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: AWS Community Support - Adult Arts and Crafts Tuesday, 15th September 2026, 0930 - 1100 hrs @ Mumong Community Centre

Adult Arts and Crafts for June 2026: Plate Decorating. 

Please scan the QR Code above or click HERE to register and join us at Chit Chat Community Centre. BND 6.00 per person. Closing date for register 11th September 2026.

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

Ext: 3785

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: The Patio Bar - *Re-open* Saturday, 05th September 2026

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

Wifinity: Exclusive connectivity discounts for personnel in Single Living Accommodation

Low cost eSIM for deployment and travel - Wifinity | Explore our low cost eSIM plans

Cheapest options on the market for MOD personnel and families going abroad
10% discount for MOD personnel and families using code HIVE10
20% discount for existing Wifinity customers. Customers can log into their ‘My Account’ to get their code

Wifinity: Exclusive connectivity discounts for personnel in Service Families Accommodation

Ultrafast broadband flexible for families into SFA homes - Wifinity Forces Fibre Monthly rolling contracts available.

Defence Children Services students celebrate 2026 exam results

Students at Defence Children Services secondary schools have been celebrating throughout August, with many progressing to university, military careers and apprenticeships. Read more about this year's results at Queen Victoria School, King Richard School and St John's School:

Defence Children Services students celebrate 2026 exam results

Germany: Weekend Guide 28th- 30th August

Late-August Family Weekend Guide: 

Summer is winding down, but the family fun is just getting started! If you are looking for the perfect way to spend the upcoming weekend,  you are in luck. From historical fairy tales to glowing light displays and bustling carnivals, local towns are packing this weekend with unforgettable experiences. 

Google map link

Use this link to find locations and plan journey times 

BRUNEI: BFPO - Reduced Opening Hours during Summer Leave and General Accounting Rate (GAR) for August 2026

Exchange Rate:

August - £1.00 = $1.7262

REDUCED OPENING HOURS FOR POST OFFICE - SUMMER LEAVE

The following amended opening times will be with effect from 20 July to 31 August 2026 and have been adjusted to accommodate summer leave commitments whilst still providing sufficient opportunity for personnel to withdraw cash and collect mail.

These revised hours will ensure continuity of service during the stand down period while reflecting the anticipated reduction in demand as a significant number of personnel will be on leave.

Please click the image to enlarge.

Normal Opening Hours:

Monday - Wednesday

08:00 - 12:00

Thursday

10:30 - 14:00

Friday

08:00 - 12:00

Unit's Post Orderly Mail collection and drop-off

Monday - Wednesday

08:30 - 11:30

Thursday

10:45 - 13:30

Friday

08:30 - 11:30

BRUNEI: BFB Children's Library - Temporary Closure Friday 14th August to Friday 04th September 2026

📚 CHILDREN’S LIBRARY CLOSURE REMINDER..📚

Dear Library Users,

Please be mindful that the Children’s Library will be closed from Friday, 14 August until 4 September for the summer holidays. 🌞📖

📚 Books & Toys:
If you have any books or toys that you would like to borrow or return, please visit the library by Thursday.

📮 Returning Books During the Closure:
If you need to return books while the library is closed, please place them in the Return Box located near the library door.

We wish you all a lovely summer break.😎🏝️⛵️

Thank you 🙏🏻
BFB Children’s Library

CTP Employment Fair: London date now added on 01 Oct 2026

CTP Employment Fairs are open to Service leavers, Veterans, Reservists, partners and spouses
Service leavers/veterans/Reservists: To find out more and to reserve a place, please visit: https://www.modctp.co.uk/home/list-events

Family members: Register via email to CTP.events@reed.com

Alternatively register via the Forces Employment Charity (FEC): Link and click 'REGISTER' from the menu.

Other upcoming CTP Employment Fair dates are:

Salford - 10 Sept
Bournemouth - 24 Sept
Belfast - 14 Oct
Cardiff - 5 Nov
Telford - 19 Nov

To view all 2026 CTP Employment Fair locations and dates, please go to: https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/2026/01/career-transition-partnership-2026.html