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Friday, 20 February 2026

Ay Nik Planned Power Outage - 26th February 2026


 

ESBA - Ay Nik Cultural Day - 4th March 2026


 Contact the Ay Nik HIVE for more details

Akrotiri Charity Netball Match

 


Aki Netball Charity Match!🏐🐾

Aki we need your help!! On Saturday 21st Feb at Aki Gym from 1830pm we will be hosting our annual Charity Match in aid of Williams Dog Shelter! 🐶🫶

Akrotiri Parkrun - Volunteers needed

 

AKROTIRI PARKRUN - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Our usual band of merry volunteers need some help! We require some fresh faces to help fill our volunteer roles, which include timekeeping, marshalling & barcode scanning (other positions available each week).

Free Childcare for Armed Forces Families at The National Transition Event – Silverstone, 2 Mar

 


For the first time ever, the National Transition Event has partnered with RAFA Kidz to provide a free, professionally staffed crèche service for members of the Armed Forces Community with children aged 2–4 years, allowing more members of our fantastic community to attend.

Re-joining the British Army Webinar – 2nd March

 




Are you a British Army veteran thinking about re-joining?

Armed Forces Education Trust: Supporting Service Children in Education

 


Thursday, 19 February 2026

ESBA Parkrun/Parkwalk


When: Saturday mornings from 08.00 (07.50 for first timers brief)

Where: Ayios Nikolaos

Who: Open to all over 4 years of age (children must be accompanied by an adult) who hold a valid Station Pass

Parkrun is a free community event where you can run, jog or walk a 5km course at your own pace.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive event.

There is no time limit and no one finishes last, Parkrun is not a race.

The ESBA Parkrun has a Parkwalker and a Tailwalker so you are never alone.

There are regular "Chase the Pacer" events for those that wish to achieve a PB.

If you don't want to run or walk there are plenty of opportunities for volunteering at the event, the volunteers are the ones that make Parkrun happen.

For more details or to volunteer please contact the ESBA Parkrun team at esba@parkrun.com or check out the webpage - https://www.parkrun.org.uk/esba/ 

ESBA - Mercury Cinema (Ay Nik) - 08/02/26 - 04/03/26

 

The Key Cinema may be closed till May but the Mercury Cinema at Ay Nik is open for BFC pass holders.

Card only from 1st March.

ESBA - 58th Dhekelia Dash


 

Relocation Checklist – for moves within the UK and to/from overseas

"Army HIVE’s Relocation Checklist covers moves to and from the UK, and also moves to and from Overseas locations. This information sheet is provided to enable the Service community to consider actions pre-move, and to support them with the relevant links to assist with achieving those actions. HIVEs can assist if needed.”

Relocation checklist HERE - Please note that this will not be accessible via a ModNet device.

BFBS whats on!

 

Your weekly guide to the must-see TV across all the channels provided by BFBS. 

Full listings can be found on our website

Akrotiri Zumba

 

ZUMBA IS ABOUT TO TAKE OVER 💃

🕢 19:30 – 20:20
📍 The Gym Hall
💷 £5
💧 Bring water (Zumba gets sweaty 😅)
Expect:
🎶 Huge Latin-inspired beats
💃 High-energy Zumba moves
😄 Non-stop smiles
Never tried Zumba before? PERFECT.
Love Zumba already? EVEN BETTER.
All you need to do is show up. We’ll handle the rest.
For £5 you get:
✨ A full mood reset
🔥 A heart-pumping Zumba session

💖 That unstoppable, post-dance glow

Akrotiri - Pots and Tots

 

DO YOU HAVE A CHILD UNDER 5?
Join the SSAFA team at Pots&Tots, an interactive nutrition session filled with food and fun learning. 🍎🥑🍌🥥🍇🥕
*All food is suitable for weaning ages.
If you would like to join our Akrotiri session, please book your place here:

BFC Mass Notification System

Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay one step ahead. 

The British Forces Cyprus Mass Notification System is now open for you and your family — and trust me, you’ll want to be on it. 

Why? Because life moves fast, and when something important happens, you don’t want to hear it last. From emergencies to local updates, you’ll get real‑time alerts straight to your phone, email, landline, or app. Quick, clear, and exactly when you need it.

Signing up takes less time than making a cup of tea — seriously. 

Click here: https://member.everbridge.net/76486388220041/login or scan the QR code below. 

Stay in the loop, stay safe, and keep your community connect.

Episkopi: CESSAC Job Vacancy

Military Coworking Network: FREE online events

 

If you’re an adult family member of a person who is serving with the UK military (past or present) then you’re welcome to join MCN’s online events. They have a wide range of events on weekly, from virtual coworking, through to craft and chat and special online masterclasses too, and best of all it’s completely free! Find out more at www.militarycoworking.uk

 

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

New MOD Policy on Overseas Assignments published: Overseas Accompanied Service Assessments

 



A new MOD policy giving guidance to Service personnel and their families on considering and preparing for an overseas posting has been published today on Gov.uk at this link:  Overseas Accompanied Service Assessments - GOV.UK.