Families First newsletter - Issue 20

Please use this link to read issue 20 of the Families First newsletter (and previous issues) online: Service Family Accommodation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

SHAPE: Trivia Night, Tuesday 12th November 2024, 19:00

Want to get busy with the quizzy? Come on down to the BritBar on Tuesday 12th November 2024 to get quizzical at Trivia Night.

Don’t worry if you haven’t got a team to come along with, there’s opportunity to make teams when you arrive. Bar Opens from 19:00, Trivia quiz-off at 20:00. 

SHAPE Parkrun, Every Saturday, 09:00

Fancy a 5km Walk/Jog/Run on Saturday mornings to start your weekend off right? Come along to Parkrun/Parkwalk and join a group of friendly individuals clocking up the k’s before topping up the cals at Rendezvous-Vous!

Meet behind the Continental Mess at 08:45 for a 09:00 start. No need to register but if you would like to keep track of your times, register Here.

If you don’t want to walk or run, why not volunteer? This fabulous FREE weekly event would not be possible without the support of the lovely volunteers. Scan the QR code to join the Volunteer WhatsApp Group.

SHAPE: Lt Col Alex Price cycles the Silk Road Presentation, Thursday 14th November 2024, 17:30-18:30, the Britbar

This August, Lieutenant Colonel Alex Price, currently serving at SHAPE, completed the Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan. The race is an unsupported bicycle race, following a route totalling 1938km and climbing 38,000 metres over the mountains of Kyrgyzstan.

Red Bull have described it as possibly the toughest ultra endurance cycling event in the world. 172 racers started and only 98 completed the race within the cut-off, including Alex.

Come along to the Britbar on Thursday 14th November at 17:30, to hear Alex’s remarkable story of endurance. The Britbar will be open for drinks for this event.

SHAPE: Bingo, Wednesday 6th November 2024, 19:00h

 Don't miss out on Bingo!

Pop along to the Brit Bar from 19:00 this Wednesday 6th November 2024 to buy your books. No need to pre-book. Eyes Down at 19:30. Good Luck!

SHAPE: Shoebox Appeal Reminder

Don’t’ forget there’s still time to get your Shoebox filled and returned!

Get yours to the Community Office by November 6th to spread a little joy this festive season.

SHAPE: Services over the month of November, including Remembrance 2024

 

As we approach this annual period of reflection and remembrance, please see the services being held in the West Chapel of SHAPE International Chapel this Month. All Welcome.

SHAPE: Hike/Trek the Sonian Forest and Arboretum, Sunday 17th November 2024

If you like hiking, then you’ll love this 8km hike through the Sonian Forest. Contact the SHAPE Outdoor Recreation team to book your spot on outdoor.recreation@outlook.com.

Open to all US and NATO cardholders, ages 8 and upwards. Participants aged 8-17 must be accompanied by an adult and be in good general health.

SHAPE: Tween Book Club, Friday 8th November, 16:00-17:00

 

If you have a tweenager who enjoys reading, the SHAPE International Library host a Book Club. Just pop into the Library to find out the current selection and Happy Reading. 

Next Meeting is Friday 8th November 2024, 16:00-17:00.

SHAPE: Closet Organising Workshop, Wednesday 6th November 2024, 13:00-14:30

Would you like to know how to fold your clothes effectively so you minimise creasing and maximise wardrobe space?

Pop along to Vesna’s Workshop at the SHAPE International Chapel to learn more. No registration and no costs involved but if you would like to bring in any clothes donations for a local maternity home, they would be wholeheartedly welcomed.