Gibraltar: Annual Fair 21 - 29 August

 

The Gibraltar Fair starts on Friday 21st and continues until Saturday 29th August. Fair Ground rides will be a fixed price of £3 and there will be a free Family Entertainment Pavillion where you can watch local performers and purchase food and drink. This year the event returns to Mid-Town to the ex-Rooke site. 

SHAPE: Base Support Group Newcomers Briefing, Thursday 27th August 2026 09:30-10:45

The next of the four 2026 Newcomer's Briefs held by SHAPE Base Support Group is coming up.

This is an informative brief that serves to help you and your family to acclimate to your new community here on SHAPE; with 32 NATO member nations and additional partner and military cooperation nations represented at SHAPE, it truly is a diverse community.

Held in the Alliance Auditorium (Cinema), you with learn all about life on SHAPE, Morale & Welfare Facilities, Med Centre Provision and more. These also include a Guided Tour into Mons and can be undertaken on the same day or at a subsequent session, but a seat will need to reserved in advance. There is even a glass of bubbles on the Mons Tour!

WHEN: Thursday 27th August, 09:30 - 10:45, Tour of Mons follows.

WHERE: The Alliance Auditorium (Cinema)
HOW: Book your place HERE.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

BRUNEI: AWS Community Support - BFB Local Handmade & Food Stall Bazaar *Calling All Vendors* Friday 25th September 2026, 1400 - 1700 hrs @ Chit Chat Community Centre

Calling ALL Vendors!

BFB is delighted to announce our second local and handmade food stall Bazaar for 2026! We’re inviting passionate creators to apply for the stall.

BRUNEI: BFB Children's Library - Temporary Closure Friday 14th August to Friday 04th September 2026

NEW Opening Times

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Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: AWS Community Support - Office Closure Dates and *NO* Families Club during July and August 2026

NOTICE

Please note the AWS-CS office will be closed on 17 and 25 August 2026.

Please note that there will be *NO* Families Club at Mumong Community Centre during July and August 2026 due to the Summer Break.

Families Club will resume in Saturday, 26th September 2026. 

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

Ext: 3785

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: Brunei HIVEs Closure

Brunei HIVE Notice

1. The Chit Chat HIVE office will be CLOSED from Thursday 23rd July 2026 to Friday 14th August 2026. 

2. The Mumong HIVE office will be CLOSED from Wednesday 15th July 2026 to Friday 7th August 2026. 

HIVE is still contactable via email BRUNEIGAR-SpSvcs-HIVE-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk. 

Please contact your Unit Welfare Team for urgent matters.

The Mumong HIVE office will be CLOSED from Tuesday 11th August 2026 to Wednesday 26th August 2026. 

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: BFB Children's Library - Story Telling Session with Tamsin Monday, 10th August 2026, 1030 - 1130 AM @ BFB Children's Library, CCCC

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: BFPO - Reduced Opening Hours during Summer Leave and General Accounting Rate (GAR) for August 2026

Exchange Rate:

August - £1.00 = $1.7262

REDUCED OPENING HOURS FOR POST OFFICE - SUMMER LEAVE

The following amended opening times will be with effect from 20 July to 31 August 2026 and have been adjusted to accommodate summer leave commitments whilst still providing sufficient opportunity for personnel to withdraw cash and collect mail.

These revised hours will ensure continuity of service during the stand down period while reflecting the anticipated reduction in demand as a significant number of personnel will be on leave.

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Normal Opening Hours:

Monday - Wednesday

08:00 - 12:00

Thursday

10:30 - 14:00

Friday

08:00 - 12:00

Unit's Post Orderly Mail collection and drop-off

Monday - Wednesday

08:30 - 11:30

Thursday

10:45 - 13:30

Friday

08:30 - 11:30

BRUNEI: SSAFA - Sunbirds Baby Club - Every Tuesday, *next date* 11th August 2026, 1100 - 1200 @ BFB Children's Library, CCCC

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Brunssum: Welcome Expo - 12 August

The Hub is hosting a Welcome Expo for new arrivals within the Brunssum community or those wanting to get more involved. 

📅 Event Details
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: The Hub, USAG Benelux

🔍 What You'll Find:
Services & Facilities: Get connected with local resources and amenities.
Clubs & Activities: Find local groups, sports, and hobby clubs.
Events: Preview the upcoming community calendar!

This is open to all with access to USAG Benelux, which includes NATO card holders. Information about the Hub, including location, can be found on the US Army website. 

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.