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Friday, 13 December 2024

Togatherall: New Year - resources and peer support

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Feeling uncertain about what’s ahead? You’re not alone. @Togetherall is here with free, anonymous peer support anytime you need it—24/7, all year round. There’s also a range of other self-help resources. Connect with others who understand at https://account.v2.togetherall.com/register/uk-armed-forces

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Little Troopers: Last Christmas Smiles boxes - applications now open to all military families




Little Troopers now have just 100 Christmas Smiles boxes left (out of 2,500!) and they really want to get these out to little troopers before Christmas. The last postal date is next Wednesday, so applications are now opened up to all military families.

Here's the link to apply (deadline for applications is 5pm on Fri 13th Dec): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X6Y259D

​Each Little Troopers Christmas Smiles box is packed with helpful resources and activities from the charity, all related to being a military child, along with a special edition of their newspaper and Christmas treats and stocking fillers to raise a smile.

Brunei: DIO - Water Flushing Regime to reduce Legionella Growth


What is water flushing?

Water flushing is a method undertaken to prevent the build-up of conditions favourable to the growth of Legionella and other bacteria within hot and cold water systems. It does this by:
Introducing fresh cold water containing residual disinfectant
Exposing pipework to temperatures at which Legionella bacteria is discouraged
Dislodging biofilm through the simple act of running water

A water flushing regime should be designed so that it allows for the whole dead-leg (section of stagnant water) to be removed.

The water should be purged long enough for circulating or freshwater to be drawn from the outlet - indicating that all stagnant water has been expelled.

Water Flushing Regime to reduce Legionella Growth.

· Water flushing needs to be conducted once a week for any low use water outlets. These consist of outlets within empty quarters/buildings or low use facilities that have water outlets within them.

· Water flushing takes a minimum of 5 minutes for cold and/or hot water outlets.

· Water outlets consist of anything that produces water – kitchen/bathroom/basin/garden taps, showers, hoses etc.

· Building Custodians are required to keep a record of what outlets have been flushed and when, to prove that flushing has been conducted.

Water Flushing record log.

The table below is an example flushing record log:

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Brunei: Legionella Prevention

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Brunei: BFB Library - Do you have any book recommendations/suggestions for the Library

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

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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.

Brunei: RMP - Rise in Burglaries and Thefts


Urgent – Rise in Burglaries and Thefts

Increase in Burglaries and Thefts in Mumong


There have recently been several incidents of criminal activity within the Mumong Area. All members of BFB are reminded that such matters should be reported to the RMP, Civilian Police and Duty Officer as soon as possible. Delays in reporting incidents to the Police will hinder appropriate measures taken against further criminal activity.

We are urging all residents of BFB to be vigilant and take extra precautions to secure their homes and belongings. Please remember to:

  • Secure all windows, doors, vehicles, and outbuildings.
  • Do not leave any belongings insecure.
  • Consider installing CCTV or Ring Doorbell.
  • Avoid posting about holidays or when you’ll be away from home on social media.
  • Look out for each other and report any suspicious activity.
If you have any CCTV or Ring Doorbell footage that may be relevant to recent incidents, please contact the RMP. 

If you feel you or someone else are in immediate danger or need support right away, always call 993 if in Brunei.

RMP Det Brunei:

Office hours only: +673 322 4101 Ext 3767

Duty Mobile: +673 833 0252

Royal Brunei Police Force:

Kuala Belait: +673 333 4324 / 333 2333 (X1, X2, Jurassic Park)

Panaga: +673 322 2955 / 322 7333 (G15, H15, H16, J16)

Duty Officers:

Garrison: +673 833 0230

1 RGR: +673 833 0220

Vacant Property Survey:

The vacant property survey allows the RMP to identify those properties that will be vacant during leave periods more effectively and to trigger more frequent security patrols.

Access the link or QR code below.https://forms.office.com/e/Pbxfn5F5Jg

Brunei: Evening Arts & Crafts Sessions - *next session* Thursday, 12th December 2024, 19.30 - 21.30 hrs @ Mumong Arts & Craft Room, Mumong Community Centre

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For any enquiries and to Book Slot, please send a WhatsApp message to Jess - +447939985533.


The room attached to the arts and crafts room has been cleared out and tidied and made into a welcoming space for children to play during the arts and crafts sessions so parents who want to come along and bring their children are welcome.

EVERYONE is WELCOME!

Brunei: Monkey Guarding - Monkey Adventure Walks - *next date* Thursday, 12th December 2024, 5 PM @ Panaga Club

*New DATE* Monkey Adventure Walks - 5 PM @ Panaga

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Kindly sign up using the link below. You can find out more information about Monkey Adventure Walk and about what we do on our website.

Brunei: Brunei HIVE Closure


Brunei HIVE Notice - Closure

Chit Chat HIVE office will be CLOSED from Thursday, 12th December 2024 to Friday, 03rd January 2025.

Chit Chat HIVE office will RESUME on Monday, 06th January 2025.

Mumong HIVE office will be CLOSED from Monday, 02nd December 2024 until a new HISO is recruited.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Emails will be responded to upon my return.

For any queries, please send an email to BRUNEIGAR-SpSvcs-HIVE-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Please contact your Unit Welfare Team for urgent matters.