BRUSSELS: Social Drinks, Tervuren, Friday 24th April 2026

 

This month's Social Drinks is being held:

at: Den Engels, Tervuren
on: Friday 24th April 2026

All welcome, just turn up and join in!


Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

BRUNEI: BFB Spouses Circuit Classes - Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 0900 - 1000 hrs @ Garrison Gym

Circuit Classes are held in the Garrison Gym on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 0900-1000.

Please click HERE for BFB Spouse Circuit Training Attendance Sheet. 

BFB spouses must be gym inducted to attend class and use gym facility.

For gym induction seek Duty PTI by person on Mon-Thu at 0900 - 1100 hrs or contact Duty PTI on Ext 3246. 

There is no requirement for personal insurance cover as its covered by BFB establishment insurance.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: DIO(B) - X1 Playground Temporary Closure

X1 Playground Temporary Closure 

A section of X1 Playground will be closed from Tuesday 7 April 2026 to Friday 17 April 2026 to allow for equipment replacement.

Closure Notice

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF DIO(B) HELPDESK.

1. The DIO(B) Helpdesk will be closed from 03 April 2026 (Friday) to 06 April 2026 (Monday) in conjunction with Good Friday and Easter Holidays.

Normal operating Hours will be resume on 07 April 2026 (Tuesday).

2. During this closure period, Faults may be reported as follows:

a. Emergency Faults – Report to the respective duty officer at 8330220 / 8330230.

b. Routine Faults – Email to BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HELPDESK@mod.gov.uk .
Routine faults will be addressed once the helpdesk resumes operations.

X1 Road Closure

The road between X1 Flats and X1 Officers Qtrs will be closed from 0800 -1600 on Monday 6th April 2026 to conduct essential works. There will be no public access to this area as there will be heavy machinery operating.

Brunei: Hornill School are showcasing The Lion King!

 

Please scan the above QR code or follow the link to sign up for tickets.

Information provided by Brunei HIVE. 

BELGIUM: A message from your HISO...

Wishing you all a very Happy Easter!

I hope you all have a relaxing time.

From your HISO.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

NAPLES: British Forces Clinic opening hours

 

BFC Opening Times and Important Patient Information

Quick reminder of our surgery opening hours and how to access care:

If you need to be seen urgently on the same day, please call +39 081 721 2336 between the hours of 8am and 9am.

Helps to prioritise patients who need immediate care.

Boarding School Parents:-

As per the JSP 770  We are happy to see boarders for :-

Urgent cases
Unexpected illnesses or concerns

However for all routine medical care please arrange this through your child's registered GP in the UK.

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE

NAPLES: Underground City 100 feet under the bustling streets of Naples

The Bourbon Tunnels (Galleria Borbonica)

Imagine walking underground and finding :

Vintage cars and Taxis from the 1940's (rusted and abandoned)
Old Vespas covered in decades of dust.
WW11 Bomb shelters where thousands survived

Please note:-

Its not claustrophobic (huge space)
Perfect escape from the heat or rain.

For Tickets

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE

NAPLES : A 7 Day Road trip through Puglia

 

Day 1 - Bari and Polignano a Mare

Start in Bari's old town (Bari Vecchia) where nonna's still make orecchiette by hand. Then head to Polignano a Mare for that iconic cliffside view.

Day 2 - Monopoli

A hidden gem. Think colourful fishing boats, a charming harbour, and way less crowds than other coastal towns.

Day 3 - Alberobello

Walk through a real life fairytale - the famous trulli houses make this one of the most unique towns in Italy.

Day 4 - Ostuni

"The White City" perched on a hill with insane view. Come at sunset.

Day 5 - Lecce

Known as "The Florence of the South" baroque architecture, amazing piazzas, and incredible food scenes.

Day 6 - Otranto

Historic seaside town with crystal clear water and a stunning castle right on the coast.

Day 7 - Gallipoli & Salento Beaches

End your trip with some of the best beaches in Italy

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE

BRUNEI: Garrison Thrift Shop - Volunteer Opportunities – Thrift Shop Manager and Thrift Shop Accountant

Volunteer Opportunities

1. Thrift Shop Manager

2. Thrift Shop Accountant

Receive $200 per month + Gain Valuable Experience

We’re currently looking for reliable and motivated individuals to join our Thrift shop team as Manager and Accountant. These are flexible volunteer positions with a monthly stipend of $200, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to build your CV while making a difference in the community.

Thrift Shop Manager Role

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and sharing the volunteer rota
• Picking up essential supplies for the shop (paper, tape, ink, etc.)
• Volunteering in the shop 1–2 days per week
• Going with the Accountant to the RAO to sign paperwork
• Organising 50c sales and updating the Facebook page regularly on our opening days

What we’re looking for:

• Good organisation and communication skills
• Responsible and self-motivated
• Able to work independently
• Making sure each sale items are moved over each month to 1/2 and 1 dollar (other volunteers will help)

Thrift Shop Accountant Role

Responsibilities include:

• Recording money from item sales
• Managing our charity account records
• Updating account holder earnings on the laptop
• Preparing envelopes for monthly payouts
• Going into the RAO each month to process the cash made for that month

What we’re looking for:

• Trustworthy and detail-oriented
• Comfortable using a laptop for simple data entry
• Organised with basic financial record-keeping skills
• Receive and approve funding requests (to be put in the group chat to discuss / approve)

What You’ll Gain

• $200 monthly stipend
• Flexible commitment
• Hands-on management or accounting experience
• Valuable skills to strengthen your CV
• The opportunity to support a community-focused thrift shop

There are no fixed hours, just flexibility and commitment to supporting the shop weekly. If you’re interested or would like more information, please get in touch — we’d love to hear from you!

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: BFB Job Vacancies - Learning Support assistant Level 2 (Casual) & Teacher Cover Supervisor (Casual)

 

British Forces Brunei Entitled BFB SPOUSES Job Vacancies

Hornbill School

1. Learning Support assistant Level 2 (Casual)

Click here for Job Advert.

Please note: Only applicable for BFB SP or Civil Servant Spouses, NOT for external applicants. 

Closing date: No closing date

2. Teacher Cover Supervisor (Casual)

Click here for Job Advert.

Please note: Only applicable for BFB SP or Civil Servant Spouses, NOT for external applicants. 

Closing date: No closing date

Anyone who wishes to apply for this role, has any specific questions and to request an application form, kindly send an email to LPPO at BruneiGar-CivSec-LPPO-Group@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.