BRUNEI: New to Brunei? Useful social media pages to follow...

BFB Resources on Facebook…

⭐️ BFB Community Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/399693651487140/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

💜 BFB Husbands & Wives https://www.facebook.com/groups/266338930043946/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

📻 BFBS Gurkha https://www.facebook.com/BFBSGurkha/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

📻 BFBS Brunei https://www.facebook.com/BFBSBrunei?mibextid=LQQJ4d

📚 BFB Community Library https://www.facebook.com/groups/1162498561139499/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

📖🧸 BFB Children's Library & Toy Library Facebook & Instagram

📖 BFB Bookworms https://www.facebook.com/groups/598655438126413/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

BRUNEI: Teen Life in Brunei!

🌴 Living in Brunei: What Teens Wish They Knew

Moving to Brunei? Here's the real talk – straight from other teens who’ve been through it.

🏠 Military Life & Moving

• Life here moves fast – most families are posted for just 2-3 years. That means lots of hellos... and goodbyes.
• Friendships can feel a bit temporary. But you’ll also meet people from all over the world.
• Missing home is normal – the snacks, the weather, your mates. But it does get easier.
• Stay open to new people – you’re not the only one figuring it out.🏫 School

NAAFI Fund 2026: there’s a month left to submit your applications – closes 4th Sept

The NAAFI Fund portal is still open for applications.

Since their launch in 2020, they have supported 541 projects totalling £4,844,227.

📅 Mark Your CalendarsTwo-month window: Applications opened on Wednesday 1st July and closes on Friday 4th September, meaning you have one more month to get your project ideas in.
One-Stage Application: No complicated stages, just one straightforward application to complete.


🚀 Get Ready to Apply

You can find the link to apply on the Giving Back page: NAAFI | The NAAFI Fund, there is also some application guidance and FAQ’s to help with your submission, if you get stuck. If you have any questions, please send to funding@naafi.co.uk.

Brunssum: Job Vacancies at JFC Brunssum

Vacancies available:

• DIO Repair Helpdesk Administrator (temporary 12 months) - closing Friday 7 August
  
  
• HR Administration Clerk - closing Sunday 16 August
  
  
• BFPO Logistics Clerk - closing Sunday 16 August

Full job descriptions and application forms may be obtained by sending an email to CSOCIGDN-GSO-LECHR-RECRUITMENT@mod.gov.uk. Completed applications are to be sent to the same email address.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

HIVE Contact House Directory

 

DIO Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 30 July 2026

Hundreds of New SFA Homes purchased at Imjin Barracks 
Hundreds of brand-new homes have been completed at Imjin Barracks in Gloucestershire, marking an important milestone in the MOD’s plans to improve housing for Service personnel and their families. 

BFBS: July 2026 Update

 

To read the newsletter in full please go to: BFBS Update July 2026 | About BFBS

Brussels: 2026 flower carpet extravaganza to honour Japan from 13 to 16 August

After an Art Nouveau floral motif two years ago, this year’s edition of the Brussels Flower Carpet is inspired by Katsushika Hokusai’s world-famous Japanese print The Great Wave of Kanagawa.

From 13 to 16 August, crowds will be descending on the Grand Place to admire the ephemeral floral display sweeping through the medieval square.

Honouring 160 years of diplomatic relations and friendship between Belgium and Japan, the colourful artwork is the design of Japanese artist Hiro Sugiyama and his collective “Enlightenment”.

BRUNEI: AWS Community Support - Summer Programme 2026

Monday 3 August 2026, BND 2.00 PP

Under 5's Parents & Toddlers 

10.00 - 12.00, CCCC

Tuesday 4 August 2026, BND 6.00 PP

Cooking Class (Pasta Salad)

09.30 - 11.00, CCCC (School years 1-3)

13.00 - 15.00, CCCC (School years 4-8) 

Wednesday 5 August 2025, BND 6.00 PP

Family Craft - Jewellery Making & Iron Beading

10.00 - 12.00, CCCC

Thursday 6 August 2026, BND 2.00 PP

Under 5's Parents & Toddlers 

10.00 - 12.00, Mumong Community Centre

Please email BruneiGar-SpSvcs-AWS-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk for more information.

Ext: 3785

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BELGIUM: Brussels Flower Carpet, Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th August 2026

The Flower Carpet returns this month for its 24th Edition!

Don't miss this beautiful display, of over 1650 square metres of begonias, dahlias, grass and bark in the capital.

WHEN: Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th August 2026

WHERE: Grand Place, Brussels
MORE INFORMATION: Here

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE