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  • Joining Forces Event - Isle of Wight

    The combined services of the Isle of Wight will be holding a Join Forces Event on Wednesday 18th September at the Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport, PO30 2QR. Thee event starts at 12.00pm and closes at 4.00pm. All Service Personnel, Families and Ve...
    • 21 Aug 2024
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 181

    60 Second Update - Episode 181 Caribbean patrols… This week’s news update comes from HMS Trent as the patrol ship continues operations in the Caribbean Sea. Also headlines from HMS Protector’s latest deployment and HMS Richmond’s recent operations as sh...
    • 20 Aug 2024
  • Warship - Life in the Royal Navy

    Warship - Life in the Royal Navy A reminder that Episode 2 is on Channel 5 tonight at 9:00PM. Experience the grit and determination of the Royal Marines as they train for the most demanding missions and discover what it takes to serve on the front line. Channel 5 Warship Series Info...
    • 20 Aug 2024
  • HIVE’s 40th Anniversary Launch

    HIVE’s 40th Anniversary Launch This year, HIVE is celebrating its 40th Anniversary, and marking four decades of supporting the Service community. HIVE has come a long way since the first location in Hohne, Germany, was opened in 1984. To start off the celebrations, a 40th An...
    • 14 Aug 2024
  • Royal Navy Youth Residential 2024

    Royal Navy Youth Residential 2024 On the 29 Jul 24 eighty Young People (YP) travelled to North Devon for the Royal Navy Youth Residential. Once they arrived, they met with the team of staff made up of RN FPS staff and Volunteers who would be looking after them for the next 5 day...
    • 12 Aug 2024
  • Art Competition - NCC - Summer 24

    Art Competition - NCC - Summer 24 Get your creative juices going this weekend. The Naval Children's Charity invite you to rummage the bins and make a masterpiece. Postal Entries Only - Send to: NCC, Castaway House, 311 Twyford Ave, Portsmouth, PO2 8PE Entries must be with them by...
    • 9 Aug 2024
  • Take That Tribute Night

    Take That Tribute Night Join us for the ultimate Take That Tribute Night with ‘Let it Shine’ and dance the night away to all your favourite Take That songs! Saturday 21st September 2024 7.30pm-11.30pm £20 per person plus booking fee...
    • 6 Aug 2024
  • Gin Tasting

    Gin Tasting with Mother's Ruin 1751 Enjoy an evening of gin tasting with Mother's Ruin 1751, a blend of history, flavour and fun. Friday 23rd August 7.00pm - 10.30pm £30 plus a £1 booking fee per person Book here T&Cs apply. 18+ years only.
    • 6 Aug 2024
  • August Newsletter from China Fleet Country Club

    View the latest updates and offers from your club here: Your News
    • 6 Aug 2024
  • 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