Army HIVE Overseas Info

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

BRUNEI: BFB Social Calendar 2026

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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: DIO(B) - Water Temperature Monitoring & Chlorine Testing and Scheduled Work for November

DIO Scheduled Work

DIO contractors will be carrying out inspection works as shown in the table below. Utilities may be affected during the work, but DIO contractors will try to minimise disruption.
To reschedule, please kindly contact DIO(B) Helpdesk either via phone Calls Ext.3375 or 3224130 or Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk during office hours.

Brunssum: Sinterklaas arrivals 2026

The countdown has begun! On November 15th from 2-4pm, we'll welcome Sinterklaas back to Sittard!

This includes a parade through the city with fun performances along the way! They'll end at Kloosterplein, where kids can give Sinterklaas their wish lists or simply shake his hand! Kloosterplein will be a lively hub full of entertainment and treats.

Sinterklaas will be heading to the following places near you:

Sittard - Saturday 14th November
Maastricht - Saturday 14th November
Venlo - Sunday 15th November
Blerick - Sunday 15th November
Valkenburg - Sunday 16th November
Kerkrade - Saturday 21st November

Please click here for more information.

Sinterklaas is a kind bishop; he wears red robes and a tall, pointed mitre on his head. He travels with his servant called Zwarte Piet (Black Peter or Sooty Peter). Sinterklaas travels by ship from Spain to the Netherlands each year. With him he brings his white horse and a huge sack full of gifts for the children. People flock to greet Sinterklaas as he arrives and there is a parade through the streets.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

First Defence Finance - How to build a Savings Habit that actually sticks

Struggling to save? Here’s How to Build a Savings Habit That Actually Sticks

Starting to save is one thing.

Keeping it going every month is another.

You might save £50 one month, forget the next, then find yourself dipping into it when an unexpected expense comes along.

The trick isn't necessarily finding more money to save. It's building a savings habit that fits into your everyday life and is easy to keep going.

Whether you're serving, have left the Armed Forces, or are part of a military family, your financial circumstances can change over time. A savings routine that works for you now should be flexible enough to adapt when life does.

We've put together some simple ways to make saving feel less like another job on your to-do list - Click HERE to view.