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: Visit the Circus in Heerlen until 3rd May 2026

The circus is in Heerlen from the 29th April to the 3rd May!

Award-winning circus artists from around the world bring their unique talents together in one unforgettable show. Check out the details and book your tickets here: https://magicalworldofcircus.com/

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Brunssum: Employment Opportunities Available at Brunssum

Employment Opportunities Available at Brunssum

The Global Support Organisation (GSO) are pleased to inform the eligible dependant community of a variety of current and forthcoming employment opportunities across multiple locations in the Netherlands.

We acknowledge that members of our community may have differing availability due to childcare obligations, family commitments, or other personal circumstances. Wherever feasible, we remain committed to accommodating flexible working arrangements, while ensuring that business and operational requirements are fully maintained.

Areas of Employment May Include

• Administrative and office support roles
• Hive and community liaison roles
• Customer facing and general support posts
• Housing and estates support functions (DIO)
• Education support roles (AF North International School)

Please click here for more details

How to Express Interest

Brunssum: AF North International School Job Vacancies

 

New job vacancy at AF North International School: Admissions and Office Administrative Support 

• Admissions and Office Administrative Support - Closing date is 1200 hrs on 13th May 2026, with interviews taking place at the school on 15th May 2026.

Click on the above link for the job description. Click here for the application form.

Click here for details including suitability and person specification.

Applications are always welcome from UK Military Immediate Family Members or UKBC Dependents who are enthusiastic, motivated and flexible individuals for supply roles within the British Section in AF North International School.

Click here to view the job description and application form.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Brunssum: Updated Job Vacancies at JFC Brunssum

 

Updated email address - please use the email address at the bottom of this blog post rather than the one on the job adverts.

Vacancies available:

• HIVE Information Support Officer - This role will be re-advertised, please email for more details.

• Community Liaison Officer Arrivals - This role may be re-advertised, please email for more details.

• DIO Housing Manager Assistant – Temporary - This role may be re-advertised, please email for more details.

Full job descriptions and application forms may be obtained by sending an email to CSOCIGDN-GSO-LECHR-RECRUITMENT@mod.gov.uk. Completed applications are to be sent to the same email address.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

BELGIUM: Postal Delays and ongoing strike action in Wallonia and Brussels

Whilst the general Bpost strike may be over, there remains a huge backlog for postal staff to wade through.

From an impact perspective, apart from any personal mail via the Belgian postal system being delayed, this unfortunately also affects the Belgian National Numbers released by the commune. So if you are a relatively new arrival here in Belgium, please be patient; it has been suggested that clearing the backlog could take up to 6 weeks.

In addition, whilst there are no longer any strikers in Flanders, some remain in Wallonia and Brussels. Post delivery remains disrupted in Brussels, with only half of the rounds able to be completed. In Wallonia, about nine out of 10 rounds are going ahead as usual. 

Reassurances have been provided by Bpost that in places with delays, priority is being given to condolence letters and vehicle number-plates.

For more information, see https://thebulletin.be/bpost-backlog-could-take-six-weeks-clear

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

NAPLES: International Food Festival

 

Date: Friday 19th June 2026

Time: 1700 - 2300 

Location: Parco Leonardo

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE

BRUNEI: The Art of Living - The Happiness Program - Friday, 01st - Sunday, 03rd May 2026 @ IAB Hall, Seria

Please click the image to enlarge.

Please register HERE.

For further information, please contact:
Ravi: +673 8731503
Swati: +673 7411423

The above meditation CSE cost is BND150.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: Chit Chat and Mumong Community Centres - Hall Availability

Please scan the QR Code above or click the links below to view Hall Availability:

Chit Chat Calendar - Chit Chat Community Centre

Mumong Calendar - Mumong Community Centre

Please email BruneiGar-SpSvcs-AWS-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk for more information.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: Flying Kukri's Clubhouse

The Flying Kukri’s Clubhouse is a welfare facility on X1 beside Squash Court available to use by all members of BFB. The Clubhouse boasts a pool table, dart board, TV with BFBS box as well as a stocked bar. The facility is ideal for club gatherings or social events and is free to use. It can be booked by contacting owen.thornton891@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.