Easy Resettlement Magazine - Spring Issue

Have you read the Spring issue of Easy Resettlement yet? Easy Resettlement is a quarterly magazine that assists Service leavers with their resettlement process. 

We work with numerous employers (many of whom have pledged their support through the Armed Forces Covenant) as well as training providers, armed forces charities and organisations such as the CTP and ELCAS about your entitlements, all of which will assist you in moving through your resettlement process. 

You can read the Spring issue as well as back issues and to make sure you never miss a copy you can subscribe for free.

 

BFBS Radio Needs You!

Help BFBS radio to make a list of the best forces anthems; submitting a suggestion gets you in the draw for £150 of online shopping vouchers!

Voting closes on Sunday 19th May.

For more information and how to vote, visit: https://www.bfbs.com/your-forces-anthems

International GT Open, Belgium, 25th/26th May

The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps car racing track, approximately an hour and 15 minutes from Brunssum, close to the Fagnes is host to the International GT Open on the weekend of 25/26th May.

Entrance is free, parking €12 per day for cars.

For more information click here

 

Shape Operating Hours, Bank Holiday, Monday 20 May 24

 

We would like to remind everyone that Monday, May 20th, is a NATO/SHAPE/Belgian holiday in observance of Whit Monday.

 

Therefore, the operating hours of some SHAPE activities will be impacted:

 

𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃:

- 𝐎𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞

- Rationed Items Store

- Library

- Arts & Crafts

- Trips & Tours

- Language Centre

- Silver Spoon

- Outdoor Recreation

- SHAPE Club/B3's

- Sports & Fitness Centre (SHAPE Gym Annex will remain open 24/7)

 

𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍:

- Rendez Vous Café: 09:00 - 15:00

- Pizza Bowl:

• Bowling + Bar: 11:00 - 19:00

• Snacks: 11:00 - 18:00

Pizza only

Please plan your activities accordingly, and feel free to contact us for any further assistance.

Jedi Acadamy, Shape International Library, Sat 25 May from 11am

Can't get enough of the galaxy far, far away? Take a look at your local library for movies, books, graphic novels, video games, or board games featuring your favorite Jedi, Sith, droids, and more.

Join us May 25th from 11:00am-3:00pm for our Jedi Academy at the SHAPE International Library!

Friday May 31, Summer Reading Kick Off Party at Shape International Library

Friday May 31st Summer Reading Kick Off Party - 3.30 - 7.30

Sign up to Read. Renew. Repeat. summer with the SHAPE International and Chievres Libraries' Summer Reading Program!

 

Summer Reading is free to participate, and available for all ages, from Toddlers through Adults! Stop by our Kick-Off Party to register for Summer Reading 2024 and to learn more about our program. 

 

Great way to get you and your Child Reading Over summer!

 

We will also have:
Summer Reading T-shirts (free for registering, while supplies last!)
Free Giveaways
Activities
And more!

 

Stay late and enjoy games and activities at Library After Hours too! The library staff will be helping with activities and registration through After Hours, until 7:30pm.

Dou Dou Festivities, Sat and Sunday 25/ 26 May

Dou Dou Celebrations start Thursday 22nd May and go through to Monday 27 May

For all the Information; https://monsblog.be/information/les-festivites-du-doudou-a-mons-du-22-mai-au-2-juin-2024-programme-officiel-et-officieux-doudou2024/

The various festive and folklore activities that will take place during this ducasse period are classified chronologically.

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

6 p.m.: Repetition of the doudou's music on the Grand-Place kiosk

Thursday, 23 May 2024

4 p.m. Animations:

18:00 Warm Up Doudou rue Samson 25

18:00 Modjo Brass Band at Modjo

18:00 The Barometer (herbal market) Collegian’s Band concert

7 p.m. Gd Place: concert by Basildon District (cover Depeche Mode)

8 p.m. London brewery Av Brother Orban: concert by the cover group The Chicken’s

20:00 Marché-aux-Herbes Opening Night with DJ

8.30 p.m. La Lorgnette (rue des Clercs) concert Fancy Tyke and Wanted Tortugas

9 p.m. Gd Place: Carpe Diem concert (cover pop rock)

Friday, 24 May 2024

11 a.m. Carillon concert at the belfry

18:00 Rue des Gades Bar Doudou Scouts de Saint-Charles

18:00 Dragon Circle (St. Waudru 8) Concert Timeline Rock Cover Band

6 p.m. Academy: MR jar

7 p.m. FUCA workshop / Drink opening of the La Montoise Alifucam ducasse with concert of the group Hit The Switch.

7.30 p.m. Auditorium Abel Dubois RTBF pays tribute to Montois literators organized by the Association des Montois-Cayaux .

8 p.m. Mood Bar (Lower Street) Gallows Pole concert (cover Led 'eppelin)

8 p.m. The Monkey’s Café (roadground rue) Concert metallo punk

20:50 Opening concerts on the Grand-Place organised by the rtbf with

Outdoor Concert in Soignies, Sat 18 May at 19.30, Free

 

 

Celebrate Pentecost 2024 with us for an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment!

Invite your friends and family to join us this Saturday, May 18th for a free concert in a festive and friendly atmosphere!

 

 Join us on the event: https://www.faceook.com/events/491879193164840/

Meet on Saturday May 18 from 7:30 p.m. on the Grand'Place in Soignies to share an 

unforgettable moment with family or friends! We are waiting for you there!

 The concert is FREE

 

The Sunday 19 May market will not take place.

The market on Tuesday 21 will be moved to the Grand Place, the Place du Millennium and the Place du Geu de Balle.

 

Brit Fete Sign Up - Can you help at BritFete this year?

 

Brit Fete Sign Up - Can you help at BritFete this year?

 

Please use this link to volunteer https://signup.com/go/eeyZSUE. Lots of different jobs that are looking for someone to help with. This is the time to showcase the UK and it will only be a successful evening with all the volunteer slots filled. All help very much appreciated!

All volunteers handling any food products/Ice will be required to have an in date Food handling Certificate (they only last one year so check the date). Next course is the 20th June at 3pm and can be booked by emailing: antoaneta.s.lazarova.ln@health.mil .

Brussels Food Festival, May 17 - 20, Free Entry

 

4 days dedicated to street food, with over 30 stands and food trucks from all over the world waiting to treat you!

There's no entry fee! You only pay for what you eat!

On Belgium's longest terrace (200m long), you can share local and international dishes with family and friends!

 

When?
Friday 17 May from 6pm to 11pm
Saturday 18 May, 11am to 11pm
Sunday 19 May from 11am to 10pm
Monday 20 May from 11am to 9pm!

 

Where?
On the Boulevard du Souverain, 1160 Auderghem
Opposite number 183.

 

Map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/GZqpm286HjKruYKU8

 

For Information;  https://www.facebook.com/events/1874929979586692/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D