Brunssum: Fitness classes at The Hub

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Brunssum: Father’s Mental Health in the Perinatal Period

 SSAFA, together with BFBS, is proud to promote an important initiative focused on fathers’ mental health during the perinatal period. This work reflects our shared commitment to inclusive, evidence based family support and improving outcomes for all parents.

SHAPE: Arts and Crafts Official Vendor of SHAPE and NATO Merch

Did you the Arts and Crafts Centre sells Official SHAPE and NATO Merch?

If you are looking for a souvenir, keepsake or SHAPE themed gift, do pop in and have a browse. They also offer a Framing Service, a Tailoring Service, a range of classes and birthday parties.

Get in on touch with them on artandcraft@shapemwb.be or just pop in.

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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

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SHAPE: Save the Date for the Big Events of 2026

Here are a few dates for your diaries! Don't miss out on these fantastic annual big events.

Due to reasons beyond CLO control, BRITFete will be a week later that originally planned, the new date will be Friday 26th June 2026.


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BRUNEI: Army Mental Health Resources

Your life matters. Help is here. Real people, real support, anytime.

If you are struggling or are worried about a mate, reach out to get help or get them to talk to someone.

Support is always available!

Army Health and Wellbeing Campaign - #SupportIsStrength

 

Your life matters. Help is here. Real people, real support, anytime.

If you are struggling or are worried about a mate, reach out to get help or get them to talk to someone.

Support is always available!

Where to get help is in the AID booklet, available on the Army website at https://www.army.mod.uk/media/v4nn31fj/20260119-suicide-aid-booklet-ac64672.pdf Also available on Defence Connect via these links: AID Suicide Prevention Booklet , AID Suicide Prevention Poster or:

Armed Forces Support Line 24/7 - Call 0800 323 4444

Samaritans 24/7 - Call 116 123

Text SHOUT to 85258 –Text messaging service, available 24/7

You can also speak to your family and friends who know you best, your Unit Medical Officer, Chain of Command, Unit Welfare Team or Padre.

Other information and resources to support can be found at: British Army - Ask For Help,  Army Health and Wellbeing Defence Connect.

#SupportIsStrength #BritishArmy #AskForHelp

Gibraltar: Walking Tours of the Northern Defences

The Gibraltar Heritage Trust have announced a series of walking tours of the Northern Defences in collaboration with Fortress Attractions Gibraltar. Tours of the complex, which comprises of medieval, 18th and 19th century military defences through to WWII installations, will be led by Carl Viagas who continues to lead on the task of recovering the site for public benefit.

The tours will take place on the last friday of each month, with the first taking place this Friday 30th January. Attendance is free but booking via the Gibraltar Heritage Trust is essential.  Call now to book your spot and see firsthand this awe inspiring  feat of defensive engineering.

Please note that photography and video recording may take place during this first tour for promotional and social media purposes. 

For more information, please visit www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi 

BELGIUM: Official parkrun at SHAPE, Every Saturday, 08:45 for 09:00 start

Did you know SHAPE has its own official parkrun? The only parkrun in Belgium no less. As a closed event it is only open to Shapians and their sponsored guests but it is held weekly on camp, departing from behind the Continental Mess. 

parkrun is held every Saturday, whatever the weather (as long as it is deemed safe by the run director that week) and welcomes all nationalities, all ages and all abilities. Volunteers are needed too, so even if you don't fancy walking, jogging or running the 5km course, you are still welcome to join the parkrun community by volunteering to support this fabulous event.

What's more, parkrun is FREE and a fabulous way to meet new friends. Follow their Facebook Page to keep on top of what is occurring.

The parkrun group are an international, welcoming, friendly, sociable and most importantly supportive group who are always keen to have new participants join the fold.

If you want to take part or get involved in volunteering, simply turn up on a Saturday at 08:45 or email SHAPE@parkrun.com.

See you there!

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BELGIUM: Do you have Secondary School Age Children? Please Read...

Do you have a child of Secondary School Age, either at British School of Brussels or a British Boarding School? Have you received this letter to your Belgian home address?

If so, if they are at BSB, please complete the following section, sign it and email/drop the form to Host Nation Liaison Officer Nadia in the Community Office:

If you have received the letter and your child(ren) are at Boarding School, please complete this section, add proof of registration at the school for this academic year and sign the form, then email/drop it to Host Nation Liaison Officer Nadia in the Community Office:

If you have any questions, do pop into the Community Office and chat to us.

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