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Army HIVE Overseas Info
Generic and local information for the UK Military Community, including Serving Personnel, their Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians, when considering an overseas post or already based overseas
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
SHAPE: Save the Date for the Big Events of 2026
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BELGIUM: Been Extended? Read On……
If you have been extended in your current role or promoted/transferred to a new role, please do visit the NSE to start the ball rolling on renewing your SHAPE and Protocol I.D.s
Germany: Local Events Guide
Here are some events and activities to check out in the next week or so. Please double check local police and weather travel advisory notices whilst the chance of icy conditions persits on the roads.
Regular events on camp:
Zumba classes three times a week in the Gym- Contact Sylvia lane for details.
- Monday 1715-1815
- Tuesday 1245-1315
- Thursday 1245-1315
Art classes at the Loeseke Community Centre 1st and 8th Feb See booking details on the Garrison Facebook Page or contact the HIVE. Places are 10€ per person.
Coffee Morning each Weds at Brydon House from 10:30 am.
Cinema Club Every Weds and Sunday at the WRVS cinema. this week is Wicked 2
More Events......
Germany: St Boniface Garrison Church – February Services
As we settle into 2026 here in Sennelager, St Boniface Garrison Church continues to be a place of welcome, community, and reflection for serving personnel, families, and anyone connected to our British Forces community. February brings a full and meaningful programme of services, children’s activities, and opportunities to explore faith as we move toward Lent.
Below you’ll find everything happening this month across St Boniface and community locations. Whether you're a regular attendee, new to the area, or simply looking for a warm place to pause during the week—everyone is welcome.
🌟 February Services & Activities
📅 Sunday 1 February – 10:30
Family Communion with Sunday School
Theme: The Presentation of Christ
📍 St Boniface
A family-friendly service celebrating Jesus’ presentation at the Temple—perfect for all ages, with children’s groups running alongside.
📅 Sunday 8 February – 10:30
Holy Communion with Sunday School
Theme: Second Sunday before Lent
📍 St Boniface
A reflective service as we look ahead towards the Lent season, supported by our enthusiastic Sunday School team.
📅 Wednesday 11 February – 15:15
Children’s Church
Craft Activities
📍 St Boniface
An after-school creative session for children—crafts, fun, and a welcoming space to unwind midweek.
📅 Sunday 15 February – 10:30
Holy Communion with Sunday School
Theme: Sunday Next Before Lent
📍 St Boniface
Join us as we prepare spiritually for Lent through a warm, inclusive communion service.
📅 Sunday 22 February – 10:30
Holy Communion with Sunday School
Theme: First Sunday of Lent
📍 St Boniface
The beginning of the Lent journey. A meaningful service suitable for adults and families alike.
📅 Tuesday 24 February – 16:00
“Dust and Ashes!” – What Is Lent About?
📍 Community Centre
A relaxed, informative session exploring the meaning of Lent—ideal for anyone curious, families included. Expect discussion, activities, and space to bring your own questions.
☕ Children & Families Welcome
All services and events are family-friendly, and refreshments are provided at gatherings in Sennelager. Whether you’re bringing little ones, attending with friends, or coming solo, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment.
📞 Contact
If you have any questions about services, pastoral support, or upcoming events, please get in touch:
Padre Nick
📱 +49 1722 595317
Brunei: Sourdough Baking - Sunday 8 February 2026 @ Seria ($95 / person)
w. the Alleyway Market Collective- Seria, KB + Kiulap, BSB.
- Learn some new skills.
- Diversify your current knowledge sets.
- Stimulate and broaden your artistic and creative side.
- Deepen your understanding of an existing hobby.
Join experienced tutors, teaching professionals and practicing artisans for a month of artistic, creative, practical and production skills development.
Schedule in a workshop, or two! during the CNY break, Ramadhan down time and mid term school holidays to meet and learn with other like minded folk in our Adult weekend and Kids school holiday workshop series this February!
For more information or to secure your spot, reach out on:
832 1984 or send us a msg @ https://www.instagram.com/alleywaymarketbn/
-Strictly limited spaces.
-Sibling discounts available.
-Childcare options available with an independent childminder
Information provided by Brunei HIVE.
Brunei: Army Mental Health Resources
If you are struggling or are worried about a mate, reach out to get help or get them to talk to someone.
Support is always available!
Where to get help is in the AID booklet AID Suicide Prevention Booklet, AID Suicide Prevention Poster or:
Armed Forces Support Line 24/7 - Call 0800 323 4444
Samaritans 24/7 - Call 116 123
Text SHOUT to 85258 –Text messaging service, available 24/7
You can also speak to your family and friends who know you best, your Unit Medical Officer, Chain of Command, Unit Welfare Team or Padre.
Other information and resources can be found below. Some links will take you to Sharepoint so only Modnet users have access.
British Army - Ask For Help
Army Health and Wellbeing Defence Connect.
Vulnerable Service Persons
Mental Fitness and Resilience Toolbox
Ask, Intervene, Disclose - Suicide Prevention Poster
Protecting Grey Matter Poster
Support Is Always Available
Army-Health Promotion - Home – Sharepoint page
Army Official Health and Wellbeing – Defence Connect
Army Health and Deployability – AKX
Remember TEAMWORK - ‘Stronger Together’. This is what makes us stronger together. #SupportIsStrength
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Final week to share views on Service life – AFCAS 2026
The Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) closes this week – on Monday 2 February 2026, 11.59 pm.
This survey is an opportunity for Service personnel to reflect on, and voice, which parts of Service life they are satisfied with, and what they feel could be improved.Your feedback helps to inform Defence’s policies and initiatives to improve Service life. Whether it’s with accommodation, pay and allowances or career progression.
Army Health and Wellbeing Campaign - #SupportIsStrength
If you are struggling or are worried about a mate, reach out to get help or get them to talk to someone.
Support is always available!
Where to get help is in the AID booklet, available on the Army website at https://www.army.mod.uk/media/v4nn31fj/20260119-suicide-aid-booklet-ac64672.pdf Also available on Defence Connect via these links: AID Suicide Prevention Booklet , AID Suicide Prevention Poster or:
Armed Forces Support Line 24/7 - Call 0800 323 4444
Samaritans 24/7 - Call 116 123
Text SHOUT to 85258 –Text messaging service, available 24/7
You can also speak to your family and friends who know you best, your Unit Medical Officer, Chain of Command, Unit Welfare Team or Padre.
Other information and resources to support can be found at: British Army - Ask For Help, Army Health and Wellbeing Defence Connect.
#SupportIsStrength #BritishArmy #AskForHelp
SHAPE: International Coffee and Conversation presents.... Funco! Wednesday 28th January 2026, 13:00-14:30
WHEN: Wednesday 28th January 2026, 13:00-14:30
WHERE: SHAPE International Chapel
Information provided by SHAPE HIVE
Germany: Hike with the Bad Lippspringe Group & Paderborn Groups
If you would like to join local hikes of 7 to 8 km from Bad Lippspringe Paderborn with the Eggegebirge Hiking group. A bus takes the group to a location and the whole route is guided.
Registration is not required and the cost of the bus per person 12€ for guests and 10€ for members.
The dates of the next hikes are:
- Wed, 28.01.2026 , 13:15
- Wed, 04.02.2026 , 13:15
- Wed, 11.02.2026 , 13:15
- Wed, 18.02.2026 , 13:15
- Wed, 25.02.2026 , 13:15
You can find the details for the hiking club on their website here



