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to influence change for decades to come. Defence Housing review AFF Hou...
    • 2 Jun 2025
  • Fixed-Rate Savings Account - Now Available

    Fixed-Rate Savings Account - Now Available A quick update A new issue of the fixed-rate savings account from Serve and Protect Credit Union is now available. This is part of the financial wellbeing benefits you have access to as an employee of MOD. 4% AER fixed for 12 months No fees or surpri...
    • 31 May 2025
  • Parenting and Relationship Support for Royal Navy Families - Online Seminars

    Parenting and Relationship Support for Royal Navy Families - Online Seminars Parenting and Relationship Support for Royal Navy Families from Southampton Family Trust Three free online seminars for Royal Navy families taking place this June, funded by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity as part of their Strength...
    • 30 May 2025
  • Next CTP Employment Fair - Newbury

    Next CTP Employment Fair - Newbury 18th June 2025 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM A fantastic opportunity to explore your next career move amongst a wide range of employers. - Valuable networking: Meet face-to-face with top employers. - Career opportunities: Discover roles that match you...
    • 29 May 2025
  • Next Pinnacle Outreach Open Day - 11 June 2025

    Next Pinnacle Outreach Open Day - 11 June 2025 These events provide the opportunity for Service Family Accommodation residents to connect with their teams face-to-face via Microsoft Teams. See our Calendar Listing for more.
    • 28 May 2025
  • Free Relationship Support Courses

    Free Relationship Support Courses Do you serve in the Navy - or know of someone who does? Marriage Care in partnership with RNRMC are providing free relationship-support courses which will help couples build resilience in the face of the unique pressures placed upon relationship...
    • 28 May 2025
  • RN FPS Support Orientation for Parents and Partners of New Recruits

    RN FPS Support Orientation for Parents and Partners of New Recruits Are you a Parent/Spouse/Guardian or loved one of a recruit in the Royal Navy? To help you get acquainted with our organisation, help you integrate into our support systems and communities we would like to invite you to our virtual afternoon tea ...
    • 28 May 2025
  • RN FPS Easter Newsletter

    RN FPS Easter Newsletter We're excited to share the joy and memories from this years Easter celebrations across our areas. From wild scavenger hunts and magical crafts to meeting zoo animals and dancing to DJs, it was all about connection, fun, and chocolate (of course!)...
    • 28 May 2025