Defence Update - BBC special: Our Offer – your money, your future

BBC special: Our Offer – your money, your future

Radio 4's Money Box has spoken with Service personnel, a panel of experts, and the Minister for Veterans and People about how the Armed Forces offer more than just your pay packet.

The Armed Forces Offer gives you a range of benefits. These can help your money go further now and in the future. This includes help with housing, discounts and support to save.

In the special episode aired on 29 July, Money Box explored what this means for our people and the challenges they can face. It also looked at what Defence is doing to keep improving the offer.

SHAPE: King's Camp Parent/Carer Feedback

King's Camp – Parent/Carer Feedback Request

As King's Camp has now ended, we'd be grateful if all parents and carers could take a few minutes to complete our short, anonymous feedback survey.

Your feedback is incredibly important. It helps us understand what worked well, identify areas for improvement, and, crucially, provides evidence that supports future funding applications so that we can continue offering opportunities like this for our community.

If your child attended King's Camp, please complete the survey here: Post-
Activity Parent/Carer Feedback Kings Camp – Summer Holiday Camp (July 2026) 

📱 Alternatively, you can scan the QR code attached.

Thank you for taking the time to share your views and help shape future programmes.

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Brunssum: King's Camp Parent/Carer Feedback

King's Camp – Parent/Carer Feedback Request

As King's Camp comes to an end, we'd be grateful if all parents and carers could take a few minutes to complete our short, anonymous feedback survey.

Your feedback is incredibly important. It helps us understand what worked well, identify areas for improvement, and, crucially, provides evidence that supports future funding applications so that we can continue offering opportunities like this for our community.

If your child attended King's Camp, please complete the survey here: Post-Activity Parent/Carer Feedback Kings Camp – Summer Holiday Camp (July 2026) 

📱 Alternatively, you can scan the QR code attached.

Thank you for taking the time to share your views and help shape future programmes.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Building Heroes: Welding & Fabrication Courses for the Armed Forces Community only

Welding & Fabrication Course
Duration: 5 weeks
Location: Darlington, DL1 1DR
Course dates: 09.11.26 - 11.12.26 and 11.01.27 - 12.02.27

Please click the link below for all course information and on-line application.

Welding and Fabrication in the Industrial Environment | Building Heroes

Available to veterans, service leavers within last 18mths of service, reservists and immediate military family members.

France: Wildfires in Gironde

France travel advice

Change made:

Removal of information about wildfires affecting parts of Gironde and Landes

BRUNEI: RMP - Emergency Telephone Numbers

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Brunei: RMP - Reporting of Suspicious Person(s)

All BFB personnel are kindly reminded to contact the RMP Duty Mobile if any suspicious person(s) are seen within the Garrison SFA areas, immediately, so that a RMP patrol can be promptly dispatched, and the offending person can be spoken to.

RMP Duty Mobile +673 833 0252

This number is in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and member of the team will gladly listen to your concerns no matter the hour.

In an emergency, all members of BFB are reminded to call 993 and then inform the RMP Duty Mobile.

The A to H person description mnemonic will greatly assist you in provide an accurate description:

BRUNEI: RMP - Want to report stray dogs? Dial the national number '123'

Due to an increase in reporting of aggressive stary animals namely involving the X1 & X2 SFA estates. Engagement with Local Police and Government Ministries has been sought.

1. Reports can be submitted by dialling the national number on 123
2. During office hours, contact the Municipal Authority Section, Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) on 2223225 ext. 215 or 302
3. In an emergency, all members of BFB are reminded to call 993

BFB personnel, incl LECs, UKBCs and Spouses, are reminded not to feed stray animals, nor house them as the potential risks far outweigh the feel-good factor.

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BRUNEI: Important notice for all vehicle owners and drivers in BFB

*Important notice for all vehicle owners and drivers in BFB*

When someone else drives your car in Brunei, it's crucial to understand the legal implications to ensure compliance with the law and avoid penalties. Here's a breakdown of the key aspects:

1. Valid Driving Licence is Mandatory:

• Any person driving a vehicle in Brunei must possess a valid driving licence issued by the Land Transport Department.
• Brunei recognizes valid international driving licences and licences issued in other countries.
• Driving without a valid driving licence is a serious offense, carrying penalties of up to B2,000 fine for a first offense, and up to B4,000 fine and imprisonment for 6 months for subsequent offenses.

NAPLES: Volunteer Treasurer Wanted - SSAFA Committee

 

Looking for a volunteer to join our dynamic SSAFA committee.

Due to unexpected posting our valued Treasurer will be leaving in 30 days.

If you are able to spare 3-5 hours of your time a month - have some accounting experience or are able to balance books, we would love to hear from you.

For further information please contact any one of the SSAFA committee, Neil King, Lucia Hughes, Nicki Kewley or Poppy Hayes,

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