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Friday 28 February 2020

Combat Stress MARCH IN MARCH

Join Combat Stress March in March and walk or run 10 miles on any day or across several days.

Housing Matters - Winter

To read the latest online edition please click here

Further Forces 2020 National recruitment conference

Thursday 27 February 2020

Cessation of the sale of International Driving Permits from BFPO 26 and all other EJSU locations

Inline with direction given by BFPO and the Home Office from close of business 29 Feb 20 the sales of IDP’s will cease from BFPO 26 and all other EJSU locations.

SHAPE Trips and Yours - Coming up


SHAPE Travel Group - Coming up


 

Wednesday 26 February 2020

AFF highlights Excellence in Education

To gather and share evidence of best practice in schools, the Army Families Federation (AFF) wants to hear stories of schools that go the extra mile for service children.

New Arrival Information and Re-Location information provided by SHAPE HIVE

If you have just arrived in Belgium, please call in to the HIVE. An extensive range of information is available, focusing on local area information, education, employment and training opportunities, local events, childcare & healthcare.

Friday 21 February 2020

Dog walking rules Belgium

In Belgium the rules around walking your dog are the same for every green space in the region. 

Dogs are allowed if and only if they are kept on a leash. 

Regarding their presence in children’s playgrounds, a leash is mandatory.

Information on the Further Forces Programme

Brugelette Bike race 23rd February


On Sunday, Feb. 23, a bicycle race will be going on in Brugelette from noon until 4:30 p.m.

Dog Friendly Walks

Here is a list of dog friendly walks in Belgium.
Please click here.


Local attractions - Discounts

Please click here to view a list of discounts for various attractions in Belgium.

Pathfinder Resettlement Magazine - February 2020 Edition


To view the newest edition click .... HERE

Information & Rules - Cycling In The Netherlands


Cycling with one child on the front and one on the back, having my dog running next to me on a lead, while holding a bag and pulling a trailer with my weekly shopping - is that allowed in Holland? Yes.

Thursday 20 February 2020

E42-E19/A7 - Obourg - Jemappes: works resume

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Children & Young People's Mental Health (CAMHS) 2020 Conference & Exhibition. 14th July 2020


We are delighted to announce today that our Children & Young People's Mental Health (CAMHS) 2020 Conference & Exhibition has now gone live.

Supporting British Veterans - Benefits & Compensation Available In The UK

Whether you are currently serving in the military or are a veteran, there are many benefits and support schemes available to you and your family.

British Army Website


The British Army have a new website, take a look HERE

Wednesday 19 February 2020

AFF Childcare Survey 2020


We’ve been gathering your views on childcare… the good and the bad. It’s not too late to have your say – but hurry, our survey closes soon... surveymonkey.co.uk/r/affchildcare

Money Advice For UK Service Personnel


www.moneyforce.org.uk/

Monday 17 February 2020

FANDF 30th Anniversary Families Survey Report

To mark the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum, the FANDF committee has conducted a survey of issues faced by serving Forces families with additional needs and disability. The resulting report, Families Fighting On, has now been published. (Please click here to read online or download.)

The Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF) provide families and individuals with an opportunity to discuss ways of ensuring that both children and adults with additional needs and disabilities have access to the best support available.​

Link in full: https://www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help/disability-support/additional-needs-and-disability-support

Friday 14 February 2020