BFBS Returns as Official Broadcast Partner for the 2026 Inter Services Rugby Championship

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BFBS Returns as Official Broadcast Partner for the 2026 Inter Services Rugby Championship

BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) is proud to return as the official broadcast partner for the 2026 Inter Services Rugby Championship, delivering comprehensive coverage of both the men’s and women’s competitions this spring.

Celebrating one of the most historic rivalries in military sport, the annual event brings together the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force in a series of fiercely contested fixtures showcasing elite sport, service pride, and unrivalled atmosphere. BFBS will provide exclusive livestreamed coverage of all six games, ensuring audiences around the world can follow every moment of the action.

FamCAS 2026: Last Chance to enter - Survey closes 15 Apr - Daily life as an Armed Forces family - What’s it like?

Daily life as an Armed Forces family: What’s it like?

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If you’re married to – or in a civil partnership with – a member of the Regular Armed Forces, you may have been invited to take part in the Ministry of Defence’s Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS).

Here, you can share your views and experiences about daily life as part of an Armed Forces family, including what you like and any challenges.

Your feedback helps Defence’s policy makers understand how initiatives, support and policies can better meet your family’s needs. Whether that’s with healthcare, housing, training, employment, or childcare and education.

Can I take the survey?

Each year, a random, representative sample of civil partners and spouses of Tri-Service Regular serving personal are invited to complete the survey.

To check if you can take the survey, visit the online tool. To use the tool:

· Enter your partner’s Service number. This is needed for security reasons only; all responses are anonymous and confidential.

· If invited, the tool will take you to the survey. If you aren’t, you can still share some thoughts.

This survey takes around 30 minutes to complete and closes on Wednesday 15 April 2026.
Making life better for Armed Forces families

Armed Forces families are the cornerstone of the Armed Forces. By supporting serving personnel, you play a vital role in Defence’s operational effectiveness. In return, it’s important that you feel heard, supported and know that Defence remains committed to enhancing your experiences.

Recent progress

Defence Infographic – Primary School Offer Day information and support for Service families

To support Service families with further information on Primary School place offers, Defence has provided this infographic. A PDF version with accessible hyperlinks is at this LINK, or please see links below:

Starting Reception website

General Gov.uk guidance on school admissions and appeals

Defence Children Services (DCS)

Education Advisory Team email address: RC-DCS-HQ-EAT@mod.gov.uk

Defence’s Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme

Bovington: Bovitots parent, baby & child group sessions

A relaxed friendly space for the little ones to play and for parents and carers to connect. 

Everyone welcome. 

Large indoor play area and fenced outdoor space with toys.

Toilets and baby changing facilities.

Free car parking.

Poppies tearoom is adjacent to the Memorial Hall serving breakfasts, lunches, kids meals, beverages, hot/cold snacks & takeaway. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Military wives choir sessions

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New members welcome. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

St Athan: Swallow Playgroup based at MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre - spaces available

 

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Tidworth: Brunel Academies Trust - Job vacancies in Tidworth

Admin Officer: Exeter House Special School - Tidworth Site. For details click HERE
 

Teaching Assistant: (Wellington Lions) Exeter House Special School - Tidworth. For details click HERE

Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

Give Us Time – Welfare breaks for late April, May, and June

Please see our newest Spring update, highlighting our breaks for late April, May, and June. All the breaks are available on the website, except for the Kidlandlee breaks which can only be booked via email

• All our breaks and days out are donated, so are usually off peak. We are unable to request alternative dates or locations from those donated
• Bookings are made on a first come first served basis
• Families must be signed up on our website before making a booking

We will be adding ‘Give Us A Moment’ days out shortly for the summer, and our September and October breaks will be added onto the website in the summer

www.giveustime.org.uk

April’s offers from Motorfinity

Have a look at this month’s offer sheets including some of our latest models, top discounts, and new models – all available with the new registration plate!

Wiltshire: Latest updates from Families Out Loud

Families Out Loud is a Wiltshire charity working with families challenged by someone else’s drug and alcohol dependency, supporting them to bravely build a better life.

When the first signs of Spring begin to appear, many of us notice a shift in the world around us, and also within ourselves, too. Spring can bring a sense of renewal, but it can also highlight how heavy things have felt over the winter months.

If you're supporting a loved one through drug or alcohol use, this time of year can be complicated. You might feel pressure to feel 'better' or more optimistic, while stilll carrying the same worries, exhaustion, or uncertainty.

Wherever you are right now, please know this: you are not alone, and you are not expected to have everything figured out. We see you and we're here to walk alongside you, in every season.

Please click here to read the latest news from Families Out Loud, which includes details of the local event below.

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE