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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Army HQ: Family Welfare Matters Edition 03 now available
For those with access to MODnet, both this edition and the full internal Welfare Matters newsletter is uploaded onto our SharePoint site under the Welfare Latest News section. The link to access is: Welfare
Little Troopers Family Reconnection Weekend July 2026
Family Reconnection Weekend – July 2026 Applications are now open!
We’re heading to Cuffley Activity Centre in Hertfordshire for a woodland weekend full of activities, connection and time together as a military family. Families will also have the chance to connect with others from the military community who truly understand military life.
Register your interest now, open to families with children in Year 4 and above.
We can’t wait to welcome lots of you to our second Family Reconnection Weekend of 2026!
Applications https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XH8RVPF...
BELGIUM: CHAT HV Programme at SHAPE House, Coming Soon
SSAFA's CHAT HV program is coming soon to SHAPE House.
This program gives military families access to informal parental support whilst also giving them the opportunity to build friendships and support networks. SSAFA recognise that parenting can be a lonely experience and for some in remote military locations this can be exacerbated by local practices. This program aims to break this barriers down.
This program gives military families access to informal parental support whilst also giving them the opportunity to build friendships and support networks. SSAFA recognise that parenting can be a lonely experience and for some in remote military locations this can be exacerbated by local practices. This program aims to break this barriers down.
Although Florence the Health Visitor will be in attendance, any discussions will be parent-led with the opportunity to have some Health Visitor support if needed.
These sessions are open to anyone across the UK military network.
More information to follow!
Information provided by SHAPE HIVE
NAPLES: Support Site Pool and Carney Park pools open Friday 22 May 2026
Get your swim suits ready!
Support site pool and Carney Park pools open Friday 22 May 2026
Take a look at the pools here Opening Times
NAPLES: Memorial Day Weekend Specials
Special Offers
Strikers Entertainment Centre - Discounted bowling per person/per hour including shoes
Carney Park Golf Course - FREE small bucket of balls
Reel Times 2 Cinema - FREE Medium popcorn with every movie purchase
Carney Park Campground and Cabins - BOGOF - Buy one night - Get one free
Bella Napoli Food Court - Open Saturday and Sunday - Closed Monday for maintenance
More information Special Offers
NAPLES: Sassi "Stones" of Matera
Matera is one of the most unusual cities in southern Italy, built into cliffs with thousands of cave dwellings known as sassi. What makes Matera stand out is how people lived in these Matera cave homes for centuries, often in poor conditions until they were abandoned in mid 20th century. In recent decades, restoration has turned Matera into a UNESCO World Heritage site and a destination for travellers who want something very different from the coastal towns of Puglia.
The city is divided into two main sassi districts: Sassi Barisano and Sasso Caveosa. Both are worth visiting, and you can cover them in one long day of walking. Sasso Barisano has more hotels, restaurants, and shops, so it feels more developed. Sasso Caveoso is rougher with many caves still looking untouched, which gives you a stronger impression of how people once lived here. Walking between the two districts involves steep climbs and uneven stone paths, so wearing sturdy shoes is essential.
Information provided by NAPLES HIVE
NAPLES: Daily Tours available at SG Tours throughout June
For reservations and details, please visit www.sg-tours.com
Information provided by NAPLES HIVE
NAPLES: The Path of the Gods - A Must do whilst living in Lago Patria
The Path of the Gods, he Sentiero degli Dei, between Bomerano and Positano on the Amalfi Coast is a high level path that traverses the cliff face above the coast with continuous views of the Gulf of Salerno, the Faraglioni rock of Capri visible offshore, and the terraced villages of the coast below.
The path is one of the most celebrated walks in Italy. The path is approximately 8 Kilometres one way and is best walked east to west with the sun behind you in the afternoon.
Those who walk the Sentiero degli Dei in May or October when the path is less crowded and the light is at its best describe it as the finest coastal walking experience available in Italy and say the views rival anything available on any coastal path in Europe.
Information provided by NAPLES HIVE.
BRUNEI: Passport Renewal and UK Visa Application Information
PASSPORT RENEWAL
1. All BFB Service Personnel are advised to apply for passport renewal at least nine months prior to the passport’s expiry date. Please note that the OGS stamp expires six months before passport expiry, which will restrict overseas travel for operational and exercise deployments, as well as in emergency situations.
a. British Passports Renewal. All applications for UK passports, whether personnel are serving in the UK or overseas, must be submitted online via the GOV.UK website. The applications submitted from overseas will be deemed as MOD FOC applications. Therefore, all BFB Service Personnel are required to seek guidance from their respective Coy MPAs prior to submitting application.
b. Nepali Passports Renewal. The BFB will periodically coordinate with the Nepal Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to conduct Passport and Consular Camps in Brunei. If applications are required outside of these scheduled camps, SPs must consult their Coy MPAs for advice.
2. All Service Personnel are reminded that claim submissions must be made within 91 days from the date of the expense.
UK VISA APPLICATION
1. The BFB Service Personnel whose spouses do not hold a UK visa are advised to apply for a UK visa at the earliest opportunity. This is essential to facilitate travel to the UK in the event of an emergency. They are required to seek guidance from their respective Coy MPAs prior to submitting application.
2. All Service Personnel are reminded that claim submissions must be made within 91 days from the date of the expense.
Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.
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