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Mission Motorsport July Newsletter

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To read this edition of the Mission Motorsport newsletter, please go to: News — MISSION MOTORSPORT

To find out more about Mission Motorsport, please click here: MISSION MOTORSPORT

Gibraltar: The Northwood HQ Naval Volunteer Big Band Concert - Wed 8 July

Northwood Naval Volunteer Big Band are visiting next month and performing a concert at the Open Air Theatre at the Alameda Gardens.

Tickets are £10 and available from buytickets.gi website

Please come along and support this fantastic event in support of SSAFA UK.

BRUNEI: Garrison Thrift Shop - Volunteer Opportunities – Thrift Shop Manager

Volunteer Opportunity

1. Thrift Shop Manager

Receive $200 per month + Gain Valuable Experience

We’re currently looking for reliable and motivated individuals to join our Thrift shop team as Manager and Accountant. These are flexible volunteer positions with a monthly stipend of $200, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to build your CV while making a difference in the community.

BELGIUM: Make-a-Wish photo and GBR figures....

Congratulations and a big thank you to everyone who took part running, walking and volunteering at Make A Wish this weekend just gone. 

GBR A team completed 617 Laps
GBR B team completed 468 Laps
GBR C team completed 428 Laps

The GB Community made in total €5585.00 which will be donated to the MAW Foundation.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

Combat Stress Race to Remember: Choose Your Challenge This Remembrance

This Remembrance, do more than remember.

Join hundreds taking on Race to Remember — walking or running 36km or 76km. Support veterans living with PTSD and make your miles matter. The date is Saturday 7th November 2026, and race start points are Aldershot or Petersfield, finishing at Portsmouth.

Find out more and sign up at: https://events.combatstress.org.uk/event/racetoremember2026/home

BELGIUM: Make-a-Wish Entertainment Schedule

Make-a-Wish is only weeks away!! This is a fantastic, fun, family event raising money for an amazing charity that grants wishes to seriously ill children.

With food, drink, music and more this is one of the annual events not to be missed. Whether you are walking, running or cheering on everyone is welcome to join the festivities.

Friday 5th June Schedule....

Saturday 6th June Schedule...

See you on the track!


Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

BRUNEI: SSAFA Grant Application Forms

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SSAFA Brunei can award 2 types of financial grants: one for projects that will help the community, and one to support individuals and families or a specific financial difficulty. There are funding guidelines within the application forms that outline in more detail what we can and cannot fund, and included a better idea of how we can help.

Forms are available in the HIVE Offices and SSAFA Health Visiting Team.  If anyone would prefer a digital form, please email at this address brunei.sct@ssafa.org.uk.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

Hounds for Heroes: Spring Newsletter

To view the newsletter in full, please go to: Spring Newsletter - 2026

At Hounds for Heroes, Hounds are specially trained assistance dogs, and Heroes are physically disabled or injured personnel of HM Armed Forces and the Emergency Services, whose lives are transformed through partnership with a Hounds for Heroes dog.

To find out more, please visit: Hounds for Heroes Assistance Dogs | Hounds for Heroes

Brunssum: Visit the Donkey Sanctuary L'Oasis des Ânes in Belgium - 3rd May 2026

Donkey Refuge, L'Oasis des Ânes is in Belgium, roughly a 40 minute drive from JFC Brunssum. The shelter is open on the first Sunday of the month from 2:00pm to 6:00pm

The sanctuary is open to the public and a guided tour of the refuge is organized every first Sunday of the month. This is when you can meet all the donkeys, explore the stables and pastures, and meet the volunteers. The oasis also has a small cafeteria where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or a soft drink while chatting. A small shop sells all sorts of donkey-related items, such as documentation, stickers, t-shirts, keychains, and much more.

Brunssum: Military Wives Choir

 

The Brunssum Military Wives Choir (MWC) meet on Thursdays 7-9pm in the Chapel at JFC Brunssum during AF North School term time.

The choir is open to all women with a military connection, there's no auditions and no experience needed. The choir is a great way to meet others and enjoy some sociable singing each week.

Please see here for more details if you're interested in joining, or you can visit the Brunssum MWC Facebook Page.

Our first rehearsal back for new term will be Wednesday 21st January (then next week it will be back to Thursdays) at JFC Brunssum Chapel. New and existing members all very welcome.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Armed Forces Education Trust: Supporting Service Children in Education

The Armed Forces Education Trust is a charity working for children and young adults whose education has been compromised or put at risk as a result of parents’ past or current service in our Armed Forces. The grants given make a difference to young lives, helping improve their educational opportunities or supporting special skills or talents.
To find out more please visit: Home - Armed Forces Education Trust

BRUNEI: SSAFA Brunei are looking for Volunteers...

Brunei Serving Community Team 

Please scan the QR Code above or Click HERE for more information and to join us or email Sarah.Houlton-Hart@sct.ssafa.org.uk

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

Brunei: Gurkha Services for Gurkha Veterans and their families

 

Gurkha Services provide tailored support for Gurkha veterans and their families who have settled in the UK.

Gurkha Services work collaboratively with other Gurkha specific organisations such as the Gurkha Welfare Trust, the Gurkha Brigade Association, the Army Welfare Service, Gurkha communities and others.

Gurkha services are available to all serving and veteran members of the Brigade of Gurkha's, and their families. We provide local SSAFA volunteers with up to date information, awareness and translation services, to ensure the Gurkha community have the same support opportunities as any other member of the Armed Forces community.

Click HERE to find the contact form to communicate with the SSAFA Gurkha team.

Information provided by Brunei HIVE.

BRUNEI: SSAFA - Carpet Cleaner for Hire

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Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: SSAFA - Car Seats for Hire

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Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: SSAFA - Smart Televisions for Hire

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Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: Garrison Thrift Shop - seeking new volunteers

BFB Garrison Thrift Shop is a volunteer run charity shop that supports the local community, helping you and helping others in need. The funds raised are regularly donated to local causes and projects.  

The Thrift Shop sells pre-loved clothing, footwear, homeware, books, toys and baby equipment and much more at affordable prices. 

Opening Hours*

Mon:    10.00-12.00 & 16.00-18.00

Weds:  10.00-12.00

Fri:       10.00-12.00

Sat:     10.00-12.00

*Subject to volunteer availability

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Thrift Shop Volunteer team, please email garrisonthriftshop@gmail.com

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.