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Friday, 6 November 2026
Thursday, 5 November 2026
Defence News: Minister for Veterans and People on 'The InDependent Spouse' podcast
In case you missed it… Minister for Veterans and People, Calvin Bailey MP, recently joined podcaster and service spouse Jess Sands to answer questions about defence’s support for military family life.
To watch via YouTube, please go to this link: https://youtu.be/mrQD7VVBKhs?
Episkopi Line Dancing
Building Heroes: Military Spouse to Business Owner: Wendy’s Building Heroes Story
Training
helped military spouse Wendy Bannister and her husband start a property
maintenance business.
Wendy had no idea that funded training could be available to her
as a military spouse. Her husband Brian, a former Royal Marine WO2, had been
retired for 18 years when she shared her story.
After discovering Building Heroes, Wendy and Brian applied for
Construction Skills and Retrofit/EPC Assessor courses. For Wendy, the knowledge and qualifications gained provided a route into a new working chapter alongside
her husband.
They went on to start a property maintenance company. Wendy
explained that, although she did not continue with retrofit work, she regularly
uses her EPC Assessor qualification as an additional service alongside their
property maintenance work. The business has also enabled them to offer
part-time casual work to their daughter while she studies at university.
“None of this would have been possible without the assistance of
Building Heroes and the training that they provided. We are incredibly
grateful.”
Wendy’s experience shows that Building Heroes opportunities
extend to military spouses, including those whose partners left Service years
ago. If you are a spouse or partner considering a new direction, explore the
training available and find out whether a programme could support your next
step.
Building Heroes supports Service Leavers, Veterans, Reservists
and immediate military family members to explore opportunities in construction
and the built environment.
To find out more and apply, visit:
www.buildingheroes.org.uk/courses
We Will Remember Them on BFBS TV! 👀📺 — 7-13/11/2026 - Week 45
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Forces Cars Direct: November Offers
This November, as the night skies light up, Forces Cars Direct invite you to bring that same sparkle to your driveway with their electric vehicle offers!
Make the switch to electric with the brilliant CUPRA Raval, saving £5,678, or enjoy the comfort and practicality of the Renault Scenic E-Tech, with an impressive £7,554 off.
Not sure if an EV is right for you? Their team is on hand to talk you through your options; answer your questions and help you decide whether electric is the way forward or a petrol engine better suits your lifestyle.
Find out more - monthly offers: https://www.forcescarsdirect.
Serve & Protect Credit Union: Latest Financial Educational Webinars - November and December 2026
Green Living: Simple Eco-Friendly Tips to Lower Your Bills 
(New Title for 2026)
Eco-friendly savings webinar | November and December 2026 Dates Released | Limited Availability | Learn more and register for FREE
Green Living: Simple Eco-Friendly Tips to Lower Your Bills | Serve and Protect Credit Union
Budgeting 101

Budgeting explained webinar | November and December 2026 Dates Released | Limited Availability | Learn more and register for FREE 
Budgeting 101: Take Control of Your Money | Serve and Protect Credit Union
Saving Made Simple 

Tips to boost savings webinar | November and December 2026 Dates Released | Limited Availability | Learn more and register for FREE 
Saving Made Simple: Practical Habits to Boost Your Savings | Serve and Protect Credit Union
Credit Score 101 

Tips to boost your score webinar | November and December 2026 Dates Released | Limited Availability | Learn more and register for FREE 
Credit Score 101: Tips to Boost Your Score | Serve and Protect Credit Union
Financial Resilience: Ready When it Matters 
(New Title for 2026)
Preparing for the unexpected webinar | November and December Dates Released | Limited Availability | Learn more and register for FREE 
Financial Resilience: Ready When it Matters | Serve and Protect Credit Union
Borrow Smarter: Tips to Strengthen Your Loan Application 
(New Title for 2026)
Key things to know webinar | November and December Dates Released | Limited Availability | Learn more and register for FREE 
Borrow Smarter: Tips to Strengthen Your Loan Application | Serve and Protect Credit Union
Car Finance: More Than a Monthly Payment 
(New Title for 2026)
Key things to know webinar | December Dates Released | Limited Availability | Learn more and register for FREE 
Car Finance: More Than a Monthly Payment | Serve and Protect Credit Union
Please note that registrations are capped to 35 for each session, so they are on a ‘first-come, first-served basis’. However, once registered for a webinar, even if people can't attend the live event - most webinars are then emailed to them to watch in their own time. Find out more at: Serve and Protect Credit Union events | Livestorm









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