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Edited by author 27-01-2009 10:30 AM
my husband is away on ship and his formed a relationship with one of the women on there this is tearing me apart he tells me he still loves me and misses me but he has feelings for this other women his not due back for another month and im sat here and dont know wot to do
i spoke to npfcs who told me to write to the captain which i have done but dont know how long this will take to get there i just want him home

A

I am so sorry to hear that you have had this news. You have done the right thing by approaching NPFS, I would suggest that if you havent heard anything shortly or you have any other concerns that you contact them again.

If you want to discuss this further or seek further guidance then please email me at admin@nff.org.uk in order to keep it personal to you.

Kim

I've recently received a draft order for Gibraltar and I have a query regarding visa's for my wife. She's from Thailand and living in England with a spouce visa, it's no problem her going to Gib on a UK visa however gaining a visa for Spain I've heard can be an issue. Is there any support available for Non commonwealth family members. Any help will be much appreciated. Nige

Hello,I am after any info on mother and baby groups in the Portsmouth area specifically for naval families. I attend a couple of groups at the mo but would like to meet other parents in a similar situation. It's tough feeling like a single parent when that is the last thing I am. Cheers.

Hi Kate - If you follow this link from the RNcom community site they list all the community centre activities in the Portsmouth area that may interest you http://www.rncom.mod.uk/templates/ComNews.cfm?id=474& Jackie

Hi Nige - Because of the appalling weather today, am working from home. Have been looking at your query and will post an answer just as soon as I can. Jackie

Nige,

Would've thought Spanish Embassey could answer your queries regarding Spanish visa for you Thai wife.
Quite a bit of info on www9.map.es

From what little knowledge I've got of visas I believe it always helps if individuals have independant financial means so that in the event of possible future problems they have the means to support themselves or pay for their return to Thailand (or whatever their country of origin.)

Best wishes for your quest

Ricardo

I LOST TOUCH WITH MY SON, HE JOINED THE NAVY ABOUT TEN YEARS AGO. HIS NAME IS DAVID HAYDN SMITH. HE IS 28 YEARS OLD. HE WAS SERVING ON THE NUCLEAR SUB VENGENCE, BUT I'VE HEARD HE IS ON A COURSE IN PLYMOUTH AT THIS TIME. I DESPERATE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH HIM AGAIN. IF ANYBODY KNOWS HIM I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD TELL HIM, HOW MUCH I LOVE AND MISS HIM EVERYDAY, IF HE COULD GET IN TOUCH WITH ME IT WOULD MAKE MY LIFE COMPLETE AGAIN.

Hi Debs - So sorry to hear you lost touch with your son. You could try contacting NPFS & RM Welfare (Naval Personal Family Service) and they may be able to help you. Depending on where you live will determine which office you need to call:

East (inc Portsmouth, eastern England and overseas) - 023 9272 2712
West (inc Plymouth, west of England and Wales) - 01752 555041
North (inc north of England and Scotland) - 01436 672798

This is a link to RNcom, NPFS pages that will give you more information - http://www.rncom.mod.uk/templates/NPFS.cfm?id=1929

Alternatively, please contact the magazine Navy News as they run a "Where are you Now" piece, both in the magazine and in their on-line version. Follow this link http://www.navynews.co.uk/WhereAreYouNow.aspx for what to do.

Good luck Debs. Jackie

THANK YOU JACKIE I HAVE FOLLOWED YOUR ADVICE.

Ricardo,

Cheers for the reply, I was aiming my question more about how the system works with regards to help with gaining the visa. If for example we were posted to Italy or America the Navy would pay for visa's, in regards to Gibraltar it's not required. However I'd understand if they class a Spanish visa as a nicety as my wife can stay within the Gib boarder for 2 years. Is this definatly the case?

Regards

Nige

Hello, I was wondering if anyone can help, my son is on HMS Daring, there is a family day at the beginning of May which we would love to attend, we are in Scotland so will have to stay a couple of nights, does anyone know of any reasonable (or cheaper!) B&B's that we could book in Portsmouth, any replies would be appreciated,
thanks
Tracey

The Home Club in Portsmouth give discounts to service personnel and their families!
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Thanks Lynda,
Ihave googled "The Home Club" and cannot find it, have you got an address, is it a hotel?
Thanks for your help
Tracey

Hi Tracey - the Information Officer, Jo, at the Portsmouth HIVE will be able to let you know of places to stay in and around the area. You can call her on 023 9272 2151 or email her on portsmouth@hivegb.co.uk. Have a wonderful Families Day! Jackie

Nige

Spoke with my local UPO (Faslane) who seem to be of the opinion that RN would cover cost of your wifes VISA if required for Spain. They recommended you speak with "Foreign & Commonwealth Office" to check the exact VISA requirement.
Having viewed a few websites on the subject, opinions seem to be that the Spanish Embassy in Thailand are expert and very helpful.

Best wishes

Ricardo