Wednesday 31 July 2019

Getting Around The Netherlands By Train

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.

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

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.

Naval Families Federation e-newsletter



To read online please click here.

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

A new website listing child-friendly restaurants around Belgium aims to take some of the stress out of dining with young ones in tow.

Wednesday 24 July 2019

Heat Wave Advice

For more information please click here.

Information provided by the health visitor SHAPE.

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/

Belgian Trappist beers information sheet


To read online please click here

Thursday 18 July 2019

CIVVY Street Magazine, July 2019 Edition


To read the latest edition on line please click here

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

Brussels City Tram/Metro/Buses


MOBIB is the metro/tram/bus service that runs inside the Brussels city limits.

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.

Forces Network - Draw Down of British Forces Germany

Commander of British Forces Germany Hosts final Reception in Bielefeld

Wednesday 10 July 2019

ARMY Engagement Group, Who are we and how can we help?



If you would like more information on the ARMY Engagement group please click here for details.

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

Armed Forces Covenant, What's In it for you?


The Armed Forces Covenant can offer advice on the following areas:

Wine Festival in Bad Durkheim September 14th 2019


Provided by Trips & Tours


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.

The Royal Airforce Benevolent Fund



For More Information click here

Information Provided By RAF Benevolent Fund

Thursday 4 July 2019

Tuesday 2 July 2019

Law For Forces



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Zoos

Pairi Daiza (Brugelette) – www.pairidaiza.eu

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

Science Museums

Le Pass (Frameries) – www.pass.be

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