If you have any questions, please email simon.mcmahon548@mod.gov.uk.
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Sunday, February 15, 2026
BRUNEI: BFB Barracudas Swim Club - Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:15 - 13:15 @ The Garrison Swimming Pool
If you have any questions, please email simon.mcmahon548@mod.gov.uk.
BRUNEI: DIO(B) - Scheduled Work for March & Planned Sunshade Installation to H16 Splash Pool
As per proposed, DIO(B) contractor will commence work in the area mentioned above according to the schedule provided below.
For safety reasons, please avoid entering the construction site at all times. During working hours, the surrounding area may experience increased noise levels, ongoing loading and unloading activities, and restricted access due to safety measures.
If you have any concerns or issues related to the works, including health and safety matters, please contact the DIO(B) Helpdesk as you first point of contact.
16 February 2026 to 30 March 2026
Work description: Installation of new Sunshade
Location: H16 Splash pool
Working hours: 0830hrs to 1700hrs
Working days: Monday - Saturday
DIO Scheduled Work for February
DIO contractors will be carrying out inspection works as shown in the table below. Utilities may be affected during the work, but DIO contractors will try to minimise disruption.
To reschedule, please kindly contact DIO(B) Helpdesk either via phone Calls Ext.3375 or 3224130 or Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk during office hours.
1. In Order to Comply with the UK standard, DIO contractor Marsee will be carrying out the scope of works as shown below:
a. Check temperature reading of hot and cold water at the very sentinel point.
b. Check chlorine level in water using site test kit.
c. Visual check and small adjustment of water heater.
d. To record water analysis
e. Duration of work will take 10mins to 15mins.
DIO Scheduled Work for March
DIO contractors will be carrying out inspection works as shown in the table below. Utilities may be affected during the work, but DIO contractors will try to minimise disruption.
To reschedule, please kindly contact DIO(B) Helpdesk either via phone Calls Ext.3375 or 3224130 or Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk during office hours.
Planned upgrade building works of building 6 Guardroom accommodation in Tuker Lines.
DIO(B) contractor will commence work in the area mentioned above according to the schedule provided below.
For safety reasons, please avoid entering the construction site at all times. During working hours, the surrounding area may experience increased noise levels, ongoing loading and unloading activities, and restricted access due to safety measures.
Because of the limited loading and unloading space, contractors are instructed to load and unload only during weekends to minimise traffic congestion.
If you have any concerns or issues related to the works, including health and safety matters, please contact the DIO(B) Helpdesk as you first point of contact.
21 January 2026 to 30 Mar 2026
Work description: Upgrade of Guardroom accommodation
Location: G16/6
Working hours: 0830hrs to 1700hrs
Working days: Monday - Saturday
Planned Minor Works at X1 Community Centre and Swimming Pool Area
The DIO(B) Contractor team will commence work at the X1 Community area and its surroundings, including the swimming pool, according to the schedule below.
The planned activities primarily involve painting and jet washing of the roads. These tasks are minimal; however, they may temporarily restrict access to certain roads or buildings during working hours. Public access to buildings will remain open, but the swimming pool will be closed for the duration of the works.
For any issues or concerns related to the proposed works, please contact the DIO(B) Helpdesk as your first point of contact.
DIO(B) appreciates your understanding and cooperation regarding this matter.
Work Schedule
1. Repainting X1/66 Mumong Community Centre (External and Internal Courtyard)
Date: Mid-Dec 2025 – 20 Feb 2026
Description: External painting works
Time: 0830 hrs – 1500 hrs (Daily except Sunday)
2. Repainting Splash Pool Fence (Swimming Pool Closed)
Date: 15 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
Description: Timber fence painting works
Time: 0800 hrs – 1500 hrs (Daily except Sunday)
3. Jet-Washing Around Mumong Community Centre (Including Swimming Pool, Carpark, and Courtyard)
Date: 15 Dec 2025 – 15 Jan 2026
Description: Jet washing of roads and concrete apron surrounding the buildings
Time: 0800 hrs – 1500 hrs (Daily except Sunday)
4. Repair and Repaint 2 ATAP Structures Adjacent to Mumong CC Carpark
Date: 15 Dec 2025 – 15 Jan 2026
Description: Jet washing and repainting works
Time: 0800 hrs – 1500 hrs (Daily except Sunday)
2. The scope includes the purging of the intermediate gas line network supplying up to the gas meter box.
3. Disconnect and end cap the downstream supply from the upstream line.
4. The estimated duration for completing the works is 1 working day, subject to weather conditions and the required purging period.
5. For safety reasons, and to maintain the required distance during the controlled release of gas, occupants will be required to temporarily vacate their properties during the purging process.
Notification of Scheduled External Painting Works – J16 Flat B
As part of this financial year’s painting programme, the DIO(B) contractor will commence work at J16 Flat B starting Monday, 10 November 2025, for a duration of approximately 8 – 10 weeks.
Please inform the occupant of the following important points:
Phone number: 3224130 or military Ext 3375
Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk or DIORDOSTrg-BruHelpdesk@mod.uk during office hours.
2. The DIO Helpdesk will only be accepting EMERGENCY and VERY URGENT
works request via telephone on Mil: 94193 3375 & Civ: +673 322 4130.
3. All other work requests are to be sent via email to BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk, and are to include the following information:
a. Location (building, room, asset).
b. Full name of customer, if not SP, SP details must be included.
c. Contact details of customer, both email and telephone.
d. Description (as clear and precise as possible).
e. When fault happened/ how long has it been a fault.
f. Photo.
4. These details are imperative to increasing the efficiency of processing works,
reducing the time taken to triage, and ultimately the issue being resolved
The DIO(B) Contractor team will commence work at the X1 Community area and its surroundings, including the swimming pool, according to the schedule below.
The planned activities primarily involve painting and jet washing of the roads. These tasks are minimal; however, they may temporarily restrict access to certain roads or buildings during working hours. Public access to buildings will remain open, but the swimming pool will be closed for the duration of the works.
For any issues or concerns related to the proposed works, please contact the DIO(B) Helpdesk as your first point of contact.
DIO(B) appreciates your understanding and cooperation regarding this matter.
Work Schedule
1. Repainting X1/66 Mumong Community Centre (External and Internal Courtyard)
Date: Mid-Dec 2025 – 20 Feb 2026
Description: External painting works
Time: 0830 hrs – 1500 hrs (Daily except Sunday)
2. Repainting Splash Pool Fence (Swimming Pool Closed)
Date: 15 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
Description: Timber fence painting works
Time: 0800 hrs – 1500 hrs (Daily except Sunday)
3. Jet-Washing Around Mumong Community Centre (Including Swimming Pool, Carpark, and Courtyard)
Date: 15 Dec 2025 – 15 Jan 2026
Description: Jet washing of roads and concrete apron surrounding the buildings
Time: 0800 hrs – 1500 hrs (Daily except Sunday)
4. Repair and Repaint 2 ATAP Structures Adjacent to Mumong CC Carpark
Date: 15 Dec 2025 – 15 Jan 2026
Description: Jet washing and repainting works
Time: 0800 hrs – 1500 hrs (Daily except Sunday)
DIO (B) Gas Safety works : Purging on Intermediate Pressure Gas Network
Location : J16 Flats Block A to F
Programme Schedule : 24 Nov 25
Time : 0800 am until work complete.
Scope of work:
Programme Schedule : 24 Nov 25
Time : 0800 am until work complete.
Scope of work:
1. All works will be carried out by DIO(B) MTC (MARSEE) and will be limited to the external compound only.
2. The scope includes the purging of the intermediate gas line network supplying up to the gas meter box.
3. Disconnect and end cap the downstream supply from the upstream line.
4. The estimated duration for completing the works is 1 working day, subject to weather conditions and the required purging period.
5. For safety reasons, and to maintain the required distance during the controlled release of gas, occupants will be required to temporarily vacate their properties during the purging process.
Notification of Scheduled External Painting Works – J16 Flat B
As part of this financial year’s painting programme, the DIO(B) contractor will commence work at J16 Flat B starting Monday, 10 November 2025, for a duration of approximately 8 – 10 weeks.
Please inform the occupant of the following important points:
- Curtains must remain closed at all times while contractors are working outside the flat to maintain privacy and safety.
- The veranda is included in the scope of the painting works. Contractors will access it externally using a cherry picker lift.
- Work will be carried out during the following hours:
- Monday to Friday: 0800 – 1700
- Saturday: 0800 – 1700
Phone number: 3224130 or military Ext 3375
Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk or DIORDOSTrg-BruHelpdesk@mod.uk during office hours.
DIO Helpdesk Reports
1. From Wednesday 10 September 2025, DIO Brunei will be amending the way
in which they process works request, due to the unprecedented and unsustainable
volume of works requests being received. After detailed analysis of the current issues
DIO Brunei are facing, the following changes are being enacted:
volume of works requests being received. After detailed analysis of the current issues
DIO Brunei are facing, the following changes are being enacted:
2. The DIO Helpdesk will only be accepting EMERGENCY and VERY URGENT
works request via telephone on Mil: 94193 3375 & Civ: +673 322 4130.
3. All other work requests are to be sent via email to BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk, and are to include the following information:
a. Location (building, room, asset).
b. Full name of customer, if not SP, SP details must be included.
c. Contact details of customer, both email and telephone.
d. Description (as clear and precise as possible).
e. When fault happened/ how long has it been a fault.
f. Photo.
4. These details are imperative to increasing the efficiency of processing works,
reducing the time taken to triage, and ultimately the issue being resolved
5. If these details are not provided the works request will not be raised. Should
anyone have issues or concerns with the above direction they are to contact the DIO
WSM via email.
anyone have issues or concerns with the above direction they are to contact the DIO
WSM via email.
Click HERE for information on Infrastructure Fault Reporting - DIO(B) Help Desk
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BRUNEI: Mumong Pool Induction & New Entry Access System
Please be informed that an induction session will be conducted for the Mumong Pool.
Here are the Mumong splash pool induction dates set out every two weeks until April 2026, all of which are set on Tuesday:
📅 Date:
📅 Date:
17/02/2026
03/03/2026
17/03/2026
31/03/2026
14/04/2026
28/04/2026
🕙 Time: 1000hrs – 1100 hrs
📍 Location: Mumong Pool
Attendance is strongly encouraged for all regular users. If you’re unable to attend, there will be an opportunity for another induction.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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BRUNEI: Pancake Day - Tuesday, 17th February 2026, 1500 - 1600 hrs @ Tuker Lines Cook House
The current price is BND 3 per serving (with the hope this may be reduced closer to the event if additional funding becomes available).
The event will take place on Shrove Tuesday, 17 February 2026, from 3:00–4:00pm, allowing parents and children to attend after school. If there are any parent groups or similar channels where this could be shared, that would be greatly appreciated.
There will be a QR code to register interest, but the registration link can also be included in messages to make signing up easier.
🥞 Pancake Day Registration - Open to whole of the BFB Community 🥞 – Fill in form
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BRUNEI: BFB Spouses Circuit Classes - Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 0900 - 1000 hrs @ Garrison Gym
Circuit Classes are held in the Garrison Gym on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 0900-1000.
BFB spouses must be gym inducted to attend class and use gym facility.
For gym induction seek Duty PTI by person on Mon-Thu at 0900 - 1100 hrs or contact Duty PTI on Ext 3246.
For gym induction seek Duty PTI by person on Mon-Thu at 0900 - 1100 hrs or contact Duty PTI on Ext 3246.
There is no requirement for personal insurance cover as its covered by BFB establishment insurance.
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Friday, February 13, 2026
SHAPE: Berlin Gate Announcement, Monday 16 February until Monday 16 March 2026
Road construction will take place on Rue Grande from 16 February to 16 March 2026.
All traffic exiting SHAPE towards Mons must use Zagreb Gate only. Zagreb Gate will be open 24 hours a day for exit only during this period.
Traffic exiting SHAPE towards Soignies may continue to use Berlin Gate.
All vehicles entering SHAPE may also continue to use Berlin Gate.
Please plan your route accordingly.
All traffic exiting SHAPE towards Mons must use Zagreb Gate only. Zagreb Gate will be open 24 hours a day for exit only during this period.
Traffic exiting SHAPE towards Soignies may continue to use Berlin Gate.
All vehicles entering SHAPE may also continue to use Berlin Gate.
Please plan your route accordingly.
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BRUSSELS: Flight Exhibition, Friday 17th October 2025 until Sunday 9th August 2026
Ever wondered how to defy gravity? Short of finding Elphaba’s copy of the Grimmerie, why not pop along to the Museum of Natural Sciences to discover just how animals and humans can soar above the clouds without broomstick or magic.
Nature meets technology at this fascinating exhibition. Youngsters will also get a chance to make their own paper aeroplane soar too! Suitable for ages 10 and upwards.
WHEN: Friday 17th October 2025 until Sunday 9th August 2026
WHERE: Natural Sciences Museum, Rue Vautier 29, 1000 Brussels.
MORE INFORMATION: https://www.naturalsciences.be/en/museum/exhibitions-activities/exhibitions/flight
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BELGIUM: Talbot House, a little piece of history in Poperinge
Talbot House was (and arguably still is) home from home for the British soldiers during the First World War. It was a bit of heaven, just behind hell.
Offering a canteen, surreal green garden, concert hall, library, billiards and of course a Chapel, it welcomed some half a million soldiers. The house rules were simple yet specific, everyone was admitted and treated equal. It reminded them what they were fighting for and gave them the hope and courage to return once more to the frontline where so many of them lie still today.
Today, it’s been kept as it was. Revd. Tubby Clayton, who was it’s instigator and driving force (hurricane force) insisted that it would be used for the same purposes today.
We are always very keen to welcome serving soldiers in the Club. Besides a ‘museum’ and a guest house, it very much is still a military club which thrives when it gets its old customers in for a cuppa.
If you have not yet visited, do add it to your list of places to visit! It’s gone onto ours!
Photo Credit: Simon Louagie.
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BELGIUM: The National Memorial of Fort Breendonk
Have you visited Fort Breendonk yet?
It is one of the best-preserved testimonials of the Second World War Nazi atrocities. Learn about the sinister history of SS-Auffanglager Breendonk through a series of testimonial, picture and film footage and remember the men and women who suffered and sacrificed their lives for our liberty.
If you are a Museum Pass holder you can visit Fort Breendonk for FREE.
- Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History
- Command Bunker Kemmel
- Bastogne Barracks
- Trench of Death
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Brussels: Have you visited the Museum of Playing Cards yet?
Fancy a different day out?
How about a visit to the Museum of Playing Cards in Turnhout? Belgium really does have a museum for everything!
Check out the authentic printing machines and stream-driven presses and if you time your visit well you could even pick yourself up a freshly pressed demo print. Learn about how Cards were used for propaganda, see some rare card decks and witness the gruesome consequences of cards in the media.
There is also a Room of the Future with interactive games, quizzes & screens complete with a selfie booth and interactive workshops with creative play for kids too. There really is something for everyone.
Want to find out more? https://www.discoveringbelgium.com/museum-of-the-playing-card/
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