SHAPE: SubAqua Club

Have you seen SHAPE’s SubAqua Club?

Offering diving courses for complete movies through to master divers with an experience team of instructors.

Trips arranged, Equipment FREE to borrow for members, regular training sessions.

For more information contact: shapesubaqua@gmail.com

BAD FEST the FoodCourt Extraordinaire opens today!

Looking for something to do with family and friends this summer?

WHAT: A temporary XL Foodcourt. With over 2,500m2 dedicated to gastronomy, entertainment, art and culture in Charleroi. Ten street food stalls, a cocktail bar, champagne and over 25 speciality beers await at this unique outdoor venue.

WHERE: rue Chauster 26, Charleroi

WHEN: Opens Friday 23rd May, every weekend until Sunday 3rd August 2025

COST: Free entry, cost for consumables

SSAFA School Readiness Hints and Tips

Do you have a little one starting school this year?

SSAFA have great set of hints and tips to help them prepare for this exciting big step, from self-care and promoting independence to medical preparation and thinking about school skills.

See this SSAFA webpage for more information. 

Act of Remembrance, Brussels Town Cemetery Evere, Saturday 21st June 2025

Join the Act of Remembrance commemoration on Saturday 21st June 2025.

WHERE: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery in Evere (Brussels Town Cemetery) 

WHEN: Saturday 21st June 2025. Pleas arrive no later than 11:15.

WHAT: Remembrance Service for the Commonwealth War Dead. Also includes music from the Military Wives Choir. 

The CWGC cemetery is a 5-minute walk from the entrance gates.
Map: https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/55003/brussels-town-cemetery/

 

SHAPE: Make-a-Wish Visitors Processing Announcement

If you are planning to bring a visitor to this year’s Make-a-Wish, please make sure to get the SHAPE Form 550 into the Pass Office by Friday 30th May 2025.

The SHAPE Form 550 can be downloaded from SHAPE2Day, under Arriving and Leaving. It needs submitting in-person to the Pass Office in Building 102.

Anyone with a SHAPE I.D./AMIS Card should be able to complete one of these forms for visitors but please do check with the Pass Office if you are unsure, to avoid disappointment. You will be responsible for your visitors for the duration of the event.

Please do get in touch with me with any queries: RC-Pers-HIVE-SHAPE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Your SSAFA Health Visiting Team, Tips to Manage Transition

 

Here are some tips from our young community members on how to cope with transitions. Remember and remind your family, you’re not alone! 

#TransitionTogether #CopingWithTransitions #Tips

RBLI Lifeworks Families – new remote courses now available

Lifeworks Families Remote courses will run on the following dates:

• Tuesday 27th - Friday 30th May

• Monday 23rd - Thursday 26th June

• Monday 28th - Thursday 31st July

Lifeworks Families courses are available to those in the UK and overseas.

Lifeworks families courses are available to spouses, partners, school-leaving age (and above) children and extended/blended family members.

Lifeworks Families courses are available to serving and veteran family members.
To view the Lifeworks Families leaflet, please click here.

BRUSSELS: Summer Family Day and Run for All at NATO HQ this Sunday

Don’t miss the Summer Family Day at HQ Staff Centre and the Run for All at NATO HQ this Sunday! 

Summer Family Day (10:00-16:00)
The NATO HQ community is invited to celebration the start of the summer season on Sunday 25th May at the Staff Centre's Summer Family Day. All ages are welcome to enjoy games, sports, and seasonal food/drink. The event is free to attend, families are kindly requested to RSVP. Summer Family Day RSVP: NATOsportcentre@highfive.fit

ACTIVITIES:

• “Run For All” Adult Run (10:30)

• Colour Run for Kids (12:30)

• Airsoft Shooting w/ NOS

• Fire Safety Activities w/ HQFES

• Face Painting

• Zumba Kids™

• Balloon Modeller

• Pool Obstacle Course

• Inflatable Games & Bouncy Castle

• Food, Drink, and Sweets for sale​ 

 

Run For All" Community 8km Run (10:30)
Participants are welcome to take part in a community “ Run For All" sponsored by Staff Resource Groups (SRGs). The route will circle the HQ building and participants can run solo or in a relay team. The run is free to take part in and is aimed at all levels, from those wanting to run competitively, or just to take part for fun. The run will start at 10:30. Please subscribe at the email below to register. Run For All RSVP: RunForAll@hq.nato.int

• WHEN: Sunday 25 May 2025
  • Check-in: 9:00
  • Race Start: 10:30
• WHERE: The race will take place at NATO HQ as part of the Summer Family Day.
• DISTANCE: 8km (2km loop x 4)
• TIMING: Each runner will receive a race bib, which will track their time. All runners will start at the same time.
• ELIGIBILITY: Anyone with an HQ or Family NATO badge. You can run on your own, or in a relay as part of a team (max: 4). Recommended age for runners is 12+.​

 

ADDITIONALLY a Call for Volunteers
IS EM are looking for volunteers who want to help for a few hours during the Run For All. Tasks include:

• 8:30 – 10:30: Distributing race bibs before the “Run For All”-race
• 10:00 – 12:30: serving as a race marshal during the run.

If you want to volunteer for a few hours on Sunday, 25 May, please send an e-mail to RunForAll@hq.nato.int.

All NATO Pass or Family Badge Holders welcome.

Your SSAFA Health Visiting Team, The Challenges of Transition

 

Transitions aren’t always easy. Our young community members share the challenges they face and how they cope. Listen and empathise with difficulties young people may feel during change. 

#TransitionTogether #ChallengesOfTransitions #Support

Your SSAFA Health Visiting Team, The Positives of Transition

 

Did you know?

Transitions can help children develop resilience, adaptability, and new friendships. Discover the positive side of transitions from our young community members. 

#TransitionTogether #BenefitsOfTransitions #Resilience