SHAPE: Chemins de Creation this weekend, St Denis

Take a break from the Christmas prep this weekend, go for a wander and pop along to the St Denis Christmas Market. Home to 48 stalls of gorgeous gifts, creative crafts and locally made festive foods, this is not to be missed.

WHERE: Abbaye de Saint-Denis en Brocqueroie, 4 Rue de la Filature, 7034 Obourg
FREE Entry

 

 

Financial Recognition and other Restorative Measures for LGBT Veterans

 

 

For further information, please see the following links:

• LGBT veterans: Support and next steps – This GOV.UK page has centralised information and signposting for pre-2000 LGBT veterans and pre-1967 LGBT veterans. It also contains support services for veterans and families.
  
• Financial Recognition Scheme: GOV.UK page with information on how to apply, eligibility, scheme rules and FAQs.
• New GOV.UK page about the Qualification of Administration Discharge and Rank Restoration, including FAQs, guidance about eligibility and applications, and public policy.
• ​Pre-1967 veterans: GOV.UK page about restorative measures and FAQs.

Coping at Christmas

 

BRUSSELS: Cinderella at the Auderghem Cultural Centre, 24th to 26th January 2025

For a bit of British this Festive Season, be sure to head to The English Comedy Club (ECC) Pantomime for 2025 is the timeless rags-to-riches tale of Cinderella.

A magical show where dreams come true (eventually), pumpkins (if seasonally available) transform into dazzling carriages, and a glass slipper will change a life forever... but whose? A great show for all the family full of joy, laughter, and a sprinkle of fairy dust.

WHEN: Friday January 24th to Sunday January 26th at Auderghem Cultural Centre, Brussels.
Book Tickets here.

SHAPE: RendezVous Holiday Opening Hours

Rendezvous Christmas Opening Hours:

Headspace Support your loved ones

Christmas is a period of family, friends and high stress! Details below for some brilliant meditations, guided workouts and mindful music to help you relaaaaax this Festive Season.

And Breeeaaaaaathe!

 Please click the images to enlarge.

Kooth - Online mental health and wellbeing support if you're aged 11-18

Kooth is an online Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Service available for children (aged 11 until their 19th birthday) with a parent serving in the British Armed Forces or working for the MOD or the British Government in the UK or overseas.

The free, safe and anonymous mental wellbeing platform allows you to chat with a friendly mental health practitioner, find support from a helpful community or use a range of self-help tools.

Find out more at www.kooth.com/mod

Armed Forces Covenant: 2024 annual report

 

The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report has been published today (18 Dec) and is available to read on Gov.uk at this link: Armed Forces Covenant annual report 2024 - GOV.UK​​

The annual reports set out major achievements of the armed forces covenant and highlight remaining challenges and new commitments.

Mons new railway station opens, Wednesday 18th December 2024.

Today’s the Day! Mons’ new futuristic looking Railway Station is open. Designed by Spanish Architect Santiago Calatrava, this impressive building is worth a visit.

Read more Here

SHAPE: Le Cadeau, immersive show and video mapping, until 30th December 2024

 

Don’t miss this amazing immersive 360 degree show combining artists and video mapping.

WHEN: from14th to 30th December 2024 (except 22nd, 24th and 25th December 2024)
WHERE: Collégiale Sainte Waudru, Mons
AT: 17h30, 18h30, 19h30 and 20h30
PRICE: 12 to 18€
Language: French, with Dutch on the Friday and Saturday 2030h performances. But the visuals will be spectacular
TO BOOK: shop.utick.net