UK Boarding School Exhibition - WSBA & ESBA locations

 

ESBA - Circle of Service Picnic in the Park

 

Episkopi Safety Briefing for Families

 

COMMUNITY NOTICE

 Episkopi Garrison Families Security Brief

All Episkopi Garrison Families are invited to attend a Security Brief at the Epi Centre on Dodge.

 Date: 21st September
 Time: 1000 hrs
 Location: Epi Centre on Dodge

The briefing will provide important security information and guidance for families, helping everyone stay informed on current security matters and best practices 

We look forward to seeing you there 

How can we help to improve your wellbeing whilst in an overseas posting?

 

Please fill out our short survey to help us get a better understanding of what difficulties you are facing and what changes we could implement in the future to help improve your wellbeing.

If you think there isn't anything that we can do to help improve your wellbeing then please do complete the survey anyway and let us know!

https://emea.dcv.ms/cxO65mHHhA

BFC Darts Championships at Episkopi Garrison Darts Club

 

Here it is,

The 2nd Annual BFC Darts Championship.

Being held Episkopi Station Darts Club

Date - 14th November 2026.

Entry fee - €10

Time - doors open 11:00hrs.

Registration / player check in closes - 1200hrs.

Event starts at 1230hrs.

Format - Straight Knockout 501 single in double out, best of 7 until semi final, semis best of 9, final best of 11.

Who can enter - any BFC personnell, dependants, BFC visitors, BFC contractors with access. Children may enter but must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

Please provide your own refreshments.

Enter on the link on the poster or on the day.

Prizes money to top 4 players, trophies to top 4 players and highest checkout of the tournament.

Department for Work & Pensions: Latest news updates

 

Loved ones of asbestos and dust-disease victims to receive fairer compensation 

Families who have lost loved ones to asbestos and other dust-related diseases will get higher compensation payouts, as part of the Government’s effort to support bereaved families. 

Department for Work & Pensions update: Do you know your state pension age?

 

With Pension Awareness Week 2026 ongoing, DWP are encouraging customers, service users, colleagues and stakeholders to take one simple first step: checking their State Pension age on GOV.UK. 

 

As State Pension entitlement is linked to National Insurance contributions, the Service community are reminded that spouses or civil partners who accompanied their Serving partner on an overseas assignment can complete a Gov.uk online form to request that NI credits are applied to their record for time spent overseas.  For further information, eligibility criteria and the online form, please go to:  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-insurance-credits-for-partners-of-armed-forces-personnel-overseas

Defence Children Services: Service Pupil Premium – register your child before 1 Oct 2026

 

 If you're a Service parent and your child attends a school in England, make sure their school knows about your Service status before 1 October 2026.

 

Eligible schools can receive £360 per eligible Service pupil through the Service Pupil Premium (SPP), helping them provide additional support for Service children.

 

Find out more about eligibility and how you can help your school access this valuable funding:

 

https://dcs.school/2026/09/11/service-pupil-premium-2026-extra-funding-for-service-children-in-england/

Defence update: Remembrance weekend - free rail travel for bereaved families

 

Remembrance weekend: Free rail travel for bereaved families

Defence and the Department for Transport have extended free rail travel across Britain over Remembrance weekend, for families of Armed Forces personnel who died while serving.

 

For the first time, one close family member of someone who died in Service can travel for free on National Rail services. This applies to journeys to Remembrance events between 7 and 8 November 2026.

The family member could be a spouse, partner, parent, child or sibling, who is registered as the nominated next of kin.

Travelling to Northern Cyprus? Vehicle Requirements Update

If you’re crossing into Northern Cyprus, please be aware that authorities are carrying out vehicle safety checks. All cars and vans must now carry the following items:

• Small Fire Extinguisher
• First Aid Kit
• Warning Triangle
• High Visibility Vest

Motorcycles and mopeds are exempt.

Make sure your vehicle is equipped before travelling, it keeps the crossing smooth and supports road safety for everyone.