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

  • Royal British Legion - Recycle your Poppy.

    Royal British Legion - Recycle your Poppy. Looking to recycle your paper poppy? Take your paper poppy to Sainsbury's until 24 November. Just look out for a poppy recycling box in your local store.
    • 16 Nov 2022
  • RN Peregrine Trophy Competition - Navy News People's Choice Award - Vote for your Favourite!

    RN Peregrine Trophy Competition - Navy News People's Choice Award - Vote for your Favourite! Do you want a chance to vote for your favourite Royal Navy picture? Have your say in the Peregrine Trophy competition.The Navy News have shortlisted six photographs for the Navy News People's Choice Award, sponsored by Greenwich Hospital, wh...
    • 16 Nov 2022
  • China Fleet Country Club - Escape to Cornwall

    China Fleet Country Club - Escape to Cornwall Exclusive offer for all Serving / Ex Serving RN, RM & RAF personnel. For details and QR code see the posters below
    • 11 Nov 2022
  • Local Coworking Hubs for Military Spouses Shortlisted for National Wellbeing Award.

    Local Coworking Hubs for Military Spouses Shortlisted for National Wellbeing Award. Armed Forces family-friendly Military Coworking Network (MCN) has been named a finalist for the 2023 Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards ahead of the national final in March. The MCN is shortlisted in the Best Support for Remote Workers c...
    • 11 Nov 2022
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 136 - Montenegro, Medway, Marathons

    Here are your Royal Navy headlines shipmates... Forging closer bonds with NATO allies in Montenegro A drugs bust in the Caribbean A Royal Marine completes 60 marathons in 60 days View the episode here.
    • 8 Nov 2022
  • Navy News November 2022

    Navy News November 2022 The November edition of Navy News is now on sale featuring Royal Marines aboard HMS Albion in the Eastern Med, NATO uncrewed kit trials with HMS Lancaster and HMS Montrose achieving another drugs bust, and much more. Subscribe now at: http...
    • 1 Nov 2022
  • Free Travel To And From Services Of Remembrance Nov 2022

    Free Travel To And From Services Of Remembrance Nov 2022 Train companies will be offering Free Travel for Serving Military Personnel and Veterans to and from Services of Remembrance across Great Britain. Find out more here
    • 30 Oct 2022
  • China Fleet Club Winter Offers

    China Fleet Club Winter Offers The latest China Fleet Club Newsletter linked here. Website link
    • 27 Oct 2022
  • New Logo - Defence Discount Service

    New Logo - Defence Discount Service A lot has changed since Defence Discount Service was launched way back in 2012, so they decided it was about time for a makeover. The new shield icon is divided into three elements to represent the land, sea and air – the unique triumvirate...
    • 27 Oct 2022
  • Latest Recommended Posting Dates for Christmas 2022 & Santa

    Latest Recommended Posting Dates for Christmas 2022 & Santa BFPO Christmas Mail Services Here are the recommended latest dates of posting for Christmas 2022 for airmail and surface mail from BFPO to UK addresses, UK to Operational/ Static BFPOs and for BFPO to BFPO addresses. The dates set in the table ...
    • 26 Oct 2022
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 135 - Caribbean Patrols, Drugs Busts and Missile Trials

    Here’s your latest Royal Navy headlines from HMS Medway as she continues operations across the Caribbean. View it here
    • 25 Oct 2022
  • Free travel for Serving Personnel - Remembrance Sunday 13 November 2022

    Free travel for Serving Personnel - Remembrance Sunday 13 November 2022 Train Operating Companies will be offering free travel for serving military personnel and veterans to and from Services of Remembrance across Great Britain. For further details please visit National Rail Enquiries...
    • 20 Oct 2022
  • HaPpY BiRtHdAy RN Forum!

    HaPpY BiRtHdAy RN Forum! The RN Forum one year on! 24,191 Interactions 5,920 Members 200 Groups 4,536 Items of Information.
    • 12 Oct 2022
  • 60 Second Royal Navy News Update - Episode 134

    In the Eastern Mediterranean with the Royal Marines Royal Marines from 45 Commando deliver you this week’s Royal Navy news headlines from the Eastern Mediterranean. See the video here
    • 11 Oct 2022
  • Navy News - October Edition Out Now

    Navy News - October Edition Out Now The October edition of Navy News is out now, featuring an extensive tribute to Her Majesty the Queen and a veritable smorgasbord of operational news and activity from across the Senior Service Subscribe now and save money at: www.royalnavy...
    • 1 Oct 2022
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 133 - Farewell to Her Majesty the Queen

    Here are your Royal Navy headlines… This week we’re with HMS Albion in the Mediterranean as the amphibious flagship leads a task group on a European security mission. We look at how the Senior Service marked the death of Her Majes...
    • 27 Sep 2022
  • The National Moment of Reflection.

    The National Moment of Reflection. The National Moment of Reflection will take place at 8pm on Sunday night to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy.
    • 16 Sep 2022
  • Send a Message of Condolence

    Send a Message of Condolence Wherever you are in the world, you can send a message of condolence in memory of Her Majesty The Queen on The Royal Family website.
    • 15 Sep 2022
  • Navy News - September Edition Out Now

    Navy News - September Edition Out Now The September edition of Navy News is out now, featuring HMS Tamar in the Pacific, HMS Spey in Darwin, HMS Lancaster deploying to become the RN’s second forward deployed frigate, HMS Kent working up for her return to the front line and much, mu...
    • 1 Sep 2022
  • 60 Sec Update - Ukraine, Divers and Drones | Episode 132

    Your latest headlines from across the Royal Navy… Headlines include our divers teaching Ukrainians to use high-tech underwater drones, HMS Lancaster heading for the Gulf via NATO operations and the latest on HMS Spey in the Pacific...
    • 31 Aug 2022
  • NFF August Newsletter

    NFF August Newsletter Naval Families Federation August Newsletter is available to read Here .
    • 31 Aug 2022
  • Soldiering On Awards - Inspiration Award Finalists

    Soldiering On Awards - Inspiration Award Finalists The Inspiration Award, sponsored by NatWest Business, honours a person who has overcome significant challenges, injury or disability, and whose ongoing or past outstanding achievements are an inspiration to others within the Armed Forces community.Th...
    • 30 Aug 2022
  • WhatsApp Account Protection

    WhatsApp Account Protection With the rising cases of phone hacks , the need to protect your device App Accounts is more important than ever. You can better secure your WhatsApp account by following the tips here . These tips could stop a hacker getting to your personal data. The...
    • 24 Aug 2022
  • THINK

    THINK This Bank Holiday weekend, make it one to remember, not forget!If you plan to have a drink with family and friends, leave your car at home. The consequences are more than you think. No second chances. Emoji road safety campaign
    • 23 Aug 2022
  • Have your say on Eligibility and Entitlement policy - Virtual Focus Groups

    Have your say on Eligibility and Entitlement policy - Virtual Focus Groups Have your say on Eligibility and Entitlement policy During the 3rd and 4th week of September MOD will be holding virtual focus groups with Serving personnel and families to discuss eligibility and entitlement to allowances and benefits within Defence...
    • 22 Aug 2022