Cyprus Veterans Information Portal - Cyprus VIP

23/07/2026

Please see Armed Forces Veterans Lunch – Dhekelia Station Officers Mess
📅 Friday, 18 September 2026

Join Lloyd Keenan, Veterans Representative, for a seated luncheon marking the anniversary of the Battle of Assaye (1803).

A historical overview will be presented by Mr Chris Kerr, followed by a Q&A with veterans.

Programme:
🕛 1200 – Reception
🕧 1215 – Presentation
🕐 1240 – Veterans Q&A
🕑 1300 – Lunch

Enjoy a three‑course meal with wine in great company.
Initial cost: €30 per person (menu details to follow).

📩 To register your interest or request details, please contact Lloyd Keenan at [email protected].

Let’s honour service, history, and camaraderie together 🇬🇧

27/06/2026

🇬🇧 Armed Forces Day 2026 🇬🇧

Today, we proudly join communities across the United Kingdom and around the world in celebrating Armed Forces Day.

This is a day to recognise and thank the remarkable men and women who serve, or have served, in the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force, along with the Reservists, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers, cadets, and the families whose unwavering support makes that service possible.

Armed Forces Day is more than a celebration of military service. It is an opportunity to acknowledge the commitment, courage and sacrifice shown by those who have dedicated themselves to protecting our nation, often in challenging and dangerous circumstances.

Here in Cyprus, we are privileged to be part of a vibrant Armed Forces and veterans community. Many have chosen to make Cyprus their home after service, while others continue to serve on the Sovereign Base Areas.
Their contribution to our communities, their continued support for fellow veterans, and their commitment to helping others remain as strong today as during their military careers.
The Cyprus Veterans Information Portal team are proud to support veterans, serving personnel, families and the organisations that work tirelessly on their behalf. Today, we simply say:
Thank you.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your sacrifice.
Thank you to your families.
And thank you to everyone who continues to uphold the values of service, integrity, courage and selfless commitment.

We wish all serving personnel, veterans, Reservists, cadets and military families a very happy Armed Forces Day 2026.
Lest We Forget.

We Will Remember Them.

🇬🇧 Happy Armed Forces Day from everyone at the Cyprus Veterans Information Portal.

03/03/2026

Veterans Information Portal – Community Message

A lot of us in this group have made Cyprus our home - myself (Alison), Sarah and Sandi included - just like so many of you who follow and support this page. That’s why the recent attack on RAF Akrotiri and the general rise in tension across the island feels and is close to home for all of us.

It’s completely normal to feel unsettled or on edge right now. Many of you have service backgrounds, families to think about, or memories that get stirred up when things like this happen.
No one has to sit with that alone.

We are here if you need a chat, a bit of grounding, or signposting to support. And we will keep sharing clear, reliable information as it comes in so everyone can stay informed without the noise.

This is a time for the community to pull together, look out for each other, and keep calm heads.
Cyprus is our home, and we face things better when we stay connected.

Please messenger us directly if we can help or if you feel there is a post that needs sharing.

VIP Team.

03/03/2026

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity statement on the attack on RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus. Forcesline can be accessed from Cyprus on 800 91065

25/02/2026

Our very own VE veteran Harold Fenwick is turning 103 soon. Sarah Geddes is collecting in any birthday cards, letters, drawings, messages of gratitude etc for his 103rd birthday.

A simple card from you, your children, your school, your club or your unit could mean the world to a man who once stood for all of us.

Check out the poster here for more details and please share…

24/02/2026

Save the date and book early please 🙏

Save the date and book early!! Limited seating available so please don’t leave it to late 💪💪

23/02/2026

This is open to all so we have been asked to share by a veteran involved in the organising.
Please register. 7 March 2026 @ 13:00

16/02/2026

An overdue VIP shout-out to one of the most courageous and hardworking women we know.

On 6 February 2018, our founding member Sarah Geddes became a veteran and she hasn’t stopped moving since. Despite constant migraines, a brain injury, and the joys of the menopause, she continues to show up with grit, humour, and heart. And right beside her is Red, supporting her, steady and proud, watching this whirlwind give everything she has to the causes they both believe in.

Sarah continues to pour her energy into the veteran community, and her achievements over the last eight years are nothing short of extraordinary.
To name just a few:
• ABF Cyprus Chair and tireless veterans’ advocate
• Cyprus Veterans Information Portal (Cyprus VIP) – founding member and driving force
• SSAFA Cyprus – support, events, and community outreach
• Riding for the Disabled Association – RDA Cyprus
• Soldiering On Awards finalist
• Veterans Awards Lifetime Achievement finalist
• Recognition from PTSD Resolution for her commitment to supporting Cyprus veterans
• Lead organiser of the recent Epi Resettlement Conference

With Red at her side and that unstoppable fire in her belly, the next eight years are going to be something special. We can’t wait to see what she does next.

Sarah and the VIP team remain here for any veteran or family member who needs support whether it’s guidance, information, a listening ear, or help navigating the challenges that come with service and life beyond it just reach out. Have a great week.