Thursday, 18 December 2025
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
Akrotiri Park Run - Santa Run
RAF Association Annual Santa Run
0750 registration, 0800 start.
Come along to the annual Santa Run (linked in with the Akrotiri parkrun )
Bring the families down to walk/run dressed as Santa!
Limited suits available to buy on the day or before, please contact me.
At the Chaplaincy Centre this Saturday
Thursday, 11 December 2025
Akrotiri Letters to Santa
Last Call for Letters to Santa! 
Ho ho ho! Make sure your Christmas wishes reach the North Pole in time! The official closing date for all letters to Santa is December 16th.
Tuesday, 9 December 2025
The Dual Accommodation Waiver (DAW) to be made permanent from 1 April 2026
First introduced in March 2024 the DAW was designed to support home ownership and replace older SLA waivers. The DAW supports eligible SP to use Single Living Accommodation (SLA) free of charge, providing they maintain a separate home elsewhere in the UK.
Friday, 5 December 2025
Akrotiri Chritmas Grotto
Drumroll please from the Akrotiri Community Group…. 
Save the date for Akrotiri Christmas grotto 2025.
The letters and grotto are being run separately this year. More info to follow as the festive season approaches 
Follow the Grotto page for more info and updates.
Akrotiri Op Santa
𝗢𝗽 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻! 
DATE: December 17th 2025
DATE: December 17th 2025
Starting at 𝟭𝟱:𝟭𝟱, Santa and his trusty team of elves will be revving up the sleigh (…okay, it’s a truck, but don’t tell the reindeer) and beginning their magical journey through the Officers’ Estate, before zooming over to the OR's’ Estate at 𝟭𝟲:𝟭𝟱 to deliver gifts! If your little one has any 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, please make sure to fill out this link so our elves don’t accidentally hand out something from the naughty list:
Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Thursday, 25 September 2025
Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Tuesday, 2 September 2025
Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Akrotiri Chelona childrens fun day.
Get ready for a morning full of fun, games & smiles at Chelona in Akrotiri!
A cheerful kids fun leader will keep the little ones entertained with games, music, and laughter
Special guest: Stitch will be there to play, hug, and take photos!Meanwhile, parents can enjoy their coffee, drinks, and snacks 
Don’t miss this joyful morning at Chelona — a perfect mix of play and relaxation for the whole family!See you in just 3 days! 
Friday, 18 July 2025
Akrotiri- Turtlewatch Shop volunteers
Turtlewatch shop are looking for volunteers
If you have any spare time and fancy volunteering or for more information please contact
jackwilkins222@hotmail.com
You can pick what hours suit you best. The shop is currently open
Tuesday & Thursday 9-11am
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Defence update - Simplifying overseas service finances
Defence’s new digital tools and updated allowances help you and your family navigate the financial aspects of overseas assignments – with greater confidence and less paperwork.
When serving overseas, you should be able to focus on your work and settling into your new location, without worrying about unexpected costs or navigating complex policies.
Financial stability and a clear understanding of what you and your family can receive are essential components to support operational effectiveness. That’s why Defence is freeing up valuable time and providing welcome reassurance, by simplifying allowance processes and providing tools that reduce admin.
These changes make the move to overseas life smoother for everyone, providing greater clarity and choice – whether you’re posted abroad or keeping a home across borders.
Defence update: Wraparound Childcare funding updates for autumn term 2025
Are you eligible to join the 9,000 Service families claiming up to £3,400, per child, per year, for their before and after school childcare costs?
What is Wraparound Childcare (WAC)?
The WAC scheme provides funding for up to 20 hours per week, per child, during term time, to eligible Service families with children aged 4 to 11 years old (4-16 years old if in receipt of disability allowances), who are in full-time education in school or being home educated. WAC funding is available to eligible working Service families in the UK, assigned overseas within the European Economic Area & Switzerland (EEA&S), assigned overseas and using Defence Children Services (DCS) before and after school childcare provision or assigned overseas unaccompanied with family remaining in an eligible location.
Since September 2022 WAC has provided funding for 12,500 Service children's before and after school childcare.
WAC funding does not provide childcare spaces, it is funding for costs incurred when eligible families pay for before and after school childcare.
Wraparound childcare is also known as ‘Out of School care’ in Wales and ‘School Age Childcare’ in Scotland.
Monday, 14 July 2025
Akrotiri Med Centre - Patient Participation Group
SAVE THE DATE- THURSDAY 17th July 
The next Akrotiri Medical Centre drop in Patient Participation Group will be held over coffee and cake at the Chaplaincy Centre on THURSDAY 17th July 1030-1200.If you are a Sqn / Group Rep or registered service user, why not pop down and see us.
* Let us know what we are doing well
* Let us know how we can improve services
* Help shape the future of the WSBA medical services
No appointment required, just pop in!
For further information or to have your say via our virtual (email) group please contact either Sqn Ldr Marsdunn, or FS Terri Fenton.
Akrotiri - UEFA Womens Euros 2025
BIG NIGHT at Chelona in Akrotiri! 
Sweden vs England 
Thursday 17 July 2025
Kick-off at 22:00Come early, grab the best seat and enjoy:
Ice-cold beer
Cocktails & drinks
Delicious food share plattersBring your friends, and feel the thrill together at Chelona in Akrotiri!
See you there! 