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May 13, 2026
May 12, 2026
BFBS Selects Synamedia Following Global Competition to Deliver Landmark Digital Platform for UK Armed Forces
Strategic three-year partnership marks delivery phase of BFBS’ next-generation media vision
Media organisation and military charity BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) today announces it has selected Synamedia as its strategic technology partner to deliver its next-generation global digital platform, following a highly competitive international tender process launched in February 2025, attracting leading technology and media organisations from across the industry.
The announcement comes shortly after the Ministry of Defence renewed BFBS’ contract for a further ten years, reaffirming BFBS’ vital role as a trusted and secure global military broadcaster supporting the UK Armed Forces wherever they serve. As a longstanding and essential provider of media services to Defence audiences worldwide, BFBS continues to play a central role in keeping personnel informed, entertained and connected across some of the most complex and challenging operating environments. Together these milestones mark the beginning of the most significant technological transformation in more than eight decades of BFBS’ history.
Following detailed technical evaluation and industry consultation, with support from digital transformation experts Spicy Mango, Synamedia’s appointment concludes a rigorous process to help shape the future of secure media delivery for the UK Armed Forces and their families worldwide.
Vale of Glamorgan: Sign up to the Vale of Glamorgan Seasonal Newsletter for What's On in the Vale
Vale of Glamorgan Council: Half term is nearly here, and there’s lots happening across the Vale in the weeks ahead!
From family activities and events over the break, to library sessions, community projects, seasonal service updates and opportunities to try something new, we know it’s not always easy to keep up with everything going on, which is why we send out a seasonal email bulletin.
A quick, handy snapshot of the things you might want to know!
Our next newsletter is coming soon, so now’s the perfect time to sign up
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Northern Ireland: Once A Warrior: Life Beyond The Uniform - Podcast from Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioners Office
Listen to "Once a warrior: Life Beyond The Uniform" the brand new podcast, from Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioners Office, and get inspired by these incredible journeys.
Subscribe now: https://nivco.podbean.com
#Veterans
#VeteransPodcast
#WarStories
#NIVeterans
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Blandford: Online educational peer support group course - helping families through deployment
An 6 week online course teaching and supporting service personnel, spouses and extended family members around the emotional deployment cycle.
Eligibility for this is:
· Connection to a service person (s)
· Must consent to our support
To register for Mother's in Mind or Apart not alone, families/individuals can use the following link and select the appropriate group: Group Registration – Fill in form
May 11, 2026
Grantham: Gymnasium facilities for Grantham Station
Monday to Thursday
0700-1730hrs
Friday 0700- 1300hrs
Outside these timings the gym still can be used but you will need to sign the key out from the guardroom and leave your ID with them.
To use the gym:
You will need a gym induction; this can be done by any PTI at the gym. Induction takes around 10 mins and the PTI will show you around the gym and make sure you are happy with the equipment etc, within the induction you will need to fill out a form - this form is a medical questionnaire and it is also confirmation you are happy with the induction.
You require:
x2 passport size photos
Proof of insurance - you are to hold a suitable level of personal accident insurance/ third party liability.
CV suite
Weight room
Sports Hall
Service Children's Progression Alliance Impact Centre Listening Tour: UK-Wide and online dates May-Oct 2026
These will be an opportunity for anyone working with Armed Forces families in any professional roles (education, health, local authorities, activity centres, youth groups) to discuss what they think works for supporting Service children, how we know this, and how can evidence be mobilised better.
Find out more about the Tour see here:
https://www.scipalliance.org/events/impact-centre-listening-tour
To express interest in joining in person or online: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/1UqyhEfx72
Written submissions are also available here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/903HRrCff7
Or hear a 45 second ‘walk and talk’ from the research lead: https://youtu.be/jpVOnBuU6l8
May 10, 2026
Northern Ireland: 1st Northern Ireland Army Cadets , Aldergrove Detachment are looking for new recruits


The 1st (NI) Battalion Army Cadet Force are looking for new recruits at Aldergrove Detachment.
Parades are 1900-2100 on Thursday evenings.
Must be 12 years and over to register
For anyone interested in joining please contact Andrea at: 07551 435854
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