QBS Colour Run - 22nd July 2025

All QBS students are invited to participate and all parents are invited to watch.

Please ensure children are wearing a white t-shirt and sunglasses and have a change of clothes in their bags (together with a plastic bag for storing dirty clothes). Hats and suncream are also advised. Children will also need an old towel to sit on for going home. 

Volunteers are needed to help throw the coloured powder. If you would like to help, please contact SSgt Armstrong in advance. Contact details can be obtained from the HIVE.

Places where kids eat free (or for £1) - Summer Holidays 2025

For further information please go to: https://moneysavingcentral.co.uk/kids-eat-free and check any T&Cs that apply to the offer(s) you may be interested in.

Give Us Time: Orlando holiday opportunity - Autumn 2025

 

Give Us Time have a new opportunity for a two week break in Orlando in the autumn, which is live on their website at https://bookings.giveustime.org.uk/login

This is for up to four people in a town house on the Encantada Resort in Kissimmee, to the southwest of Orlando. The resort is close to Disney World and Sea World, and an hour’s drive to both of Florida’s beautiful coastlines.

The dates for this break are Saturday 20 September to Saturday 4 October – they are unable to request alternative dates, although families can choose to arrive a day later or leave a day earlier, depending on flights.

As always, breaks are accommodation only, so families will be required to cover the costs of travel, transfers, food, entertainment, etc – Give Us Time are unable to support with these costs.

Due to a number of cancellations on this break, Give Us Time advise that families will need to be sure they can have the time off and that they will need to supply confirmation of flight bookings.

For more information on Give Us Time, please go to: https://giveustime.org.uk/

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment – EO Universal Credit Income and Expenses Agents, Swindon and Sheffield

 

The Department of Work and Pensions has 150 new Universal Credit Income and Expenses Agent Executive Officer opportunities at Sheffield Kings Court, and Swindon Polaris House. These are now open for applications until 21 Jul 2025.

This is a brand-new role within DWP’s fraud and error strategy, so successful candidates will have an opportunity to help shape the future of DWP business delivery.

Civil Service Jobs link: Universal Credit Income and Expenses Agent Executive Officer - Swindon and Sheffield (Ref: 734) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

DWP state that they usually suggest people refer to the EO Microsite for information on applying. Whilst most information is still relevant, it is worth noting that this advert requests a written example on the civil service behaviour ‘Making Effective Decisions’ and not ‘communicating and influencing’ (as noted on the microsite).

For assistance with a Civil Service job application, please contact HIVE for support resources, or contact Forces Employment Charity to request a mentor.

Menopause Information Session - 15th July 2025

 

Special Guest Visit – Eileen Munson from Menopause Wales!

We’re incredibly lucky to be joined by Eileen Munson, a leading expert on menopause from Menopause Wales, for an informal and informative session right here in our community!

Eileen is a highly experienced menopause nurse specialist and educator, dedicated to improving awareness and care around menopause for women across Wales and the rest of the UK. Her career in menopause care began in 2000 as part of a national project focused on educating healthcare professionals and supporting women through the menopause transition.
Eileen is a registered British Menopause Society Menopause Specialist; Queens Nurse; retired Senior Lecturer in Nursing; and retired Lt Cdr RNR among numerous other qualifications and experiences.

When: Tuesday 15th July 6:00 PM
Location: Please check the Team Up App or pop in the HIVE.

Everyone is welcome – come along for a relaxed chat, bring your questions, and feel free to bring a friend too!

Please note that this session is only open to AYN personnel and families.

July Quest Magazine is Out Now

 

To read this issue online, or any previous issues, please go to: Quest Magazine | Quest Online

NAAFI Fund Dives Deep to Support Injured Veterans and Service Personnel

 

The underwater world just got a whole lot more accessible and therapeutic, thanks to a generous £5,000 award from the NAAFI Fund to the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine (RCDM)! This fantastic funding is already making waves, allowing RCDM to replace and procure essential sub-aqua diving equipment. This means their vital Diving courses can continue to benefit not only Tri-Service personnel but also provide ongoing assistance to incredible Diving with the Injured expeditions.

The recent trip to the Maldives was an undeniable success: injured veterans, finding much-needed therapy in the serene embrace of the ocean, experiencing the wonders of marine life. This unique form of rehabilitation offers a sense of weightlessness, freedom, and an incredible connection to nature that can be profoundly healing.

But it wasn’t just the veterans who benefited, Diving with the Injured are also supporting service personnel who had the invaluable opportunity to reflect and unwind after what has undoubtedly been a very challenging year. The calming influence of the underwater environment, coupled with the camaraderie of the expedition, provided a much-needed break and a chance to recharge.

To read NAAFI Fund’s Blog post in full, please go to: https://naafi.co.uk/project/making-a-splash/

To find out more about NAAFI Fund, please visit: https://naafi.co.uk/

New surveys for Service children aged 8-18 – share your experience of growing up in a military family

To access the surveys, you can also follow the links below:

Age 8-11 survey 

Age 12-15 survey 

Age 16-18 survey 

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Over 2.5 million awarded to address the needs of service pupils

 

“Service pupils are more likely to experience family separation, as their serving parent(s) can be deployed to remote or dangerous locations. This can affect pupils’ emotional wellbeing, and they may require additional support at school during these periods.” -Service Pupils in Schools: Non-statutory guidance

Delivered on behalf of the MOD, the Service Pupil Support programme ensures the needs of service pupils are met through effective interventions to support them along their educational pathway.

In this latest funding round, The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) awarded just over £2.5 million to 34 projects across the UK, dedicated to helping service pupils thrive. These initiatives are transforming the way schools support children from armed forces families by breaking down barriers to identifying additional needs, improving access to vital services, and empowering professionals through targeted development to ensure every service child has the chance to reach their full potential.

RFS July Newsletter - Celebrating women, progress, and possibility

 

To view the newsletter online, please go to: recruit4spouses.cmail20.com/t/r-e-thurxjd-nhlmhutrr-m/