Episkopi: National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Courses

2 courses coming up at a reduced price:

Course 1:
02-08/02/2026
Timings: 0830-1630
Cost €150 including Course Material, uniform and assessment fees.

Episkopi: Post Office Closure

Please be advised, the Post Office (BFPO 53 Counter) at Episkopi Station will be CLOSED on Friday, 30 Jan 2026 due to a Postal Troop Trade Training Day. Normal opening hours will resume on Monday, 2 Feb 2026.

Episkopi: Road Sweeping

Road sweeping of Episkopi Garrison will commence from Saturday, 24 January 2026.
Residents are kindly requested to be aware that road sweeping will be conducted in each estate on the following dates:

Saturday, 24 January 2026
• Lionheart
• Kensington
• Gibraltar
• Paramali
• Happy Valley

 Monday, 26 January 2026
• Eldorado
• Biggin Hill
• Episkopi Station

To allow the sweepers to operate effectively, residents are requested to avoid parking on estate roads on the scheduled dates where possible.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our community clean.

Episkopi: Pony Rides

Give Us Time: February Half Term Break Available in Scotland

Due to a cancellation, details are:

Friday 13 – Friday 20 February 2026
Amat Manse, Ardgay, IV27 4HD – dog friendly!

Amat lies inland from the east coast about 50 miles north of Inverness. The nearest villages are Ardgay (9 miles) and Bonar Bridge (10 miles). By road, the journey time from Inverness is about 1 hour. The remote location of the property, on a no through road, lends itself to a relaxing break, although there is phone signal and broadband if needed!

The property sleeps up to up to 8 people - three twin-bedded rooms and one double room with an accompanying ensuite shower room. There are a further two bathrooms, one on the ground floor near the main entrance and a second on the first floor.

There are more details and pictures at http://amatsalmon.com/manse.php

This break is being booked by email, so please contact enquiries@giveustime.org.uk with any queries.

To find out more about Give Us Time please go to: www.giveustime.org.uk

SSAFA Press Release - How SSAFA helps make parental mental wellbeing part of everyday family life overseas

Family Welfare Matters Newsletter – Jan 2026 Issue Out Now

For more information on any of the Family Welfare Matters content, please contact your nearest HIVE or our HQ on: RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox (MULTIUSER) RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Episkopi: Life in the UK Test 2026

Episkopi: JSHU Mosquito Awareness

As we enter mosquito season, it is vital that we address the growing health risks posed to the BFC population. Please see educational poster.

Defence Infrastructure Organisation: Families First Newsletter Issue 34 (21 Jan) Now Published

The latest issue of the Families First newsletter, dated 21 Jan, is now available to view on the Defence Homes website.