Brunssum: local pumpkin patches

With autumn well and truly upon us, pumpkin season is in full swing. There are several options for those who want to go pumpkin picking locally. 

• Boerderijwinkel Mertens-Urlings - Simpelveld 
• Kwekerij Bastin - Hulsberg 
• A. Nieland Kurbisse - Vlodrop 
• De Leropper Tuin - Sint Odiliënberg 
• 't Pompoensjuurke - two locations, Guttecoven and Retersbeek
• Gertrudenhof -  Hürth–Hermülheim, Germany

Not open for the whole season: Het Akkertje - Sint Odiliënberg (appointment only), and Kriegerhof - Langerwehe, Germany - 25 & 26 September

View the list on Google Maps.

We have a separate post about Pumpkimania, a pumpkin festival near Brussels. 

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

BRUNEI: BFB Job Vacancies - Key Person (Qualified) and Room Leader Closing Date 28th September 2026 & Library Assistant Closing Date 30th September 2026

 

British Forces Brunei Entitled BFB SPOUSES Job Vacancies

Education Centre 

1. Library Assistant

Click here for Job Advert.

Please note: Only applicable for BFB SP or Civil Servant Spouses, NOT for external applicants.

Closing date: 12:00hrs on Wednesday, 30th September 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

Treetops

1. Key Person (Qualified)

Click here for Job Advert.

Please note: Only applicable for BFB SP or Civil Servant Spouses, NOT for external applicants.

Closing date: 12:00hrs on Monday, 28th September 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

2. Room Leader

Click here for Job Advert.

Please note: Only applicable for BFB SP or Civil Servant Spouses, NOT for external applicants.

Closing date: 12:00hrs on Monday, 28th September 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

Hornbill School

1. Teacher Cover Supervisor (Casual)

Click here for Job Advert.

Please note: Only applicable for BFB SP or Civil Servant Spouses, NOT for external applicants.

Closing date: No closing date

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

2. Learning Support assistant Level 2 (Casual)

Click here for Job Advert.

Please note: Only applicable for BFB SP or Civil Servant Spouses, NOT for external applicants. 

Closing date: No closing date

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

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: BFB Social Calendar 2026

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The aim of the Social Calendar is to allow garrison personnel and their families to view all social events and activities taking place.

It is also an area where you can advertise an event that you are planning such as a Patio Sale, Bingo evening, Coffee mornings etc. To have an event added to the Calendar it must:

• Be for the BFB Community.

• Include NO military information.

Click HERE to view the annual calendar. Here you can click on each event to take you to the blog post, where you will find more information regarding the event.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

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

AWS CS Monthly Calendar

BRUNEI: AWS Community Support - *NO* Families Club September 2026

NOTICE

Please note that there will be *NO* Families Club at Mumong Community Centre during September 2026.

Families Club on Saturday, 26th September 2026 has been *CANCELLED*.

Email BruneiGar-SpSvcs-AWS-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk for more information.

Ext: 3785

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: Brunei Shell Recreation Club (BSRC) Information - BSRC Sports Festival 2026 & *Calling for Vendors* Sunday Car boot 27th September 2026, 7 am - 11 pm @ BSRC Parking Lot

*Calling for Vendors* Sunday Car boot 27th September 2026, 7 am - 11 pm @ BSRC Parking Lot

Sunday Car Boot is ON

From preloved to finds and hidden gems to unique items you didn’t know you needed.

Vendors, we want YOU. Grab your spot before they're gone.
🔗 Link in bio to register
https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc-R6HOiV6m/?stkn=MWtjbWRyeXVxNW53

🗓️27th September
⏰ 7am to 11am

Bring your friends, bring the family and don’t forget to bring your shopping bags!

For enquiries or registration, please contact: +673 7403000

Brunei: Introduction to Early Help Awareness training session - Wednesday 30 September 2026 0800 - 1200 @ CCCC

Information provided by Brunei HIVE.

BRUNEI: The Patio Bar - *Open* Friday, 25th September 2026, 7 - 11 PM

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

Defence Children Services: Service Pupil Premium – register your child before 1 Oct 2026

If you're a Service parent and your child attends a school in England, make sure their school knows about your Service status before 1 October 2026.

Eligible schools can receive £360 per eligible Service pupil through the Service Pupil Premium (SPP), helping them provide additional support for Service children.

Find out more about eligibility and how you can help your school access this valuable funding:

First Defence Finance: How does the Bank of England Work?

How Does the Bank of England Work? 

Author: First Defence Finance

You've probably heard the phrase "the Bank of England has changed interest rates" countless times.

But what does that actually mean?

Who decides whether interest rates go up or down? Why does the Bank of England change them? And how could a decision that gets made in London affect your savings, mortgage or loan?

With the Bank of England's next interest rate decision coming up on 17th September 2026, here's everything you need to know, without the financial jargon.