Brunssum: Ice World Oberhausen – Carnival of Ice Art

From November 11, 2025 to March 1, 2026, you can expect an enchanting winter world full of carnival magic.

Experience a spectacular exhibition of ice and snow centered around the theme of Carnival. Colorful masks, joyful jesters, and magnificent floats are created by international masters using 200 tons of ice and snow each. Gigantic sculptures, reaching up to six meters in height, bring the joy and diversity of Carnival to life in sparkling beauty.

Find out more via the website: https://www.eiswelt.de

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Brunssum: JFCBS Scottish Burns Night Supper Military Dinner Night

JFCBS Scottish Burns Night Supper Military Dinner Night

The UK Burns Supper Committee would like to invite all JFCBS HQ personnel (all ranks, rates and civilians) to join us for an epic night of fun, good food, malt whisky, poetry and dancing as we gather to commemorate the birth, life and poetry of Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Poet on Friday 30th January 2026 at Hotel Du Rousch.

Please confirm your attendance via the JFC Brunssum 2026 Burns Supper – Fill in form sign-up sheet and that of your guest/s. RSVP is required NLT Wednesday 14 January. The venue numbers are limited so seats will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis, so secure your seat now to avoid disappointment.

Brunssum: Book Club January book and meetup details

 

Brunssum Book Club details:
    When: Usually the first or last Monday of each month from 7:30pm-9pm

    Where: The NSE Cafe, in the UK NSE Building (H-603) on JFC Brunssum.

    Contact: Ask at The Brunssum HIVE for details or you can search ‘Brunssum Bookclub’ on Facebook

Our next meet-up is Monday 26th January 2026 to talk about our December and January books.

Our December and January books are:

• A very woodsy murder by Ellen Byron
• Joyland by Stephen King

Our book club is very informal and there is no pressure to read the book each month. As long as you enjoy reading then you'll fit right in!

We have a dedicated WhatsApp book club chat where we can talk all things books and put forward our suggestions for our monthly book pick, which is chosen by a majority vote every month.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Brunssum: Guide for Bringing Your Dog to the Netherlands

 

For information about bringing your dog to the Netherlands, including how to go about obtaining a Pet Passport and details of vets, boarding kennels and walking routes, read the Pet Guide.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Naples : Fancy a Coffee in Lago Patria

 

Places to go for Coffee and Cornetto in Lago Patria

Gran Caffe Iguana,  4.3 ****

Parco del Lago, Via Staffetta

T. 081 3502321

Gran Caffe Iguana

Suisse Cafe,  4.3 ****

Via Lago Patria ,83 

T.081 5092177

Suisse Cafe

Domitiana Cafe,  4.1 ****

Via Domitiana, 3

T. 081 5091041

Domitiana Cafe

Party House, 4.2 ****

Via Lago Patria, 154

T. 081 5096276

Party House

Wild Buffalo, 4.4 ****

Via Lago Patria, 244

T. 081 18578889

Wild Buffalo

Premiere Cafe, 4.0 ****

Via Ripuaria, 320

T. 0818391062 

Premiere Cafe

La Casa del Caffe, 4.9 ****

Via Ripuaria, 283

T.328245 7130

La Casa Delcaffe

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE

BRUNEI: Pre - Departure Clinic *Next Date* - Wednesday, 04th February 2026, 1000 - 1100 hrs @ Mumong HIVE Office

COME ALONG! HIVE can offer support through your relocation

This session will cover the Good Conduct Certificate process, how to claim National Insurance Contribution credits, support whilst moving schools, plus much more - and a one stop checklist of things to add to your to do list before leaving British Forces Brunei!

This is a drop-in clinic, no appointment required.

For further information: www.internationalhive.blogspot.com

Simply search the labels: Brunei Unit Move or Relocation

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE. 

Career Transition Partnership: 2026 Employment Fairs – UK-wide dates and locations

CTP Employment Fairs are open to:

Service leavers
Veterans
Reservists
Partners and spouses

To find out more and to reserve a place, please visit: https://www.modctp.co.uk/home/list-events

Naples: Trip Around the cities near Naples

 

From Caserta to Avella

Top 5 Cities to visit near Naples

Looking for places to go?

As the tourist season is slacking, this is the perfect opportunity to investigate the towns and experience the beauty that surrounds you.

Make your bucket list and start the adventures.

Information provided by Naples Hive

Wherever your assignment order is taking you, HIVE is here to provide the local information!

If your posting is in the UK you can find our blog and location guides here. Please use our MS Forms enquiry function for any additional locations or if you have any enquiries.

Are you assigned overseas? If you’re posted to an overseas location where we have a HIVE, you will find information – plus our local office’s contact details – at:

• Belgium (SHAPE)
• Brunei
• Brunssum
• Cyprus
• Gibraltar
• Naples
• Sennelager

Posted elsewhere overseas? Don’t worry if your new location is not listed above, the iHIVE covers the rest of the world, with over 100 location guides available plus online enquiry support.

Our iHIVE is tri-Service and is listed on the Overseas Supportability checklist as an action, so that Service personnel and families can obtain the relevant information they may each require, to ensure that their new location can meet each individual’s and family’s needs.

For those with MODnet access, Army HIVE’s SharePoint site can also be used to download our information sheets or ask questions – please go to our Overseas Postings area

If you’re relocating back to the UK from overseas, or moving within the UK, our SharePoint hosts guidance and resources in our Relocating within or back to the UK section.

Deadline 15 Jan - Information about Primary School applications, if your child will be 4 by the end of Aug 2026

Defence Children Services:
Please see the Letter to parents if your child will be 4 by the end of August 2026 and you’re therefore eligible to apply for a Primary school place for your child. The deadline in England for applying for a Primary School place is January 15th 2026. Most Local Authorities have detailed information on their admissions websites about the process.

If you’re considering deferring your child’s start at Primary School, you will still need to apply for a school place in this application round but also request to defer your child’s start at primary school via the Headteacher and or the Local Authority.