Dutch trains are efficient, fast and comfortable. Trains are frequent and serve domestic destinations at regular intervals, sometimes five or six times an hour. It's an excellent system and possibly all you'll need to get around the country.
Generic and local information for the UK Military community in SHAPE/Belgium including Serving Personnel, Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians.
This is best viewed through a personal device because the MODnet firewall may prevent access to some links.
Wednesday 31 July 2019
Monday 29 July 2019
Service Leaver's Guide - July 2019 edition now out
The latest edition of the SLG has now been published on gov.uk, please see link below.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/service-leavers-pack
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/service-leavers-pack
Friday 26 July 2019
Thursday 25 July 2019
New rights for victims of crime
The Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation that aims to strengthen the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime (Victims’ Code) – a statutory document which sets out the minimum level of service victims can expect from criminal justice agencies, including the police and courts.
Royal Air Force Families, RAFFF Need Your Help
Royal Air Forces Families Federation (RAFFF) have been asked to look into the experiences of RAF personnel and their families on overseas assignments, and in particular those located away from main RAF units.
New site lists Belgium's 'child-friendly' restaurants
Wednesday 24 July 2019
Financial resilience - a reminder of sources of support
Financial resilience: there are various support measures that are currently in place for Service Personnel. Summarised as follows: Money Force provides education and help to Service Personnel struggling with financial debt.
Panorama Brussels from above
Discover a unique view of Brussels and its surroundings!
Up on the roof
The fifth largest church in the world, Koekelberg’s Art Deco basilica is a remarkable feat of engineering that dominates the Brussels horizon. Visitors to its two museums can take a lift to the roof to enjoy spectacular views across the city.
Monday 22 July 2019
Welsh Government AFC Report 2018
The Welsh Government has recently published their first Covenant Annual Report (for 2018). A copy of the report can be found at: https://gov.wales/armed-forces-covenant-annual-report-2018
Friday 19 July 2019
Want to get Money Fit with MoneyForce?
To view the MoneyForce Programme please click here or call in to the HIVE and pick up a leaflet Visit their website on https://www.moneyforce.org.uk/
Thursday 18 July 2019
Cycling in Flanders
Flanders is a region that provides you with a great, all-round cycling. The castles, museums, medieval churches, picturesque villages and artistic towns will fascinate culture lovers.
Wednesday 17 July 2019
Army Rebasing Programme - Latest Vlog from Directorate of Basing and Infrastructure
On 5 March 2013 the Regular Army Basing Plan was announced by the Defence Secretary and in broad terms it provided a timetable of when units are to move and to which location.
Tuesday 16 July 2019
Pairi Daiza is opening late (6 to 11 p.m.) every Friday and Saturday starting July 12th and until August 24th
You can visit the park during these late openings but you can also watch at least 13 artists performing several times per night at 14 locations in the park.
Nijmegen March in Nijmegen (NL) Jul 16, 2019 – Jul 19, 2019
Join the world’s largest walking event, the famous Nijmegen March and the festivities in Nijmegen (NL). For more information, visit https://www.4daagse.nl/en/
Service Personnel and commercial disadvantage - please take the survey
The Armed Forces Covenant recognises that Service Personnel, Veterans and their families can have more difficulty accessing commercial products and services than other citizens, we call this commercial disadvantage.
HQ BFG Stratt Comms Team Rebasing Survey 2019
As part of the evaluation process for the communications that have gone out covering rebasing moves this summer, HQ BFG Stratt Comms team have put together a survey.
Thursday 11 July 2019
iHIVE - Dedicated HIVE Support For Personnel And Their Families Going Overseas
For more information contact your local HIVE, visit www.ihiveinfo.blogspot.com or
www.army.mod.uk/hives
Wednesday 10 July 2019
Are You Moving Back To The UK or Canada? - Do you have your Service Community Guide
Method Publishing produce Service Community Guides to aid in your relocation to your next Service Area.
Tuesday 9 July 2019
Friday 5 July 2019
Cycling route past world-famous windmills (40 - 50 km)
This route will take you to the gorgeous South Holland regions of the Alblasserwaard and Vijfheerenlanden. Along the way, you will pass the world-famous windmills of UNESCO World Heritage Site Klinderdijk and the many windmills, green meadows and typical dike villages of this quintessentially Dutch polder landscape.
Thursday 4 July 2019
Tuesday 2 July 2019
The "Dreiländereck" (three country corner") is the spot where the borders of Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium meet.
On the highest hill in the Netherlands, which is about 323m high, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium meet.
Monday 1 July 2019
Veterans Gateway
We put veterans and their families in touch with the organisations best placed to help with the information, advice and support they need – from healthcare and housing to employability, finances, personal relationships and more. For further information please Click Here
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