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Friday, 8 August 2025

Second hand Uniform Swap at Ay Nik HIVE

Just moved to Ay Nik?

We have a second hand swap rail for school uniform (for both QBS and KRS) with summer dresses, cardigans and jumpers and polo and sports shirts. Items can be swapped for free or taken with a donation to SSAFA or Homestart.

If your children have grown out of their uniform, but it is still in good condition, please consider donating it to the HIVE to be used by other members of our community.

New BFBS Royal Air Force Documentary: Top Flight Fitness – Available to Watch Now

 



BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) spent six months at RAF Cosford following trainee Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) on one of the Royal Air Force’s toughest and most demanding courses, in a brand-new programme, Top Flight Fitness.

BFBS Forces News had special access to this intense and demanding training journey, capturing the brutal workouts, military theory lessons, real-world teaching sessions, and relentless physical and mental assessments that push even the fittest to their limits.

From raw recruits straight off civvy street to experienced service personnel, the series reveals what it really takes to become a PTI, and it’s not just about six-packs and speed.

BFBS Forces News reporter Kirstie Chambers joins the course every step of the way, sharing insight into the teamwork, psychology, resilience and sheer determination it takes to earn the coveted PTI badge, she said: “They didn’t just train bodies, they built minds. The women matched the men, the competition drove camaraderie, and the real test? Just keeping up the pace.”

Expect sweat, setbacks and serious inspiration in this must-see look inside the RAF’s most physically demanding training ground.

Top Flight Fitness: What it takes to keep the RAF fighting fit, is available to watch now on BFBS Forces News 

Evolve House event on 28th Sept for frontline women, in partnership with Motorfinity and She’s Electric


Evolve House in partnership with Motorfinity and She’s Electric

An opportunity for frontline women….

Motorfinity in partnership with She’s Electric are hosting an inspiring day at Stubton Hall in Nottinghamshire / Lincolnshire border on Sunday 28th September – created especially for you, the incredible women who keep everything moving.

Whether you’re part of the UK’s Armed Forces, a Veteran, or work in the Emergency Services, Police, Fire and Rescue, Ambulance services, Prison Services, Education, Social Care or the NHS – this event is a way to say thank you, and to give something back to the women who do so much for others.

Expect powerful conversations, expert wellbeing insight, a fun electric drive experience and a chance to recharge.

If this sounds like you, or someone in your circle, we’d encourage you to register – places are complimentary but limited.

Link to register:

https://www.sheselectric.co.uk/motorfinity-evolve-house?utm_source=toolkit&utm_medium=comms&utm_campaign=EvolveHouse

Give Us Time: new donor in the NE of England


Give Us Time have a new donor in the North East of England – please see the poster for more details and for how to book.

 

Thursday, 7 August 2025

Dept of Work and Pensions: WP Work Coach Vacancies

 

The following Executive Officer work coach vacancies are now open:

Civil Service Jobs link:

Decision Making Directorate - Decision Maker - Bangor, Ty Taf (Ref: 740)

Open from 07/08/2025 to 21/08/2025

More information on DWP, the roles available and the application process can be found on our EO Microsite

NEW VACANCY - DWP DECISION MAKER - MIDDLESBROUGH - CLOSING DATE: 2 SEPTEMBER 2025

 

GFIE - 447
DWP Decision Maker
Middlesbrough

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:2 September 2025


Join Our Team as a Decision-Maker in the Universal Credit Service

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you possess strong analytical skills and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service? We are seeking dedicated individuals to become key contributors within the Universal Credit service team, supporting claimants through complex decision-making processes.

Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Reading Force’s memoir competition for adults, children and young people – closes end of August



There is less than a month left to enter Reading Force’s 2025 writing competition, which is open to adults AND children & young people.

The deadline for entries is end of August. 

There are book tokens to win – and three entries will be published in the family federation magazines. 😊.

Akrotiri Baby Clinic

 


Army Cadets / RAF Cadets at Episkopi and Akrotiri

 


KNOW SOMEONE AGED BETWEEN 12-17? UP FOR A CHALLENGE? JOIN THE CADETS!
Join the Cadet Forces Units based in the Cyprus.
We are recruiting Cadets, Adults and Service Instructors at both the Army and Air Cadets based on the island.
1 Overseas (Akrotiri) Air Cadets is based at RAF Akrotiri, they parade Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1800-2030. Their open evening is 23rd September!
Episkopi Army Cadet Force is based at Episkopi Station, they parade Wednesdays between 1800-2000. Their recruitment evening is mid September (date TBC)!
Please fill in this form to express your interest and a member of the unit will be in touch about joining our brilliant team.

Home Start Volunteering - Episkopi

 

We Need You! Become a Mini-Explorers Volunteer 🌟
Our beloved Mini-Explorers group is looking for a new volunteer to help keep the adventure going! 🐾✨
If you have a little one who’s walking and a couple of spare hours each week, this could be the perfect opportunity. It's a win-win — your child gets to play and explore, and you get to make new friends whilst giving something back to the community.
💚 No professional training needed — you don’t need to be Forest School trained. Home-Start staff will take care of all the planning. We’re just looking for someone who enjoys the outdoors and is happy to show up, join in, and bring the fun!
Interested or want to know more?
📧 Email us: homestartwsba@yahoo.com
📞 Give us a call: +357 2596 3748
💬 Or drop us a message right here on Facebook

Let’s keep this amazing group going — together! 💫