The National Transition Event 2026, Delivered by Mission Motorsport - 2 Mar

🚀 The National Transition Event 2026 🚀

📍 Silverstone Racetrack
📅 2 March 2026
Delivered by Mission Motorsport

The National Transition Event (NTE) returns for its 7th year, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more empowering than ever.

🎯 Theme: Celebrating our national asset – the UK’s Armed Forces community
Because this event is about helping you find THE job — not just a job.

Whether you’re starting resettlement, already a veteran, a reservist, a cadet (16+), or a family member, NTE is designed to leave you informed, confident, and empowered about your next step.

👥 Join 1,900+ attendees including employers, charities, MOD, OVA, veterans, and decision-makers — all in one place, on one powerful day.

✨ What to expect:
➡ Employers actively recruiting from the Armed Forces community
➡ Honest advice from veterans thriving in civilian careers
➡ Practical support from trusted organisations
➡ Opportunities in sectors like automotive & clean energy
➡ Mission Motorsport Troops’ Track Day with supercar rides 🏎️
➡ NEW for 2026: Cadet Karting Challenge 🏁

This isn’t a job fair — it’s a community movement.

🔍 Learn more: nationaltransitionevent.com
📝 Free registration: https://nte26.eventbrite.co.uk/

If you’re ready to explore what’s possible beyond service, this event is for you.

Career Transition Partnership – Upcoming Employment Fairs, Lincoln, 25 Feb

CTP Employment Fairs are open to:

Service leavers
Veterans
Reservists
Partners and spouses

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

Family members: Register via email to CTP.events@reed.com

To view all 2026 CTP Employment Fair locations and dates, please go to: https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/2026/01/career-transition-partnership-2026.html

BELGIUM: It's Carnival Season! Binche and Malmedy Carnivals are on this weekend

This weekend will see the Carnivals of Binche and Malmedy. These are two carnivals not to miss as they are HUGE.

Binche Carnival is one of the most famous in Belgium and was named a " Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangiable Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO in 2003.

On Sunday afternoon (15th February) you can see the beautiful and colorful costumes that the different groups or “societies” (the Gilles, the Peasants, the Sailors, the Clowns and the Harlequins) have been preparing in secret for months – these costumes are different each year. This parade is a great event for families with children.

On the Shrove Tuesday Parade (17th February) the legendary “Gilles” will be out in force in their traditional costumes. These costumes are red, yellow and black (the colors of the BEL flag) and are decorated with lions, stars, bells and crowns. Wooden clogs are also part of the outfit. If the weather permits, the Gilles wear hats made of ostrich feathers for the afternoon procession in the streets of the city (the big parade starts at “Battignies square” at 1500 hours). The Peasants, the Sailors, the Clowns and the Harlequins wear their traditional costumes as well.

At Binche Carnival there is a lot of dancing, drinking and music (there are special “rhythms” for the Gilles, and it is nice to hear that with the noise of the wooden clogs on the cobbled streets). Binche Carnival attracts tourists from around the world.

For directions, the program for each day, the history, the participants and their significance in the folklore, etc., please see https://en.carnavaldebinche.be/

The city of Malmedy has had a special friendship with SHAPE for over 55 years and has supplied the Christmas Tree that sits outside the Main Building every year. The Malmedy Carnival is another fantastic one to see whilst you are here.

The parade starts at 1400 at “Place de Rome” on Sunday 15th February (the most important day for Malmedy Carnival). There is a lot of music and…drinking!

For more information about the traditional Carnival figures, the full program, the itinerary and more, please see https://www.malmedy-tourisme.be/en/que-faire/le-carnaval/

Bon Carneval!

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

 

Brunssum: BFBS radio service interuption

 

There will be a temporary downtime of BFBS Radio's 90.2 FM service at JFC Brunssum, from 1500 on Wednesday 18th February to 1600 on Thursday 19th February, to allow for essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Please feel free to join us online, via the BFBS Radio App or SmartSpeaker in the meantime. Simply select BFBS Germany from the available stations. https://www.bfbs.com/radio/stations/bfbs-germany

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

BELGIUM: BSB Parent Engagement Forum, Tuesday 3rd March 2026 16:00-17:00

Do you have children at BSB?

We are pleased to invite members of the SHAPE and Brussels parent community with students at BSB to a Parent Engagement Forum. This forum provides an opportunity to meet both online and on campus, to share feedback, ask questions, and engage in open and constructive discussion.

Tuesday 3 March 2026 16.00 to 17.00
You are welcome to join us on campus or online via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88150360283?pwd=paXwcFVESo4Wan6XVNAzZaXaHgN6rA.1

Meeting ID
881 5036 0283
Passcode
c8Zwxv

Parking will be reserved for attendees, and garderie will be available during the session. Refreshments will be served for those joining us on campus.

We hope you will be able to join us and contribute to this important conversation.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

NAPLES: Launch of the Study hub for Spouses - Opening Monday 3rd March at 10am

 

In response to popular demand, your SSAFA Committee have launched the first Study Hub for Spouses in Lago Patria.

Based in the wonderful library at JFC, you will have access to desk space, internet and printer.

Initially places will be limited to 4 - 6  participants at a time however we will be continuously reviewing the space to create the optimum learning environment.

To book your slot, contact Poppy Hayes on email poppy.hayes@nato.int or nicki.kewley100@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE 

Brunssum: Baby and Toddler Music and Movement on Mondays

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

SHAPE: Up next in SACEURs Cup, it's Orienteering, Tuesday 24th February 2026

Calling on all members of the British Community to represent Team GBR and take on SACEUR’s Cup Orienteering Competition on Tuesday 24th February.

Whether you are a seasoned runner, a weekend warrior or just fancy the morning off work to get involved and represent Team GBR…WE NEED YOU!!!

New to Orienteering? Been a while? No problem! This Friday 13th there will be a familiarisation/training session at the gym at 1300. Can’t make it Friday? I will endeavour to get the team together before the event to go over the rules & regs.

Warning: You will get muddy, you will get lost (a little), you will love it!

Please get in touch as soon as you can and let’s get some points on the scoreboard for Team GBR!

WHEN: Tuesday 24th February 2026, 09:30 Main Gym Reception
WHERE: Off site, TBC
HOW: Get in touch with Tammy on tammypatt@yahoo.co.uk to sign-up or for more information.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

NAPLES : Family Fun ideas

 

Looking for something different to do?

Unfortunately the weather is still wet on occasion.

How about trying the following...

Naples Zoo See the Animals

Science Museum History of Science - Visit Here

Palaroccia Napoli Rock Climbing for all

To see what's happening at Support Site - don't forget to download the app - there is lots of information there - new and improved from 10 February - search for NSA NAPLES ITALY and download

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE 

Brunssum: Open Sports at JFC Fitness Center

Want to jump into a fun game without the hassle of sign-ups? Our Open Sports sessions are the perfect way to get active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition!

Weekly Open Sports Schedule