BRUNEI: Brunei HIVEs Closure

Brunei HIVE Notice

1. The Chit Chat HIVE office will be CLOSED from Thursday 23rd July 2026 to Friday 14th August 2026. 

2. The Mumong HIVE office will be CLOSED from Wednesday 15th July 2026 to Friday 7th August 2026 

HIVE is still contactable via email BRUNEIGAR-SpSvcs-HIVE-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk and via Signal app (Chit Chat Hive and Mumong Hive). 

Please contact your Unit Welfare Team for urgent matters.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: Malaysia - Miri Land Border Crossing Checklist with *Updated VMS LINK*

Here is the checklist you need to be aware of when going to Miri:

1. Brunei Vehicle Pass - Exit and Entry System (EES) - Register and pay $3 per vehicle (one way) $6 (return trip). This is for 7 people or less in one vehicle. Click HERE to register.

Vehicles of 7-25 people will be charged $6 one way.
Vehicles of more than 25 people will be charged $10 one way.
Pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, government and diplomatic vehicles are exempt.

BRUNEI: Malaysia - Miri Hotels - Garrison Discounted Rates 2026

Marriot Resort and Spa

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BRUNEI: PCMF Closure

Please be advised that PCMF will be closed on 15 July 2026.

Should you require urgent assistance, please contact the Duty Nurse On Call. Kindly disregard my previous email and accept my apologies for any confusion caused.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: RMP Vacant Property Survey - Register your property as vacant to trigger extra patrols

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BFB Vacant Property Scheme

Leaving your property vacant and want the RMP to keep an eye on it whilst you are away? Scan the QR code and fill in the form it takes less than two minutes.

RMP Top Tips

• Make your home look occupied by using lights and timers.

• Make entry difficult by securing all doors and windows.

• Keep valuables out of sight.

• Reporting any faults or overgrown shrubbery to DIO so that potential criminals have no place to hide.

• Consider the installation of CCTV doorbells, they are really effective.

Keep an eye on one another, we are a community. If something doesn’t look right call us on 833 0252.The Vacant Property Survey allows the RMP security team to identify those houses that will be vacant during leave periods more effectively and to trigger more frequent security patrols.

Click here Vacant Property Survey or Scan the QR Code.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: Mumong Pool Induction & New Entry Access System

NOTICE: MUMONG POOL INDUCTION & NEW ENTRY ACCESS SYSTEM

Please be informed that an induction session will be conducted for the Mumong Pool.

Here are the Mumong splash pool induction dates set out every two weeks, all of which are set on Tuesday:

📅 Date: 

 

 14/07/2026

 28/07/2026

 04/08/2026

 18/08/2026

 01/09/2026

 15/09/2026

 29/09/2026

🕙 Time: 1000hrs – 1100 hrs
📍 Location: Mumong Pool

Attendance is strongly encouraged for all regular users. If you’re unable to attend, there will be an opportunity for another induction.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

Civilian Housing Options Briefings – 2026 Dates

To register for a Briefing, and provide your details please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/information-and-guidance-on-civilian-housing

For more information on MoD Veterans Services support for Service Leavers and their families please visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-and-support-for-service-leavers-and-their-families

BELGIUM: Brits in NATO After Work Social, Thursday 30th July 2026 17:00 onwards

This month's Brits in NATO After Work Social is...

WHEN: Thursday 30th July 2026, 17:00 onwards
WHERE: NATO Staff Centre

Look out for the Union Jack.


Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

SHAPE: Base Support Group Newcomers Briefing, Thursday 30th July 2026 09:30-10:45

The first of the four 2026 Newcomer's Briefs held by SHAPE Base Support Group is coming up.

This is an informative brief that serves to help you and your family to acclimate to your new community here on SHAPE; with 32 NATO member nations and additional partner and military cooperation nations represented at SHAPE, it truly is a diverse community.

Held in the Alliance Auditorium (Cinema), you with learn all about life on SHAPE, Morale & Welfare Facilities, Med Centre Provision and more. These also include a Guided Tour into Mons and can be undertaken on the same day or at a subsequent session, but a seat will need to reserved in advance. There is even a glass of bubbles on the Mons Tour!

WHEN: Thursday 30th July, 09:30 - 10:45, Tour of Mons follows.

WHERE: The Alliance Auditorium (Cinema)
HOW: Book your place HERE.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

BELGIUM: SHAPE parkrun's 3rd Birthday, Saturday 25th July 2026 08:45 for 09:00 start, celebrations to follow

SHAPE parkrun's 3rd Birthday is coming up....

Don't miss the celebrations on Saturday 25th July 2026. Come along to walk, jog, run or anything in between, then enjoy the Refreshments and Cake in the Britbar afterwards, in true Birthday Party Style!

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE