Brunei: BFB Job Vacancy - HIVE - HIVE Information Support Officer - Closing date: Wednesday, 13th November 2024

British Forces Brunei Entitled SPOUSES Job Vacancy

Job Vacancy - Open only to Spouses of Service Personnel or Civil Servant.

HIVE 

HIVE Information Support Officer. Click here for Job Advert.

Closing date: 1200 hrs on Wednesday, 13th November 2024. 

Anyone who wishes to apply for this role, has any specific questions, and to request an application form, kindly send an email to LPPO at BruneiGar-CivSec-LPPO-Group@mod.gov.uk

Brunei: Cinelink Screening: Speak No Evil - Thursday, 07th November 2024, 1830 hrs @ Paradise Chalchitra, Mumong Community Centre

It will be volunteer-led, and it is FREE! 

Please scan the QR Code below or Click HERE to Book.

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Brunei: AWS Community Support - Survey to help highlight the priorities for new support to BFB Families

AWS COMMUNITY SUPPORT SURVEY 

AWS Community Support would like to gain knowledge on what our community wants in order for them to apply for grant funding. 

Please complete the survey form via the QR code above or click HERE.

The grants funding that we are looking at are:-

Supporting Service Families Overseas Programme - Please click on this link.

Supporting Partners Programme - Please click on this link.

Brunei: Flood Preparation Information from DIO(B)

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Please click the link for Flood Preparation Information from DIO(B).

Missing / damaged flood boards. If any of the flood board is missing / damaged, then please report it to DIO(B) using the following QR Code:

If anyone experiences serious isolated flooding, or need urgent assistance, you are to call the 

Garrison Duty Officer on 8746656 

or 

RIB Duty Officer on 8736236.

Brunei: AWS Community Support - BFB Children's Christmas Celebration - Friday, 29th November 2024, 1500 - 1700 hrs @ Chit Chat Community Centre

Please scan the QR code above or Click HERE to Book.

Booking will close on Monday, 25th November 2024 at 0900 hrs.

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

Brunei: *Next* Pre - Departure Clinic - Wednesday, 04th December 2024, 1000 - 1100 hrs @ Chit Chat HIVE Office

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COME ALONG! HIVE can offer support through your relocation

This session will cover the Good Conduct Certificate process, how to claim National Insurance Contribution credits, support whilst moving schools, plus much more - and a one stop checklist of things to add to your to do list before leaving British Forces Brunei!

 This is a drop in clinic, no appointment required

For further information: www.bruneihive.blogspot.com

Simply search the labels: Unit Move, Arms Plot Move to Kent or Relocation

Brunei: Charity Car Wash Event - Wednesday, 06th November 2024, 1400-1600 @ QOGLR Det MT Park Tuker Lines

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What - A charity car wash event in order to support recent flood victims of Nepal.

When - 06 Nov 2024.

Timings - 1400-1600

Where - QOGLR Det MT Park Tuker lines.

British Forces Brunei GST QOGLR DET is organising a charity car wash programme to support the recent floods victims of Nepal. Many people have lost their homes and are in need of basic necessities such as safe drinking water, food, clothing and shelter. This tragedy has hit them harder, especially during the auspicious time of festival celebrations. Therefore, every donation, regardless of its size, will be highly valued and go directly towards supporting those affected by the floods and rainfall.

Your generous support could make a significant difference in the lives of these victims and would be greatly appreciated during this challenging period.

Please kindly use the GoFundme link for the electronic donations or attend the car washing programme to donate with a cash contribution.

Brunei: BFPO - Post Office Notices - Mail Services and Christmas Mail

Opening Hours:

Mon - Thurs: 0900 - 1130 & 1200 - 1430 

Fri: 0900 - 1130 & 1200 - 1330

Exchange Rate:

November - £1.00 = $1.7127

NOTICES

Mail Services

All mail services from the BFPO 11 are with immediate effect back online, however the following conditions apply:

Restricted items in the mail (BFPO 11 Service)

1.      Dried Food Articles. Postage of dried food articles, including fish, tea and coffee are subject to the following conditions:

        a.      A maximum of 5kg per entitled person per week, up to 20kg each calendar month and parcels are to be packaged separately.

2.      Sold goods. Commercial postage of clothing, apparels and services for personal gain through the BFPO is strictly prohibited.

3.     Any misuse of BFPO services, such as using them for personal business purposes, constitutes an abuse of resources and is subject to disciplinary action. Misuse compromises the integrity and efficiency of services intended to support BFB’s Directives.

Christmas Mail (recommended last posting dates)

4.      Customers wishing to send Christmas gifts to family are advised to send all parcels as early as possible but no later than:

           Mails to UK: 12 December 2024

           Mails to BFPOs worldwide: 9 December 2024

5.      Letters to Santa Claus/Father Christmas. Letters to Santa are to be posted by Wednesday 20 November 2024 in order to receive a reply in time for Christmas. The address for all correspondence to Santa Claus/Father Christmas is:

            Father Christmas

            Santa’s Grotto

            Reindeer Land

            XM4 5HQ

British Forces Post Office Services

British Forces Brunei post office is located in the Chit Chat Community Centre.

The BFPO system can be used to send and receive post from the UK.

All mails are distributed to work addresses only.

Authorised personnel

All BFPO services are available to entitled personnel only, which includes:

- Service Personnel & Families

- UKBC / Teachers & Families

Relatives and other UK or foreign civilians are to use local banking and postal services as they are not classed as authorised, under the MoD provision.

Brunei: BFB Library - Volunteers Needed

For more information, please visit our INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK pages or
send an email to BruneiGar-Lib-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Brunei: BFB Library - Opening Hours and Contact Information

BFB Library is located at the Chit Chat Community Centre.

Come and check out our new stock and meet our new Library Supervisor!

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