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BFB Resources on Facebook…

⭐️ BFB Community Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/399693651487140/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

💜 BFB Husbands & Wives https://www.facebook.com/groups/266338930043946/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

📻 BFBS Gurkha https://www.facebook.com/BFBSGurkha/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

📻 BFBS Brunei https://www.facebook.com/BFBSBrunei?mibextid=LQQJ4d

📚 BFB Community Library https://www.facebook.com/groups/1162498561139499/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

📖🧸 BFB Children's Library & Toy Library Facebook & Instagram

📖 BFB Bookworms https://www.facebook.com/groups/598655438126413/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

Brunei: BFBS - Big Salute Op Summit Get involved between now and 8th October 2026

 

Information provided by Brunei HIVE.

BRUNEI: SSAFA Kids Drawing Competition - Deadline: Wednesday, 30th September 2026

BFB Children’s Drawing Competition

SSAFA are excited to announce a Children’s Drawing Competition! 🎨

We are looking for young artists to create artwork for the front cover of the upcoming BFB 2027 Calendar.

🖌️ Theme: “Our BFB Community”

We want to see what makes our BFB Community Special — so get creative and show us what our community means to you!

The competition is open to all BFB children.

📐 Artwork: A4 landscape
📅 Deadline: 30th September
📍 Submit entries to: HIVE Offices at Mumong or CCCC

We can’t wait to see all your wonderful artwork! 🌟

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

Brunei: HIVE - Temporary new working hours

 

Brunei HIVE Notice

The Mumong HIVE office will be open from 9.00 - 11.15am until further notice. 

You can still email HIVE at BRUNEIGAR-SpSvcs-HIVE-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk or visit the Chit Chat Community Centre office between 0900 - 1300 hrs.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

Brunssum: Recruitment Distribution List

Individuals interested in employment opportunities as a Locally Employed Civilian (LEC) are invited to register on our recruitment distribution list.

To receive information on current and upcoming vacancies, please send an email to: CSOCIGDN-GSO-LECHR-RECRUITMENT@mod.gov.uk 

Registered candidates will receive vacancy advertisements, application forms, and other relevant recruitment information directly by email.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE. 

Tri-Service Contact House Directory – where to find it online, or how to request a copy

Contact Houses, also known as Welfare Houses or Short-Term Families Accommodation, are military accommodation available predominantly for short-term welfare-related bookings, but can sometimes be used by those visiting for leisure reasons. These houses are usually managed by unit staff, where there will be localised policies on priorities for bookings, booking procedures, costs and how to pay.

To access the most up to date version of the Tri-Service Contact House Directory, please use any of the following options:

Go to the Army HIVE webpage at www.army.mod.uk/hives and there is a button to download the Directory at the bottom of the page
Contact your nearest HIVE or RN Family & People Support to request a copy by email. Army HIVEs are listed on www.army.mod.uk/hives, RAF HIVEs can be found on the RAF HIVE Finder at https://www.raf.mod.uk/community-support/serving-families/hive-finder/ and RN Family & People Support local office contact details are at: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/families-and-veterans/local-support-offices
Contact Army HIVE HQ to request a copy by email via RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact us via Direct Message on any of our social media channels – please include an email address so the Directory can be sent as an attachment
Use the Contact Us button on any of the three Army HIVE blogs, where you can submit a request via MS Forms
Go to Army HIVE SharePoint (MODnet access will be needed) to download a copy

Support for LGBT Veterans Impacted by the Armed Forces Ban (27 July 1967–12 January 2000)

Restorative Measures for LGBT Veterans Affected by the Armed Forces Ban (1967–2000)

The Ministry of Defence is delivering restorative measures to LGBT veterans impacted by the historic ban on LGBT personnel serving in the Armed Forces.

Measures Available are:

• Non-Financial Restorative Measures: Includes letters of apology, replacement discharge papers, restoration of rank/commission, the Etherton Ribbon, and more.

• Financial Recognition Scheme - Dismissed or Discharged Payment of £50,000 for LGBT veterans who were dismissed or discharged solely due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.

• Financial Recognition Scheme – impact Payment of up to £20,000 to eligible LGBT veterans to recognise the broader impacts of the Ban, assessed by an Independent Panel.

Further information about the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme, Non-Financial Restorative Measures, how to apply and support available can be found on the LGBT Veterans: support and next steps – GOV.UK page: LGBT veterans: support and next steps - GOV.UK

Financial Recognition Scheme payments are tax-free and will not affect means-tested benefits.

Eligible individuals must apply before both Schemes close at 23:59 on 12 December 2026

Brunssum: Language courses starting in September 2026

The MWA Dutch language program is starting again on the 28th September. This is a 12 week course, one evening per week at the ICC. It is available to all NATO ID card holders over the age of 16. To sign up, please email JFCLANGUAGEPROGRAM@gmail.com 

The Dutch course can be funded by the GSO Basic Language Fund or Standard Learning Credits.

GSO Basic Language Fund – The SP and/or their spouse may claim up to 100 euros each once per assignment year. If the Dutch Language programme is a set course, the SP would need to provide the completed application form, proof of payment and proof of learning/completion. More information and the application form can be obtained from the HIVE or the CLOs. 

Standard Learning Credits (SLC) –  This is only available to SPs but can be used every financial year and is worth up to £175 although the SP must be prepared to pay 20% of the cost of the course. More information is available from the NSE. 

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE. 

BRUNEI: Quiz Night - Saturday 05th September 2026, 1930 hrs @ Patio Bar

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: The Patio Bar - *Re-open* Saturday, 05th September 2026

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