BFBS - From gripping investigations and chilling drama to an epic journey through one of history's greatest stories! — 11-17/07/2026 - Week 28

 

Your weekly guide to the must-see TV across all the channels provided by BFBS. Full listings can be found on our website

From timeless classics to heartfelt friendships and unforgettable journeys, the Summer of Love: Spend Extra-Time, Together season continues with a line-up full of warmth, laughter and inspiring stories.

Little Women celebrates the enduring bond between the March sisters as they navigate love, ambition and family.

While Book Club: The Next Chapter follows four lifelong friends on a joyful adventure through Italy.

A Man Called Otto brings humour and heart as a grumpy widower's solitary life is transformed by the unexpected friendships that grow around him.

Outside the Summer of Love season, Rango follows an unlikely chameleon who stumbles into the role of hero in a dusty frontier town, Stardust delivers a magical fantasy adventure filled with romance and daring quests, Pain explores the human cost of ambition and resilience, No Hard Feelings serves up bold, laugh-out-loud comedy, and Baghead unleashes chilling supernatural horror as grief takes a terrifying turn.

In short: love, friendship, adventure and second chances come together in a week of heartwarming stories, big laughs and unforgettable entertainment.

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): 8 DWP Administrative Officer positions in Bristol, Camberley, Gloucester, Maidenhead, Staines, and Swindon – closing date 12 Jul

The following vacancies are now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme (8 vacancies in total):

GFIE-494 – DWP Administrative Officer positions in Bristol, Camberley, Gloucester, Maidenhead, Staines, and Swindon

Job description: Click here

BFBS Cinemas - Supergirl merch competition

 

Calling all heroes… our Supergirl merch competition is LIVE

Supergirl is OUT NOW at BFBS Cinemas and we’re partnering with WarnerBrosUK to give away a merchandise pack.

Click the link below for a chance to win

https://www.bfbs.com/supergirl

Good luck!

 

Akrotiri and Episkopi Childrens activities over summer

 

Home-Start WSBA Summer Programme 2026 is NOW OPEN TO THE WHOLE CUMMUNITY! 

The wait is over! Following our early access release, we're delighted to open bookings for our FREE Summer Programme to the wider community.

 Thanks to funding from the Army Central Fund (ACF) and Home-Start WSBA, every activity is completely FREE for families.

 Be quick – bookings are already filling up fast, and some activities have limited spaces!

You'll find all the information you need, including activity details, dates, times, locations, and booking instructions, on our Summer Programme Padlet. Simply scan the QR code or use the link below:

https://padlet.com/.../home-start-wsba-summer-programme...

 Please remember: All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult throughout every activity.

We can't wait to welcome families from across our community for a summer packed with fun and quality time together. 

Akrotiri Skate Park

 

Ay Nik - Kids Clothing Swap - 15th July 2026

📢 ATTENTION PARENTS! Got kids' clothes they’ve outgrown? 👕👗

Kids grow fast, and keeping up with new sizes is expensive! Don't let those perfectly good clothes gather dust. Come along to our Children’s Clothes Swap on Wednesday, 15th July at the Community Room! It’s the perfect opportunity to clear out your wardrobes and grab the next size up.

🎟️ How the Token System works: Bring your clean, gently used kids' clothes (Newborn to 13 years). Get 1 Token for every item you bring. Use your tokens to shop the rails and take home new-to-you outfits!

👛 No clothes to swap? No problem! If you don't have items to bring but still need clothes, you can make a financial donation to SSAFA at the door to clear you for shopping!

⏰ Dropping off your items: To help us sort sizes, please drop your bags off from Monday, 6th July at the HIVE or Housing.

🛍️ The Swap Shopping Window: Wednesday, 15th July, see FB or TeamUp for time. No stains, no holes, and no underwear please. Let’s save money, support a brilliant cause, and recycle together! 🌍♻️

Department for Work & Pensions: Latest updates

 New employment and careers digital support for citizens 

 
The Department for Work and Pensions’ employment and careers digital support for citizens has now gone live. The tools aim to support people to explore careers options, search for work and prepare for job applications, and can be found on GOV.UK.  

These include a new Find a Job service, a CV Builder, an Action Planning Tool and an AI Work Assistant, supporting people at different stages of their employment journey. The tools offer a more joined up job search experience and provide personalised support.  

They are designed to complement the valuable support provided by partner organisations and advisers. 

Further information

QBS PTFA - The 2026 Colour Run - 16th July 2026

🌈🎨 QBS PTFA presents the 2026 Kids Colour Run! 🎨🌈

Get ready for a day full of colour, fun, and laughter at our QBS Colour Run 2026! 🏃‍♀️✨

📍 Location: QBS at 0900

Watch the vibrant event where kids can run, play, and get covered from head to toe in bright colours!

💥 What to expect: 

🎨 Colour stations along the route 

🎶 A fun, lively atmosphere 

👟 A great activity for all ages 

👕 Top tip: Wear something you don’t mind getting messy – the more colour, the better!

👉 Don’t have a white t-shirt? No problem! The Ay Nik HIVE has a collection available for you to pick up. 😊

Come along and join the fun – we can’t wait to see you there! 🌈🎉

Want to help out contact Simon on QBSPTFA@gmail.com

Ay Nik - Black Knight Bingo! 16th July 2026

 

Akrotiri Story Time

 

Akrotiri Man Club

 

HomeStart Episkopi

 

Stay and Play tomorrow

Come and join us for our 'Ice' themed session. We will have the pool out for water play, crafting ice lollies and melting ice activities too.

See you in the morning 

Bay to Bay Episkopi Sea Swim

 

Episkopi CoWorking Hub

 

Ay Nik Playhouse - End of School Year Disco

 

🎉🍕 End of School Year Disco! 🍕🎉

Join us at Ay Nik Playhouse on Friday 17th July for an afternoon of music, dancing, soft play and a pizza party! 🍕💃🕺

💰 Just €2 per child (pizza included!)

We can't wait to celebrate the end of another fantastic school year with you all! 🎉

See TeamUp, Facebook or contact the Playhouse for time.

SSAFA Community Health - British Forces Cyprus! Baby groups across the island!

 

Its the start of another week here in Cyprus, lets see what's happening!

ESBA:
Ay Nik:
Tuesday - Bumps to Babes 0-5yrs from 9:30 in the Community Room

Dhekelia:
Friday - Bumps to Babes 0-5yrs from 9:30 in the Home Start room

WSBA
Akrotiri:

Monday  PALS group in Treetops at The Coffee Pot (see previous post regarding registering)
Tuesday - Well Baby Clinic, drop in from 8:30am in the SSAFA Families Centre
Thursday - Little Wrigglers, 8:30 - 10:30 in the SSAFA Families Centre

Episkopi:
Thursday - Child Health Clinic by appointment only in Room 9 at the Community Hub

Motorfinity - June Offers

BFBS Forces News access to First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins

BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) will release a special Forces News interview with First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, on 8 July 2026.

In a frank and in-depth interview with BFBS’ Tim Cooper, General Sir Gwyn hosted a rare tour on board HMS Daring, as he discussed his vision for the future of the Royal Navy, including plans for a hybrid navy, recruitment and retention, morale, warfighting readiness, submarine readiness, the work of the Joint Expeditionary Force, and more.

The episode will be released on 8 July on Forces News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@forces_news

 

‘Don’t miss a moment, follow BFBS Forces News on Facebook, Instagram and X.’ 

Akrotiri Film Fest

 

Calling all film fans!

If you could bring ANY film back to the big screen for our Cinema Festival, what would it be?

Queen Victoria School, Dunblane, Scotland – Open Morning 2026 12th September 2026

 

Please contact the school to register for the open event, and for further info go to: Queen Victoria School - Boarding School, Dunblane, Scotland

 

Job Title:  Work Coach (Executive Officer)  §   Locations: Croydon, Sutton, Hatfield, and Norwich (x2)  §   Salary: National £32,137* SLPZ £32,137* Outer London £35,615 Inner London £37,016 §   Contract: 18 months

 

Forces Cars Direct: April July Offers – Save on Your Next Vehicle

 

Explore our July offers with your exclusive discounts, including the new Toyota bZ4X Touring with saving of £18,253 and the new design of the Cupra Born with an equally impressive £10,426 off.

 

To view all of this month’s offers, please visit the link below: https://www.forcescarsdirect.com/special-offers/monthly-offers

Episkopi CoWorking Hub

 

Episkopi and Akrotiri Swimming Pool Timetables