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

  • Anchoring & Military Minds Newsletter - Spring 2026

    Anchoring & Military Minds Newsletter - Spring 2026 The Anchoring & Military Minds Spring Newsletter is now available! It’s packed with updates, upcoming events, family‑friendly activities, and information on the support available to serving personnel and military families. You ca...
    • 26 Mar 2026
  • Mission Motorsport - What's On in April 2026

    Mission Motorsport - What's On in April 2026 Upcoming events for April 2026:2nd April - Veterans @ Heritage, Bicester Motion19th April - BTCC, Donington Park23rd April - Veterans' Karting Championship Round 4, TeamSport Bournemouth23rd April - Christopher Darwin Charity Track Day, Castle Combe2...
    • 26 Mar 2026
  • Reminder To Watch

    Reminder To Watch The Channel 5 documentary to be screened tonight (25.03.26) at 9:00PM offers a rare insight into life on board HMS Prince of Wales during Operation HIGHMAST in 2025. Warship: Life on the Frontline follows former Royal Marine JJ C...
    • 25 Mar 2026
  • New Topics Areas - Schools Supporting Service Children and Royal Navy Family & People Support

    New Topics Areas - Schools Supporting Service Children and Royal Navy Family & People Support Two new topics areas have been added to the forum. Schools Supporting Service Children This area will provide Service Families and schools with the knowledge to better support their Service children. Royal Navy Family & People Support Find out a...
    • 24 Mar 2026
  • NEW - UK Nursery Authority (UKNA) Scheme

    NEW - UK Nursery Authority (UKNA) Scheme Take a look at the one page note - HERE - about a new scheme that will start in September 2026. A Defence scheme for eligible working parents in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland that will reimburse costs for the difference in early year...
    • 24 Mar 2026
  • Royal Navy Society of Performing Arts News

    Royal Navy Society of Performing Arts News A year of change for Royal Navy Theatre. With 2026 comes an exciting new chapter with the founding of the Royal Navy Society of Performing Arts. Proudly tracing it roots back to an age when all establishments had an amateur dramatics group, the RNSPA...
    • 20 Mar 2026
  • Serve and Protect Credit Union - Latest Free Financial Educational Webinars

    Green Living: Simple Eco-Friendly Tips to Lower Your Bills (New Title for 2026) Eco-friendly savings webinar | April and May 2026 Dates Released | Limited Availability | Learn more and register for FREE Green Living: Simple Eco-Frien...
    • 19 Mar 2026
  • The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust News

    News from the Trust in March includes the launch our new website and the latest round of awards made under Serving Families: On the Move.We've also announced a new research framework to evaluate the Covenant Fund's work and we're keen to hear from th...
    • 19 Mar 2026
  • Welcome to the RNBT newsletter for Spring 2026

    As many of you will know, Call the Hands is the daily broadcast that signals the start of the day across ships and naval bases a call to action, a moment to focus, and a reminder that everyone has a role to play. The past coupl...
    • 19 Mar 2026
  • The Ripple Pond - Spring 2026 Newsletter

    Supporting adult family members of physically or psychologically injured British Armed Forces Personnel or Veterans. Click here to read their Spring 2026 Newsletter: The Ripple Pond - Spring 2026 Newsletter
    • 18 Mar 2026
  • Camouflaged in the education system: New report highlights the experiences of Forces children at schools across Scotland

    Camouflaged in the education system: New report highlights the experiences of Forces children at schools across Scotland The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland just published a report, commissioned from Forces Children Scotland, that explores the experiences of children from Forces families in the education system. This new publication – Camo...
    • 18 Mar 2026
  • DIO Stakeholder Briefing - 18 March 2026

    HomeHub HomeHub is the newly launched online platform designed to support families living in UK Service Family Accommodation (SFA). HomeHub makes it easier for you to raise and track repairs and maintenance requests, a...
    • 18 Mar 2026
  • Last-minute break available for next week. Mon 23 – Fri 27 March 2026

    Last-minute break available for next week. Mon 23 – Fri 27 March 2026 Mon 23 – Fri 27 March 2026Hengar Manor Holiday Park, near Bodmin, CornwallLarger than usual 3 bed accommodation - sleeps up to 8 peopleLess than 10 miles to the beachIndoor heated pool with jacuzzi , on-site launderette and shop, play areas, fi...
    • 18 Mar 2026
  • One month left until the MOD Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FAMCAS) closes

    One month left until the MOD Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FAMCAS) closes Daily life as an Armed Forces family: What’s it like? If you’re married to – or in a civil partnership with – a member of the Regular Armed Forces, you may have been invited to take part in the Ministry of Defence&rsq...
    • 18 Mar 2026
  • Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 220

    Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 220 We’re in Australia for the latest round-up of Royal Navy activity. HMS Anson has been visiting Perth as part of the AUKUS defence agreement. This and previous updates can be viewd via the Royal Navy Website: 60 Second Update
    • 18 Mar 2026
  • FAMCAS 2026 – 4 Weeks To Go!

    FAMCAS 2026 – 4 Weeks To Go! There’s still time to take part in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FAMCAS) 2026. FAMCAS 2026 closes on 15 April 2026 It is open to the spouses and civil partners of all Regular RN and RM personnel Sp...
    • 13 Mar 2026
  • Announcement from Aggie's Chair of Trustees

    Announcement from Aggie's Chair of Trustees Dame Agnes Westonʼs Royal Charity for the Naval Service (Aggieʼs) is delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Gordon as its new Chief Executive Officer. Read the full release - HERE
    • 12 Mar 2026
  • Motorfinity March Newsletter 2026

    Motorfinity March Newsletter 2026 March Updates from Motorfinity. " Spring is just around the corner, and we have exciting news! From welcoming new manufacturer partners to celebrating our 10th birthday milestone and launching a fun Easter competition, there’s plenty to sh...
    • 12 Mar 2026
  • 4% Fixed-Rate Savings Account - Now Available - Serve & Protect

    4% Fixed-Rate Savings Account - Now Available - Serve & Protect 4% AER fixed for 12 months (starting 1st April 2026) Balances between £1,000-£10,000 No fees or charges Available until 30th March 2026 This is simply for your awareness—it’s not a recommendation. Ple...
    • 11 Mar 2026
  • DIO - Families First Newsletter - March 2026 Issue

    DIO - Families First Newsletter - March 2026 Issue Includes information on the Home Hub. Home Hub is our new online platform designed to support Service families in reporting and tracking housing repairs. It is now available to all Service families living in UK SFA homes maintained by providers Amey...
    • 9 Mar 2026
  • RN Forum Lowdown - Feb 2026

    RN Forum Lowdown - Feb 2026 Each month you will find a range of new posts added to the RN Forum but do you know they are there? Take a look at the RN Forum Lowdown which consists of links to most of the posts that have been published within the past month, plus highlights of wh...
    • 7 Mar 2026
  • FANDF Survey: Access to Health and Wellbeing Services

    FANDF Survey: Access to Health and Wellbeing Services The Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF) is a tri-service group for Serving personnel, reservists and their families who have a child or adult immediate family member with an additional need and/or disability. FANDF is a uni...
    • 7 Mar 2026
  • April - Month of the Military Child - Little Troopers

    April - Month of the Military Child - Little Troopers " April is the international Month of the Military Child and every year we love taking this opportunity to celebrate all the amazing little troopers in our community. This newsletter will help you plan your month of the military child and join u...
    • 6 Mar 2026
  • China Fleet Club - March 2026 Newsletter

    China Fleet Club - March 2026 Newsletter This month's newsletter contains all the latest news, upcoming events and discounts for their Royal Navy beneficiaries. Here is the link: https://conta.cc/470sy4I
    • 2 Mar 2026
  • SSCE Cymru Monthly School Bulletin - March 2026

    SSCE Cymru Monthly School Bulletin - March 2026 Including: Seren of the Month Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru Resources Month of the Military Child 2026 Funding And much more! Available HERE
    • 2 Mar 2026