BELGIUM: Re-enactment of the Battle of Waterloo, Saturday 27th to Sunday 28th June 2026

Have you visited Memorial Waterloo yet? Climbed the 226 steps up the top of the Butte du Lion? Enjoyed the Waterloo Panorama? Well another thing to tick off is the incredible re-enactment of the Battle of Waterloo.

Every year at the end of June they perform the historical reenactment in full 1815 regalia. Experience cavalry charges and infantry manouevres as the two armies face off. Hougoumont Farm is transformed into a military camp of the period complete with Napoleonic Bivouacs and period costumes.

This is one event not to miss. We thoroughly enjoyed it last year. And don't forget your ear defenders if you have little ears with you, the cannons and muskets are loud.

WHEN: Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2026
WHERE: Waterloo Memorial, Route du Lion 1815, 1420 Braine-l'Alleud
MORE INFORMATION: HERE

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Defence Update on Long-term relationships: Closing the gap on allowances

If you’re in a long-term relationship, a range of allowances and support are now available to you – the same as your married or civil-partnered colleagues.

What’s changed?

Many allowances were only available to Service Personnel who were married or in a civil partnership. That wasn’t fair – not everyone wants to get married, even when they’re in a committed relationship.

From 1 May 2026, if you are in a Long-Term Relationship (Established) – known as an LTR(E) – you can claim allowances and provisions that were previously unavailable to you, just like your married colleagues.

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Quest Magazine – May Edition Out Now

 

To read this issue online, or any back issues, please go to: https://www.questonline.co.uk/magazine-archive

BELGIUM: A Guide to Screen Time, encouraging little brains to develop healthy habits

Confused about the whys and wherefores of Screen Time? This useful infographic from the UK Government and NHS provides some useful tips on how to encourage little brains develops some healthy habits in an increasingly digital world.

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BRUNEI: 2RGR Post Room Tuker Lines - Opening Times

POC: Email:amar.suryabanshi461@mod.gov.uk

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BRUNEI: 2RGR PRI Shop - Opening Times

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POC: Pri2rgr@hotmail.com

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BRUNEI: Private Vehicle Checks

During recent months there has been a trend of private vehicles being involved in incidents or having to go to a local garage for avoidable extensive repairs. To try to limit both of these LCpl Yuan Rai and Rfn Amrit Rai from 1 RGR LAD, have created a useful video for all of the British Forces Brunei Community to use whilst checking their own vehicles.

This video has been designed to show you what to look for when checking your vehicle, how to do it and also some tricks for good practice when looking after your private vehicles. The video describes checks that we recommend are done weekly and before long journeys. So, if you are planning on driving to KK please do these checks first! This list is not exhaustive and is just a recommendation, it does not remove the vehicle owner's legal requirement to have the vehicle inspected.

The Brunei Governments Land Transport Departments have created an 'Understanding your Vehicle' guide, which has useful Brunei specific information.

The key points to look out for are:

Petrol - Has it got the right fuel and enough for your journey?

Oils - Are all the oil levels correct? Engine oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid, transmission oil?

Water - Is the coolant level correct? REMEMBER DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT CAP WHILE ENGINE IS HOT! Have you got enough washer fluid?

Electrics - Do the lights work properly? Are the switches and buttons working? Are the wipers and washers working?

Rubber - Are your tyres in a good condition? Have you got sufficient tread (Legal Minimum 1.6mm)? Are there any bulges, splits or objects anywhere in the tyre? Are they at the right pressure? All this includes the spare!

The LAD and Garrison Workshop are always happy to help, if you are not sure please come and see us on Tuker Lines and we will have a look.

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BRUNEI: Support is Always Available

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Brunei: Strays G15 & H15 Block - a reminder of the stray policy in BFB

A REMINDER to all in BFB.

The number one rule is to not feed stray animals unless want to adopt them. Adopting means  getting the stray animals neutered and with vaccinations etc so when leaving Brunei and deciding to leave the animal behind, it remains as one stray (not an additional litter of kittens/puppies).

All BFB personnel should understand that by feeding stray animals they are encouraging them to be dependent on food/shelter, therefore the stray animals will linger around the area. Generally, when you remove the food source, stray animals will move on to other places in search of food. However, cats are hunters so it is also imperative that the swiftlets’ nests are removed as well by contacting DIO(B) Helpdesk.

There is no short-term or immediate solution to stray animals. All personnel must be constantly reminded of the implications and responsibilities that comes with feeding stray animals, not just to ‘feel good’.

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