BRUNEI: Brunei HIVEs - Keen to increase Travel and Tourism Literature

Both HIVE offices are keen to increase our literature on Travel and Tourism. Both domestically in Brunei, and further afield.

If you are on your travels this Leave, we would really appreciate it if you could pick up a couple of spare copies of any Maps, Leaflets, Booklets, Business cards or further information that we could share with our community.

If you also have any unwanted Travel Guide Books - we would love to take them for the HIVE.

Please drop into either the Chit Chat HIVE Office or the Mumong HIVE Office.

Thank you.

HIVE Team.

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BRUNEI: Did you know....there are TWO HIVE offices in BFB!

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Chit Chat Community Centre (CCCC) HIVE office is located a few doors down from the post office and is run by Rajina Rai.

Chit Chat HIVE Office is open Monday - Friday 0900 - 1300 hrs

The Mumong Community Centre HIVE office is run by Nasreen Akhter and is located on the X1 patch, near the playpark and Mumong Patio Bar.

Mumong HIVE Office is open Monday - Friday 0900 - 1300 hrs.

Pop in to see us and browse our literature, we're here to help!

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BRUNEI: BFSWS -Togetherness Online Parenting Resources

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We are pleased to announce that as part of our new contract BFSWS is now offering Togetherness, an online resource, that follows the Solihull Approach.

Togetherness is a free online learning service giving overseas Military families access to resources to support each stage of parenting, including difficult/challenging times, understanding everyone’s wellbeing and emotional needs.

Togetherness pathways are designed to make childhood development knowledge and psychological principles about containment, reciprocity and behaviour management accessible to everyone. The pathways will help families, parents, grandparents, young people and carers to understand and manage emotions in everyday life.

Resources can be accessed using the link: British Forces Overseas | Togetherness - Togetherness

Please use the access code: overseasfamilies

If you have any issues accessing the link or resource pathways please contact BFSWS on the details below.

For any queries, please contact 

Rachana Niraula at 3224101 Ext. 3285 / 

email at Rachana.poudel@forcessocialwork.com

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NAPLES : Weekend Escape - Pozzuoli

 

Morning - Step Back in Time 

Begin your day at Flavian Ampitheatre, the third largest in Italy. Its underground tunnels and towering arches make history come alive. Flavian Ampitheatre
Get the kids to imagine they are gladiators preparing for battle.

Afternoon - Volcano Adventure

Head to Solfatara Crater , a dormant volcano that still breathes, You'll find bubbling mud pools, steaming fumaroles, and a landscape unlike anywhere else. Its a natural science lesson wrapped in pure excitement Solfatara Crater

Evening - Waterfront Dining 

End the day with dinner along the Pozzuoli waterfront, where seafood restaurants line the promenade. Fresh fish, pasta and gelato make for the perfect family meal as the sun sets over the Bay of Naples. Best Restaurants with a view

Practical Tips:-

Travel Time - About 20 minutes
Parking: Available near the ampitheatre and the waterfront, go early if weekend as it gets busy.
Best Season: Spring and Autumn offer mild weather and fewer crowds.
Rainy Day Alternative : Visit Rione Terra - Pozzuolis underground city.

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NAPLES: Avoid Flooding with the following Tips from DIO

 

As the rain continues to fall - it's relevant to know what to do to avoid a flood.

The DIO is a constant resource of sound advice and guidance.

For further information from them please contact DIO-NAPLES-HousingEnquiry (MULTIUSER)

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NAPLES : Top Tips for the prevention of condensation, damp and mould.

 

More Tips from the DIO.

As a result of the heavy rain recently, it is even more important to keep a check on condensation damp and mould.

Please follow these useful tips and keep your home safe and ventilated.

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Aurora New Dawn: Armed Forces Domestic Abuse Helpline - Christmas opening hours

For more information on Aurora New Dawn support please visit: www.aurorand.org.uk

Brunssum: JFCBS Scottish Burns Night Supper Military Dinner Night

JFCBS Scottish Burns Night Supper Military Dinner Night

The UK Burns Supper Committee would like to invite all JFCBS HQ personnel (all ranks, rates and civilians) to join us for an epic night of fun, good food, malt whisky, poetry and dancing as we gather to commemorate the birth, life and poetry of Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Poet on Friday 30th January 2026 at Hotel Du Rousch.

Please confirm your attendance via the JFC Brunssum 2026 Burns Supper – Fill in form sign-up sheet and that of your guest/s. RSVP is required NLT Wednesday 14 January. The venue numbers are limited so seats will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis, so secure your seat now to avoid disappointment.

Brunssum: JFC Brunssum Swimming Pool Closure

Please be advised that the JFC Brunssum Swimming Pool is closed until further notice due to a malfunctioning sensor requiring repair. For the safety of all users, the facility will remain closed while maintenance is conducted.

We are currently projecting the arrival of the required part and the start of repairs on 19 December. While maintenance is underway, please note that the swimming pool is also scheduled to be closed during the MWA Holiday Operating Hours from 22 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, with a reopening of the pool on 5 January 2026.

All classes, practices, and sessions—including those with Aqua Zuyd, AFNORTH, the German Section, Orcas, and other partner organizations—are temporarily suspended to ensure the safety of all participants.

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NAPLES: Olympic Torch Relay

 

A moment in History 

Follow the Olympic Torch Relay from December 6, 2025 to February 6 2026.

As it travels through around 60 Italian Cities.

Follow the Olympic Torch Relay

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