Brunssum: Playground Fort Willem, Maastricht

 

Looking for something fun to do with the kids for €2 per person? Fort Willem playground in Maastricht is suitable for children up to the age of 12. There are playgrounds, mini golf, a splash pool with slides, sandpits and shaded areas to sit.

Regular children's entertainment (see Facebook for updates)

Every first Wednesday of the month, from 14.00 - 15.00 read aloud in the playground, with a free book for each child.

Opening Times
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 12.00 - 18.00
All public holidays, and (NL) children's holidays from 12.00 - 18.00

Kastanjelaan 50
6217 SB Maastricht
info@speeltuinfortwillem.nl
Telephone: +31(0) 43 321 13 97

For more information please click here

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Brunssum: La Dolce Vita Night - 18 June 2026

 

Save the Date – La Dolce Vita Night!

The Italian community of JFC Brunssum is excited to invite you to a special evening: “La Dolce Vita”, taking place on 18 June 2026.

Get ready to enjoy a relaxed and elegant night inspired by the true spirit of Italy.

Expect a delicious apericena with authentic Italian specialties, great company, and live music to set the perfect atmosphere.

Families are very welcome!

A dedicated kids’ area will be available, so little ones can have fun in a safe environment while you enjoy the evening.

More details coming soon.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

BELGIUM: Inspire to Lead 'Everything You Want to Know About AI', Thursday 18th June 2026, 09:00-13:00 - Virtual Session

The next session in the Inspire to Lead Calendar is 'Everything You Want to Know About A.I.'

This will be an online Teams workshop running from 9am to 1pm CEST. It is open to all members of the UK Armed Forces community.

Places are limited so will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Sign-up with Zak to secure your place on Zakia.Yousaf100@mod.gov.uk

An attendance certificate will be issued on completion, should you wish to record this as CPD time.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

BELGIUM: Today is Star Wars Day.....

 

Wishing you all a Happy Star Wars Day, from your HISO.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

BRUSSELS: Social Dinner, Tervuren, Friday 22nd May 2026

This month is the Social Dinner...

WHEN: Friday 22nd May 2026
WHERE: TBC, but close to Tervuren/Sterrebeek/Kortenberg area

All welcome.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

BRUNEI: BFB Departments Opening Times on One Page

Opening Times

BFPO - Post Office Opening Times.
Please click the link below
https://internationalhive.blogspot.com/2025/08/brunei-bfpo.html

SSO Admin Service - Opening Hours.
Please click the link below
https://internationalhive.blogspot.com/2025/09/brunei-sso-admin-service-opening-hours.html

PCMF - PCMF and Dental Centre Opening Hours.
Please click the link below

Army HIVE Overseas Info: BRUNEI: PCMF - PCMF and Dental Centre Opening Hours

PCMF Dispensary Opening Hours.
Please click the link below
https://internationalhive.blogspot.com/2025/08/brunei-pcmf-and-dental-centre.html

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

 

British Forces Brunei Entitled BFB SPOUSES Job Vacancies

Hornbill School

1. 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

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

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

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.

Brunssum: Mosaqua Water Park

 

Our subtropical experience certainly deserves a place on your activity-to-do list. Splash in one of the indoor or outdoor pools. Take your relaxing moment in a whirlpool or experience shower. A game of beach volleyball on the sunbathing lawn. And the kids? They enthusiastically test one of the many slides, search for Captain Kid's treasure or venture into the white water course. Oh yes, there is also plenty of seating to stay connected during your swim break thanks to our free WIFI. 

For more information Click Here

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

BELGIUM: National strike announced by unions for 12 May

New Month, New Strikes....

National strike announced by unions for Tuesday 12th May 2026, more to follow as information released. The following news article provides some context.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

BRUNEI: BFPO - General Accounting Rate (GAR) for May 2026

Opening Hours:

Monday - Wednesday

08:00 - 12:00

Thursday

10:30 - 14:00

Friday

08:00 - 12:00

Unit's Post Orderly Mail collection and drop-off

Monday - Wednesday

08:30 - 11:30

Thursday

10:45 - 13:30

Friday

08:30 - 11:30

Exchange Rate:

May - £1.00 = $1.7200