Tuesday, May 5, 2026

BRUNEI: SSO Support Pack - a complete guide for BFB families and those newly assigned to Brunei


SUPPORT SERVICE ORGANISATION (SSO) Support Pack

Support Service Organisation (SSO) Brunei has produced this complete resource pack to support BFB families and newly assigned service personnel and families moving to Brunei. The pack covers...

SFA information on entitlement, availability, CAAS bandings, type & the application process
Pets in SFA information & your obligations
March in and out information
Amah Process and your obligations
Rules and processes regarding visitors staying at your SFA

Plus much more! 
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Monday, May 4, 2026

BRUSSELS: Belgian Glass and Crystal Design exhibition at Design Museum Brussels, until Sunday 25 October 2026

The Design Museum Brussels present a new exhibition focussing on iconic Belgian Glass and Crystal Manufacture.


This expo is part of the bicentenary celebrations this year and reflects on the highly creative period between Expo 58 and the early 2000s.

WHEN: Until Sunday 25th October 2026
WHERE: Design Museum Brussels, Place de la Belgique 1, Laeken
MORE INFORMATION: here


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BRUSSELS: The Canal Water Bus is open for business

The Brussel's Canal service launched this month for the Spring-Summer Season.


With five stops along the way between Sainctelette and Vilvoorde the journey takes around one hour. Each stop is connected by public transport so is popular with commuters, tourists and day trippers as well as cyclists who can take their bikes with them and cycle back.

Weekends will offer themed trips and cruises too.

Advanced bookings necessary.

WHEN: Weekdays from 1st May until 31st October, Weekends from 1st July until 15th August. 
WHERE: Quai des Peniches (Brussels) and Steenkaai (Vilvoorde)
MORE INFORMATION: here


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Brunssum: Playground Fort Willem, Maastricht

 

Looking for something fun to do with the kids for €2 per person? Fort Willem playground in Maastricht is suitable for children up to the age of 12. There are playgrounds, mini golf, a splash pool with slides, sandpits and shaded areas to sit.

Regular children's entertainment (see Facebook for updates)

Every first Wednesday of the month, from 14.00 - 15.00 read aloud in the playground, with a free book for each child.

Opening Times
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 12.00 - 18.00
All public holidays, and (NL) children's holidays from 12.00 - 18.00

Kastanjelaan 50
6217 SB Maastricht
info@speeltuinfortwillem.nl
Telephone: +31(0) 43 321 13 97

For more information please click here

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Brunssum: La Dolce Vita Night - 18 June 2026

 

Save the Date – La Dolce Vita Night!

The Italian community of JFC Brunssum is excited to invite you to a special evening: “La Dolce Vita”, taking place on 18 June 2026.

Get ready to enjoy a relaxed and elegant night inspired by the true spirit of Italy.

Expect a delicious apericena with authentic Italian specialties, great company, and live music to set the perfect atmosphere.

Families are very welcome!

A dedicated kids’ area will be available, so little ones can have fun in a safe environment while you enjoy the evening.

More details coming soon.

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BELGIUM: Inspire to Lead 'Everything You Want to Know About AI', Thursday 18th June 2026, 09:00-13:00 - Virtual Session

The next session in the Inspire to Lead Calendar is 'Everything You Want to Know About A.I.'

This will be an online Teams workshop running from 9am to 1pm CEST. It is open to all members of the UK Armed Forces community.

Places are limited so will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Sign-up with Zak to secure your place on Zakia.Yousaf100@mod.gov.uk

An attendance certificate will be issued on completion, should you wish to record this as CPD time.


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BRUNEI: BFB Departments Opening Times on One Page


Opening Times

BFPO - Post Office Opening Times.
Please click the link below
https://internationalhive.blogspot.com/2025/08/brunei-bfpo.html

SSO Admin Service - Opening Hours.
Please click the link below
https://internationalhive.blogspot.com/2025/09/brunei-sso-admin-service-opening-hours.html

PCMF - PCMF and Dental Centre Opening Hours.
Please click the link below

PCMF Dispensary Opening Hours.
Please click the link below
https://internationalhive.blogspot.com/2025/08/brunei-pcmf-and-dental-centre.html
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Friday, May 1, 2026

Brunssum: Mosaqua Water Park

 

Our subtropical experience certainly deserves a place on your activity-to-do list. Splash in one of the indoor or outdoor pools. Take your relaxing moment in a whirlpool or experience shower. A game of beach volleyball on the sunbathing lawn. And the kids? They enthusiastically test one of the many slides, search for Captain Kid's treasure or venture into the white water course. Oh yes, there is also plenty of seating to stay connected during your swim break thanks to our free WIFI. 

For more information Click Here

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

BRUNEI: Delivery and Takeaway Services

 

A number of restaurants around Kuala Belait and Seria offer delivery and takeaway services. These can be ordered on the Go Mamam app or directly from the restaurant. 
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BRUNEI: Cafes and Restaurants in Seria & Kuala Belait


Here's a list of some of the cafes and restaurants in Seria & Kuala Belait.

SERIA CAFES

Cafe Hopping
Address: No. 72A, Jalan Bunga Kenaga, Seria Brunei
Phone: Whatsapp +673 868 8592
Business Hours: Sunday - Thursday -  9am – 6pm
                             Friday 9am-12nn; 2pm - 7pm
IG: cafehopping_bn

Coffee Industry
Address: Unit G4. G/F, Lot 10 Jalan Sultan Omar Ali, Seria Brunei
Phone: +673 828 8590 / +673 322 8590
Business Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 9am – 6pm
                           Friday 9am - 12nn; 2pm – 6pm
IG: coffeeindustry.bn

Thinking Cup Cafe
Address: Unit G2, 10 Jalan Sultan Omar Ali, Seria Brunei
Phone: Whatsapp +673 899 8191 
Business Hours:  Friday - Closed
                              Saturday - Thursday 7am - 6pm
                              Sunday - 8am - 430pm
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