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Breaking News
THE CENOTAPH PARADE, WHITEHALL, LONDON. 9th NOVEMBER 2008 - 
On 9th November the Annual Cenotaph Parade will take place at The Cenotaph in Whitehall, in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen and members of The Royal Family.
Temporary Closure of CEAS Helpline - 
Due to budgetary restrictions the CEAS helpline will be closed from 12.30 on Friday afternoons to enable staff to complete essential casework. Enquiries can still be left on the helpline answer phone or via e-mail on enquiries@ceas.detsa.co.uk
BFPO Mail Announcement - 
The MOD has recently stated that unsolicited gifts and packages from the general public sent to 'a soldier' in operational theatres from the general public cannot be accepted.
The MOD recognises and acknowledges the huge desire among the general public to support Service personnel on operations and wishes to express its gratitude for this support. However, unsolicited parcels have the effect of delaying mail from family and friends - mail which is extremely important to both the family and the recipient.
Members of the public wishing to support our Forces over the Christmas period are being provided with information on alternative ways to express their support, including making donations to Service Charities.
Mail arrangements for families and friends are unaffected. Packages up to 2kg may be sent free of charge at any time through the Royal Mail and BFPO to named personnel in eligible ships and theatres.
Watch this funny DVD created by the BFPO team!
Day of Prayer for the Armed Forces - 
The Armed Forces’ Chaplaincies and the Military Christian Organisations would like to invite you to join them at a Day of Prayer for the Armed Forces on Thursday 6 November 2008 at St Clement Danes, Strand, London WC2R 1DH.
National Survey Of Women Who Return To Work - 
Have you returned to work from maternity leave in the last 12 months? Were you excited about getting back to a routine or worried about workload? Was your employer supportive or difficult? This survey wants to capture women’s experiences on returning from maternity leave, or adoption leave.
To take part in the survey visit: www.mumsgoingbacktowork.com - available from 20 August until 16 November 2008. Mums taking part will get a 10% discount on baby and toddler toys, clothes and equipment at NCT shop plus entry to £200 prize draw.
