BFBS Marks 15 Years Since Op TELIC Ended With Commemorative Anniversary Campaign

The Forgotten Conflict: BFBS Gives Voice to the Veterans of Op TELIC

BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) today begins a dedicated week of programming to mark 15 years since the end of Operation TELIC (Op TELIC), codename for the involvement of the UK Armed Forces deployed to Iraq between March 2003 and May 2011.

Daily commemorations this week will run across BFBS Radio, BFBS TV, and digital platforms, exclusively bringing together multiple contributors including veterans, serving personnel and BFBS staff as key voices in the special broadcasts forming a comprehensive tribute to the Op TELIC anniversary, and to honour the lived experiences of the UK Armed Forces personnel who served.

Give Us Time: Summer 2026 Welfare Update

 

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To find out more please visit www.giveustime.org.uk

MONS: Mons-Nimy-Maisieres Roadworks Update

Mons-Nimy-Maisieres Roadworks update...

The N6 roadworks project between Mons, Nimy, and Maisières is entering a new phase, which will primarily affect the Violette intersection (photo below) and the section between this intersection and the E42/E19-A7 interchange. These works will continue until the end of June.

"To minimize the impact on traffic, the operations requiring closures at the Violette intersection will be concentrated over two weekends and carried out mainly at night. Between these two weekends, the intersection will be fully accessible (all traffic will be able to move) but with a maximum speed limit of 30 km/h (due to traffic on the sub-base)," explains SOFICO.

Pentecost Weekend:

• From Saturday, May 23 at 9:30 p.m. until Sunday, May 24 at 8:30 a.m. traffic will be prohibited on the N6, on one half of the Violette intersection, on the Casteau side.
• From Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 p.m. until Sunday, June 7 at 3:00 p.m. the Violette intersection will be completely closed, except for the bypass connecting the N6 from Casteau to the N56 towards Jurbise.
• Diversion will be in place via the E42-E19/A7 and interchanges #23 “Nimy” and #24 “Mons”.

After Pentecost Weekend:

• From Tuesday, May 26 to Friday, May 29, in the direction towards Mons: the N6 will be closed from the junction with exit 23bis "Ath" on the E42-E19/A7 coming from Brussels (inclusive) to the Violette intersection (not included), in the direction of Mons only.
• From Monday, June 1 to Friday, June 5, in the direction towards Casteau: the N6 will be closed from the Violette intersection (not included) to the junction with exit 23 "Nimy" on the E42-E19/A7 coming from Brussels (inclusive), in the direction of Casteau only.

Updates on the final phases of the project will be added on this Blog once announced.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

BRUNEI: NAAFI - Quiz Night - Friday 5 June 2026, 1930 hrs @ Patio Bar

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

SHAPE: Carrefour's New Weekend Opening Hours

Did you know that Carrefour has new weekend opening hours?

From now onwards, Carrefour on camp will be open between 09:00 and 18:00 on Saturdays AND Sundays! 

Happy Shopping!

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

BRUNEI: A reminder to re-fuel before the Hari Raya holidays (Thursday 28 May 2026)

Following the Brunei Government’s confirmation after the moon sighting on Sunday, 17 May 2026, Hari Raya Aidiladha public holiday will be on Thursday, 28 May 2026. 

To avoid disruption, please ensure you refuel ahead of this period.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

Mission Motorsport – May Newsletter

The May newsletter from Mission Motorsport is now available, and it’s a packed edition.

Inside, you’ll find updates on upcoming events, motorsport activity, community news, support opportunities, and ways to get involved. It’s a great snapshot of what’s been happening across the Mission Motorsport community, as well as what’s coming up next.
Whether you’re looking to take part, stay connected, or simply keep up to date with what we’ve been working on, there’s something in this month’s edition for the Armed Forces community, partners, and supporters alike.
You can read it online here: https://www.missionmotorsport.org/news/maynewsletter

BRUNEI: SSAFA Grant Application Forms

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SSAFA Brunei can award 2 types of financial grants: one for projects that will help the community, and one to support individuals and families or a specific financial difficulty. There are funding guidelines within the application forms that outline in more detail what we can and cannot fund, and included a better idea of how we can help.

Forms are available in the HIVE Offices and SSAFA Health Visiting Team.  If anyone would prefer a digital form, please email at this address brunei.sct@ssafa.org.uk.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

NAPLES: JFC Summer Camp

 

Nancy, the camp leader, will be present on June 3rd in the area in front of the supermarket, at the community centre.

On those days, you'll be able to get more detailed information, make payments, and complete summer camp registration.

Starting June 22nd, you'll be able to do so Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 10:30 and from 2:30 to 4:30 at Parco Leonardo. You'll be able to speak with the camp leader and complete registration directly at the camp.

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE

NAPLES: Join the Focus Group - Help to improve military life overseas.

 

If you 

• Are an ex-serving member of the Regular or Reserve UK Armed Forces 

• Are a partner of a serving or ex-serving member of the Regular or Reserve UK Armed Forces,

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AND if you, within the last 3 years:

• Considered going on an overseas posting (even if you ended up not going), or

• Went on an accompanied posting overseas, or

• Were separated from your partner due to an unaccompanied posting

And are interested in helping us to understand how military families can have positive experiences of overseas postings. Please follow the link below to feel out and Expression of Interest to take part in an online focus group to talk about your experience of the overseas postings cycle.

Link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/G0MAAF/

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE