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Thursday, 12 November 2026

Lions Social Club Presents - The Diamond Divas!


Book your seat today!

What? The Diamond Divas

When? Friday 4th December, 1830-2300

Where? The Lions Social Club, Dhekelia

Who? Adults only (over 18's)

Cost? 2 euro a ticket includes a free raffle

How do I book? Email - thelionssocialclub@gmail.com or pop into the club to book

Please note - This is a seated event, once the seats are gone there will be no walk-ins

DHK - Home-Start ESBA Loan Store


Did you know??? 

We have a Loan Store in Home-Start at Dhekelia! 

Recently moved here or have family visiting? 

Please get in touch if you need to borrow items for the little ones!

DHK - Preschool Pickup PT Session - Fridays


From Friday 13th November 1245-1345 at the Lions Gym there will be a PT session before the school pickup.

Everyone is welcome.

ESBA Home-Start and BFC Youth Services - The Saturday Club is Back on Saturday 14th November

 


ESBA Home-Start and BFC Youth Services are hosting The Saturday Club this Saturday (14th November) at Ay Nik.

This is a popular monthly family event to make friends or spend time as a family.

It costs 2 euro a child which includes a drink and a snack plus a breakfast bap for the adults. 

No booking is required, just turn up and have fun!

Please contact the HIVE or ESBA Home-Start for the time or check out the Facebook pages / TeamUp.

ESBA - Pots & Tots - 17th November 2026



POTS & TOTS – AYIOS NIKOLAOS

Selective Eating – What’s New on the Menu?

Does your little one turn their nose up at certain foods? Are mealtimes sometimes a challenge? Come along to our next Pots & Tots session!

A friendly and welcoming session for parents/carers and children under 5, exploring selective eating and discovering what's new on the menu!

Tuesday 17th November

09:30 – 11:00

The Forum, Ayios Nikolaos.

A great opportunity to learn, share experiences and pick up some helpful ideas.

PLACES ARE LIMITED – PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE!

Use the booking link Pots & Tots - 17th Nov 2026 to secure your place. Don't miss out!

We look forward to seeing you and your little ones!

Wednesday, 11 November 2026

ESBA - BFPO Service Update


Post Office opening times for BFPO 58 and BFPO 59 counter service, second and third week of November 2026.

BFPO 58 - Dhekelia

BFPO 59 - Ay Nik

Ay Nik - Bingo at The Black Knight - Thursday 19th November

 


BINGO AT THE BLACK KNIGHT!

Always a fantastic evening — bring the family down and enjoy a cracking night with great vibes, laughs, and BIG cash prizes!

The more people that attend = the bigger the prize money!

Spread the word and get your friends and family involved!

EVENT DETAILS

Date: 19/11/2026

For times please see the Ay Nik Community Facebook page or check TeamUp.

BINGO INFO

4 Games for just €20

Prize money depends on attendance numbers

Always turns into a quality night with serious cash won!

PLUS — bring an extra €5 for the special Straight Full House Game after the main session finishes!

Spot Prize Challenge:

Call a FULL HOUSE in 50 numbers or less and win a special bonus prize!

IMPORTANT

STRICTLY CASH ONLY for Bingo tickets

No card payments accepted

Forces Connect, A Girls’ Brigade Online Group (Ages 13+) – next group date 19 Nov

 




Are you aged 13+ and part of a military family? Join us online for a fun, relaxed, and welcoming Girls’ Brigade session via Zoom! This special event is a great opportunity to connect with other young people from military families across the country, share experiences, and make new friends.

PFL Mortgages: Military home ownership - understanding your options

 

Military home ownership: understanding your options

Advice built around military life

Can you buy a property while living in military accommodation? Could you buy a home now and rent it out until you're ready to live there? Could Forces Help to Buy help you purchase a home? And what are your house purchase options when leaving the Armed Forces, or facing relationship breakdown, discharge or redundancy?

Armed Forces Commissioner: Service community request to share experiences of Phase 1 Training Establishment’s welfare support

 

Share your welfare experiences with the Armed Forces Commissioner.

The Armed Forces Commissioner is currently undertaking a Thematic Review into welfare, behaviours, and lived experiences at Phase 1 Training Facilities. As part of this, the AFC has launched a call for evidence from anyone who has been a recruit, staff member, or relevant family member at a Phase 1 Training Facility within the last 5 years. The is an opportunity to inform and shape the future of welfare and wellbeing in the Armed Forces. Evidence is welcome from anyone who is currently based at a Phase 1 Training Establishment as a recruit, instructor or Chain of Command, or anyone who was based at one between 2021 and 2026.