Tuesday, May 19, 2026

BRUNEI: AWS Community Support - May Half-Term Activities


Please Note: For May half-term activities *NO* sign-up needed.

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BRUNEI: AWS Community Support Activities - What's On in BFB...

AWS CS Monthly Calendar

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Parents and Toddlers closed on 20 May 2026


Soft play with open from 0900 - 1300 on 20 May 2026


May Weekly Activities


Senior Club - Temporarily Closed


Due to non-attendance, the AWS-CS senior club for the school year 7-8 is temporarily closed until further notice.

Brunei: Hornbill School National Sports Week 6 - 10 July 2026



Are you a qualified coach or are you just passionate about sports? Then PLEASE offer up your time!

Between 6-10 July 2026 Hornbill School will be running with National Sports Week.

This is an annual event and the aim is to provide the children in each year group with 60 minutes of sports and exercise each day.

Hornbill School is looking for willing volunteers to help support this upcoming national sports week. The school wants to create a programme that includes a wide range of sports and experience throughout the entire week.


Please could any willing volunteers complete the following form: - Hornbill School's National Sports Week – Form

Information provided by Brunei HIVE.

BRUNEI: NAAFI - Quiz Night - Friday 5 June 2026, 1930 hrs @ Patio Bar


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Brunei: GQMS Department - Revised opening hours for May 2026


NOTIFICATION FROM GQMS DEPARTMENT

1. The GQMS Department opening hours will be temporary change because of
an upcoming inspection and departmental commitment.

2. Starting from Monday 11 May 2026, the GQMS Department will open from
08:00hrs to 12:00hrs (morning only) for normal business and will be closed after lunch to allow the team to conduct with routine departmental business. The changes will remain throughout the month of May 2026.

3. A revised opening hour will be introduced from next month onwards. More
further details on timetables will be push out in due time.

Information from Brunei HIVE.

Monday, May 18, 2026

Valuing Forces Families Overseas: Focus Group Invitation


RAND Europe has been commissioned by the Army Families Federation, in partnership with the RAF Families Federation and the Naval Families Federation, to conduct a study exploring the experiences of UK military families throughout the overseas postings cycle. As part of this research, RAND Europe is holding focus groups with military families who have experience of overseas postings, including preparing for, undertaking, and returning from an assignment overseas. These discussions aim to provide an improved and up-to-date understanding of families lived experiences and the challenges they face at different stages of the overseas postings cycle.

Recruit for Spouses:  Empowering You Workshops – 9-11 June


Empowering You is back!

Whether you’re exploring a new career, returning to work, or looking for fresh inspiration, Empowering You is here to help you take that next step.

📅 9–11 June
💻 Hybrid experience – join online + in person (London, Glasgow or Knutsford)

Designed for military family members, this supportive series brings together:

✨ Inspiring real-life career stories
✨ Forces-friendly employers
✨ Practical insights to boost your confidence
✨ A network of people who truly understand military life

Flexible, engaging, and full of opportunity—spaces are filling fast.

👉 Register now to secure your place: https://www.forcesemployment.org.uk/news/empowering-you-june-26-series-now-live/

#MilitarySpouses #ForcesFamilies #CareerSupport

Recruit for Spouses: May Newsletter - NEW careers in Defence, healthcare and more...


The latest Recruit for Spouses newsletter is out now. Please go to this link to read in full: NEW careers in Defence, healthcare and more...

SHAPE: Taste of Belgium Event (ToBE) in the SHAPE Tent, Friday 22nd May 16:00-01:00

The Taste of Belgium Event is on this Friday in the SHAPE Tent!


The tenth edition of the Belgian Showcase will see a Parachute Demo, live music, a vast array of Belgian Beer, the SHAPE International School performing and, of course, Les Gilles. There will be food trucks too so don't miss the Belgian Special - Frites and Mayo!


This is one of the best National Events of the year (apart from BritFete, obvs!)  so if you have yet to experience a ToBE, don't miss it!

WHEN: Friday 22nd May 2026, 16:00-01:00
WHERE: The SHAPE Tent


Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

SHAPE: Carrefour's New Weekend Opening Hours

Did you know that Carrefour has new weekend opening hours?


From now onwards, Carrefour on camp will be open between 09:00 and 18:00 on Saturdays AND Sundays! 

Happy Shopping!


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