BRUNEI: SSAFA - Well Baby Clinic - Every Tuesday, 9 - 11 AM @ Health Visitors Department, PCMF

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BRUNEI: SFA Fault Repair Reporting

SFA Fault Repair Reporting

In order to ensure our Service Family Accommodation (SFA) remain sustainable and operational, could all occupants report faults for repair in a timely manner and as soon as there is a fault. Do not accumulate faults and do not wait to report them all at the same time as it results in the SFA going out of occupation for a long period.

Click HERE for DIO Helpdesk Telephone Operating Hours

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BELGIUM: The Cycling Towpaths of the Country

Did you know about Belgium’s Cycling Towpaths?

There are 1,200km of safe tracks throughout the country to cycle, away from the traffic, with the entire family.

Enjoy a safe, quiet, flat route along the waterways, amongst the sweet scent of nature, listening to the sound of birdsong and bicycle bells rather than hearing the sound of traffic and car horns whilst inhaling exhaust fumes!

The Flemish and Walloon regional governments are actively improving the towpaths (and many abandoned railways) for cycling. Where the towpath has been turned into a modern highway, separate lanes or paths are being built for cyclists. (In the Walloon area this is known as Réseau Autonome de Voies Lentes [RAVeL] - Autonomous Network of Slow Ways.)

Get out amongst nature in Wallonia or Flanders

More about the RAVeL Network

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BELGIUM: The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Have you visited Luxembourg yet?

This beautiful, landlocked country is definitely worth a visit whilst you are in Belgium. With all public transport being FREE, the gorgeous architecture and all the history of this Grand Duchy country there is so much to see and do.

BELGIUM: Euro Space Centre, Transinne

If you have a budding astronaut, the Euro Space Centre is a Must-Do!

• Dress up and strike a pose
• Test the vital skills needed to be a successful astronaut applicant with interactive tests for precision, accuracy, communication, vision and more
• Walk on the Moon and Mars
• Drop into the void to experience the sensation of a free fall
• Feel the effects of Centrifugal Force on your body, like the astronauts experience at take-off
• Visit the Planetarium and take in a film on the theme of Mars and the Sun System
• Relive the big moments of the conquest of Space
• Experience the 5D Space Show in the dynamic cinema
• And fly over the Red Planet in your own spaceship.

Stop for refreshments in the Voyager Cafe before heading out to Cosmic Valley to walk the alleys of the galaxy and learn more about the means of communication set up to keep in touch with your teammates back on Earth.

For some exclusive activities including fixing a satellite, riding the multi-axis chairs and the weightlessness wall, extend your trip over 2 days and 1 night with full board. 

A thoroughly enjoyable day out!

For more information visit: https://www.eurospacecenter.be/en/

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BELGIUM: Yorkshire Trench and Dug-Out, a little piece of authentic war history

 

If you are a fan of history, then don’t miss this little gem. The Yorkshire Trench and Dug Out are right there on an industrial estate just north of Ypres. Dating back to 1917, this preserved dug out and trench was accidentally discovered by a farmer in the early 1990’s. 

This is the perfect opportunity to visit an authentic World War One trench and see the footprint of the 1915 shallow trench and shelter at the site. It’s a fabulous way to visualise how these trenches fit into a larger trench system and what life may have been like in the trenches. 

As this is located on an Industrial Estate there are no parking or entry charges to visit the site. It’s a definite must see for those visiting the area.

More information here.

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Brussels: Five Parks on the Outskirts of the Capital

With the arrival of Spring and the (hopefully) warmer weather, here are five gorgeous parks that are well worth a visit, each with an associated walk…

• Gaasbeek Museum Garden Park - unparalleled world-class gardens
• The Coloma Rose Garden - a kaleidoscope of colour and scent 
• Meuse Botanic Garden - home to the biggest flower on the planet
• The Huizingen Rock Garden - Expo 58’s natural splendour unleashed
• Tervuren’s Warande Park - Centuries of elegant heritage

For more information, read this.

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Naples: Fancy a Hike?

                                

Find below some ideas of walking trails now that the sun is shining and that it is not too hot or too busy yet!

https://www.sorrentoinsider.com/en/e/mount-faito-sorrento-italy 

https://www.parconazionaledelvesuvio.it/en/visit-the-park/the-paths/the-tirone-reserve/

Sentiero dei limoni - Routes for Walking and Hiking | Komoot

https://hikingcampania.com/walks/

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BELGIUM: 112 App for Emergency Services, Belgium-wide

Did you know there’s an app for contacting the emergency services in Belgium? 

 

Once you’ve registered, the 112 app can be used if you need emergency assistance from fire-fighters, an ambulance or the police in Belgium and is free to use. 
 
Advantages of using the app compared to calling 112:
 

• 3 in1: You can quickly and easily select which emergency service you need.

• Location: The emergency call centres can track your location much more accurately.

• Additional Info: The emergency services will refer to any additional information you’ve saved on your profile to tailor the response to you. For example, they will see immediately if you are deaf, have a heart condition or are allergic to certain medications.

• Alarm: If you have fallen or are unconscious and the emergency services are struggling to find you, the emergency call centre can sound an alarm via your phone to help alert the team to your location.

• Chat: if you are unable to speak or to hear the emergency call centre can activate an instant message functionality. 

• Internet free: the app is not reliant on a WiFi or data connection.

 
The 112 app is available for download on both Android and Apple devices, including our official Osprey iPhones. 
 
More information here: Mobile application | 112

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BELGIUM: Bois de Badour, Hainaut

Feeling like a Walk in the Woods? Want to run somewhere different?

Bois de Badour is a mixed forest with several shallow ponds and dotted with traces of the past, like the old gatekeeper’s house and the bridge overhanging  the old railway line, but the main landmark is the Octagonal Building at the edge of the wood, called the Ronde Maison.

There are 3 marked trails to explore that venture through some of the woodland; a 5km, a 10km & a 20km route. But do take care as some of the trails are private; they are the princely family's property!

The Bois de Badour is known for its ‘good mushrooms' spots, in September-October. 

The wood is located northwest of Mons. Access at Chemin du Long Boule or Chemin Du Prince. However, the most beautiful access point is near the Ronde Maison at “Montauban” via rue du Canard, 7050 Erbisoeul.

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