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

Click here for Job Advert

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)

Click here for Job Advert

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)

Click here for Job Advert

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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BRUNEI: Pancake Day - Tuesday, 17th February 2026, 1500 - 1600 hrs @ Tuker Lines Cook House

A pancake buffet with DIY toppings, with tea, coffee, and squash available.
The current price is BND 3 per serving (with the hope this may be reduced closer to the event if additional funding becomes available).

The event will take place on Shrove Tuesday, 17 February 2026, from 3:00–4:00pm, allowing parents and children to attend after school. If there are any parent groups or similar channels where this could be shared, that would be greatly appreciated.

There will be a QR code to register interest, but the registration link can also be included in messages to make signing up easier.

🥞 Pancake Day Registration - Open to whole of the BFB Community 🥞 – Fill in form

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BRUNEI: AWS CS & Library - Chinese New Year Children's Party Friday, 13th February 2026 1400 - 1600 PM @ CCCC

Please sign up using the above QR code or follow the link. 

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Brunei: Immigration Run Schedule During Ramadhan Period

IMMIGRATION RUN SCHEDULE DURING RAMADHAN PERIOD

1. With Ramadhan approaching, all BFB personnel are to familiarise themselves with the following changes to OGS endorsement and cancellation processes, and are reminded that all Bruneian Government Departments, including Immigration, will be closed at 14:00hrs on every working day throughout the month of Ramadhan. During this period, the Immigration Run for the LPPO will take place at 09:45hrs every Tuesday and Thursday, unless these days fall on a public holiday.

2. As 17 February 2026 is a public holiday (Chinese New Year), the Immigration Run for that week will take place on Monday 16 February 2026.

3. The first day of Ramadhan depends on the moon sighting on Tuesday 17 February 2026.

4. Moon Sighting Outcomes

a. If the moon is sighted on 17 February, the first day of Ramadhan will be Wednesday 18 February 2026. The Immigration Run for the LPPO will take place on Monday 16 February and Thursday 19 February 2026.

b. If the moon is not sighted on 17 February, the first day of Ramadhan will be Thursday 19 February 2026. The Immigration Run for the LPPO will take place on Monday 16 February and Wednesday 18 February 2026.

5. You are advised to submit any Special Pass or urgent OGS applications as early as possible. Urgent applications apply strictly to individuals travelling for exercises, on compassionate leave, or those being permanently posted out. Individuals outside these categories should not expect urgent processing.

6. For Normal OGS Applications or Extensions

a. Individuals are strongly advised not to book travel before their OGS endorsement has been completed and stamped in their passports.

b. Please note that the cut-off time for submitting passports to the LPPO Office is 15:00hrs on the day before the LPPO Immigration Run. Passports received after this cut-off will be processed on the next scheduled run.

(1) Example. To be included in the Tuesday run, passports must reach the LPPO by 15:00hrs on Monday. Passports received on Tuesday morning will be submitted on Thursday, and returned passports will be available the following Tuesday, provided all documentation is complete.

(2) Exception. On Monday 16 February 2026, passport submissions must reach the LPPO no later than 08:30hrs

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