BRUNEI: Malaysia - Miri Hotels - Garrison Discounted Rates 2026

Marriot Resort and Spa

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BRUNEI: Temporary ID Cards for Relative Visits

Relatives can now be issued a temporary visitors ID Card which will allow access to the BFB entitled areas of the Garrison, access to camp and the purchase of goods from the NAAFI at BFB entitled rate. The ID card will be issued for the duration of their visit. 

Give Us Time: Summer/Autumn update 2026 & last-minute France break

Give Us Time have published their latest welfare update, covering the remainder of the summer and autumn breaks.

They also have a last-minute break to France available 22 - 29 August. The gite sleeps up to 4 people, but is not pet friendly unfortunately.

Families will be required to cover the costs of their travel, food, entertainment etc, as well as taking their own bedding for the stay. Full details of the property are in the attached brochure.

As always

- breaks are booked on a first come first served basis
- families must be signed up on the Give Us Time website to make a booking

Find out more at www.giveustime.org.uk

Building Heroes Programmes - Register Now for Autumn 2026.

Building Heroes will be welcoming learners back onto our funded training programmes from mid-September, with courses starting again across our national academy network.

Our programmes are designed specifically to support members of the Armed Forces community to gain practical skills, recognised qualifications and valuable insight into construction and built environment careers.

Depending on location and availability, our programmes include:

• Construction Multi Skills
• Green Skills and Retrofit
• Groundworks and Streetworks

We will also be launching new programmes in the new year, including Engineering and Welding.

Defence children Services: Supporting Armed Forces children’s transitions between education systems - Educators’ toolkit.

This transition resource was developed collaboratively by education practitioners and education policy professionals from across Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and England. This involved officials from Government Departments, local authority officers, schools and Service charities from across the UK. It is designed to complement and strengthen existing practice, helping educators support effective transitions in educational settings.

Service parents with children who are moving schools across devolved nations may wish to highlight this guidance to the education professionals that they are liaising with.

To read the guidance in full online, please go to: Transition

There is also an option to download the whole booklet at this link: https://dcs.school/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026051504_BetweenEducationsystems_Transitionstoolkit_FINAL.pdf

MOD Veterans Services: An overview of the support available to Service personnel, veterans and their family members.

To find out more about the MOD Veterans Services support available to Service personnel, Service leavers, veterans - and their family members - please go to: Get help from Veterans Services - GOV.UK

Also, a reminder that there is now an online Veterans Services referral form in place, which can be used by the Chain of Command/internal MOD organisations, external stakeholders and for self-referrals: Make a referral to Veterans Services - GOV.UK

BRUNEI: PCMF Closure

Please be advised that PCMF will be closed on 15 July 2026.

Should you require urgent assistance, please contact the Duty Nurse On Call. Kindly disregard my previous email and accept my apologies for any confusion caused.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

Civilian Housing Options Briefings – 2026 Dates

To register for a Briefing, and provide your details please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/information-and-guidance-on-civilian-housing

For more information on MoD Veterans Services support for Service Leavers and their families please visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-and-support-for-service-leavers-and-their-families

BELGIUM: Brits in NATO After Work Social, Thursday 30th July 2026 17:00 onwards

This month's Brits in NATO After Work Social is...

WHEN: Thursday 30th July 2026, 17:00 onwards
WHERE: NATO Staff Centre

Look out for the Union Jack.


Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

SHAPE: Base Support Group Newcomers Briefing, Thursday 30th July 2026 09:30-10:45

The first of the four 2026 Newcomer's Briefs held by SHAPE Base Support Group is coming up.

This is an informative brief that serves to help you and your family to acclimate to your new community here on SHAPE; with 32 NATO member nations and additional partner and military cooperation nations represented at SHAPE, it truly is a diverse community.

Held in the Alliance Auditorium (Cinema), you with learn all about life on SHAPE, Morale & Welfare Facilities, Med Centre Provision and more. These also include a Guided Tour into Mons and can be undertaken on the same day or at a subsequent session, but a seat will need to reserved in advance. There is even a glass of bubbles on the Mons Tour!

WHEN: Thursday 30th July, 09:30 - 10:45, Tour of Mons follows.

WHERE: The Alliance Auditorium (Cinema)
HOW: Book your place HERE.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE