Joining Forces - Savings and Loan Repayments Taken Straight From Pay

http://joiningforcescu.co.uk/  or email info@joiningforcescu.co.uk 

The Ministry of Defence is supporting three of the UK’s leading credit unions to join forces and make saving simple and loans more affordable to the Armed Forces and its Veterans. The money is deducted straight from your pay or pension so you don’t have to think about it.

Medway Council School Admissions Process - Have Your Say

Have your say and take part in Medway Council’s annual consultation on the school admissions processes.

The consultation runs until 5pm on Friday 17th November 2017.

Families from the local military community are urged to take part, as it's often difficult for military children to find a school place if they've  moved into the area during the school term.

For more information and to take part visit http://socsi.in/04xqi

Carillionamey: Tempo Weekly Update 20th October 2017

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Recruit for Spouses - Facebook Live Online Tuesday 24th October, 10am - 10.15am

Tuesday, 24th of October 2017
FACEBOOK LIVE
Private Facebook Forum – Members Only
10:00 – 10:15
Creating your New CV by the New Year
Becky talks you through creating your CV from scratch

Military spouses join free on the Private Facebook Forum Page

Mission
Recruit for Spouses has been created to strengthen the employment opportunities for spouses of British Military members around the world and to encourage employers to commit to hiring military spouses by connecting employers with a talented, global, diverse workforce.

See the latest job vacancies on the website: http://www.recruitforspouses.co.uk/ and the Facebook page.

Halloween Party, Lampard Centre - Friday 27th October, 5pm - 7pm

Deadline for booking places is MONDAY 23rd OCTOBER.

Please put names down at the Lampard Centre (and complete a form for each child)

Help-to-Buy New Homes Show, Esher - Saturday 4th November 2017

www.helptobuyse.org.uk

03333214044

BFPO Christmas Posting Dates

Are you sending mail to loved ones serving overseas this Christmas?

Find the all-important last recommended posting dates you need  HERE

Send mail with the British Forces Post Office (BFPO)

Use this link for the following BFPO services:

https://www.gov.uk/bfpo/send-intouch-message

- Find a BFPO number
- Smartphone apps
- How to address BFPO mail
- Address format for service personnel
- Address format for non-service personnel
- Customs declarations
- Cost
- Enduring families free mail service (EFFMS)
- Compensation, insurance and special delivery
- What you can’t send?
- Buying goods online
- Send an INtouch message
- Contacts and enquiries

BFPO is also on Twitter and Facebook

The Ripple Pond

The Ripple Pond was set up by two mothers of seriously wounded servicemen who recognised that no similar service existed purely for adult family members, and who found strength and comfort by sharing and supporting each other through such a unique challenge.

What sets this organisation apart is that we empower each member to seek support when they need it most, in ways that are helpful for them – whether that is via group meetings, ‘buddies’ or via our secret Facebook page.

Many members are facing similar situations and The Ripple Pond gives them a safe space, both physically and mentally, to deal with them.

Whether your loved one is currently serving full time, as a reservist, a veteran, or whether they have been officially diagnosed or not we will show you a warm welcome and support you through your challenges.

For further information CLICK HERE

Ex-Service Personnel Pensions Guide

There are now three Armed Forces pension schemes for members of the Regular Armed Forces and the one which applies to you depends upon your age, length of service and the decisions you have made during your career.

It is important that everyone should have a basic knowledge of their pensions position, the scheme or schemes that apply to them and what that means in terms of the timing and scale of pensions payments they will receive.

The Career Transition Partnership has produced a useful guide containing information on pension options for military personnel leaving regular service, as well as the Reserve Forces Pension Scheme (RFPS) for Reservists.

There is also information on Armed Forces Redundancy Schemes and the War Widow's or War Widower's pension.

For further information from the CTP Website - CLICK HERE