SHAPE: Berlin Gate Announcement, Monday 16 February until Monday 16 March 2026

Road construction will take place on Rue Grande from 16 February to 16 March 2026. 

All traffic exiting SHAPE towards Mons must use Zagreb Gate only. Zagreb Gate will be open 24 hours a day for exit only during this period.

Traffic exiting SHAPE towards Soignies may continue to use Berlin Gate.

All vehicles entering SHAPE may also continue to use Berlin Gate.

Please plan your route accordingly.

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BRUSSELS: Flight Exhibition, Friday 17th October 2025 until Sunday 9th August 2026

Ever wondered how to defy gravity? Short of finding Elphaba’s copy of the Grimmerie, why not pop along to the Museum of Natural Sciences to discover just how animals and humans can soar above the clouds without broomstick or magic.

Nature meets technology at this fascinating exhibition. Youngsters will also get a chance to make their own paper aeroplane soar too! Suitable for ages 10 and upwards.

WHEN: Friday 17th October 2025 until Sunday 9th August 2026

WHERE: Natural Sciences Museum, Rue Vautier 29, 1000 Brussels.

MORE INFORMATION: https://www.naturalsciences.be/en/museum/exhibitions-activities/exhibitions/flight

 

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BELGIUM: Talbot House, a little piece of history in Poperinge

Talbot House was (and arguably still is) home from home for the British soldiers during the First World War. It was a bit of heaven, just behind hell.

Offering a canteen, surreal green garden, concert hall, library, billiards and of course a Chapel, it welcomed some half a million soldiers. The house rules were simple yet specific, everyone was admitted and treated equal. It reminded them what they were fighting for and gave them the hope and courage to return once more to the frontline where so many of them lie still today. 

Today, it’s been kept as it was. Revd. Tubby Clayton, who was it’s instigator and driving force (hurricane force) insisted that it would be used for the same purposes today. 

We are always very keen to welcome serving soldiers in the Club. Besides a ‘museum’ and a guest house, it very much is still a military club which thrives when it gets its old customers in for a cuppa. 
 

If you have not yet visited, do add it to your list of places to visit! It’s gone onto ours!

Photo Credit: Simon Louagie.

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BELGIUM: The National Memorial of Fort Breendonk

Have you visited Fort Breendonk yet?

It is one of the best-preserved testimonials of the Second World War Nazi atrocities. Learn about the sinister history of SS-Auffanglager Breendonk through a series of testimonial, picture and film footage and remember the men and women who suffered and sacrificed their lives for our liberty.

If you are a Museum Pass holder you can visit Fort Breendonk for FREE.

• Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History
• Command Bunker Kemmel
• Bastogne Barracks
• Trench of Death

are also covered under the Museum Pass.

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Brussels: Have you visited the Museum of Playing Cards yet?

Fancy a different day out?

How about a visit to the Museum of Playing Cards in Turnhout? Belgium really does have a museum for everything!

Check out the authentic printing machines and stream-driven presses and if you time your visit well you could even pick yourself up a freshly pressed demo print. Learn about how Cards were used for propaganda, see some rare card decks and witness the gruesome consequences of cards in the media.

There is also a Room of the Future with interactive games, quizzes & screens complete with a selfie booth and interactive workshops with creative play for kids too.  There really is something for everyone.

Want to find out more? https://www.discoveringbelgium.com/museum-of-the-playing-card/

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BELGIUM: UK Pharmacy Closure, Monday 16 February 2026

Please Note:

Due to an American holiday on Monday, 16th February, the UK pharmacy will also be closed.

They will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, 17th February.


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BELGIUM: Railway Works at Jurbise Station starting 13 February until 16 March

Please be advised that Railway works at Jurbise Station are running during the half-term break.

To ensure the safety and quality of rail traffic, Infrabel will be renewing tracks 3, 4, and 5 at Jurbise station. The existing wooden sleepers, laid in 1981, will be replaced over approximately 1.5 kilometers with a total of 2,300 new, more robust and durable concrete sleepers.

Train traffic will be interrupted between Jurbise and Lens during the mid-term break, from Friday 13 February at 23:30 to Monday 2 March at 05.00, and on the weekends from Friday 13 February at 22:30 to Monday 16 March at 05.00.

Train schedules and routes will be adjusted due to the works.

Passengers are advised to consult the online journey planner or the SNCB app.

MORE INFORMATION: Here (open on your smart device for translation)

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Motorfinity: New car and car leasing offers for the Armed Forces

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BRUNEI: BFB Job Vacancies - Dental Nurse (Casual) x 2 and Library Assistant x 2

 

British Forces Brunei Entitled BFB SPOUSES Job Vacancies

PCMF Dental Centre

1. Dental Nurse (Casual) x 2

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

Closing date: Monday, 20 February 2026.

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

Libraries

2. Education Centre Library Assistant (Tuker Lines)

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

Closing date: Monday, 16 February 2026.

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

3. Family & Children's Library Assistant (Chit Chat Community Centre)

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

Closing date: Monday, 16 February 2026.

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

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BRUNEI: Shivaratri Puja - Sunday, 15th February 2026, 0900 – 1015 hrs @ BFB Temple

BFB TEMPLE SERVICE (SHIVARATRI PUJA) – 15 FEB 26

Issue. As per the Brigade of Gurkhas Religious Festivals FOE 2025/26, the SHIVARATRI Puja falls on Sun 15 Feb 26.

Request. All BFB personnel including families are invited to join the Shivaratri Puja at the BFB Temple.

Timing. 0900 – 1015hrs. Please be seated by 0855hrs.

Dress. Casual / Comfortable attire for families.

 

Sequence of events:
· Mediation
· Puja
· Bhajan
· Prabachan
· Arati, Phool, Prasad & Tika (Blessings)

Background. According to sacred scriptures, the ritual worship of Lord Shiva on the SHIVARATRI festival falls on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in February or March every year. This fact is said to have been declared by Lord Shiva himself, when his consort Parvati asked him as to which ritual performed by his devotees pleases him the most. Even till date, devotees of Lord Shiva perform the ritual worship of SHIVARATRI with care and devotion. They observe day and night fast and give a sacred bath to Shiva Linga with honey, milk, water etc. It is believed that the worship of Lord Shiva with devotion and sincerity absolves a devotee of past sins. The devotee reaches the abode of Lord Shanker and lives there happily. He is also liberated from the cycle of birth and death and attains moksha or salvation.

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