Locally Engaged Civilian Support Group launched

Fasouri Watermania Waterpark: Officially opening on Friday May 10th for Summer 2024 Season!

Episkopi: Boozy Brunch Fundraiser

SLA Survey 2024

Akrotiri: Cinema Schedules

Episkopi: Happy Valley Parkrun

Episkopi: Cinema Programme

Akrotiri: Bollywood Screening

Episkopi: Swimming Pool Timetable

Episkopi: Early Years April Newsletter

         Please see below the link to their April Newsletter. I hope you enjoy reading it.

https://sway.cloud.microsoft/NMxYJkTRUwKpyuIf?ref=email

'Anxiety Unravelled' - a free course for military parents from Bounce Forward

 This programme is funded through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust for military parents and carers.

Anxiety Unravelled will support you to understand you are not on your own - if you are in the midst of a growing cycle of worry and concern you would like to be able to unravel, this programme is for you!

We look forward to seeing you across three 1-hour sessions -

June 5th - Session 1: What is anxiety?

June 12th - Session 2: How we talk about anxiety

June 19th - Session 3: Helping my child deal with anxiety

Register for your FREE place HERE

Togetherall: Maternal Mental Health Month

 Maternal mental health can be hard to talk about.

“The biggest takeaway I would want new moms to think about in terms of their mental health is that there is power and comfort in connecting with others. It’s okay to reach out for support even if you are nervous about opening up.” Togetherall Senior Clinician.

If you need support or more information, here are a few resources that could help. You can also join the @Togetherall community today, FREE to anyone in the UK Military, Veterans & Family members aged 16+ at togetherall.com​, talk to others who understand.

FREE to anyone in the UK Military, Veterans & Family members aged 16+

Building Heroes: Supporting the Salute

 

Going Foward into Employment(GFiE) Latest Civil Service Job

 

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) in Plymouth (x2 vacancies) or Durham (x1 vacancy) with a closing date of Friday 17th May​
Job description can be found HERE [insert GD link]
Closing Date 17 May 2024

This role at The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, OR be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame OR Military Spouse/Partner: Your current partner must still be serving OR was discharged within the last 12 months.​


To apply, please submit a completed expression of interest form (found HERE ​) and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

This GFiE role is specifically for Veterans/Service Leavers and Military Spouses/Partners. For more information please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)

For job specification clink link Job Spec

Refuse collection during Public Holidays - Revised

 

Mitie Service Desk - Greek Orthodox Easter

 Wednesday 1^st of May – CY Public Holiday

The Helpdesk will be in the office working on emails and routine requests as all emergency Calls will be diverted to the Out of Hours Service.

 

Friday 3^th of May – Greek Orthodox Easter Good Friday

The Helpdesk will be in the office working on emails and routine requests as all emergency Calls will be diverted to the Out of Hours Service.

 

Monday 6^th of May – Greek Orthodox Easter Monday & UK Early Spring Bank Holiday

The Helpdesk Office will remain closed and all Calls diverted to the Out of Hours Service.

 

Tuesday 7^th of May – Greek Orthodox Easter Tuesday

The Helpdesk will be in the office working on emails and routine requests however all emergency Calls will be diverted to the Out of Hours Service.

 

Monday 27^th of May – UK Spring Bank Holiday

The Helpdesk Office will remain closed and all Calls diverted to the Out of Hours Service.

 

Tuesday 28^th of May – Sovereign’s Birthday

The Helpdesk Office will remain closed and all Calls diverted to the Out of Hours Service.

 

Our call system is set to reflect the above so the end-users calling our Helplines will hear the respective message on the day and be guided accordingly.

SSAFA 5k Colour Run/Walk @ Happy Valley parkrun

SSAFA 5k Colour Run/Walk @ Happy Valley parkrun

**Date and Time**: Saturday, 18th May 2024, 8:00 AM

**Location**: Happy Valley, Episkopi

The event details can be found here - https://www.justgiving.com/page/colourrunwalk

Sign-up here - ssafa Colour Run/Walk @ Happy Valley parkrun (office.com)

All money raised will go directly to SSAFA Episkopi & Troodos in-Service

DWP Civil Service Job Vacancies in Wales

Please see below for links to the job description and application process (in English and Welsh) for the position of DWP Executive Officer – Decision Making in Treforest Ty Taf

Job description and application process (English) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_gsj960kccfqqfuIXfOoml98CeBD6y77/view?usp=drive_link

Job description and application process (Welsh) 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1haIi_DLLGlW9F9mv0Fw9e_clpz1woKYg/view?usp=drive_link

Lincoln University research survey for military families with neurodiverse children

University of Lincoln are running a tri-Service survey for military families who have neurodiverse children (both diagnosed and not diagnosed). They want to know what support families are receiving, and what support they don't have but that would be helpful.

Researchers hope to have a large response to enable them to move forward with establishing services to support families in the future.

The survey is linked here, which starts with the full information sheet. The survey is entirely voluntary and anonymous. https://unioflincoln.questionpro.eu/t/AB3u0MjZB3vtay 

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Funding to support military spouses and partners

 

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) is delighted to announce that they have awarded over £790,000 under the Supporting Partners programme, to improve support for Service partners and spouses and celebrate the skills and experiences they bring to the workplace.

Guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community

Suicide Bereavement UK have developed a series of At Your Side guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community.

Three guides have been written by the bereaved for the bereaved:

At Your Side guide for Veterans

At Your Side guide for families

At Your Side guide for Serving Personnel

Both the veteran and family guide were launched on the 17th April 2024. The Serving Personnel guide will be launched shortly.

To view or download the guides, please visit: https://suicidebereavementuk.com/armedforces/​​​

New collaboration between Service Police and the independent charity Crimestoppers

 

Service Police and the independent charity Crimestoppers have teamed up to help further protect Defence people and assets.

Joining all UK police forces and law enforcement agencies, Service Police will now also benefit from access to information reported 100% anonymously to Crimestoppers.

The new partnership provides:A data sharing agreement – which means that any information reported to Crimestoppers on crime committed by a person or persons subject to Service law, is shared directly with the Defence Force Intelligence Bureau for allocation to the appropriate Service Police department.​A Service Police Integrity Phone Line – for Service Police to report concerns about a colleague's behaviour. This reflects the bespoke Crimestoppers Police Integrity Phone Lines introduced for other UK police forces in recent years – including the Ministry of Defence Police.​

Please click here to read more about this announcement

UK Armed Forces vs North of England Select XV - Sat 22 Jun

Click here to find out more about this event

Episkopi: Entitlement to Routine Dental Care Family Members Civilians U

Please see below reminder on the entitlement to Dental treatment before leaving island.

“Update on entitlement to routine Dental treatment for entitled family members and civilians, returning to the UK


Dental services 128


28. Routine dental treatment is to be initiated at least 4 months prior to the completion of any overseas tour for all categories of entitled personnel (to ensure that the treatment is completed prior to the end on the tour).

Reference JSP770_Part1.pdf (sharepoint.com) Chapter 7

Routine appointment will not be initiated if entitled personnel fall within this time frame, however emergency care is still accessible, upon triage.

SP care will continue routinely for operational effectiveness.”

Dragon Boat Race charity fundraiser for The Felix Fund - Sat 06 Jul

Taking place on 6 July 2024 on the River Avon in Monkton Park, Chippenham, this event promises a fun-filled day with your colleagues or friends whilst making a meaningful impact on the lives of those who have risked everything to keep us safe.

Interested in taking part, or just fancy spectating on the day?

Read more about how it works or click here to visit the website!

Episkopi: Cat Neutering Programme

Army Carers – Supporting Serving Personnel with Caring Responsibilities

 

Tickets For Troops

 

You are eligible to apply for tickets through Tickets for Troops if:

• You are a serving member of HM Armed Forces
• Have been medically discharged from the Forces since the commencement of military action in Afghanistan in 2001
• You have been awarded a medical pension by the Ministry of Defence and discharged after 2001
• You are the next of kin to a service person who has died as a result of their service

Serving members include both Regulars and Reserves, membership is not open to Cadet Forces, Officer Cadets nor MOD Civil Servants.

Serving members must have a valid MoD 90 (Service ID Card) and Service ID number to register and use the tickets available on this site. Those who have been medically discharged must enter the Service ID Number issued to them whilst serving in the HM Forces.

You will be required to verify that you are eligible to use Ticket For Troops. ​​

To sign up or to see the latest events, please visit www.ticketsfortroops.org.uk

Last chance to take the Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS)

You have one week to complete the Families Continuous Attitude Survey, don’t miss out!

This year’s Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) – which is open for a sample of civil partners/spouses of regular serving personnel – closes on Monday 22 April 2024.

With the deadline fast approaching, there’s no time like the present to check the online eligibility tool to see if you can take part, and then go on to complete the survey. These work best with Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Where the survey and eligibility tool ask for a token/access code, please enter your partner’s Service number. This is for security reasons only; all responses are anonymous.

Why your voice matters:

FamCAS is a safe space for you to tell Defence about your personal experiences of Service family life, including what’s working well and any challenges you face. Hearing from you will help Defence to make informed decisions about what changes to prioritise to better meet your and your family’s needs. For example, in areas such as childcare, children’s education, accommodation and healthcare.

To see what families have said in previous surveys, visit GOV.UK.

Other ways to share your views:

If you haven’t been included in this year’s sample to complete FamCAS, and would like to share your views, please take this short survey. This survey is also anonymous and will be analysed as part of FamCAS.

If you have any questions about this year's FamCAS, email: Analysis-Surveys-Enquiries@mod.gov.uk.

BuildForce Armed Forces Insight Day hosted by VINCI Facilities - Thu 25 Apr

Hosted by VINCI at the London Stadium and attended by 40 of our key industry employers, this is an excellent platform to explore the sector further, discuss transferable skills and UK-wide opportunities. Please note this is not limited to London as all employers have a national presence and as such are recruiting for all skillsets nationally.

Please note that all in the military community are welcome to attend, including Veterans, Reservists, Service Leavers and spouses.​

Reserve your spot at: BuildForce Armed Forces Insight Day hosted by VINCI Facilities Tickets, Thu 25 Apr 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

Family Action: FamilyLine jobs that may suit someone in the military community

3 new job opportunities which would be ideal for someone in the military community:

Helpline Coordinator, FamilyLine - Full Time & Homebased - Family Action (family-action.org.uk)

Full Time (37 hours) – Perm – UK Homebased

Helpline Operator, FamilyLine - Part Time & Homebased - Family Action (family-action.org.uk)

Part Time (30 hours) – Perm – UK Homebased

​Data Analyst, FamilyLine - Part Time & Homebased - Family Action (family-action.org.uk)

Part Time (18.5 hours) – Perm – UK Homebased

Episkopi: BARC Volunteers Needed

Episkopi: Charity Trail Run

Want to be part of the Sea-to-Sky Challenge running weekend from May 3 to 5? Trucker Middleton is tackling the full 100mile challenge distance non-stop for charity, but you can be part of the weekend without making it as tough as Trucker's Challenge. 

From Friday May 3 to Sunday May 5 we are offering runners the opportunity to run the Sea-to-Sky route, or part of it, in a non-competitive, enjoy-the-view way. Choose the full 100 mile, the classic 135km or the last 54km Three Peaks challenge. 

E-mail us at cyprustrailrunners@yahoo.com for more information, visit www.seatosky-cyprus for information and course details, or go to the event on this page. Hope to see you somewhere between the Sea and the Sky!

To donate visit - Sea to Sky Challenge

WaterWorld Themed Waterpark Ayia Napa - Unmissable SALE Happening Now!

FINAL SALE! 30% OFF on your online entrance tickets for a very LIMITED AMOUNT!

Get it while you can

NOW available at www.BuyWaterparkTickets.com

SSAFA COMMUNITY HEALTH-BRITISH FORCES CYPRUS

Episkopi: Community Notice

From Sunday 7th April, up to and including 26th May, Happy Valley Dog Park will be closed to the public between the hours of 10:00 and 11:00 each Sunday. The dog park will be used by BARC during that time.

Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges

Please re-post: HIVE 40th Anniversary: Request for Anecdotes and Memories

HIVE is collating anecdotes and memories to showcase its 40th Birthday this year; could you add your comments and contribute to our gallery?

We would like to hear from our past and present customers, service users and professional contacts, and also current and former staff members.

Please click on this MS Forms to add your input – thank you!

Episkopi: Stalking Awareness Week

Housing webinars for Service personnel and their families, April 21st to June 30th every Sunday evening 19:00hrs

Military Youth Voice Survey for 8-17 year olds - closes Fri 31 May

The Tri-Service Youth Survey is open to anyone aged 8-17 who lives, or has lived in a family that includes a Serving person.

It’s really important that we reach as many children and young people as possible. Please share the survey with as many people as you can and ask them to support the service children and young people they know and/or work with to complete the survey by 31st May 2024.

The results of the Survey will help the Youth Voice Steering Group focus their priorities, inform professionals, policy makers and help improve the experience of children and young people living in service families.

Link to survey - UK Tri-Service Youth Voice Survey 8-17 years (office.com)

Talent In The Ranks - Artist Development Programme for the Armed Forces community

School Admissions: Which primary/ secondary school will my child attend?

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Almost £3M to support systemic change in Armed Forces communities

Almost £3M to support systemic change in Armed Forces communities

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has awarded almost £3 million to nine transformative projects in this year’s round of the Covenant Fund Transformational Grants programme.

Continuing the trend from last year’s awards, the Trust has selected projects which aim to deliver systemic change within the Armed Forces community in a variety of different ways.

Each of the funded projects has a different focus, from supporting older Veterans, to tackling stigma amongst female Veterans. Mental health and wellbeing outcomes are an important element of many of the projects, though the ways of taking on these challenges vary from sports to e-learning, and training to inclusive programmes of activity and new and improved ways of delivering services.

Empowering Veterans

Partnering with the CASEVAC Club of wounded Veterans, the Scar Free Foundation have been awarded £300,000 to understand and alleviate the impact of conflict-related genital scarring and loss-of-function. They will develop evidence-based interventions to diminish the shame, stigma and embarrassment surrounding these injuries and empower current and future Veterans to forge fulfilling intimate relationships post-injury.

Lieutenant General Richard Nugee, Chief Executive, The Scar Free Foundation, said: “Veterans returning home with life-changing injuries deserve the utmost in care. Beyond physical wounds, the invisible scars of war significantly impact mental and emotional health.

With the generous support of the AFCFT, we are tackling the neglected issue of conflict-related genital injuries through pioneering, collaborative research. Our goal is to create tailored psychological support tools to meet the unique challenges faced by Veterans with genital scarring.

Together, we are committed to improving the wellbeing of Veterans and supporting their journey towards healing, recovery and fulfilment.”

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) Scheme: Latest Civil Service role for Service leavers, veterans and spouses/partners

GFIE-306- Data Protection Compliance Support Apprentice- DVSA

This new role is available with the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in Nottingham or Newcastle with a closing date of Wednesday 1st May 2024.

Interested candidates should complete the EOI Form and email it together with their CV to gfie@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Full details and eligibility criteria can be found in the Job Description at this LINK

Life as a dandelion MOMC competition

Calling at poets and artists!

We look forward to seeing your entries into our Month of the Military Child Competition!
This year’s theme is: Life as a Dandelion.

Entries are welcome from tri-service children 6 to 18 years old!
Month of the Military Child — Never Such Innocence