BFBS appoints Adam Waters as Director of AI Culture and Gaming

‘Adam Waters, Director of AI Culture and Gaming’

BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) has appointed Adam Waters as Director of AI Culture and Gaming, where he will lead two strategic areas of the business, with a focus on gaming alongside the organisation’s AI capability and remains part of the senior leadership team.

In this new role, Adam will continue overseeing the growth of BFBS Esports as a core part of BFBS’ welfare and audience engagement offer, helping the organisation reach and connect with younger serving personnel.

HIVE In Action: Team BFC engage with BFBS Training

Our Army HIVE team in Cyprus recently underwent team training with their local BFBS colleagues, and learnt how to present and record an audio script.

Whilst most of the team were initially a bit nervous about doing this, they totally got on board and embraced learning these new skills working with our BFBS partners. They have now produced a recording that will be used to promote how HIVE’s service can help the BFC community via BFBS radio and other audio channels on Island.

Well done HIVE team BFC, and thanks to the Cyprus BFBS team for facilitating such a valuable team training session.

National County Lines and Child Exploitation Awareness Webinar – 26 June

The National County Lines Co-ordination Centre and Ivison Trust webinar on County Lines and Child Exploitation awareness for the military community has been confirmed as Friday 26th June, from 10:00 to 12:00.

You can book places via this link.

This online session will be available nationally and overseas and is intended to complement the recent Escapeline face-to-face sessions.

The webinar will include presentations on social media awareness for welfare teams, parents and all teaching staff. It will also feature shared lived experiences from military families impacted by County Lines.

BELGIUM: BRITFete Volunteers Needed to our Annual British Showcase, Friday 26th June 2026, 15:00-22:00

Brits Assemble!! We need volunteers to support our annual showcase of all things British.... BRITFete!

If you can spare an hour or two to get involved, please sign up here or by scanning the QR code in the poster.

We may not be able to guarantee the Belgian weather but we can guarantee that you will have fun.

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BELGIUM: Back on Senne at the Sewer Museum, from now until 3rd January 2027

It is commonly said that Belgium has a Museum for Everything, but did you know that this country is home to a Sewer Museum?

Remi the Rat from Disney's Ratatouille may spring to mind, but it is in fact true, and Brussels is the location for this fascinating place. And from now until early-January 2027, Back on Senne is an exhibition that unlocks the hidden river beneath its premises. Projections, spatial sound and laser beams immerse visitors in a sensory landscape of moving light, tones and water movement. Workshops, guided walks and more are available.

The Sewer Museum is one of the 160+ museums throughout Belgium that take part in FREE Museums Sunday on the First Sunday of the Month too!

WHEN: Now until 3rd January 2027
WHERE: Anderlechtsepoort, 1000 Brussels
MORE INFORMATION: https://sewermuseum.brussels/en/

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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: Drink Driving Rules tightened

New stricter national drink driving regulations have been introduced to harmonise rules and further deter motorists from driving under the influence.

Previously, national regulations stipulated an immediate license suspension for drivers with a blood alcohol content of 1.15mg/l or higher. This threshold has now been lowered to 0.8mg across Belgium.

Introduced by justice minister Annelies Verlinden (CD&V) this week, the new rule is valid immediately for the entire country. The debate began when it became apparent that prosecutors were applying different approaches across the country.

Public prosecution offices in Limburg, Antwerp and Flemish Brabant had already taken the initiative of revoking the licenses of offenders with a blood alcohol content of 0.8mg/l or higher. Meanwhile, prosecutors’ offices in East Flanders, West Flanders and Wallonia did not follow this rule.

The minister therefore decided to harmonise the penalty. In addition, driving licences will be revoked for blood alcohol levels of 0.35mg/l or higher, compared to 0.50mg/l previously.

“This stricter approach, which will be applied in strict accordance with existing legislation, sends an unequivocal message: these dangerous driving behaviors will no longer be tolerated,” Verlinden warned.

Regarding the use of drugs when driving, ketamine will soon be added to the list of illicit substances detectable by saliva test.

Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs remains a recurring cause of road fatalities. The minister notes, however, that social tolerance towards driving under the influence remains too high, despite decades of awareness campaigns.

“That is why the directives issued to the police and prosecutors are being strengthened, and all relevant circulars are being adapted, in order to standardise the application of this stricter policy across the country,” she concluded.

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BELGIUM: Car Park Closed at Braine-le-Comte Station, Monday 2nd March until late-June 2026

If you are travelling from Braine-le-Comte station, please be aware that due to Roadworks, the car parking will be closed from Monday 2nd March until the end of June 2026.

Season tickets holders for this car park will have access to alternative parking at Chemin de Feluy during this time. This is not available for users without a parking season ticket however.

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LILLE: Introducing the Community Resource List for Lille!

Introducing the Community Resource List (CRL) for Lille!

To make it easier for everyone to find local recommendations and information, check out the Community Resource List or CRL for short.

Access your Community Resource List here

Submit your recommendations here

This is a go-to list for information guides, local businesses, babysitters, pet sitters, restaurants, days out, local businesses, mechanics, hairdressers, and more!

The CRL resource should help new arrivals and anyone with a burning question that might have already been asked and answered previously in different groups. The benefit of this being you can check the list anytime, especially if you need to know something ASAP.

This list is for and by your community so please add any and all of your if you have a recommendations by using this quick MS Form.

The list will be updated regularly with any new entries.

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SHAPE: SIX The Musical, Teen Edition, Tickets on sale now.

Come support these incredible teens in this energetic, hilarious, fun, empowering, and 100% teen-led musical production! (Directing, choreographing, lighting, etc has all been done by teens). 

Also, if you’re a fan of the show — don’t miss the Saturday afternoon sing-along performance!

More information HERE

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