BFBS Big Salute BIG10 2025 - 16 Oct

BFBS says, “We’re holding a massive day of fundraising for The Big Salute on Thursday October 16th and we’d LOVE you to get involved!

We’re inviting you to organise an event that will raise much-needed funds for small military charities. Charities that will help serving personnel, veterans and military families.

This year, the theme is the Big 10. How about a 10 hour endurance challenge, 10 laps of a swimming pool, baking 10 cakes for a Big Salute bake sale, or do something crazy like pull a truck for 10 meters! You could even organise 10 raffles, a 10 round pub quiz, take 10 dogs for a walk - you get the idea!

Your event can be as big or as small as you can manage. Every little helps!

You can download resources like posters and bunting to add a little sparkle to your excellent efforts and a sponsorship form here - https://www.bfbs.com/big10

Donations can be made at - https://www.justgiving.com/bigsalute/donate "

Wherever your assignment order is taking you, HIVE is here to provide the local information!

If your posting is in the UK you can find our blog and location guides here. Please use our MS Forms enquiry function for any additional locations or if you have any enquiries.

Are you assigned overseas? If you’re posted to an overseas location where we have a HIVE, you will find information – plus our local office’s contact details – at:

• Belgium (SHAPE)
• Brunei
• Brunssum
• Cyprus
• Gibraltar
• Naples
• Sennelager

Posted elsewhere overseas? Don’t worry if your new location is not listed above, the iHIVE covers the rest of the world, with over 100 location guides available plus online enquiry support.

Our iHIVE is tri-Service and is listed on the Overseas Supportability checklist as an action, so that Service personnel and families can obtain the relevant information they may each require, to ensure that their new location can meet each individual’s and family’s needs.

For those with MODnet access, Army HIVE’s SharePoint site can also be used to download our information sheets or ask questions – please go to our Overseas Postings area

If you’re relocating back to the UK from overseas, or moving within the UK, our SharePoint hosts guidance and resources in our Relocating within or back to the UK section.

The Whispering Wind event: The Whispering Wind installation for those who have experienced pregnancy, baby or child loss.

Reservations for windmills for our Whispering Wind event in October (9th-15th Oct 2024 at the Defence Academy of the UK at Shrivenham), are still open, but not for long.

So if you or someone you know has experienced pregnancy, baby or child loss, and would like to honour their child's memory through our event, please send them our way. Reservation forms can be requested via DM or emailing dandelionmilfamilies@gmail.com

Windmills are free of charge to families, will be personalised and sent out to families once our Baby Loss Awareness Week event has come to a close.

Thank you to everyone who has sent us messages about their loved ones so far, your strength continues to amaze us and we feel honoured you have chosen to share their memory with us for this event. ​

AFCAS 2026 is live – have your say!

AFCAS 2026 is live – have your say!

The Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) is now open!

The annual Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) is an opportunity for Service personnel to share views on working conditions, living conditions, and day-to-day Service and family life.

Complete the survey to have your say!

DMWS offer a new online counselling service for Serving and Reservist women across the UK.

Funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, DMWS are proud to offer a new online counselling service for serving and reservist women across the UK.

With their military expertise, they understand the unique pressures of service life. This service gives those in need a safe space to talk, connect, and feel heard.

This free, confidential support is tailored to service women’s needs and covers:

Stress and anxiety
Loneliness and isolation
Health concerns
Relationship and family issues
Work pressures and more

Self-refer by emailing: seenandheard@dmws.org.uk

Or call their free helpline for support: 0800 999 3697
To find out more about this exciting project, visit https://dmws.org.uk/seen-and-heard/

October webinars from Serve and Protect Credit Union

📢 Free financial webinars this October from Serve and Protect - don't miss out!


🌍 Eco-Friendly Ways to Save Money

🐖 Saving Made Simple

📝 Budgeting 101

☔ The Road to Financial Resilience

🚀 Credit Score 101

🔍 Before You Borrow


🔗 Register here: https://sandpcu.co.uk/hs-webinars

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): New vacancies in Newcastle - available exclusively to Service Leavers, Veterans and Military Spouses/Partners

 

The following vacancies are now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme, all are Dept of Work & pensions roles, and all have a closing date of 19 Oct:

GFIE-461 Business Analyst Officer
GFIE-462 Software Engineer
GFIE-463 Delivery Manager


All three vacancies are located at Benton Park View, Longbenton, Newcastle upon TyneGrade: EO
Salary: £32,137
Contract length:18 months

GFiE roles are available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, or be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame or a Military Spouse/Partner (your current partner must still be serving or was discharged within the last 12 months).

To apply, please submit a completed EOI Form (also see Guidance notes) and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

For more information on the GFiE scheme please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)

Recruit for Spouses: FREE Virtual Webinar Thursday 16th October

 

FREE Virtual Webinar Thursday 16th October - Are you interested in Cyber?
Plot twist: Your "chaotic" military spouse life is actually perfect cybersecurity training!

Managing multiple crises simultaneously? Perfect for threat detection
Keeping secrets and following protocols? Built-in security mindset
Working with people across different locations? Remote team collaboration expert
Staying calm when everything's falling apart? Incident response superhero

Join RFS October 16th at 12:30pm to see how your background translates to a thriving cyber career with flexibility that could work for military families!

Free registration: https://portal.recruitforspouses.co.uk/users/sign_in

Recruit for Spouses: Foreign & Commonwealth Programme

The RFS Foreign & Commonwealth Programme is offered free of charge to military spouses and partners of serving personnel and veterans and includes the following support:
Qualification Conversion: Assistance in converting home nation qualifications to UK equivalents, enabling better access to the UK job market.

Coaching and Mentoring: Access to a pool of over 90 volunteer mentors from various industry sectors, offering support with confidence building, identifying transferable skills, and navigating the recruitment process.

Wellbeing Programme: A six-week course designed to help you connect with other spouses and develop tools to support you in adapting to military life.To register for the programme, please sign up via the RFS portal: https://portal.recruitforspouses.co.uk/users/sign_in, or for any questions please email: J.kanyua@recruitforspouses.co.uk

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: New awards to help ease the stress of relocation

Starting again somewhere new is challenging. Negotiating unfamiliar surroundings and finding your feet in a new community can be intimidating and stressful, especially when you have left friendships and existing support networks behind. But for many military families this is an inevitable part of service life.

That’s where Serving Families: On the Move comes in. The programme sets out to tackle these challenges head on – helping to reduce stress for service families affected by the difficulties relocation can bring.

Civvy Street magazine: Oct/Nov 25 issue out now

 

The latest digital edition of Civvy Street Magazine can be read online HERE

October Quest magazine is out now

 

The latest edition of Quest magazine (and back issues also) can be read online at the following link:

Quest Magazine | Quest Online

BRUNEI: DIO(B) - Scheduled Work - October

DIO Scheduled Work

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.

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:

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-DIOHelpDesk@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.

Notification of Scheduled External Painting Works – J16 Flat A

As part of this financial year’s painting programme, the DIO(B) contractor will commence work at J16 Flat A starting Wednesday, 13 August 2025, for a duration of approximately 5 – 6 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

For any concerns or issues related to the proposed works, please contact the DIO(B) Helpdesk in the first instance.

Phone number: 3224130 or military Ext 3375

Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk or DIORDOSTrg-BruHelpdesk@mod.uk during office hours.

SFA Refurbishment Works

Please be advised that construction works are currently in progress at below listed location.

The respective location and expected completion dates are as follows:

• G15 House No 5 – Target Completion: End of September 2025

Works will be undertaken during daytime working hours. DIO contractors will implement measures to mitigate disruption to occupant and operations.

We acknowledge the inconvenience this may cause and respectfully request understanding and cooperation of all occupant throughout the duration of work.

Should you have any concern, please kindly contact DIO(B) Helpdesk by using one of the following means:

Phone Number: 3224130 or military ext 3375

Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk or DIORDOSTrg-BruHelpdesk@mod.uk

Click HERE for information on Infrastructure Fault Reporting - DIO(B) Help Desk

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: Glitz & Glam Christmas Ladies Party - Saturday, 29th November 2025, 5.30 PM @ WO & SGT Mess, Medicina Lines

 

Step into a night of sparkle and celebration! Your ticket includes:

• A sparkle welcome drink on arrival
• A delicious 3-course Christmas meal, complimented with your choice of wine
• A lively DJ & disco to dance the night away
• A fun photo booth to capture the memories
• Black Tie Style - Dress to impress

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with elegance, laughter, music and festive cheer!

Note - Tickets are available at Chit Chat HIVE. Please fill out the information form after purchasing a ticket.

Information Form QR Code:

Please keep checking the HIVE website for upcoming ticket sales. 

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: AWS Community Support - Craft, Coffee n' Cake Thursday, 09th October 2025, 0900 - 1030 hrs @ Arts & Craft Room, Mumong Community Centre

 Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE. 

BRUNEI: AWS Community Support Activities - Parents and Toddlers @ Mumong *Cancelled* Thursday, 09th October 2025

AWS Notice

BRUNEI: BFSWS - Understanding Your Child Course - Starting from Tuesday, 28th October 2025. Every Tuesday & Thursday, 09:15 - 10:30 AM @ BFSWS Training Room, CCCC

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For any queries, please contact 

Rachana Niraula at 3224101 Ext. 3285 / 

email at Rachana.poudel@forcessocialwork.com

BRUNEI: PCMF - Monthly Health Promotion: October Quit Smoking

Quit Smoking

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BRUNEI: JIS Parents Community Committee (JPCC) Parents Coffee Morning - Friday, 10th October 2054, 08:30 - 10 AM @ Panaga Club

The JIS Parents Community Committee is hosting a Coffee Morning for parents of Panaga School, residing in Panaga and nearby areas. The event aims to strengthen relationships among JIS parents, provide a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for new families, and foster a sense of community within the school’s extended network.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, 11th October 2024
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Venue: BSRC Murai Cafe, Brunei Shell Recreational Club, Panaga

We’re excited to invite you to our JPCC Parents Coffee Morning at Panaga Club!

If you have any questions or would like to contact the JIS Parent Community Committee (JPCC), please feel free to email us at jpcc@jis.edu.bn.

To view this in more detail please login by clicking here

Once logged in, select the 'Message Centre' tab from the homepage.

Go to the JIS SchoolsBuddy Portal

Jerudong International School

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

Conference: How military partners fit within the workforce of the future – 3 Nov

Monday 3 November, 9:00 – 17:00, Town House, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2EQ

Kingston University are holding an important conference on the employability and skills of Service partners. Hear about the latest research which highlights the skills of Service partners in the workplace, and consider the practical steps needed to ensure these are incorporated – and valued – at work.

Serving personnel and partners, including those who are dual-serving and Reservists, are welcome to attend. Veterans, policy makers, employers and related organisations are also invited.

This event is free to attend and will offer refreshments and networking opportunities.

Find out more about the event and register your place in advance.

Brunssum: Pumpkin Making Craft Session - Wednesday 15th October

To get you into the Autumnal and Halloween spirit, come and make some fabric pumpkins.

From 12pm-4:30pm on Wednesday 15th October head to the NSE (Building H-603) Café to get creative and make yourself some pumpkins.

It's 3 euros per person, and you can make as many pumpkins as you want.

Please note that whilst this is a child-friendly event, children must be supervised at all times by their parent/guardian.

Below is a photo of the types of pumpkins you could make.

This crafty event is hosted by The Curios Thrift Shop.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Homestart: Free Online Sessions for Army families with their Family Coach

Homestart in Berkshire East are excited to share a fantastic free opportunity for Army parents and carers to join their online sessions led by an experienced Family Coach. Coming from an Army family herself, she truly understands the unique challenges that families face and brings both empathy and practical support to every session.

These sessions are a safe, supportive space where people can connect, share, and find strategies that work for their families.

To register, simply scan the QR code on the flyer, or click HERE. If you’d like to find out more first, please get in touch via Home-Start Berkshire East | Because childhood can't wait

First session is 27th October and spaces are limited to 12 per session.

NAPLES: Campania Arte Card

 

Access to the exclusive art circuit of campania arte card : You will be entitled to skip the line at the most important museums, archaeological and cultural sites in Naples and Campania and travelling by public transport network.

Moreover join exclusive events and stay up-to-date on cultural offerings. Sign in!

Campania Arte Card

Depending on the pass you choose, you can visit up to 2-3 or 5 sites of your choice, among the main cultural sites in Campania.

Up to 50% discount on subsequent entries.

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE

NAPLES: Understanding Italy - the History, Culture, Nature and Cuisine.

 

For more information relating to this incredible country we are living in, you will find lots of information here relating to the history, culture and communities.

Discovering the Culture of Italy

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE.

BELGIUM: Planned Airport Strike, Tuesday 14th October 2025, UPDATED PLEASE READ

What is the situation?  
Due to the national industrial action on Tuesday 14 October in which the staff of the security service provider is participating, major disruptions to Zaventum & Charleroi airport operations are expected on that day.

What does this mean for my flight?  
To ensure the safety of passengers and staff, there will be no departing flights on 14th October. In the upcoming days, the airlines will contact passengers directly to inform them of their options.

Arriving passenger flights    
As departing passenger flights are cancelled, cancellations are also possible on some arriving flights.

Public transport  
Disruption to public transport is also expected. Please consult the website of NMBS/SNCB and De Lijn for the latest information regarding their services.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

NAPLES: Discover Italy

Looking for new ideas?

This is the official tourism website from Italy.

For festivals, events, tours and slow tourism this is the site for you.

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE

Discover Italy 

Brunssum: British Community Halloween Party 31st October

Join the CLOs for the annual British Halloween party on Friday 31st October from 2-6pm in The Brit Bar at JFC Brunssum. There will be snacks, games and family friendly fun.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

BELGIUM: Five Walks through Hageland’s Vineyards

 

If you are looking for a walking day trip or weekend away, check out these five walks through Hageland’s Vineyards and eke out those lingering memories of warm summer days!

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE.

Brunssum: Autumn Crafts and Pancakes - 13th -17th October

Barefoot Hut at BloteVoten Park (BareFoot Park) is all about creative autumn crafts this October, from 13th -17th October 11am - 3pm.

Monday is making slime, Wednesday is glitter tattoos, and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday is crafting time. Once you’ve finished your activity you can enjoy a delicious pancake which is included in your ticket.

More details and tickets can be bought here. 

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Brunssum: Pumpkin Carving and Chili Potluck Saturday 25th October

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

BELGIUM: Optimistic October, Action for Happiness Calendar - October 2025

 

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Action for Happiness’ monthly calendars are packed with actions you can take to help create a happier and kinder world. 

Click here to access the Action for Happiness Calendar.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE.

NAPLES: Time to renew your passport

 

Since June 2025 all passports, whether personal, official or diplomatic, must be applied for online. 

There is a handy two-pager available at the HIVE, please contact RC-Pers-HIVE-NAPLES-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk or pop into Villa Angela to request your copy.

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE

NAPLES: Optimistic October - Download the Happiness Calendar

 

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Our monthly calendars are packed with actions you can take to help create a happier and kinder world. 

Click here to access the Action for Happiness Calendar.

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE.

BRUNEI: BFB Job Vacancies - Treetops Setting

British Forces Brunei Entitled SPOUSES Job Vacancies

Treetops Setting

1. Key Person (Qualified) 

Click here for Job Advert

Do take note that this is not for external applicants. 

Closing date: Wednesday, 08th October 2025.

Hornbill School

1. Teacher Cover Supervisor (Casual)

Click here for Job Advert.

No closing date.

Anyone who wishes to apply for this role, has any specific questions and to request an application form, kindly send an email to LPPO at BruneiGar-CivSec-LPPO-Group@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.