Ay Nik - BFF Panto Bus - Monday 27th July

The BFF Panto Bus will also be visiting Dhekelia, Episkopi and Akrotiri during the week.

Please contact the relevant HIVE for your location for more details.

Ay Nik - Uniform Swap

Did you know the Ay Nik HIVE has a dedicated Uniform Swap section for QBS and KRS families?

The community is welcome to swap, donate, or pick up gently‑used (and sometimes brand‑new) uniform items.

It’s a simple way to:

• Save money - no need to buy new pieces every time kids grow
• Reduce waste - give uniforms a second life
• Support each other - help families who need items quickly or unexpectedly

What do we have?

There is a wide selection of QBS and KRS uniform items, including:

• Shirts & polos
• Shorts, trousers & skirts
• Jumpers & cardigans
• Sports kit

(Availability varies depending on donations.)

How do you take part?

• Swap items that no longer fit
• Donate clean, good‑condition pieces that you no longer require
• Pick up what your child needs - no cost*, no questions

*If you can, please make a small donation to SSAFA or Home Start. All cash raised will go back into the Ay Nik community.

Ay Nik Book Club next meet up - 30th July 2026

 

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

ESBA - BFC Youth Services Summer Program - registration closes 3rd July 2026

 Make sure to register for all activities!

 BF Youth Service has multiple opportunities for young people for the first 4 weeks of summer!

Please complete the registration for each child, you only have to complete the form once so just tick all the activities they wish to attend!

After the closing date (3rd July) we will be in touch for consent forms, confirmation of space and time for payment (6th July).

Link if you don't have QR.
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...

Ay Nik HIVE Uniform Swap

Did you know the Ay Nik HIVE has a dedicated Uniform Swap section for QBS and KRS families?

The community is welcome to swap, donate, or pick up gently‑used (and sometimes brand‑new) uniform items.

It’s a simple way to:

• Save money - no need to buy new pieces every time kids grow
• Reduce waste - give uniforms a second life
• Support each other - help families who need items quickly or unexpectedly

What do we have?

There is a wide selection of QBS and KRS uniform items, including:

• Shirts & polos
• Shorts, trousers & skirts
• Jumpers & cardigans
• Sports kit

(Availability varies depending on donations.)

How do you take part?

• Swap items that no longer fit
• Donate clean, good‑condition pieces that you no longer require
• Pick up what your child needs - no cost*, no questions

*If you can, please make a small donation to SSAFA or Home Start. All cash raised will go back into the Ay Nik community.

Mercury Cinema require new OIC

 

Mercury Cinema Listings - July 2026

Please check BFBS cinema website for more information.

Listings are correct at time of posting.

Note - Private screenings are part of the BFC Youth Services summer program.

Ay Nik - Summer Reading Challenge - Starts 1st July 2026

 Sign up for the challenge at the Ak Nik Library

Ay Nik Youth FC - New OIC required for September 2026

 

ESBA - Introduction to Babysitting Course

Course places must be pre booked before Monday 15th June via email or WhatsApp message.

Confirmation of place on the course will be sent on Monday 15th June.

Reed: Teaching opportunities in Cyprus

 For more information email: andrea.raven-hill@reed.com 

ESBA - New club in Ay Nik - Craft & Coffee

 

ESBA - Half Term at the Ay Nik Swimming Pool

Note - Lane swim and inflatable fun must be booked before arrival
 

FREE Courses - RACPD & Functional Skills UK Courses

At RACPD, they have been funding Level 2 online courses for spouses and partners of currently serving personnel in Cyprus for several years. They have recently partnered with Functional Skills UK to expand their offering, enabling them to provide a wider range of fully funded courses to both serving personnel and their spouses/partners.

Please find attached a selection of posters highlighting some of the courses currently available.

ESBA - Junior Sailing Course - age 8-15

 

Island wide BFBS Box update

We’ve got some key information to help you stay connected to all your favourite shows, movies and sport on BFBS TV.

On Tuesday 31 March, local time 1215, there will be a change to one of our satellites. If you’re using a Technisat set top box, you’ll need to retune your box on or after this date to continue watching.

Please note: you won’t be able to retune your box before 31 March.

We’ll make sure you have everything you need to get set back up quickly, so you don’t miss a moment. If you have any issues or queries, please visit your local BFBS office for assistance.

Ay Nik has a new Hot Desk Area!

The Pickford Room is located in The Forum

Open Monday to Friday 0800 till 1500

Free counselling support for military personnel, veterans, and families

In support of the British forces, Relate (part of Family Action) can provide six free sessions of relationship and family counselling, and counselling for military personnel, veterans, and families (via webcam), for the following:

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.