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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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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”...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
" 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...