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...

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.

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.

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.

Business Start Up Programme for Cyprus

BFBS AI Skills Programme For Military Partners!!

Cyprus Veterans Information Portal - Cyprus VIP

The Cyprus VIP Team are proud to present the Cyprus Veterans Information Portal - Many ,many, hrs of hard work have gone into this but so worth it. This is open to changes and additions.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566609405772

Civilian Housing Options Briefings – 2026 Dates

To register for a Briefing, and provide your details please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/information-and-guidance-on-civilian-housing

For more information on MoD Veterans Services support for Service Leavers and their families please visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-and-support-for-service-leavers-and-their-families

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/ 

Ay Nik - Stay and Play

 

Dates for recycling bin collections

Queen Berengaria Primary School, Dhekelia PTFA volunteers

 QBS PTFA are looking for volunteers to organise the Summer Fayre.

If you can offer some time or expertise, please contact the school reception or pop into one of the HIVEs and we can point you in the right direction.