SHAPE: Hough and Lewis Family Leaving Party, Friday 19th June 2026 16:00 onwards

Come and say Cheerio to the Hough and Lewis Families at the Britbar this Friday.

After a fab few years, both families are heading off to pastures new. Please come along for a drink and a natter to see us on our ways.

WHEN: Friday 19th June 2026, 16:00 onwards
WHERE: The Britbar        
WHO: Everyone Welcome

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SHAPE: Coffee & Croissants in the Britbar, Saturday 28th June 2026 10:00-11:00

It's the last Saturday of the Month which can only mean one thing.....

Join us in the Britbar for refreshments post-parkrun, pre- or post-dog walk or in preparation to hit the shops.

WHEN: Saturday 28th June 2026, 10:00-11:00

WHERE: The Britbar

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BRUNEI: BFB Children's Library will be closed *TODAY* 15 June 2026

Library is closed today due to temporary maintenance. 

Meet New Librarian

BFB Children's Library Open Times

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BRUNEI: BFB Ladies Ascend Mount Kinabalu for the Gurkha Museum - Friday, 12th June 2026

Our ladies Mrs Mira, Mrs Nisha, Mrs Lasu and Mrs Samjhana have finished and conquered Mount Kinabalu – the tallest peak on the stunning island of Borneo in the Malaysian state of Sabah.

Their journey was for the Gurkha Museum – a tribute to the Gurkhas who have honorably served Britain for over two centuries.

 

Please support the BFB Ladies as they take on the incredible challenge of climbing Mount Kinabalu to raise funds for the Gurkha Museum.

Please make your donation by Thursday, 11th June 2026, using the link or by scanning the QR Code above. 

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Brunei: JWD 50th Anniversary Families' Day Friday 3 July 1400 - 2100 @ Medicina Lines

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BRUNEI: PCMF and Dental Patient Information Leaflet

PCMF

English

Nepali

Dental

Please click the images to enlarge.

Dental Centre and the services provided at PCMF Seria. For further information contact: UKStratCom-DMS-DPHC-SER-DenPM@mod.gov.uk

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BELGIUM: The Belgium Military Wives Choir: A community built “on the joy of singing”

Read about the Belgium Military Wives Choir community. Having been founded in 2014, it is now one of the largest choirs in the overseas network, boasting more than 30 members.

Find out about the major events they support throughout the year here.

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Planning to register and claim for the UK Nursery Authority (UKNA) from September? Living in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland? Volunteers needed for the user testing

Planning to register and claim for the UK Nursery Authority (UKNA) from September? The childcare team are asking for volunteers to take part in user testing and provide feedback on some of the products required to register and claim the UKNA reimbursement.

If you haven’t heard about UKNA, read the announcement from March 2026:
Transformative new childcare support will save Defence families up to £6000 a year - GOV.UK

Criteria for taking part in the testing:

• Service personnel (SP) must be Regular or FTRS (FC)
• SP with children aged 9 months to 2 years old living in Scotland or Wales, and SP with children aged 9 months to 4 years old living in Northern Ireland.
• SP that are currently paying for childcare at a registered childcare provider.
• SP that use a Tax-Free Childcare account to pay their provider.
• SP that have sufficient time available to test the product and provide feedback to the team.

User testing will take place between now and September.

If you fit the criteria and would like to take part in the user testing, please contact the Defence childcare team at people-affs-child-expenses@mod.gov.uk

BELGIUM: Been Extended? Read On……

If you have been extended in your current role or promoted/transferred to a new role, please do visit the NSE to start the ball rolling on renewing your SHAPE and Protocol I.D.s

Just a gentle reminder that you will also need to inform DIO and Healix, renew your SOFA card and re-register any vehicles you may have. 

The NSE can signpost you as needed and SHAPE2Day (ArrivingLeaving: SHAPE ID/Extension) is also a very helpful starting point.

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BELGIUM: Guinguettes Season is Back for 2026

Guinguettes season is back in Brussels, launching last Friday with Guinguette Maurice in Cinquantenaire Park.

These pop-up bars, open across the city, offer food and drinks as well as various activities, events and concerts. The 2026 programme incudes Yoga, a Repair Cafe, a Lindy Hop and Street Theatre.

To find out more, have a read of this.

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