Give Us Time - Autumn last minute breaks and more!

Give Us Time still have lots of breaks and other opportunities available over the coming months – read all the way down for the big news!

“Give Us Time supports Forces families to spend time together on donated respite breaks following separation due to deployment, bereavement, physical or mental injuries, financial need, or other welfare issues.” Find out more at Frequently asked questions - Give us time - Breaks for service personnel and their families

OCTOBER
Cwm Llan cabin, North Wales, 5 – 9 October, sleeps 2
Broadland Sands Holiday Park, Suffolk, 5 -9 October, sleeps 6
Seawick Holiday Park, Essex, 12 – 16 October, sleeps 6Give Us A Moment days out for half term:
Visit the newly re-opened Palm Houses at Edinburgh Botanic Gardens
Enjoy Pumpkin Picking at Hatters Farm, Essex
Explore the Gardens at Monteviot House near JedburghNOVEMBER
Polperro, Cornwall, Platinum standard lodge, 9 – 13 November, sleeps 6
Pevensey Bay, Sussex, Platinum standard lodge, 9 – 13 November, sleeps 6DECEMBER
Kidlandlee holiday cottage, Northumberland, 7 – 11 December, sleeps 6PLUS THE RV GUESTHOUSE, FALMOUTH - DATES THROUGHOUT OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER

THE BIG ONE!! 🎄🎅🎁

We’re also thrilled to have more tickets for the Polar Express! This year we’ll be travelling along the Spa Valley Railway from Tunbridge Wells, Kent, on Friday 6 November, leaving at 7pm - please visit the website for more information!

As always, we book on a first come first served basis via the website - https://bookings.giveustime.org.uk/login - breaks are accommodation only, days out are entry ticket only – GUT cannot cover the costs of travel, food etc.

Germany: Guide for the Weekend

This is your Sennelager HIVE What’s On Guide for the week ahead. 

Garrison Notices:

• First up, if you didn’t grab a ticket for the coach trip, bad news—it is now officially sold out.
• The Community Support Team’s Coffee Morning runs every Wednesday at 10:00 AM.
• Keep Wednesday October 7th free for the BFBS big salute Cake Morning at Brydon House.
• Art classes with Kellie are happening this Sunday, October 3rd, at the LCC. Classes start at 10:00 AM, costing 10 euros per person. Themes include "Flutter and Flow" and "Pencil Postcards." Contact Kellie directly to book your spot.

This Saturday is German Unity Day.

Shops treat this exactly like a Sunday Everything will be closed, so make sure to stock up on your groceries and essentials before Saturday.

Events on our door step:

The Schloss Neuhaus summer season finale is this Saturday.

Brunssum: What's on this October?

There’s lots happening in and around JFC Brunssum in October. Below is a summary of a few things to pique your interest. More information on some events will be provided throughout the month.

JekerJazz Music Festival: JekerJazz has grown into a city-wide festival featuring live music in Maastricht's cafes, with over 40 stages and 85 concerts. JekerJazz is a free admission festival with a wide variety of music genres: Jazz, Blues, Soul, Rock & Roll, Americana, New Orleans, Roots, Mediterranean, French, Italian, RockaBillie, TexMex, and more.

When:8th-11th October

Where:  Maastricht

Visit www.jekerjazz.com for more information.

JFC Chapel Fall Festival: A day of faith, family and fun! The chapel will hold their service at the JFC Sports complex, followed by a BBQ with bouncy houses, a dunk tank, and more family fun games. 

When:11th October 10am

Where: JFC Sports Complex

Falling into Fun Festival: join the CDC for an afternoon packed with autumn fun - face painting, pumpkin carving, barn yard games, and more!

Where: At CYS, JFC Brunssum

When: Thursday October 15th 3pm-6pm

Register by 8th October, must be registered with CYS to attend

Oktoberfeest Sittard: There’s something for everyone, including steiners, singing, sausages and even fun fairs for the kids. There is plenty to do in Oktoberfeest in Sittard.

When: 16th-21st October

Where: Sittard City Center

Booking/registration required for some events. Check www.oktoberfestsittard.nl for details.

What about Halloween? There are several events planned for Halloween, both on base and off. More information to come!

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Germany: Vigillance is for everyone

Vigilance matters: Everyone has a role in protecting Defence

What should you look out for?

• Individuals, vehicles or activity that appear unusual or out of place.
• Unauthorised photography, note-taking or observation of Defence sites, personnel or activities.
• Attempts to gain access to restricted areas.
• Unattended, suspicious or unexpected items or packages.
• Unsolicited approaches seeking information, whether in person, online, by email, text message or telephone.
• Behaviour that may indicate hostile reconnaissance, sabotage or other security concerns.

What should you do?

• Trust your instincts. If something doesn't look right, report it.
• Follow local security procedures and reporting arrangements.
• Challenge appropriately where it is safe to do so.
• Never assume someone else will report a concern.
• Remember that information which appears insignificant in isolation can be highly valuable when combined with other reporting.

All Sennelager based personnel are asked to remain vigilant and report suspicions via the RMP, Guardrooms (Normandy Barracks - 05254 9822232: Athlone Barracks – 05254 9822428) or if a risk to life, 112.

BRUNEI: BFB Social Calendar 2026

Please click the image to enlarge.

The aim of the Social Calendar is to allow garrison personnel and their families to view all social events and activities taking place.

It is also an area where you can advertise an event that you are planning such as a Patio Sale, Bingo evening, Coffee mornings etc. To have an event added to the Calendar it must:

• Be for the BFB Community.

• Include NO military information.

Click HERE to view the annual calendar. Here you can click on each event to take you to the blog post, where you will find more information regarding the event.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: AWS Community Support Activities - What's On in BFB...

AWS CS Monthly Calendar

Please be informed that the Parents and Toddlers session will be CLOSED on 30/10/2026.

BRUNEI: BFBS - Charity Quiz Time Friday, 02nd October 2026, 7:00 PM @ Chautari

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: Brunei Shell Recreation Club (BSRC) Information - Friday Fiesta Vol. 20 *Calling for Vendors* - Friday, 02nd October 2026, 4 - 10 PM @ BSRC Car Park

Friday Fiesta Vol. 20 *Calling for Vendors* - Friday, 02nd October 2026, 4 - 10 PM @ BSRC Car Park

For its 20th edition, Friday Fiesta will mark National Batik Day on 2nd October.

The event runs from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the BSRC car park, and we are looking for vendors whose products or food fit the occasion.

Registration link in bio! IG

KB Gempak II 14th - 18th October 2026 - Registration Open!

Now you can register to be a vendor at KB Gempak II at the Mainstage! 

Only a few slots, if you want to sell more and get more from your products, register now  

What's the activities at the Mainstage area? Band performances, DJ performances, Bandemonium II battle of the bands, marketing and promotions, swimming pool area and many more! 

Contact our Site B Mainstage Courtyard Vendor Coordinator FD Maslee at 8910536

For more information IG

BSRC Contact Details

BSRC CLUB STAFF
GENERAL / MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES - RIZA
Email: Admin@bsr-c.com
Tel: +673-740 3000 (Llysha)
Tel: +673-7191946 (Riza)

Website

IG

Facebook

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: International Day Beyond Borders - Friday, 02nd October 2026, 3 - 8 PM @ Laksamana College , Abdul Razak Plaza

INTERNATIONAL DAY: BEYOND BORDERS

This 2nd October, step into a world of stories, traditions, and people. No passport required! LCB invites you to explore different cultures, learn something new, and connect with communities from around the globe. 

From Poland to Ghana, Japan to Brunei, 12 countries will come alive through their traditions, showcases, and the people behind them. 

🗓️ 2nd October 2026 (Friday)
🕒 3PM – 8PM
📍 Level 2 & 3, LCB Main Building (Plaza Abdul Razak)

Expect:
🎭 Country showcases
🍽️ Cultural cuisines
🍹 Food & beverage vendors
🎮 Games & many more!

Come explore different cultures and let's go Beyond Borders together! 

IG #BeyondBorders 

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) - Specialist Prison Industries (SPI) : Engineering Machining - Leyland - Closing Date: 27 October 2026

The following vacancies are now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme (2 vacancies in total):

GFIE 509 - Specialist Prison Industries (SPI) : Engineering Machining – Leyland (HMP Wymott)

Closing Date: 27th October 2026

🎯 What You’ll Be Doing

👨‍🏫 📚 🛠Teaching & Supervising: Teach, instruct, and supervise prisoners in an engineering machining workshop to help them attain nationally recognised qualifications and improve their employment prospects upon release.

⚙ 📋 🏭Workshop Management: Set work schedules, manage production targets and quality standards, log attendance, approve wages/hours, and maintain machinery and tool checks.

Safety & Security: Maintain security and discipline, conduct metal detector scans or rub-down searches, complete safety/incident reports (such as ACCT, VRIR, and SIRs), and enforce health and safety standards (including COSHH).

🔒 🛡 🚨Prisoner Development: Induct prisoners, tailor training to individual needs, and contribute to progress reports, parole, and sentence planning.

Job description

GFiE roles are available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, or be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame or a Military Spouse/Partner (your current partner must still be serving or was discharged within the last 12 months).

To apply, please submit a completed EoI Form (also see Guidance Notes) and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

For more information on the GFiE scheme please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)