SHAPE: Little Linguists at SHAPE House, Starting Monday 11th May, Every Monday

Starting Monday 11th May a brilliant new session for Parents and Little Ones. If your petit enfant is due to start a local nursery and you want to get ahead of the game in the language department, join Debbie at SHAPE House.

This is a great intro to basic French words and phrases ideal for the nursery school environment.

WHAT: Little Linguists
WHEN: Mondays, 11:00-11:30, starting Monday 11th May
WHERE: SHAPE House

HOW MUCH: FREE

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

SHAPE: Belgian Tax Letters Update

Belgian Tax Letters have been sent out, so please check your mailbox for one. If you, your spouse, your child aged 18+ have received one letter, please use the following guidelines so they can be returned and dealt with on time to avoid any fine.

 

• You will need to complete the French Version of Annex 1, “IPP – Declaration NMR.fr.docx”, these can be collected from the Community Office.

• The Service Personnel/ UKBC should complete the form, and sign it, with the Dependents (over 18 years old) details added in Box B as starred in the English copy below.

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• Once you have signed and dated it, take a copy of annex 1 and the tax letter, to the HNLO/CLO Office by no later 14 June.

• The form will be countersigned by the NMR’ s office and released to the BEL NMR for onward action.

• Any question do not hesitate to contact HNLO for assistance : Nadia.ElHamdi329@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

BRUNEI: Panaga Club Information - Panaga Dance Centre - Open to Public

Panaga Dance Centre - Open to Public

NAPLES: Information on Summer Camps

Top Summer Camps for Expat Kids in/near Naples

Città della Scienza Summer Camp (Naples): Located in Bagnoli, this camp offers interactive science workshops, planetarium visits, and outdoor activities for children aged 5-11, running June through early August.

International School of Lago Patria (ISLP) Summer School: Situated near Lago Patria, this school hosts a popular July program tailored for international families, offering both English and Italian-friendly environments.

New Green Garden School in Lago Patria offers summer camp. Commencing June 23rd to July 24th. Registration is required as soon as possible ideally first week in May.

Kamaleonte Summer Experience (Campania Region): Offers nature-based, outdoor, and water sports activities in Mediterranean National Parks for a "free spirit" adventure, often including Italian culture immersion.

Leonardo da Vinci Summer School (Cilento): A bit further south in Campania, this camp offers an international environment for kids (11–16) focused on language learning, beach activities, and Italian culture.

Key Considerations

Duration: Most camps operate in June and July, with limited options in August.
Language: While some programs are English-friendly (ISLP), others offer, "immersion" that allows children to learn Italian while socialising.
Age Groups: Camps generally cater to a wide range from early years up to teenagers, offering specialised activities like football, cooking, or sailing.

Information provided by Naples HIVE

Brunei: AWS CS - Join Our Exciting Cooking Class! 8 May 9:45 - 11:45am @ CCCC

Join Our Exciting Cooking Class!

Discover culinary delights with Chef AWS & the Community Wives! From Aloo-Dum to Panipuri, spice up your skills for FREE!

Date: 8 May 2026
Time: 9:45 – 11:45 AM
Location: Chit Chat Community Centre (AWS CS Kitchen)

Don't miss out on this tasty adventure.

Information provided by Brunei HIVE.

Brunei: AWS CS - Come and join the soft opening of the AWS CS Game Room, Arts Development Room & Kitchen 8 May 2026 1200pm @ CCCC

 

Information provided by Brunei HIVE.

Carers UK – Looking After Someone 26/27 England Guide

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The 26/27 edition of the Carers UK Looking After Someone 2026–27 England Guide is now available.

Brunssum: ⚽ Summer Soccer Camp – Registration Opening Soon! ⚽

Great news! Dates are now confirmed for this year’s Summer Soccer Camp 🎉

🗓 Registration opens: Monday, 18 May
⏰ Registration closes: 30 June (or sooner if full)

👧🧒 Limited spaces available – max 50 children
📌 Important Information:

✅ Cost: €185 per child
✅ Payment: EURO cash only (payable at registration)

✅ T‑Shirt Size Required: European sizes (in cm)
👉 Recommendation: order one size larger than needed

Available sizes:
128 | 140 | 152 | 164 | 176 | Adult M | Adult L

Don’t miss out — spaces are limited and fill quickly!

📣 Sign‑ups begin 18 May, so spread the word and get ready for a fun‑filled summer of football ⚽☀️

Information provided by International HIVE

Brunssum: This Week in Brunssum | Week Commencing 6 May 2026

Early May in Brunssum continues to be a reflective and community‑focused time of year. Following Remembrance Day (4 May) and Liberation Day (5 May), the town settles back into its usual rhythm, with local markets, green spaces and cafés offering plenty to enjoy as the week continues.

Here’s what’s on this week in Brunssum:

🇳🇱 Remembrance & Liberation (Earlier This Week)

At the start of the week, residents across the Netherlands marked: Remembrance Day (4 May) – A time to reflect and remember those who lost their lives in war and peacekeeping missions.
Liberation Day (5 May) – Celebrating the liberation of the Netherlands at the end of the Second World War.

Gibraltar: HM Government of Gibraltar launches official WhatsApp Channel for updates of significant public interest

HM Government of Gibraltar launches official WhatsApp Channel for updates of significant public interest

The new verified WhatsApp Channel provides a simple, reliable way to receive important official information straight to your device.

It will be used only for updates of significant public interest, such as essential notices, alerts, and time-sensitive information relevant to the whole community.

Your privacy is protected, no one can see who follows the Channel or your contact details. Messages are sent one-way only from the Government.

The Channel will be used exclusively for informative content of public interest and will not be used for promotional or political material.

Join here (or scan the QR code): https://shorturl.at/ys0XW