SHAPE: Carrefour's New Weekend Opening Hours

Did you know that Carrefour has new weekend opening hours?

From now onwards, Carrefour on camp will be open between 09:00 and 18:00 on Saturdays AND Sundays! 

Happy Shopping!

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BRUNEI: A reminder to re-fuel before the Hari Raya holidays (Thursday 28 May 2026)

Following the Brunei Government’s confirmation after the moon sighting on Sunday, 17 May 2026, Hari Raya Aidiladha public holiday will be on Thursday, 28 May 2026. 

To avoid disruption, please ensure you refuel ahead of this period.

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Mission Motorsport – May Newsletter

The May newsletter from Mission Motorsport is now available, and it’s a packed edition.

Inside, you’ll find updates on upcoming events, motorsport activity, community news, support opportunities, and ways to get involved. It’s a great snapshot of what’s been happening across the Mission Motorsport community, as well as what’s coming up next.
Whether you’re looking to take part, stay connected, or simply keep up to date with what we’ve been working on, there’s something in this month’s edition for the Armed Forces community, partners, and supporters alike.
You can read it online here: https://www.missionmotorsport.org/news/maynewsletter

BRUNEI: SSAFA Grant Application Forms

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SSAFA Brunei can award 2 types of financial grants: one for projects that will help the community, and one to support individuals and families or a specific financial difficulty. There are funding guidelines within the application forms that outline in more detail what we can and cannot fund, and included a better idea of how we can help.

Forms are available in the HIVE Offices and SSAFA Health Visiting Team.  If anyone would prefer a digital form, please email at this address brunei.sct@ssafa.org.uk.

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BRUNEI: PCMF - Ordering Your Repeat Prescription

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BRUNEI: PCMF - Unwanted or Expired Medicines?

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BELGIUM: LOA Rates Survey, open now. Closing date June 13th 2026

Local Overseas Allowance (LOA) is not a bonus for overseas service. It's a financial contribution to address the price differences in necessary day-to-day living and help cover additional costs when you're assigned or deployed overseas at public expense. It recognises the amount by which average essential daily expenditure in an overseas location differs from that in the UK.

 

A full review of LOA is currently underway so this is your chance to have your say about the value of this allowance and how it affects your overseas posting.

The survey is in support of the Local Overseas Allowance (LOA) and the results could have a direct impact on LOA rates, so it is in the interests of all SP serving abroad to complete; there is a section relevant to family members too.

Complete the Survey HERE

The deadline is 13 June 2026.

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BFBS Selects Synamedia Following Global Competition to Deliver Landmark Digital Platform for UK Armed Forces

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BFBS Selects Synamedia Following Global Competition to Deliver Landmark Digital Platform for UK Armed Forces

Strategic three-year partnership marks delivery phase of BFBS’ next-generation media vision

Media organisation and military charity BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) today announces it has selected Synamedia as its strategic technology partner to deliver its next-generation global digital platform, following a highly competitive international tender process launched in February 2025, attracting leading technology and media organisations from across the industry.

Forces Cars Direct: May 2026 Offers

Ready for a change? This May, Forces Cars Direct offers have gone even bigger, with an incredible selection of brands and discounts available. Take the Chery Tiggo 8 with a saving of £5,376, or the Cupra Terramar with an impressive £10,710 off.

The friendly team at Motor Source Group are on hand to help you find the perfect car at a great price.

To explore their latest deals, simply follow this link to view this month’s special offers: https://www.forcescarsdirect.com/special-offers/monthly-offers

BELGIUM: Re-enactment of the Battle of Waterloo, Saturday 27th to Sunday 28th June 2026

Have you visited Memorial Waterloo yet? Climbed the 226 steps up the top of the Butte du Lion? Enjoyed the Waterloo Panorama? Well another thing to tick off is the incredible re-enactment of the Battle of Waterloo.

Every year at the end of June they perform the historical reenactment in full 1815 regalia. Experience cavalry charges and infantry manouevres as the two armies face off. Hougoumont Farm is transformed into a military camp of the period complete with Napoleonic Bivouacs and period costumes.

This is one event not to miss. We thoroughly enjoyed it last year. And don't forget your ear defenders if you have little ears with you, the cannons and muskets are loud.

WHEN: Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2026
WHERE: Waterloo Memorial, Route du Lion 1815, 1420 Braine-l'Alleud
MORE INFORMATION: HERE

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