BELGIUM: DIO European Support Group Families Newsletter

Please find below the May Edition of the DIO Families Newsletter.

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BELGIUM: Make-a-Wish Entertainment Schedule

Make-a-Wish is only weeks away!! This is a fantastic, fun, family event raising money for an amazing charity that grants wishes to seriously ill children.

With food, drink, music and more this is one of the annual events not to be missed. Whether you are walking, running or cheering on everyone is welcome to join the festivities.

Friday 5th June Schedule....

Saturday 6th June Schedule...

See you on the track!


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BRUNEI: Malaysia - Miri Hotels - Garrison Discounted Rates 2026

Marriot Resort and Spa

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BRUNEI: Malaysia - Miri Land Border Crossing Checklist with *Updated VMS LINK*

Here is the checklist you need to be aware of when going to Miri:

1. Brunei Vehicle Pass - Exit and Entry System (EES) - Register and pay $3 per vehicle (one way) $6 (return trip). This is for 7 people or less in one vehicle. Click HERE to register.

Vehicles of 7-25 people will be charged $6 one way.
Vehicles of more than 25 people will be charged $10 one way.
Pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, government and diplomatic vehicles are exempt.

Army HIVE Says Thank You and Farewell to Longest Serving Overseas HISO

This week marks our longest-ever serving Overseas HISO - Jo Ratabuli - leaving Episkopi HIVE for pastures new. Over her 14 years in post, Jo has been absolutely central in supporting her customers in Epi and wider across BFC, unit moves to and from Cyprus, our Non-UK Nationals, and so much more – her knowledge, warmth and exceptional customer service will no doubt be remembered by many customers and colleagues from across the last decade and a half. Suffice to say, Jo will be a much-missed member of the Army HIVE team, not only from her current BFC colleagues (Karen-Grace, Donna, Emma, James, Jen and Katie) but the rest of the Army HIVE team too!

Our Cyprus Area Manager, Karen-Grace, penned the attached poem and it perfectly captures Jo’s achievements, the differences she has made over her 14 years in service, and the sentiments of her team.

From us all in Army HIVE, Jo, Vinaka vakalevu (thank you very much), Moce mada (until we meet again), and may your next chapter be filled with joy, peace, laughter, and the same warmth you gave so freely to others.

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.

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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!

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