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Wednesday, 9 September 2026

K1 Triathalon

 

 K1 TRIATHLON – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏊‍♂️

Are you ready for a new challenge? 💪 Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced athlete!

📅 Date: Saturday, 17th October

Choose your challenge:

UK Nursery Authority (UKNA) Q&A Session


The UKNA scheme launched on 01 September 2026.

The UKNA scheme will reimburse eligible working parents in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for the difference in in the costs of early years childcare hours, matching the “free” (Government funded) childcare hours they would be entitled to if assigned to England.

This Q&A session with the policy team is your opportunity to find out more about UKNA and to ask any questions you may have. If you are unable to attend the session please send your questions to People-AFFS-Child-Expenses@mod.gov.uk

Dial in Details:

Add the meeting to your calendar: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/318145437217141?p=mDdcsA56kwMr0TSvXd 

How to ask questions:

There will be a short presentation, after this we will take questions. We will not be able to discuss any personal details in this forum, but we are happy to talk offline at an arranged time if required.

Useful links:

For further information please visit:

The Defence Childcare Information Page on defnet or Defence Connect

Families can find further information on UK Nursery Authority on the Discover My Benefits website.

 

Good afternoon all,
Exciting news! 🥊
Blue Red Blue Boxing is coming to Episkopi, with kids’ boxing classes starting on 21st September.
Rickey Dennis will be running the sessions and has a wealth of experience in boxing, both as a boxer himself and as a coach. Rickey previously ran Blue Red Blue Boxing in Windsor, where he built a fantastic boxing community for military children and families.

Tuesday, 8 September 2026

ESBA Home Start Job Opportunity - closing date 20th September 2026


 

Come and join the amazing team at Home-Start ESBA, please follow the link for the Job description, further information and how to apply.

Episkopi - Play and Stay is back

 


Aurora New Dawn - Awareness Presentation - Episkopi Cinema

 

AURORA NEW DAWN – AWARENESS PRESENTATION 🚨
📅 Monday 14 September 2026
🕘 0900–1000 hrs
📍 Episkopi Cinema
The CJPU is pleased to welcome Aurora New Dawn, who will be delivering an informative presentation to members of the military community.
The presentation will provide information about the support and services available in relation to:
🏠 Domestic Abuse
🛑 Sexual Violence
👀 Stalking & Harassment
🤝 Support for victims and survivors

Episkopi Youth Club

 


ESBA Exiles Hockey - 2026/27 Season starts Thursday 1st October


 

4 Scots Highland Games - Saturday 17th October 2026


 

Friday Night at the Lions Social Club