Friday, October 2, 2026
BRUNEI: AWS Community Support Activities - What's On in BFB...
AWS CS Monthly Calendar
Closures Dates
Please be informed that the Parents and Toddlers session will be CLOSED on 30/10/2026.
BRUNEI: BFB Job Vacancies - Key Person (Qualified) and Teamer Leader - These vacancies will close once suitable candidates have been identified
British Forces Brunei Entitled BFB SPOUSES Job Vacancies
Treetops
1. Key Person (Qualified)
Click here for Job Advert.
Please note: Only applicable for BFB SP or Civil Servant Spouses, NOT for external applicants.
Closing date: Not applicable. This vacancy will close once a suitable candidate has been identified.
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
2. Team Leader
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Please note: Only applicable for BFB SP or Civil Servant Spouses, NOT for external applicants.
Closing date: Not applicable. This vacancy will close once a suitable candidate has been identified.
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
Hornbill School
1. Teacher Cover Supervisor (Casual)
Click here for Job Advert.
Please note: Only applicable for BFB SP or Civil Servant Spouses, NOT for external applicants.
Closing date: 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
2. Learning Support assistant Level 2 (Casual)
Click here for Job Advert.
Please note: Only applicable for BFB SP or Civil Servant Spouses, NOT for external applicants.
Closing date: 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.
BRUNEI: AWS Community Support - Families Club on Saturday, 31st October 2026, 1030 - 1200 @ Mumong Community Centre
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BRUNEI: BFPO - General Accounting Rate (GAR) for October 2026
Exchange Rate:
October - £1.00 = $1.7135
Normal Opening Hours:
BRUNEI: OP NEPTUNE Preparation (Action Required)
Op NEPTUNE PREPARATION (ACTION REQUIRED)
BFB is moving towards the Monsoon season, which requires all building custodians, building users, SFA, and SLA custodians to review their current flood protection and mitigation.
All BFB people are to:
a. Check the serviceability of their flood boards and the seals around the board and door frame (check for cracks or other damage), reporting any issues to the DIO helpdesk urgently at BRUNEIGAR-DIOHelpDesk@mod.gov.uk
b. Ensure you have sufficient equipment in preparation for the flood season.
c. Remove any ‘at risk’ items from any potential flooding location. Examples of this could be electrical cables near the floor, important documentation in a lower drawer, or any valuables left on a lower bookcase shelf.
If you have any major flooding concerns, please get in touch with the Duty staff
Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.
BRUNEI: BFB Quarterly Spouses Coffee Morning - Wednesday 07th October 2026, 0930 - 1200 hrs @ CCCC
Please scan QR or click HERE and register your attendance by 5th Oct 26. A multi purpose BFB Coffee morning . Join the crowd and have a fun, gain knowledge & greet-meet with guest of the day (VIP)🙏
Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.
BRUNEI: Panaga Club Information - Mid Autumn Festival Celebration - Saturday, 03rd October 2026, 11 AM - 2 PM @ Main HALL
Mid Autumn Festival Celebration - Saturday, 03rd October 2026, 11 AM - 2 PM @ Main HALL
🏮🌕 Mooncakes, lanterns & good vibes! ✨
We’re celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with our Chinese Community, and you’re invited! 🥮💛 Bring the fam and join us for a morning filled with fun, creativity and festive vibes!
📅 Saturday, 3 October 2026
⏰ 11:00AM – 2:00PM
📍 Main Hall
Here’s what’s happening 👀👇
🥮 DIY Mooncake
🎨 Face Painting
🏮 Games
✨ And MORE!
And for all our little creatives… 👀🎨
🏮 DIY LANTERN COMPETITION! 🏮
Time to get crafty at home! Create your own lantern using recycled or repurposed materials ♻️✨ — the more creative, the better!
📌 Submit your lantern by 2 October 2026
🏆 Prizes are up for grabs!
Never celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival before? No worries! Come along, have fun and discover what makes this celebration so special. 🌕🥮
Round up the fam, get your creative caps on and let’s make some lantern magic! 🏮✨
We’re celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with our Chinese Community, and you’re invited! 🥮💛 Bring the fam and join us for a morning filled with fun, creativity and festive vibes!
📅 Saturday, 3 October 2026
⏰ 11:00AM – 2:00PM
📍 Main Hall
Here’s what’s happening 👀👇
🥮 DIY Mooncake
🎨 Face Painting
🏮 Games
✨ And MORE!
And for all our little creatives… 👀🎨
🏮 DIY LANTERN COMPETITION! 🏮
Time to get crafty at home! Create your own lantern using recycled or repurposed materials ♻️✨ — the more creative, the better!
📌 Submit your lantern by 2 October 2026
🏆 Prizes are up for grabs!
Never celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival before? No worries! Come along, have fun and discover what makes this celebration so special. 🌕🥮
Round up the fam, get your creative caps on and let’s make some lantern magic! 🏮✨
BRUNEI: The Den Social Run - Sunday, 04th October 2026, 6 AM @ Seria Bowling Centre
Join us for a 5KM Beginner-Friendly Social Run this Sunday, 4th October at 6:00 AM! 🖤🤍
Run • Move • Connect
🏁 Post Run at The Den, Pusat Insani
🆓Free Community Run - No Registration Charges!
☕ Post-run light refreshments
💪 Free recovery gym access
15% OFF at Abacus Coffee
Bring your friends and let’s start Sunday strong!
See you at the run!
Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.
BRUNEI: Social Run - Sunday, 04th October 2026, 5 PM @ Sports Hub, Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium
There’s something about a late afternoon run - the streets soften, the day slows down, and there’s a cold drink waiting at the end. ☕️✨
Get ready for the BWN Coffee Convention Outbound Social Run! Whether you’re up for a 3K Stroll or a 5K Frolic - nothing serious, just good movement, great company, and coffee after 🤩
🗓️ Friday 2nd October & Sunday 4 October | 5:00 PM
📍 Sports Hub, Stadium Hassanal Bolkiah
🎁 Bonus: The first 20 new Pacemate users to sign up and join the run on each day score a $5 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf voucher courtesy of @coffeebean_brunei !
Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.
BRUNEI: Action for Happiness Calendar - Optimistic October 2026
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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 BRUNEI HIVE.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Army HQ: Army HQ: Family Welfare Matters Edition 04 now available
For those with access to MODnet, both this edition and the full internal Welfare Matters newsletter is uploaded onto the Army HIVE SharePoint site in the Welfare Latest News section. The link to access is: Welfare
From gripping mysteries to unforgettable drama, there's something for everyone on BFBS TV! — 3-9/10/2026 - Week 40
Give Us Time - Autumn last minute breaks and more!
“Give Us Time supports Forces families to spend time together on donated respite breaks following separation due to deployment, bereavement, physical or mental injuries, financial need, or other welfare issues.” Find out more at Frequently asked questions - Give us time - Breaks for service personnel and their families
OCTOBER
Cwm Llan cabin, North Wales, 5 – 9 October, sleeps 2
Broadland Sands Holiday Park, Suffolk, 5 -9 October, sleeps 6
Seawick Holiday Park, Essex, 12 – 16 October, sleeps 6Give Us A Moment days out for half term:
Visit the newly re-opened Palm Houses at Edinburgh Botanic Gardens
Enjoy Pumpkin Picking at Hatters Farm, Essex
Explore the Gardens at Monteviot House near JedburghNOVEMBER
Polperro, Cornwall, Platinum standard lodge, 9 – 13 November, sleeps 6
Pevensey Bay, Sussex, Platinum standard lodge, 9 – 13 November, sleeps 6DECEMBER
Kidlandlee holiday cottage, Northumberland, 7 – 11 December, sleeps 6PLUS THE RV GUESTHOUSE, FALMOUTH - DATES THROUGHOUT OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
THE BIG ONE!! 🎄🎅🎁
We’re also thrilled to have more tickets for the Polar Express! This year we’ll be travelling along the Spa Valley Railway from Tunbridge Wells, Kent, on Friday 6 November, leaving at 7pm - please visit the website for more information!
As always, we book on a first come first served basis via the website - https://bookings.giveustime.org.uk/login - breaks are accommodation only, days out are entry ticket only – GUT cannot cover the costs of travel, food etc.
Germany: Guide for the Weekend
This is your Sennelager HIVE What’s On Guide for the week ahead.
Garrison Notices:
- First up, if you didn’t grab a ticket for the coach trip, bad news—it is now officially sold out.
- The Community Support Team’s Coffee Morning runs every Wednesday at 10:00 AM.
- Keep Wednesday October 7th free for the BFBS big salute Cake Morning at Brydon House.
- Art classes with Kellie are happening this Sunday, October 3rd, at the LCC. Classes start at 10:00 AM, costing 10 euros per person. Themes include "Flutter and Flow" and "Pencil Postcards." Contact Kellie directly to book your spot.
This Saturday is German Unity Day.
Shops treat this exactly like a Sunday Everything will be closed, so make sure to stock up on your groceries and essentials before Saturday.
Events on our door step:
The Schloss Neuhaus summer season finale is this Saturday.
Brunssum: What's on this October?
There’s lots happening in and around JFC Brunssum in October. Below is a summary of a few things to pique your interest. More information on some events will be provided throughout the month.
JekerJazz Music Festival: JekerJazz has grown into a city-wide festival featuring live music in Maastricht's cafes, with over 40 stages and 85 concerts. JekerJazz is a free admission festival with a wide variety of music genres: Jazz, Blues, Soul, Rock & Roll, Americana, New Orleans, Roots, Mediterranean, French, Italian, RockaBillie, TexMex, and more.
When:8th-11th October
Where: Maastricht
Visit www.jekerjazz.com for more information.
JFC Chapel Fall Festival: A day of faith, family and fun! The chapel will hold their service at the JFC Sports complex, followed by a BBQ with bouncy houses, a dunk tank, and more family fun games.
When:11th October 10am
Where: JFC Sports Complex
Falling into Fun Festival: join the CDC for an afternoon packed with autumn fun - face painting, pumpkin carving, barn yard games, and more!
Where: At CYS, JFC Brunssum
When: Thursday October 15th 3pm-6pm
Register by 8th October, must be registered with CYS to attend
Oktoberfeest Sittard: There’s something for everyone, including steiners, singing, sausages and even fun fairs for the kids. There is plenty to do in Oktoberfeest in Sittard.
When: 16th-21st October
Where: Sittard City Center
Booking/registration required for some events. Check www.oktoberfestsittard.nl for details.
What about Halloween? There are several events planned for Halloween, both on base and off. More information to come!
Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.
Germany: Vigillance is for everyone
Vigilance matters: Everyone has a role in protecting Defence
What should you look out for?
What should you do?
What should you look out for?
- Individuals, vehicles or activity that appear unusual or out of place.
- Unauthorised photography, note-taking or observation of Defence sites, personnel or activities.
- Attempts to gain access to restricted areas.
- Unattended, suspicious or unexpected items or packages.
- Unsolicited approaches seeking information, whether in person, online, by email, text message or telephone.
- Behaviour that may indicate hostile reconnaissance, sabotage or other security concerns.
What should you do?
- Trust your instincts. If something doesn't look right, report it.
- Follow local security procedures and reporting arrangements.
- Challenge appropriately where it is safe to do so.
- Never assume someone else will report a concern.
- Remember that information which appears insignificant in isolation can be highly valuable when combined with other reporting.
BRUNEI: BFB Social Calendar 2026
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The aim of the Social Calendar is to allow garrison personnel and their families to view all social events and activities taking place.
It is also an area where you can advertise an event that you are planning such as a Patio Sale, Bingo evening, Coffee mornings etc. To have an event added to the Calendar it must:
- Be for the BFB Community.
- Include NO military information.
Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.
BRUNEI: BFBS - Charity Quiz Time Friday, 02nd October 2026, 7:00 PM @ Chautari
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BRUNEI: Brunei Shell Recreation Club (BSRC) Information - Friday Fiesta Vol. 20 *Calling for Vendors* - Friday, 02nd October 2026, 4 - 10 PM @ BSRC Car Park
Friday Fiesta Vol. 20 *Calling for Vendors* - Friday, 02nd October 2026, 4 - 10 PM @ BSRC Car Park
For its 20th edition, Friday Fiesta will mark National Batik Day on 2nd October.
The event runs from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the BSRC car park, and we are looking for vendors whose products or food fit the occasion.
Registration link in bio! IG
KB Gempak II 14th - 18th October 2026 - Registration Open!
Only a few slots, if you want to sell more and get more from your products, register now
What's the activities at the Mainstage area? Band performances, DJ performances, Bandemonium II battle of the bands, marketing and promotions, swimming pool area and many more!
Contact our Site B Mainstage Courtyard Vendor Coordinator FD Maslee at 8910536
BRUNEI: International Day Beyond Borders - Friday, 02nd October 2026, 3 - 8 PM @ Laksamana College , Abdul Razak Plaza
This 2nd October, step into a world of stories, traditions, and people. No passport required! LCB invites you to explore different cultures, learn something new, and connect with communities from around the globe.
From Poland to Ghana, Japan to Brunei, 12 countries will come alive through their traditions, showcases, and the people behind them.
🗓️ 2nd October 2026 (Friday)
🕒 3PM – 8PM
📍 Level 2 & 3, LCB Main Building (Plaza Abdul Razak)
Expect:
🎭 Country showcases
🍽️ Cultural cuisines
🍹 Food & beverage vendors
🎮 Games & many more!
Come explore different cultures and let's go Beyond Borders together!
Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.
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