DIO Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 18 March 2026

 

HomeHub 

 

HomeHub is the newly launched online platform designed to support families living in UK Service Family Accommodation (SFA). HomeHub makes it easier for you to raise and track repairs and maintenance requests, as well as book and manage appointments. Families can quickly manage things online without the need to call Pinnacle.  

 

It is now available to all serving personnel and their families across the UK where their properties are maintained by DIO’s maintenance providers Amey and VIVO. 

 

To find out more information on HomeHub and how to register, click here 

 

FamCAS 2026: Daily life as an Armed Forces family - What’s it like? Survey closes 15 Apr

Daily life as an Armed Forces family: What’s it like? 

Credit image above: UK MOD © Crown copyright

If you’re married to – or in a civil partnership with – a member of the Regular Armed Forces, you may have been invited to take part in the Ministry of Defence’s Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS).

Here, you can share your views and experiences about daily life as part of an Armed Forces family, including what you like and any challenges.

Supporting the Unsung Hero Business Start-Up Course – Catterick 14-16 Apr

Business Start Up program  - Supporting the Unsung Hero Businesss Start-up Course. 

PDF available here

The Ripple Pond Newsletter Spring 2026: Together, We're Shaping Better Support for Families

 

To read this issue online, please go to: Spring 2026 Newsletter   

BFBS Giveaway! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

COMPETITION TIME – Lets-a go!

To celebrate the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, BFBS are giving one lucky fan the chance to win some SUPER Super Mario Galaxy Movie merch!

Click the link below and enter for a chance to win.  

LINK: https://www.bfbs.com/mario

And don’t forget – you can see The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on the big screen from April 1st at BFBS Cinemas

Good luck!

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This competition will run till April 13th 2026

ESBA - The Saturday Club Easter Special

 

✨🧡 THE SATURDAY CLUB – EASTER SPECIAL 🧡✨

This month The Saturday Club is running one week earlier than usual due to half-term, and we’re celebrating with a fun Easter-themed session! 🐣🌷

After such a successful couple of sessions, Home-Start ESBA 💜 and BFC Youth Services 💛 are delighted to invite you to our next get together.

A relaxed, welcoming space where Tri-Service and Civil Service families can laugh, play and make lovely memories together 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨

📅 Saturday 21st March 2026 📍 AYN Youth Club ⏰ Contact Home-Start ESBA for times

🎨🐰 Easter Fun Includes: ⭐ Easter crafts ⭐ Sensory exploration ⭐ Easter sports and games ⭐ Time to connect with other parents ⭐ Plenty of giggles, games and together-time

💷 Just €2 per child 🌭 Includes a hot roll, seasonal fruit and refreshments (Every euro goes straight back into supporting the group 💕)

We know life can be busy — especially for military families — so let us take the pressure off and help you enjoy a relaxed Saturday morning together ☕✨

🎈 Come along, bring the kids, and be part of something special. We can’t wait to see you there! 🥰

Shape improvements for Service families with additional needs and disability – survey open until 27th March

Shape improvements for Service families with additional needs and disability

Service personnel – do you, or a family member, have an additional need and/or disability? If the answer is yes, please share your experience accessing health and wellbeing support. Your spouse/partner can take part, too, so please share the survey with them.

Take the survey by Friday 27 March 2026. It should only take around 10 minutes to complete.

Episkopi: Road Safety Message

Please be extra cautious when driving, due to the high winds a number of trees have fallen down across the WSBA.

At present the Aki- Kolossi road is closed with workers on site trying to clear it.

Episkopi: Park Run Easter Egg Run

Episkopi: Swimming Pool Timetable