New early years childcare scheme, UK Nursery Authority (UKNA) to launch from September 2026

New early years childcare scheme, UK Nursery Authority (UKNA) to launch from September 2026

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Are you planning to use Defence childcare schemes from September?

Information and updates about new and existing Defence childcare schemes.

MOD’s Families Hub is now in its second year – have you used it yet?

 

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Apply now: latest Covenant Fund Trust programmes

This month the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust are inviting applications for the Reducing Veterans Homelessness programme, Together for Service Families - Place-based grants, Supporting Partners programme and the Service Pupil Support programme.

To find out more about these grants and their application criteria, please visit: Open programmes - Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

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SHAPE: World Breastfeeding Week Walk and Talk, Thursday 6th August 2026,11:00

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 2026 by joining the community "Walk and Talk" on SHAPE.

Then enjoy a picnic afterwards.

WHEN: Thursday 6th August 2026, 11:00
WHERE: SHAPE International Library
HOW: Just turn up, no need to pre-book
WHO: All Welcome, Bring a Friend.


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BRUNEI: RBA Flight Schedule - From now until 11th September 2026

Royal Brunei Airlines.

1. Timing adjustments to BWN-LHR v.v BI003/004, effective 19 May to 01 Jul 26.

2. Cancellation of BWN-DXB-LHR v.v flights until 12 Sep 26.

3. Extension of BWN-LHR v.v direct flights until 11 Sep 26.

FYI, RBA operating schedules.

BWN to LHR: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

LHR to BWN: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

On behalf of the Movement Control Centre.

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NAPLES: Vesuvius Crater Trail

 

For 12+ kids who want a "we actually did something" day, the Vesuvius crater trail is a solid choice:

The walk from the car park to the crater rim is about 30–40 minutes each way, moderate difficulty, on gravel track — manageable for most kids in reasonable shape.

Tickets must be booked online in advance — they aren't sold at the gate, and there's no signal near the entrance, so buy before you head up.

Entry is by timed slot; in summer, arrive early morning to beat both the heat and the crowds.

A guide is included with your ticket and walks the group along the crater edge

Why not combine it with Pompeii or Herculaneum, both 20–30 minutes away, for a fuller day.

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NAPLES: Right on our Doorstep : Ittateveamare Jazz Festival

The Ittateveamare Jazz Festival runs from 28 June to 21 September at Lido Varca d'Oro in Marina di Varcaturo — a short hop up the coast from Lago Patria. It's billed as the first jazz festival held "on the sand," with live sets running through the summer. Check their listings for teen-friendly evening dates.

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NAPLES: Gelato, Granita and local flavours

A few things worth building a food-focused post around later in the summer:

Local granita stands along the Domitian coast — a genuinely regional way to cool down, distinct from gelato

Fresh mozzarella di bufala, a signature of the Litorale Domizio — worth a family visit to a local caseificio if you haven't done one

Seasonal figs, watermelon, and tomatoes are at their peak through July and August in local markets

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