BELGIUM: Free Museums Sunday this Sunday!

This Sunday is the first Sunday of the Month which can only mean one thing....

FREE Museums Sunday! Over 160 museums are available to visit at no charge whatsoever, so this is a perfect opportunity to explore everything from history and art to the weird and wonderful that makes Belgium a great place to live! So whether its rain or shine this weekend, enjoy your downtime and make the most of this brilliant cultural initiative.

Some popular museums still require you to book online to guarantee entry but entry will be free on the first Sunday of every month.

Check out the participating museums HERE. And do check their website for any reservation requirements.

Happy Exploring!

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

Gibraltar Rocks Music Festival 27th June

GIBRALTAR NAVAL TRUST & SSAFA PRESENT

GIBRALTAR ROCKS

Saturday 27th June at DTC Astroturf from 1800 – Midnight as we celebrate Armed Forces Day with an evening of live music, great food, family fun and community spirit!

Live performances from:

• Mark Muscat

• Nikolai Celecia & The Coastliners

• The Hypnics

• DJ Nihal

Food & Refreshments:

• NAAFI Bar

• Pizza Plazza

• Top Dogs

• Rockabanana

• Candy Castle

• Here’s Johnny Ice Cream

Updated Family Activities:

- Photo Booth

- Creative Events – Children’s Activities

- Sparkle & Shine Face Painting

- Monique’s Face Painting

Don’t miss the football!

Panama v England on the big screen.

Bring your own deck chairs, camping chairs, blankets and picnic.

FREE ENTRY for the Armed Forces community, families and contractors.

Live Music ★ Great Food ★ Good Times ★ Family Fun

Valuing Forces Families Overseas: Focus Group Invitation

RAND Europe has been commissioned by the Army Families Federation, in partnership with the RAF Families Federation and the Naval Families Federation, to conduct a study exploring the experiences of UK military families throughout the overseas postings cycle. As part of this research, RAND Europe is holding focus groups with military families who have experience of overseas postings, including preparing for, undertaking, and returning from an assignment overseas. These discussions aim to provide an improved and up-to-date understanding of families lived experiences and the challenges they face at different stages of the overseas postings cycle.

Gibraltar: SSAFA A Weekend of Celebrations

This weekend is one of the highlights of Armed Forces Week, and we'd love you to be part of it.

Friday – SSAFA Gibraltar Flag Day

Come and visit us in town (ICC) where we'll be raising awareness of SSAFA Gibraltar and fundraising to support serving personnel, veterans and military families. You'll also find an incredible selection of handmade crafts lovingly created by members of our military community, together with delicious homemade cakes and sweet treats.

Saturday - Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day Parade (from 10:00)

Family Day at The Convent (Serving personnel & families)

Gibraltar Rocks Concert (free to attend and open to serving personnel, MOD Gibraltar Contractors and LECs).

We can't wait to celebrate with you.

BELGIUM: Directory of Boarding Schools 2026

Are you considering Boarding School for your child(ren)? Did you know that there is a directory that showcases all the Boarding Schools and Colleges that offer discounts and CEA funded places for HM Armed Forces Families?

You can find the Directory of Boarding Schools 2026 here.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

Military Co-Working Hubs: Upcoming Virtual Events

LINK TO MAIN EVENT PAGE: Book Club | Military Coworking

Virtual Co-working – every Tuesday AND Thursday morning
Time & Location
Tuesday's and Thursday's 09:30 – 12:00 BST
Virtual Coworking
For those who don't have access to a hub but love to cowork.
LINK: Virtual Coworking | Military Coworking

Craft & Chat - Tuesday evening dates
Time & Location
Tuesday 19:30 – 21:00
30.06.2026 / 21.07.2026 / 28.07.2026 - Virtual Event
Bring whatever craft you're working on and have a natter with us whilst you craft!
LINK: Craft & Chat | Military Coworking

Colouring break – every Wednesday lunch time
Time & Location
Wednesday's , 12:00 – 12:30 - Virtual Event
Break up your working week with 30 minutes of colouring in and chatting, help make sure you take a bit of time for you in your busy weeks!
LINK: Colouring Break | Military Coworking

Book Club - Tuesday evening dates
Time & Location
Tuesday 19:30 – 21:00
Next date: 14.07.2026 - Virtual Event
Break up your working week with 30 minutes of colouring in and chatting, help make sure you take a bit of time for you in your busy weeks!
LINK: Book Club | Military Coworking

Content planning Club - Wednesday morning dates
Time & Location
Tuesday 19:30 – 21:00
Next date: 29.07.2026 - Virtual Event
Break up your working week with 30 minutes of colouring in and chatting, help make sure you take a bit of time for you in your busy weeks!
LINK: Content Planning Club | Military Coworking

MOD Veterans Services: New online form now available for referrals and self-referrals

A new online form is now available, making it easier and quicker to refer to Veterans Services, who provide information, guidance and welfare support to those who have left or are transitioning out of the Armed Forces.

The form offers a simple and secure way for veterans, serving personnel, and those supporting them to request assistance and supporting guidance. It removes the need to download and complete paper or PDF forms, allowing referrals to be submitted directly to the Veterans Services team who will build and manage your case.

Most referrals can be completed in just a few minutes if you have the relevant information to hand. This may include contact details for you or the person being referred, such as a telephone number, address, Service number, National Insurance number, and date of birth. If you have not served, you can still make a referral – just provide the details of the serving person or veteran you are supporting.

To find out more about the new online referral/self-referral process, please go to: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/make-a-referral-to-veterans-services

BRUNEI: New Defence Dads Network

All Services • All Ranks • All Grades • All Locations

Calling all dads, stepdads, single dads, adoptive dads, foster dads, non-custodial dads, granddads, and other male carers.

BRUNEI: BFB Swimathon - 24hrs Charity Event Friday, 26th - Saturday, 27th June 2026 @ Swimming Pool, Tuker Lines

BRITISH FORCES BRUNEI (BFB) SWIMATHON (24 HRS CHARITY) EVENT, 26 - 27 JUNE 2026

Swimathon is an annual charity event in which volunteers from across BFB participate in a continuous 24 hrs swimming challenge. The aim of this charity event is to raise funds for the Pusat Ehsan (Brunei Charity organisation for Special needs) and the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF). Administrative Instruction and Risk Assessment will follow NLT end of May 26.

Please click the link HERE for donation.

BRUNEI: Bingo Night - Friday 26 June 2026, 1900 hrs @ Patio Bar

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.