Non-UK Nationals: New digital record of exemption for those in the Armed Forces from 19th March 2026

 

ESBA - Ay Nik Mercury Cinema - March 2026

 

58th Dhekelia Dash - POSTPONED

 

ESBA - St Patrick's Day - 14th March

 

ESBA Exiles Hockey are looking for new members

 Please contact Declan Smith for more details

Unmissable TV & Six Nations Action — Don't Miss A Thing This Week — 14-20/03/2026 - Week 11

 

Movies This Week

At BFBS, we’re celebrating Movie Moments That Matter

In honour of Mother's Day this Sunday, BFBS Extra brings you some fantastic films.

Emily imagines the transformative, exhilarating, and uplifting journey to womanhood of a rebel and a misfit, one of the world's most famous, enigmatic, and provocative writers in this week's premiere.

Mermaids centres around the nomadic life of an attractive mother and her two daughters in 1960's America. Starring Cher, Winona Ryder and Christina Ricci.

An unskilled young fairy godmother ventures out on her own, to prove her worth by tracking down a young girl whose request for help was ignored in Godmothered.

 In a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman ordered to kill Snow White, becomes her protector and mentor in a quest to vanquish the Evil Queen in Snow White and the Huntsman.

Mother's Instinct follows housewives Alice and Celine, best friends and they seem to have it all. However, when a tragic accident shatters the harmony of their lives, guilt, suspicion and paranoia begin to unravel their sisterly bond.

Then Mother's Day takes a dark turn in the remake of Carrie. After being pushed too far at her senior prom, a shy teenager unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town and her fanatically religious mother.
 

Must-Watch TV Heading Your Way

Small Town, Big Story
Starts Monday on BFBS Extra

A Hollywood production moves to a small Irish town and throws the spotlight on a secret that has been kept hidden since the eve of the Millennium.

The Other Bennet Sister

Starts Sunday on BBC One

 Mary leaves her sisters' shadows to embark on a journey to London and the Lake District. Her quest for independence leads her to love.

Mr Inbetween

Starts Thursday on BFBS Extra

Ray Shoesmith, an assassin by profession, finds it difficult to juggle his various roles as father, lover and a friend.

Under Salt Marsh

Starts Tuesday on BFBS Extra

A detective-turned-teacher investigates a shocking crime in her small town. As a massive storm approaches, she must work with her estranged ex-partner to solve the case before evidence disappears.  

Check out our interview with Harry Lawtey at bfbs.com/stories

Frauds

When Bert is released from prison, there is only one person she can turn to, her former partner-in-crime Sam. Bert tries to convince Sam to help with her dying wish of one last job.

Murder Before Evensong

Canon Daniel Clement, a rector, finds himself entangled in a murder investigation after a cousin of the church's patron is discovered with a fatal stab wound .

Ireland v Scotland - Six Nations
Saturday - ITV 1

Pinnacle Service Families: Next virtual outreach day - 8 Apr

Pinnacle are inviting all Service Family Accommodation (SFA) residents to join their next Virtual Outreach Day on Wednesday 8th April 2026. This online event is a valuable opportunity for families to connect directly with Pinnacle support teams via Microsoft Teams, from the comfort of their own homes. 

Whether families are dealing with a tricky repair, have questions about allocations, or simply want to better understand the services available to them, the outreach day is designed to provide tailored assistance and guidance. These sessions are part of Pinnacle’s broader initiative to ensure military families have multiple, accessible ways to get the support they need. 

Booking is now open and can be done easily here. 

Motorfinity: March Updates

March Updates from Motorfinity

Give Us Time: Spring Welfare Updates

 

Spring Army&You magazine is out now

The spring edition of Army&You magazine is out now!

You’ll discover the latest edition looks a little different - it’s now packed with even more features and information for the Army family.

Here’s the link to the online edition.

Win an iPad or AirPods

This summer we’re changing the way Army&You is distributed. In future, if you live in Service Family Accommodation (SFA), you will need to sign up to receive your free copy and you could win an iPad or a pair of AirPods.

Serve & Protect Credit Union: Resources to improve financial wellbeing

 
Employees can now access a new Fixed Saver through Serve and Protect.

Key points: Fixed interest rate of 4% AER/gross
Guaranteed return after 12 months
FSCS protection up to £120,000

Take a look and decide if it's right for you here: sandpcu.co.uk/fs12

Upcoming webinars

Our free weekly webinars help to manage money with confidence. With tips to save smarter, boost your credit score, and prepare for emergencies.

Click here to find out more: Webinars - Serve & Protect

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PAPYRUS: Fully funded Suicide Prevention Training for Veteran communities

PAPYRUS has been awarded funding by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund to provide fully funded suicide prevention training for those working with or supporting veterans. The aim is to equip participants with skills to identify warning signs, intervene effectively, and reduce stigma around mental health and suicide among veterans. The training is available across the UK. If you work with or support veterans, please do book onto a course: Armed Forces (Veterans) Training | Papyrus

Also see: Funded suicide prevention training in your area | Papyrus

HOPELINE247: HOPELINE247 advisers work with you to understand why thoughts of suicide might be present. They also want to provide you with a safe space to talk through anything happening in your life that could be impacting on your or anyone else’s ability to stay safe. For anyone under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide and for anyone concerned that a person could be thinking about suicide visit HOPELINE247 | Papyrus

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: New Awards under the Serving Families On the Move programme

11 new projects to help service families feel at home faster

New funding will help families settle faster after a posting - with welcome support, connections, and tools for children.

Moving house is hard. Doing it because of service life requirements - again and again - can be harder still.

That’s why the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has funded 11 new projects through the Serving Families: On the Move programme, helping families feel welcomed, informed and connected in the early weeks after a move.

Over £460,000 will help families settle with confidence - building on more than £1.5 million already funded through the programme.

Three ways this funding help

1. Offer a warm welcome early on through practical guidance, local information and tailored support.
2. Reduce loneliness and isolation through home visits, workshops, group activities and trained volunteers (many with military backgrounds).
3. Help children and young people keep continuity with digital tools that help families discover activities and prepare for moves.

Anna Wright, Chief Executive of the Trust, said:

“It’s important that military families feel valued, connected and supported wherever service life takes them. I remember my own experiences as a military family of relocating to a new area and anything that makes you feel welcome and settled more quickly is so important.”

Find out more.

Full list of all projects funded under the Serving Families: On the Move programme are available on the Trust’s website here.

Forces Cars Direct: March Offers

The new 26 reg plate has arrived! Fancy owning one for less? Forces Cars Direct has you covered this March, including the Chery Tiggo 7, saving you £5,038 or the new Toyota C-HR+, with savings of £7,827.

With access to over 28 leading brands, exclusive new car discounts, mainland UK delivery and part exchange welcome, the Forces Cars Direct team is here and ready to help you make the right decision on your next car.

Find out more at: Military Car Sales | Forces Cars Discount | Veterans | Tax Free Cars - Forces Cars Direct

DIO Families First Newsletter – Issue 35 Out Now

Click here Families First Issue 35 for the latest issue of the Families First newsletter, featuring the latest Defence housing news and updates, is now available. This issue and previous newsletters can be viewed online on the Defence Homes website.

CTP Fairs

FANDF Survey: Access to Health and Wellbeing Services

The Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF) is a tri-service group for Serving personnel, reservists and their families who have a child or adult immediate family member with an additional need and/or disability. FANDF is a unique group as it is run by a committee of members whose vision is ‘to ensure that all Forces families with additional needs and disabilities receive the support they need’ and aims to be the voice of Forces families with additional needs and disabilities.

FANDF invites you to complete their short survey which explores your experiences of accessing health and wellbeing services while navigating life as a Forces family with additional needs and/or disabilities. This includes access to mental health support, CAMHS, and the continuity of care across postings.

Findings will be analysed and used to develop evidence‑based recommendations that will be shared with policymakers and relevant subject matter experts across defence, health, and local government to ensure a clear and accurate understanding of need is reflected in policy and deliverable services.

Thank you for taking the time to support this important work and drive positive change.

The deadline for responses is Friday 27 March.

Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out at: CS.ANDA@ssafa-fhs.org.uk

Month of the Military Child: Poetry and Art Competition 1 Apr -1 May

Has your child entered the Month of the Military Child competition yet? It is a great time for young people to share a poem or piece of artwork! All participants receive a beautiful, personalised certificate and winners will have their work published and be invited for a special award ceremony in London!

Visit neversuchinnocence.com/month-of-the-military-child to learn more or enter the competition.

Non-UK Nationals: Guidance on Changes to Entering the UK as a Dual British National

HQ Regional Command
Regional Command Non-UK Support - RC-Pers-NUKNSp-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Changes to Entering the UK as a Dual British National

Motorfinity – March Offers

Please upload both images with: To find out more please visit https://www.motorfinity.uk/military-discount-cars/

Department for Work & Pensions: Latest News Update

Mobile Jobcentres
Jobseekers are to benefit from the roll-out of mobile jobs vans across Great Britain.
Following hugely successful pilots in the Scottish Highlands, North and Mid Wales and Greater Manchester, the number of Jobcentres on Wheels will provide enhanced support in six new areas, with a view to explore rolling out the scheme more extensively after testing its impact.
The vans will take jobcentre staff on the road to communities with some of the highest rates of unemployment where support is needed most. Vans will park up outside family hubs, leisure centres, supermarkets, local events and football matches to make taking that first step towards work as easy as possible.
Once on board, people can meet with one of the DWP’s experienced work coaches who will who offer expert support with job searching and training opportunities.
They can also provide information to those with health conditions or disabilities and for accessing childcare costs.
As well as existing customers, the service is open and accessible to all members of the public and forms part of the government’s wider plans to Get Britain Working, kickstart economic growth and give more opportunities for people to get on in their career.
Read the full press release