ESBA Park run/Park walk

 

When: Saturday mornings from 08.00 (07.50 for first timers brief)

Where: Ayios Nikolaos

Who: Open to all over 4 years of age (children must be accompanied by an adult) who hold a valid Station Pass

Parkrun is a free community event where you can run, jog or walk a 5km course at your own pace.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive event.

There is no time limit and no one finishes last, Parkrun is not a race.

The ESBA Parkrun has a Parkwalker and a Tailwalker so you are never alone.

There are regular "Chase the Pacer" events for those that wish to achieve a PB.

If you don't want to run or walk there are plenty of opportunities for volunteering at the event, the volunteers are the ones that make Parkrun happen.

For more details or to volunteer please contact the ESBA Parkrun team at esba@parkrun.com or check out the webpage - https://www.parkrun.org.uk/esba/ 

Forces Employment Charity: Submit your Heropreneurs Awards nominations today

 The Heropreneurs Awards are now open for nominations across six award categories:

 

• Heropreneur of the Year
• Micro Enterprise of the Year
• Product Business of the Year
• Start Up of the Year
• Tech Business of the Year
• Warwick Business School MBA Scholarship Award

Defence Survey: Share your views on Single Living Accommodation

 

This is an opportunity for you to share your views on Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and help shape the future of Defence accommodation. 

  

The survey will close at 1700 Friday 8th May 2026. Defence wants to hear from all Service personnel regardless of whether you currently use SLA or not. 

 

To complete the survey, please click here: 2026 Single Living Accommodation Survey.

 

The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. It is entirely anonymous. We will not be collecting any personal information or sharing your responses with your Chain of Command. 

Defence Update: Armed Forces Families and Safeguarding Overseas Survey 2025 results published

 

 

The Armed Forces Families and Safeguarding (AFFS) team commissioned a survey aimed at Armed Forces families living overseas to better understand their lived experience and provide an evidence base to help review current policy processes and develop future policy. The survey was issued to Serving personnel including dual-Serving and spouses/partners assigned overseas.

 

To view the results of the survey, please go to this link:  Armed Forces Families and Safeguarding Overseas Survey 2025 - GOV.UK

 

Defence Update: Helping our people understand the Armed Forces Covenant’s support and extension

 

Helping our people understand the Armed Forces Covenant’s support and extension

A grant of £370,000 has been awarded to drive awareness of the Armed Forces Covenant – helping more Service personnel and families to access support and understand how the Armed Forces Covenant Legal Duty extension, as part of the Armed Forces Bill, will directly benefit them.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: 110 job vacancies across Southern England, closing date 29 Apr

 

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have 110 Executive Officer Work Coach opportunities across the Southern England area. These may be of interest to Service leavers, veterans and Service community members looking at Civil Service roles.

 

Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum Spring Event – Devon,18 May

 

The Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF) spring event is for current serving families who have an immediate member with additional needs or disabilities, as well as professionals working within the sector. 

Episkopi: Paid Volunteering Opportunity – International Cricket Event!

Be part of an exciting international sporting tournament this May! The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub‑Regional Qualifier A is coming to Happy Valley, and we’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make it a success.

Event Dates: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22 & 23 May (No matches on 21 May)

Volunteer Roles Available:
* General Volunteers – help with marshalling, car parking, set‑up and clear‑down
* Match Officials Helpers – support match officials (no cricket knowledge needed!)

Key Details:
Minimum age: 17
Location: Happy Valley
Shift times: approx. 09:00–18:50 (with plenty of breaks)

What you get:
- €70 per day
- Lunch provided
- Event polo shirt & hat

Ideal for Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants – recognised volunteering experience!

This is a fantastic chance to be part of an international event, gain experience, and enjoy a great atmosphere.

Interested? Apply by emailing: Laine.Millere100@mod.gov.uk 

Episkopi: Talking Tables

Episkopi: Quiz Night