Army HQ: Family Welfare Matters Edition 03 now available

To read online with accessible links, please go to Welfare Matters May 2026

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.

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

Germany: Weekend Guide

 What is happening in the Garrison?

• Beating The Retreat. Once again families can enjoy the  music and fireworks I mobile bar. 19:30 gates open: Speeches, Bugle call, music Bugle call, fireworks at 22:00.

• Thrift Shop Volunteers Needed - We are looking for some new volunteers to join the Thrift Shop team located in the Families NAAFI store. If you can spare any time on Thursday or Sunday afternoons (even if it's one shift a month), please get in touch.  The shop is open Thursday 13.30 to 17.30 and Sunday 13.30 to 15.30.

• May Bank Holiday on Sunday and Monday  The Pentecost Celebrations take place this weekend exactly 50 days after Easter and the Public Holiday will be Monday.

From high-stakes action to powerful storytelling this week on BFBS TV — 23-29/05/2026 - Week

Your weekly guide to the must-see TV across all the channels provided by BFBS. Full listings can be found on our website

For full details and updated listings See Here 

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

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE

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

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE

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.