BELGIUM: The Royal Greenhouses 2026, Tickets go on sale Friday 20th March

The splendid greenhouses of the Royal Château in Laeken open to the public this year from Friday 17th April to Sunday 10th May.

For the 2026 edition, tickets go on sale on Friday 20th March at 13:00. 

As an indicator of the high demand, some140,000 tickets were sold in a day and a half last year.

This is a very beautiful and very popular event, if you don't want to miss out, please set a reminder on your phone/calendar and Good Luck!

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Department for Work & Pensions: Latest News Update

Department for Work & Pensions: Latest News Update

Mobile Jobcentres

Jobseekers are to benefit from the roll-out of mobile jobs vans across Great Britain.

Following hugely successful pilots in the Scottish Highlands, North and Mid Wales and Greater Manchester, the number of Jobcentres on Wheels will provide enhanced support in six new areas, with a view to explore rolling out the scheme more extensively after testing its impact.

The vans will take jobcentre staff on the road to communities with some of the highest rates of unemployment where support is needed most. Vans will park up outside family hubs, leisure centres, supermarkets, local events and football matches to make taking that first step towards work as easy as possible.

BRUSSELS: Belgium Battles and Books presents Survival, Memoir of a Forced Labourer in the Third Reich

The Belgium Battles and Books Club presents the launch of Survival, Memoir of a Forced Labourer in the Third Reich.

Join this presentation of George Beeston's autobiographical account, described by EU Today as "a deeply affecting narrative that illuminates a neglected chapter of wartime Europe". This will soon be published as a Free Ebook.

WHEN: Friday 13th March 2026, 18:00-20:00
WHERE: Fraternelle des Agents Parachutistes, Rue du Chatelain 46, Ixelles
HOW: Register in advance on peacemissions@hotmail.com, attendance in FREE

MORE INFORMATION: Here

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Non-UK Nationals: Guidance on Changes to Entering the UK as a Dual British National

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Regional Command Non-UK Support - RC-Pers-NUKNSp-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Changes to Entering the UK as a Dual British National

From 25 February 2026, dual British nationals must be able to demonstrate their right of abode when entering the UK. British citizens cannot apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and must instead provide approved documentation confirming their right of abode.

BRUSSELS: Blood Tests not available at the Sterrebeek Clinic

Please Note: Blood Tests at the Sterrebeek Clinic are not currently offered.

More below.

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Month of the Military Child: Poetry and Art Competition 1 Apr -1 May

Has your child entered the Month of the Military Child competition yet? It is a great time for young people to share a poem or piece of artwork! All participants receive a beautiful, personalised certificate and winners will have their work published and be invited for a special award ceremony in London!

Visit neversuchinnocence.com/month-of-the-military-child to learn more or enter the competition.

BELGIUM: The Healthy Selfie Webinar with Dr Susie Davies and Jennifer Powers, Tuesday 17 March 2026, 19:30-21:00

Following on from the hugely successful Papaya Talk at the beginning of March both here in SHAPE and Online, I am pleased to let you all know that the next Online Webinar is coming. 

Dr Susie is an engaging and passionate speaker about improving mental health outcomes for adolescents. As a parent and a GP, Susie shares professional knowledge and personal experience in an inclusive and informative way.

WHEN: Tuesday 17th March 2026,19:30-21:00 (Belgium time)
WHERE: Online, sign up here
WHAT: An interactive session about navigating the impact of screen time on wellbeing and achieving a healthy tech balance
WHO: Teens, Tweens (Year 6+), Parents and Carers
WHY: In an increasingly digital age, where more and more of life is screen bound, both healthy and unhealthy habits develop. Dr Susie is enlightening and informative with some excellent tips that we can all learn from.


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Month of the Military Child: April 2026

Brunssum: QR codes to help

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Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF) Survey: Access to Health and Wellbeing Services

The Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF) is a tri-service group for Serving personnel, reservists and their families who have a child or adult immediate family member with an additional need and/or disability. FANDF is a unique group as it is run by a committee of members whose vision is ‘to ensure that all Forces families with additional needs and disabilities receive the support they need’ and aims to be the voice of Forces families with additional needs and disabilities.

FANDF invites you to complete their short survey which explores your experiences of accessing health and wellbeing services while navigating life as a Forces family with additional needs and/or disabilities. This includes access to mental health support, CAMHS, and the continuity of care across postings.

Findings will be analysed and used to develop evidence based recommendations that will be shared with policymakers and relevant subject matter experts across defence, health, and local government to ensure a clear and accurate understanding of need is reflected in policy and deliverable services.

Thank you for taking the time to support this important work and drive positive change.

The deadline for responses is Friday 27 March.

Access to Health & Wellbeing Services Survey – Fill in form

Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out at: CS.ANDA@ssafa-fhs.org.uk