Brunssum: The Tri-Border Walking Club

The Tri-Border Walking Club

If you've been looking for a fun, friendly and flexible way to explore the beautiful trails around our region, this is your sign to join us!

Reasons to join:

• Monthly route are approximately 8-10 km of easy/moderate terrain, perfect for all ages and fitness levels.
• Why walk with us?
• No pressure! We use Outdooractive app, so you can walk at your own pace and leave early if you need to.
• New routes every month to discover hidden gems in the Tri-Border area.
• Fantastic ways to meet new people and enjoy the great outdoors.

If you like the sound of this and want to join us all season, membership is just €35 per family for the duration of your deployment here.

Find all the details about our club on the JFC Brunssum website or on our Facebook Group.

Any questions?

Just send our Club President an email at: triborderwalking@hotmail.com

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Brunssum: Fitness classes at The Hub

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BRUNEI: BFB Ladies Night - Saturday, 07th February 2026, 1700 - 2359 @ CCCC

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BFB Ladies Night

Transportation Details

Pick-Up Locations and Timings.

- Location: X2, Bus Park
Time:16:20 hrs

- Location: J/Park, Inside the Main Road
Time:16:30 hrs

- Location: X1, Community Centre
Time:16:40 hrs

Drop-Off Times:

- Early Departure: 22:45 hrs
- Regular Departure: 23:59 hrs

Please strictly adhere the timings.

Tickets. 

The ticket cost will be $25.00 BND per person.

Tickets are available with Company CSMs/SSMs,  AWS and at the Chit Chat HIVE Office. 

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

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.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

BELGIUM: l'Imperatif d'Eole restaurant at Chant d'Eole has an incredible offer for you....

Have you discovered Chant d'Eole yet? Belgium's largest family-run vineyard has an incredible offer for NATO/SHAPE ID holders....

The vines are grown in chalk rich terrain similar to that of the French Champagne region which gives the Chant d'Eole sparkling wines their unique taste.

Tables can be booked online or by calling them directly on +32 (0)65 220500.

Please be aware that the restaurant will be closed from Monday 16th February to Tuesday 3rd March 2026.

And don't forget the famous Belgian Chant d'Eole Sparkling Wine can be purchased at the RIS too!

Bon Appetit!

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BRUNEI: Lion Dance - Wednesday, 04th February 2026, 1900 hrs @ Chung Ching School, Seria

The lion dance is a traditional dance in Chinese culture, where performers mimic a lion's movements in a colourful costume to bring good luck and fortune. Typically performed during major celebrations like the Chinese New Year, it involves two dancers: one controlling the lion's head and the other its body, accompanied by loud music from gongs and drums. The lion symbolises power, wisdom and superiority in Chinese culture, making the dance a significant cultural performance. Additionally, the lion dance incorporates elements of acrobatics and martial arts, showcasing the performers' skills. It is a ritual, which takes place before a lion or dragon’s first public performance which symbolises the awakening of the animal. Often important dignitaries will dot the eyes and other parts of the body with red pigment and cover the animal in auspicious decorations.

The lion dance event will take place in Chung Ching School, Seria on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 1900hrs. Everyone is welcome! Please bring cash for charity contribution. 

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

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!

Where to get help is in the AID booklet 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 can be found below. Some links will take you to Sharepoint so only Modnet users have access.

British Army - Ask For Help
Army Health and Wellbeing Defence Connect.
Vulnerable Service Persons
Mental Fitness and Resilience Toolbox ​

Ask, Intervene, Disclose - Suicide Prevention Support Guide​
​Ask, Intervene, Disclose - Suicide Prevention Poster​
​Protecting Grey Matter Poster​
​Support Is Always Available​
Army-Health Promotion - Home – Sharepoint page
Army Official Health and Wellbeing – Defence Connect
Army Health and Deployability – AKX

Remember TEAMWORK - ‘Stronger Together’. This is what makes us stronger together. #SupportIsStrength

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