BELGIUM: Togetherness pathways to help understand and manage emotions in every day life

“Togetherness” is a free online learning service giving overseas Military families access to resources to support each stage of parenting, including difficult/challenging times, understanding everyone’s wellbeing and emotional needs.

Togetherness pathways are designed to make childhood development knowledge and psychological principles about containment, reciprocity and behaviour management accessible to everyone. 

The pathways will help families, parents, grandparents, young people and carers to understand and manage emotions in everyday life.

Resources can be accessed using the link: British Forces Overseas | Togetherness - Togetherness

Please use the access code: overseasfamilies

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BELGIUM: Gluten-Free Bakery ‘Copains Paris’ has opened in Brussels

Incredible news for all gluten-free shoppers. Copains Paris has arrived in Brussels and opened its doors albeit it with the more feminine name ‘Copines Paris’.

Here you will find a huge selection of pastries, breads and of course, waffles. As well as an assortment of gluten-free and vegan baking options.

They also offer a saving scheme for those who are medically coeliac which affords 5% off purchases at ‘Copines Paris’ Belgium, ‘Copains Paris’ France and ‘Copains Paris’ London.

Copines Paris, Brussels can be found at:

• Marché aux Herbes, Îlot Sacré district
• Rue Jean Stas 3, 1060
• Chaussée de Charleroi
• Place du Châtelain

More Information here

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BRUNEI: Brunei HIVEs - Keen to increase Travel and Tourism Literature

Both HIVE offices are keen to increase our literature on Travel and Tourism. Both domestically in Brunei, and further afield.

If you are on your travels this Leave, we would really appreciate it if you could pick up a couple of spare copies of any Maps, Leaflets, Booklets, Business cards or further information that we could share with our community.

If you also have any unwanted Travel Guide Books - we would love to take them for the HIVE.

Please drop into either the Chit Chat HIVE Office or the Mumong HIVE Office.

Thank you.

HIVE Team.

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BRUNEI: Did you know....there are TWO HIVE offices in BFB!

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Chit Chat Community Centre (CCCC) HIVE office is located a few doors down from the post office and is run by Rajina Rai.

Chit Chat HIVE Office is open Monday - Friday 0900 - 1300 hrs

The Mumong Community Centre HIVE office is run by Nasreen Akhter and is located on the X1 patch, near the playpark and Mumong Patio Bar.

Mumong HIVE Office is open Monday - Friday 0900 - 1300 hrs.

Pop in to see us and browse our literature, we're here to help!

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BRUNEI: BFSWS -Togetherness Online Parenting Resources

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We are pleased to announce that as part of our new contract BFSWS is now offering Togetherness, an online resource, that follows the Solihull Approach.

Togetherness is a free online learning service giving overseas Military families access to resources to support each stage of parenting, including difficult/challenging times, understanding everyone’s wellbeing and emotional needs.

Togetherness pathways are designed to make childhood development knowledge and psychological principles about containment, reciprocity and behaviour management accessible to everyone. The pathways will help families, parents, grandparents, young people and carers to understand and manage emotions in everyday life.

Resources can be accessed using the link: British Forces Overseas | Togetherness - Togetherness

Please use the access code: overseasfamilies

If you have any issues accessing the link or resource pathways please contact BFSWS on the details below.

0044 (0) 808 168 3111
Lynne.Fedden@forcessocialwork.com
www.forcessocialwork.com

For any queries, please contact 

Rachana Niraula at 3224101 Ext. 3285 / 

email at Rachana.poudel@forcessocialwork.com

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NAPLES : Weekend Escape - Pozzuoli

 

Morning - Step Back in Time 

Begin your day at Flavian Ampitheatre, the third largest in Italy. Its underground tunnels and towering arches make history come alive. Flavian Ampitheatre
Get the kids to imagine they are gladiators preparing for battle.

Afternoon - Volcano Adventure

Head to Solfatara Crater , a dormant volcano that still breathes, You'll find bubbling mud pools, steaming fumaroles, and a landscape unlike anywhere else. Its a natural science lesson wrapped in pure excitement Solfatara Crater

Evening - Waterfront Dining 

End the day with dinner along the Pozzuoli waterfront, where seafood restaurants line the promenade. Fresh fish, pasta and gelato make for the perfect family meal as the sun sets over the Bay of Naples. Best Restaurants with a view

Practical Tips:-

Travel Time - About 20 minutes
Parking: Available near the ampitheatre and the waterfront, go early if weekend as it gets busy.
Best Season: Spring and Autumn offer mild weather and fewer crowds.
Rainy Day Alternative : Visit Rione Terra - Pozzuolis underground city.

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE

NAPLES: Avoid Flooding with the following Tips from DIO

 

As the rain continues to fall - it's relevant to know what to do to avoid a flood.

The DIO is a constant resource of sound advice and guidance.

For further information from them please contact DIO-NAPLES-HousingEnquiry (MULTIUSER)

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NAPLES : Top Tips for the prevention of condensation, damp and mould.

 

More Tips from the DIO.

As a result of the heavy rain recently, it is even more important to keep a check on condensation damp and mould.

Please follow these useful tips and keep your home safe and ventilated.

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BRUNEI: E-Health Arrival Declaration Form - for travellers arriving into Brunei

As a precautionary measure, in accordance with the Infectious Disease Act (Cap. 204) arrivals into Brunei Darussalam are required to complete a Health Declaration Form within 3 days (including arrival day) before arriving in Brunei.

Please show this to the relevant authority when requested.

Please click HERE for the BruHealth Portal link.

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BRUNEI: E-Arrival Card Declaration - for all foreign nationals arriving in Brunei

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The new E-Arrivals card should be completed by all foreign nationals arriving in Brunei. This applies to land and sea borders. This form is replacing the paper version 'form 19'

Effective from 9th February 2023.

To read full guidance on how to apply, click here.

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