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21/10/2026

Celebrating Forces Families 📣
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Do you know somebody who continuously inspires and supports members of the Armed Forces community?
If you do, nominate them for the Inspirational Adult Family Member of The Year award!
It is once again our headline award for 2027.
Follow this link to nominate 👉https://www.celebratingforcesfamilies.co.uk/nominate

20/10/2026

👀Highground: Spouses and partners Rural Weeks residential programme

Further Information can be found at: Rural Weeks Programme 👇
https://highground-uk.org/land-based-employment/rural-weeks-programme/?fbclid=IwY2xjawVEerdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6UWqOA8OyFazR5xHkrUh-r3rxCtZY2ACIJjGCJ_kZi6fmcgbgxvPrXmekcPA_aem_GP4FSPhKvV-SiGNKQl-9MA

We have been running our Rural Weeks programme for more than 10 years and in that time it has evolved to include Virtual Rural Weeks and Rural Experience

19/10/2026

RAF News

The latest edition of RAF News is out now. Go to rafnews.co.uk to subscribe

16/10/2026

BFPO will continue to process and dispatch all Operational mail throughout the Christmas period. However, the latest safe posting date for overseas firm‑base locations will be brought forward to 30 October 2026.

Families and friends are strongly encouraged to post early wherever possible. After this date, BFPO cannot guarantee delivery before Christmas, and some items may not arrive until the New Year. Please also factor in current customs import processes, which may add extra time to final delivery.

Customers are reminded of the following:

• All mail items sent to a BFPO address must include a customs declaration form, as required under international import/export regulations.
• Items arriving at BFPO Northolt without a customs declaration will be returned to sender. Non‑compliant items without a return address may be disposed of as undeliverable in line with UK Mail Industry Standards.
• BFPO does not offer a guaranteed timed service and holds no liability for items that are perishable, out of date, or unusable upon receipt.

Please visit www.gov.uk/bfpo for further

13/10/2026

Warrior Programme

If you are a Serving or Veteran family member and want help to decide how to juggle those balls more effectively please get in touch.
We have availability on our Online Foundation Course Monday 9th - Wednesday 11th November and would love to see you on it.

09/10/2026

Civvy Street Oct/Nov Magazine is Out Now.
To read the latest issue 👇
https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=2a65d76b-989a-45bb-98e3-5b18d6d9b864

08/10/2026

Celebrating Forces Families - 🎉 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🎉

Across the UK, forces families and those who support them are making a real difference in their communities, workplaces, schools, and support networks.
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond , a military spouse championing others, an inspiring forces child, a dedicated volunteer, a community group, or an organisation providing outstanding support?
Now is the time to recognise their impact and celebrate their story.
🏆 Nominate them for the Celebrating Forces Families Awards 2027 and help shine a spotlight on the extraordinary people behind the Armed Forces community.
🔗 Submit your nomination: https://www.celebratingforcesfamilies.co.uk/nominate

08/10/2026

RAF News
The latest edition of RAF News is out now. Go to rafnews.co.uk to subscribe

06/10/2026

Wraparound Childcare (WAC) - Armed Forces Personnel Portal Beta Testing.

As part of the continued development of the Armed Forces Personnel Portal (AFPP), Defence are preparing to commence the next phase of Beta testing for the Wraparound Childcare (WAC) service. They are seeking current or recent WAC users who may be interested in supporting this important activity. User participation is essential to ensuring the service meets the needs of Service Personnel and their families and has been tested by representative users prior to wider release.
Expression of Interest Required
Any Service personnel who would like to be considered for participation in the Beta testing programme, please complete the Expression of Interest survey using the link below:
Expression of Interest Survey Link available in comments below 👇
Survey Deadline - The Expression of Interest survey will close at 2359hrs on Fri 23 Oct 26.
Only individuals who complete the survey by this deadline will be considered for participation in the Beta testing programme.
The Beta testing programme is currently planned to commence from Mon 2 Nov 26 and may be conducted across multiple iterative testing periods. This approach will enable the AFPP team to gather user feedback, implement improvements and, where required, re-test enhancements before wider release.