Army HIVE Overseas Info

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Army HQ: Army HQ: Family Welfare Matters Edition 04 now available

To read online with accessible links, please go to Family Welfare Matters Sept 2026

For those with access to MODnet, both this edition and the full internal Welfare Matters newsletter is uploaded onto the Army HIVE SharePoint site in the Welfare Latest News section. The link to access is: Welfare

From gripping mysteries to unforgettable drama, there's something for everyone on BFBS TV! — 3-9/10/2026 - Week 40

Your weekly guide to the must-see TV across all the channels provided by BFBS. Full listings can be found on our website

Give Us Time - Autumn last minute breaks and more!

Give Us Time still have lots of breaks and other opportunities available over the coming months – read all the way down for the big news!

“Give Us Time supports Forces families to spend time together on donated respite breaks following separation due to deployment, bereavement, physical or mental injuries, financial need, or other welfare issues.” Find out more at Frequently asked questions - Give us time - Breaks for service personnel and their families

OCTOBER
Cwm Llan cabin, North Wales, 5 – 9 October, sleeps 2
Broadland Sands Holiday Park, Suffolk, 5 -9 October, sleeps 6
Seawick Holiday Park, Essex, 12 – 16 October, sleeps 6Give Us A Moment days out for half term:
Visit the newly re-opened Palm Houses at Edinburgh Botanic Gardens
Enjoy Pumpkin Picking at Hatters Farm, Essex
Explore the Gardens at Monteviot House near JedburghNOVEMBER
Polperro, Cornwall, Platinum standard lodge, 9 – 13 November, sleeps 6
Pevensey Bay, Sussex, Platinum standard lodge, 9 – 13 November, sleeps 6DECEMBER
Kidlandlee holiday cottage, Northumberland, 7 – 11 December, sleeps 6PLUS THE RV GUESTHOUSE, FALMOUTH - DATES THROUGHOUT OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER

THE BIG ONE!! 🎄🎅🎁

We’re also thrilled to have more tickets for the Polar Express! This year we’ll be travelling along the Spa Valley Railway from Tunbridge Wells, Kent, on Friday 6 November, leaving at 7pm - please visit the website for more information!

As always, we book on a first come first served basis via the website - https://bookings.giveustime.org.uk/login - breaks are accommodation only, days out are entry ticket only – GUT cannot cover the costs of travel, food etc.

Germany: Guide for the Weekend

This is your Sennelager HIVE What’s On Guide for the week ahead.

Garrison Notices:

First up, if you didn’t grab a ticket for the coach trip, bad news—it is now officially sold out.
The Community Support Team’s Coffee Morning runs every Wednesday at 10:00 AM.
Keep Wednesday October 7th free for the BFBS big salute Cake Morning at Brydon House.
Art classes with Kellie are happening this Sunday, October 3rd, at the LCC. Classes start at 10:00 AM, costing 10 euros per person. Themes include "Flutter and Flow" and "Pencil Postcards." Contact Kellie directly to book your spot.

This Saturday is German Unity Day.

Shops treat this exactly like a Sunday Everything will be closed, so make sure to stock up on your groceries and essentials before Saturday.

Events on our door step:

The Schloss Neuhaus summer season finale is this Saturday.

There’s lots happening in and around JFC Brunssum in October. Below is a summary of a few things to pique your interest. More information on some events will be provided throughout the month.

JekerJazz Music Festival: JekerJazz has grown into a city-wide festival featuring live music in Maastricht's cafes, with over 40 stages and 85 concerts. JekerJazz is a free admission festival with a wide variety of music genres: Jazz, Blues, Soul, Rock & Roll, Americana, New Orleans, Roots, Mediterranean, French, Italian, RockaBillie, TexMex, and more.

When:8th-11th October

Where: Maastricht

Visit www.jekerjazz.com for more information.

JFC Chapel Fall Festival: A day of faith, family and fun! The chapel will hold their service at the JFC Sports complex, followed by a BBQ with bouncy houses, a dunk tank, and more family fun games.

When:11th October 10am

Where: JFC Sports Complex

Falling into Fun Festival: join the CDC for an afternoon packed with autumn fun - face painting, pumpkin carving, barn yard games, and more!

Where: At CYS, JFC Brunssum

When: Thursday October 15th 3pm-6pm

Oktoberfeest Sittard: There’s something for everyone, including steiners, singing, sausages and even fun fairs for the kids. There is plenty to do in Oktoberfeest in Sittard.

When: 16th-21st October

Where: Sittard City Center

Booking/registration required for some events. Check www.oktoberfestsittard.nl for details.

What about Halloween? There are several events planned for Halloween, both on base and off. More information to come!

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Germany: Vigillance is for everyone

Vigilance matters: Everyone has a role in protecting Defence

What should you look out for?

Individuals, vehicles or activity that appear unusual or out of place.
Unauthorised photography, note-taking or observation of Defence sites, personnel or activities.
Attempts to gain access to restricted areas.
Unattended, suspicious or unexpected items or packages.
Unsolicited approaches seeking information, whether in person, online, by email, text message or telephone.
Behaviour that may indicate hostile reconnaissance, sabotage or other security concerns.

What should you do?

Trust your instincts. If something doesn't look right, report it.
Follow local security procedures and reporting arrangements.
Challenge appropriately where it is safe to do so.
Never assume someone else will report a concern.
Remember that information which appears insignificant in isolation can be highly valuable when combined with other reporting.

All Sennelager based personnel are asked to remain vigilant and report suspicions via the RMP, Guardrooms (Normandy Barracks - 05254 9822232: Athlone Barracks – 05254 9822428) or if a risk to life, 112.

BRUNEI: BFB Social Calendar 2026

Please click the image to enlarge.

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.