The Families Survey (FamCAS) 2026 is now open, and we want to hear from you!

The Families Survey (FamCAS) 2026 is now open, and we want to hear from you!

Completing the survey provides senior policy makers with invaluable information that facilitates policy change, in areas that matter most to you - the families and partners of Serving Personnel, and your opinion is really valued.

To check whether you have been invited to take part this year, please click here to access the checker tool. If you haven’t been invited to take part this time, you can leave a comment instead.

Alternatively, you can go straight to the survey, by clicking on the below link or scanning the QR code below and enter your Serving Partner’s Service number to get started! The survey is online only. This survey works best in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Click here for the FamCAS Survey 26

Serve & Protect Credit Union – Upcoming March Webinars

Content:

🌍 Green Living: Simple Eco-Friendly Tips to Lower Your Bills
Date: 05 March 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 13:00 PM
What to Expect: Tips for living a greener life to save money and protect the planet!

☔ Financial Resilience: Ready When it Matters
Date: 11 March 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 13:00 PM
What to Expect: Understand why financial resilience matters and hear some simple, practical tips to help you improve it.

💸 Budgeting 101: Take Control of Your Money
Date: 12 March 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 13:00 PM
What to Expect: How to create a budget that meets your short and long-term financial goals, plus tips to cut your spending.

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?

Join this upcoming webinar to explore your options and get your questions answered. Representatives from a range of cap badges and corps will be there to talk through available roles and guide you through the re-joining process.

Monday 2 March 2026
1800–1930 (live)
Hosted on Microsoft Teams: https://bit.ly/4s1OSDo

Armed Forces Education Trust: Supporting Service Children in Education

 

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/ 

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:

https://forms.office.com/e/72ABX5VQe9

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.

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

 

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.

Little Troopers All Together Online – Wednesday 18th February

 

All Together Online this Wednesday (18th) in half term! Little Troopers hope lots of little troopers can join Space Detectives at 11am for an In the Night Sky Workshop.

Book your free place via Little Troopers Page Events Archive - Little Troopers

DMWS Bereavement Support

You don’t have to go through grief alone.
If you have lost a loved one in the Armed Forces in service or due to service related reasons, we are here for you.
DMWS are working alongside Scotty's Little Soldiers, Cruse Bereavement Support, Cruse Scotland, and The Poppy Factory to help those who may need support and advice after the loss of a loved one in service or for service related reasons.

Army Welfare Service (AWS) Specialist Welfare referral form

 

The Army Welfare Service (AWS) has launched the new Specialist Welfare (SW) referral Microsoft Form, which is now the standard method for submitting all SW referrals.

 

Nexus/The Children’s Society: Young carers in the Armed Forces latest newsletter

 

Nexus is a three-year project funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Trust. The project aims to improve support,  resources and access to services for young carers within armed forces families.

Electoral Commission: Guidance and key dates for registering to vote in elections on 7 May

 

The Electoral Commission has published key dates for voters ahead of the UK-wide elections on 7 May.

 

Please go to Key dates for voters in 2026 | Electoral Commission, where information for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland can be selected.  Deadlines start from 20 Apr 2026.

 

There is also information available for the Armed Forces and their spouses/partners on registering to vote at Voting as a member of the armed forces | Electoral Commission and also on Gov.uk at: Register to vote (armed forces) - GOV.UK.  These webpages include options to vote by proxy or post.

 

BFBS’ Award-Winning Sitrep Podcast Live from Munich Security Conference

BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) has broadcast a special edition of its flagship Sitrep podcast from the Munich Security Conference 2026, marking the organisation’s first-ever presence at the world’s leading global 

security forum.

 

Episkopi: Community Notice about Pine Processionary Caterpillars

With caterpillar season underway, please stay vigilant! We kindly ask that you only report sightings in high-risk areas (e.g., schools, playgrounds, gardens etc). Note: Please distinguish harmful Processionary Caterpillars from harmless ‘March Caterpillars.’ For reporting instructions, identification tips, and relevant info, please refer to the above poster.

Episkopi: Sea Scout Group Volunteer

Apply here: 57th Episkopi Sea Scout Group Volunteer Expression of Interest

Business Start Up Programme for Cyprus

First Defence Finance: Earn £5 for every friend you refer to First Defence Finance this February

 

Earn £5 for every friend you refer to First Defence Finance this February
using your unique link.
1. Log in & get your unique link
2. Share it with anyone who could benefit from joining our credit union.
3. Ask them to choose “Family, friend, or colleague” when the sign-up
form asks how they heard about us.
4. Get £5 for you and £5 for your friends after every successful referral.
There’s no limit.* Invite one friend or ten and watch your savings grow!
Log in on their app to generate your link: bit.ly/GenerateYourLink
Or on their website: www.firstdefencefinance.co.uk/log-in

BFBS AI Skills Programme For Military Partners!!

Forces Employment Charity: Op ASCEND Pathways into Manufacturing and Logistics event - 7 May 2026

 
The next Op ASCEND event for 2026 will be Pathways into Manufacturing and Logistics. Join on 7 May 2026, in Northamptonshire, for a day of panel sessions designed to inspire and engage, as well as connect you with the right people to help you along your next career path into Manufacturing and Logistics.

Register your interest today, to be kept up-to-date as event details are released over the coming weeks at this link: Coming soon. Register your interest for this flagship national event on 7th May.

To find out more about Op ASCEND please go to: Op ASCEND | Forces Employment Charity

Other upcoming Forces Employment Charity events can be found at: Events and networking | Forces Employment Charity

Gov.uk News: Public advised to stop using some non-sterile alcohol-free wipes

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are reminding the public not to use 4 specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products under any circumstances due to an ongoing risk of infection associated with their use.

Additionally, UKHSA and MHRA would like to remind people that non-sterile alcohol-free wipes, of any type or brand, should not be used for first aid, applied on broken or damaged skin and should never be used for cleaning intravenous lines.

There have been 59 confirmed cases of Burkholderia stabilis associated with some non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products - identified in an outbreak in the United Kingdom from January 2018 to 3 February 2026. A small number of cases continue to be detected.

To read this news article in full, please visit: Public advised to stop using some non-sterile alcohol-free wipes - GOV.UK

Give Us Time Welfare Update – Breaks in Scotland and France

For further information please visit: www.giveustime.org.uk