Brunssum: SSAFA Health Visitor Q&A

The SSAFA Health Visitor is hosting a Q&A session at Tea and Toast on Wednesday 7th October. 

Florence, the SSAFA Health Visitor for GSO, is coming to assess the needs of the community regarding health visiting. She will be at Tea and Toast on Wednesday 7th October to answer questions and see if there are any improvements that can be made to address any concerns.

If you have any questions regarding health visiting at Brunssum, whether you moved here with a young child, you had a baby whilst living here, or you are planning a pregnancy here, please come along to speak to Florence.

No health visitor services will be conducted, this is purely a Q&A session.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE. 

BRUNEI: BFBS The Big Salute - OP Summit Ladies Zumba Thursday, 24th September 2026, 1000 - 1100 hrs @ BFB Gymnasium

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BFBS - OP Summit Ladies Zumba

Zumba your way to the peak with Team BFBS on Thursday, 24 September 2026. The event will commence at 1000hrs sharp with Zumba Instructor Korn from Panaga Club leading the class.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: DIO(B) - Network Outage Due to Planned Power Outage and Scheduled Work for October

DIO Scheduled Work - October

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.

NETWORK OUTAGE DUE TO DIO PLANNED POWER OUTAGE

1. Please take note of the following:

2. For any G6 matters, please contact below:

a. BST Service Desk - Your BFB SPOC 24/7.
b. Military number - 94193 3333 / 3210.
c. Civilian number - 00673 3224101 (Ext).
d. Email Address - Bruneigar-BST-mailbox@mod.gov.uk

BRUNEI: BFBS Brunei Radio Station Planned Power Shutdown - 23th and 24th September 2026

BFBS Brunei Radio Station Planned Power Shutdown - 23 and 24 Sept 2026

Planned power shutdown and 30 metre mast maintenance works are being carried out by DIO on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 and Thursday, 24 September 2026 in the morning.
This will affect services at BFBS Brunei Radio Station.

• Local Transmission of the BFBS Brunei TV and Radio services in Seria will be turned off from 1000 - 1730 hrs on both days.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: Liang Lumut Recreation Club - Santai Night Market 24th - 27th September 2026, 4 - 10 PM @ Jalan Pantai Lumut

We running it back like we used to back in February, same style same landscape in the weekend. support our locals & for the bonus support our facilities, grab the opportunity with our promotion & good food from 24th to 27th September, 4pm to 10pm.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: BFB Dashain Kalaratri Party - Sunday, 18th October 2026

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BFB DASHAIN KALARATRI PARTY 2026 – 18 Oct 2026

Namaste everyone,

We are pleased to announce the BFB Dashain Kalaratri Party, taking place on 18 October 2026. 

To help us with planning and final numbers, please sign up using the Link or scan the QR code on the poster.

Please register at your earliest opportunity.

Looking forward to celebrating Dashain together!

One Team, One Celebration!🎉

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: BFPO - General Accounting Rate (GAR) for September 2026

Exchange Rate:

September - £1.00 = $1.7300

Normal Opening Hours:

Brunei: AWS-CS & BFB Children’s Library collaboration for ‘’Halloween Spooktacular’’

AWS-CS and BFB Children's Library Collaboration - *HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR*

Date: 23rd October 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Location: Chit Chat Community Centre
Ticket: $10 per child

Ticket Sale: Starts on 01/10/2026 at AWS-CS office and BFB Children Library

✨ Fun games
🎨 Spooky arts activity
📚 Story telling
🍬 Treats & surprises!

🏆 BEST DRESSED WINS PRIZE
🧙‍♀️ Come dressed in your favourite Halloween costume!

⚠️ Limited tickets available at AWS-CS office and BFB children library
Join us for a spooktacular morning!!

Information provided by Brunei HIVE.

Forces Employment Charity: Two-day online accelerator workshop – 6th-7th Oct

Ready to take the next step in your career? 

Empowering You Virtual is a super practical, free two-day online workshop, supported by Barclays, designed to help you build confidence, recognise your strengths and connect well with employers who understand military life.

Join the Forces Employment Charity on 6th –7th October 2026 and leave with practical tools, fresh insight and clear next steps.

Register today

 

Open to military spouses/partners – even if based overseas, young people from 18-24 yrs, female veterans or reservists.

Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update September 2026

Military families invited to help shape the future of Service Family Housing

The MOD has today launched the Red Tape Challenge, inviting families to tell us about processes that are getting in the way of them enjoying their homes, so that we can work to change them.

 

This is just one of a series of new pledges setting out clear commitments to Service families on the quality of their homes, customer service, and ensuring their voices are heard.

 

For more information and details on how to make a submission, click here.