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Get in touch with BFBS Radio if you want publicity for your function(s). LET US PROMOTE YOU & YOUR EVENT.  

Any changes - please inform us in writing via fax or email. Thank U

Email: bfbsbrunei@bfbs.com

Fax: 3224113

DUE TO STAFF LEAVE, THIS SITE WILL NOT BE UPDATED BETWEEN 27 SEP AND 12 OCT 2008.  APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE.

Please phone first before setting off, especially during garrison and local holidays, to avoid dissapointment.

Sports & Activities

Diary Dates

Closure of Helpdesk
The DEB Helpdesk will be closed for the Public Holiday (Hari Raya) on Wed 1st and Thu 2nd October 2008.

Any Routine Works are therefore to be reported to the Helpline on Fri 3rd October.

CJ WALSH MIET
WO2 RE
Maintenance Manager
DEOD (BRUNEI)
Ext: 3817

Wallace Memorial Trophy Inter Coy Competitions
Venue: Tuker Lines by the 1 RGR Ed Centre

New changes implemented - whoever is on the top of the League Table will dictate the position.

Winners:

Basketball - B Coy

Volleyball - C Coy

Football - B Coy

To check the score results click here to take you the Gurkha Radio Brunei homepage.

'Back to School' Karaoke/Disco Theme Night
Friday 26th September – ‘Back to School’ Karaoke and Disco Theme Night at the Patio Club from 8 till late. Entrance free. Denise of Butty Bar fame will be celebrating her ssshhh! 40th birthday on this night (Happy Birthday, Denise) – Everyone is welcome.

Panto Auditions (Adults) - Ali Baba
Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves Panto Auditions - Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th September postponed to 29 & 30 Sep at the Panaga Club (follow the signs when you get to there).

For all budding thespians, if you would like to be involved as part of the cast or crew, more info here or ring one of these telephone numbers below. Carol Farmer is also looking for a producer, dancers and musicians. If you can help out in any way possible please contact either Victoria Martin on 3333542 [housemartins@brunet.bn] or Rob Harris (Stage Manager) on 3333747.  Lots of stagehands needed!

Initial Assessment Test
Initial Assessment Test for Literacy Level 1 – those concerned are advised to report to any Education staff on Tuesday 30th September at 8.45am. Venue: Mandalay Classroom (Edn Centre).

SSAFA Big Brunch
The SSAFA BIG BRUNCH will take place on Friday 3rd October between 8.00am and 1.00pm at the Unit Welfare Centre (opposite the NAAFI and next to the Garrison swimming pool).

EVERYONE is welcome - bring your friends and family.

Tickets are available from the following places: Unit Welfare Centre, Company Offices, HIVE, BFBS, British Forces' Post Office, NAAFI, Ram Dhani.

Tickets are priced:

Adult tickets (& over 14's) for a BIG BRUNCH (bacon, sausages, eggs etc) $10 (Alternative BIG BRUNCH available)

Adult tickets for a light breakfast (cereal, toast etc) $5

Children 5 years and above (5 - 14 years) $5

Under 5 years free

All Hornbill Main Site School pupils will be invited to take part in a separate Brunch held at main school between 1.00 and 1.30pm on 3 October. Details/tickets for this will follow soon from the school.

Foundation Site children can join their families at the main event in the Unit Welfare Centre after school finishes at 11.30am.

Support this event…join members of the Garrison and their families and make it the BIGGEST and most successful BREW Brunei has ever staged and by doing so contribute to a very worthwhile cause. CUT OFF DATE TO GET YOUR TICKET(S) IS MONDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER (...check with Kate if she still have any tickets left to sell after the cut-off date). Please bring your tickets along as it double up as a raffle ticket.

For additional information contact: Kate Bourne (SSAFA Committee Chairman) katebourne@live.co.uk 8782006/3340955

To Welcome Others (T.W.O)
Presents for October "How to cook Laksa"
We all love Laksa, but did you know how easy it is to make this popular spicy soup? Come along and enjoy the cooking demonstration and of course, we all get to sample it afterwards.!
Date : Thursday, 9th October
Time : 9 am to 11 am
Venue : Teratai Room, Panaga
Coffee, tea & refreshments will be available.
Door Prize too!

TADS Quiz Night
Tickets for the TADS Quiz Night, Friday 10th October, in the Pelangi Room, Panaga Club are available from Mandy Harris on 3333747 or mandy_j_harris@hotmail.com Tickets cost $12.00 p/p (Teams of 6 to 8 maximum) and include nibbles at half time.  Start time 7.45pm.

Will your tema be the one to snatch the magnificent TADS trophy from the current holders 'Kangahaggis'?  Time to throw the gauntlet down again!

C Clubhouse is scheduled to close as from 6.30pm on Friday 10 October for Latino Section Dinner Gathering.

Health Retreat - Restore yourself!
Organised by the Panaga Yoga Section, Health Retreat Workshops will run from 11th to 12th October at the Empire Hotel.

Tickets sold at Panaga Club office (payment by member’s chit only). To avoid disappointment please book early. Phone 3375754 / 3372930.

Cost $362 (share/twin room - with another Health Retreat participant) or $450 (single room). Includes: ALL workshops, accommodation and fresh juice. Food is not included. $50.00 surcharge for non-members.

BFBS Brew at BFBS Radio - 14 October
Come for a BFBS Brew at BFBS Radio, in aid of SSAFA Forces Help Big Brew 2008 and if you are lucky you might be able to catch Nick Ritchie (probably rushing around with last minute admin) to bid him farewell on his last day in Brunei!

Lots of brews supplied & cakes ‘baked’ by the men and womenfolk at BFBS Radio Brunei.

Books on sale, too – only $2.00 p/book. Books bought on the day will go towards the SSAFA Forces Help Big Brew 2008. A cuppa & cake - $2.00 only – can’t say fairer than that, Guv!

Tuesday 14th October - BFBS Radio, Tuker Lines - 8am till 3pm.  All are welcome.

Brunei Garrison Bonfire Night
The Garrison Bonfire Night will be held on Saturday 1st November at the Mumong Community Centre.  Gates open at 5.30pm.  Tickets are now on sale from the Support Services Office, Medicina Lines, Hive and Unit Welfare Office 1RGR. Adults $10.00 & Children $5.00, include entry to the event, a free soft drink and food, fantastic firework display and face painting.  Children under 5 free entry [Poster to download here] For more info, contact Paul Wood on Mil 3300 / Mob: 8711613.

Festive Family Fun Day
T.W.O once again presents the Festive Family Fun Day for 2008.
Enjoy a day out browsing through the various stalls and enjoy the entertainment provided.
We have Arts & Crafts, Food and various activities, including a childrens activity area (compliments of T.WO.). In addition, this year, we have a car boot sale in the car park of BSRC, Jalan Utara, Seria.
You may even be able to pick up some gifs for the holidays.
Date : Saturday, 22nd November
Time : 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
Venue : BSRC, Jalan Utara, Seria
To register for a stall or to request further information, please contact TWO via their email address on to.welcome.others@gmail.com
Or pick up a registration from the Panaga Office.
All registrations must be received by 7th November.

Singapore Marathon 2008
Singapore Marathon, taking place Sunday 7th December - three men from Brunei REME Workshops, in the form of Dan Cave, Jase Sandy and Eroni Matea are hoping to raise lots of dosh in aid of SSAFA Forces Help. Please give generously. Info here

If you still need additional information, no need to run after them just go to www.justgiving.com/rememarathon and browse at your own pace!

For Hire

Holding a party? Is your house too small? Then why not hire the Mumong Community Centre/Patio Club on the Istana site. Available for Service and UKBC personnel employed within the Garrison. Book through Karina on Mil: 3300 or 8900877.

Bouncy Castle available for hire from the Garrison PRI - only B$50 plus insurance per day. Available for service and UKBC personnel employed within the Garrison. For more information contact RQMS on Mil ext 3395.

Take a trip up the Belait River.  Available for hire.  Ring Nautika, ask for Kelly on 3332759. Maximum pax of 25 allowed on the Zoe.  

Job Spot  

Degree Courses

Anyone wanting to find out more about completing GCSEs, A Levels or Degree courses whilst in Brunei are invited to drop-in to the Education Centre to find out what’s on offer and to discuss ideas and options with the Education Officer, Captain Damian Bacchoo. The drop-in session will take place on Tuesday 30th September between 5pm and 8pm. You can get further details from Captain Bacchoo on Mil 3763.

Assistant Learning Centre Manager

There is a job vacancy in the Army Learning Centre for Assistant Learning Centre Manager. Any interested applicants are welcome to apply for the post.  Further details of the job description & application form are available in the Edn Entre.  To obtain these please see UEO, Edn Sgt (Mil 3324), Mr Bikram or from BGLSU.

English Language Teacher

English Language Teacher wanted at the Garrison Education Centre.  For details, contact John Berry at the Garrison Education Centre on Mil 3374 (office hours, weekdays).

BGLSU Job Adverts

There are vacancies for full-time OR part time or even job share for the following:

Dental Nurse & Receptionist (MRS), Translator - Nepali / English (MRS), Assistant Administrator (AEC), Pharmacist / Pharm Tech (MRS), Bus Escort Supervisor (QOGLR), Bus Escorts (QOGLR), Security Guard (GSD), Vehicle Electrician (Wksp), English Language Teacher (Education Centre, start in September / October)

Application forms and job descriptions are available from BGLSU.

Also needed for assorted hours are :

Admin Clerk (various locations around the garrison, long and short term)

Learning Support and Keyworkers (Hornbill Main and Foundation sites, start in September)

Conversation Volunteers (Education Centre: weekly during course time only)

Typists (as needed - no regular work, subject to speed test)

Contact Fiona or BGLSU staff (x3778 / 3758) or drop in at BGLSU for more details of the positions listed.

Other Biz 

Healthcare Commission Review of the DMS
UK Healthcare Commission has been asked to review the services provided by the Defence Medical Services [DMS] in the UK and overseas using standards set by the Government.

As part of this process, they would like to hear from Service personnel, their dependants and eligible civilians about experiences of care provided by the DMS and what YOU consider is good or excellent practice and whether there is room for improvement?

You can contact the Healthcare Commission via their online feedback form, web links, address and telephone number (view here) If you have any queries, feel free to contact Matron, Major Findlay on Mil 3732 during office hours.

Closing date for your comments is 26th September and the report will be available at www.healthcarecommision.org.uk to be published in early 2009.

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AFF Website
The Autumn Edition of the AFF Journal is available online: www.aff.org.uk - view the homepage for news of SSAFA's 10th Young Achiever Awards, news from the AFF Annual Conference and page 4 has a Help for Heroes article plus Brunei news on page 50 with pictures from Andy Clark's Help for Heroes Fun Run (nice one of Paul Wood), the Hornbill School Play; and Dan Cave's vehicle maintenance lesson. Your local AFF Volunteer is Ann-Marie Harrop on 333 3210 or email brunei@aff.org.uk Brief info here!

Telephone and Internet (for all new comers)
TelBru is the principle provider of telephone and internet services in Brunei. There is a special leaflet prepared for Brunei Garrison personnel including UKBC and Nepali staff to follow when applying for the telephone and internet services. Acquisition of these services has to be process through the military chain of command instead of applying directly to the TelBru office.

Click here for more info - applying for new account, fault reporting, etc.  If in doubt, contact Sgt Bhawani on Mil 3270 during office hours.

Brunei Garrison Fantasy Football League 2008
Don’t forget Brunei Garrison Fantasy Football League organised by Fletch; log-on to www.premierleague.com and look out for ‘I Know The Score’ prediction game.

All new arrivals who would like to register, can get the code from Fletch in the RAO's on Mil 3795. The cost is only $10.00 and you could walk away with the WINNER's trophy.  There's also a trophy for runner-up and third place. Failing that you could be the owner of The Jimmy Hill 'Wooden Spooner' Award.

Jalan Tengah Closure (Road Closure)
Jalan Tengah, the road between the Garrison and Shell BOMBA is closed NOW for several months.

Alternative routes have been identified and will be managed but the local authorities. You can either use the Seria-by-pass from Mumong to Seria OR the Panaga Road from the Garrison to the Bomba facility for light vehicles only.

Heavy Goods Vehicles use the Panaga Road.

The repair works will allow for modification works on the bridge crossing and the implementation of a flood prevention project in Pekan Seria.

Panaga Club Main Hall Lighting Project

It is hoped that commissioning of the new theatre lighting system will take place mid September. Training courses will be offered once everything is working as it slhould. Please note that any sections wishing to use the Panaga Main Hall lights need to provide their own lighting team, who will have had to complete the training course.

With this in mind would sections please forward names of those wishing to be trained to farmer95@gmail.com

This invitation is open to any club member who would be interested in operating lights. An ideal opportunity would be to get involved with the lights for the Pantomime, which will be the first show that the all new digital system will be used to it's full potential.

SSAFA Forces Help - Social Work

If you would like to speak with Cheryl Leonard, Senior Social Worker Practitioner, you can reach her on Mil Ext 3717 or on her Mobile 898 2223 (out of hours). Whilst Clare Osborne can be reached on Mil 3813 or on her out of hours mobile: 8720204. Alternatively, you can leave an answer phone message on Mil Ext 3371 or contact her via email ssafa@brunet.bn

All out of hours contact should be made on the mobile number, shown above.

SSAFA Health Visitor - RED BOOK

Parents are advised to take their child/children’s red book along with them when they attend the paediatrician appointment at KB hospital.

SSAFA Forces Help - TOYS NEEDED PLEASE!

SSAFA needs some new toys.  If anyone has any unwanted new toys or nearly new toys which are no longer required, SSAFA would be most grateful if they could be passed them their way!  The kind of toys required are large, sturdy trikes, push-chair with dolly, push-along toys etc.   Due to Health and Safety regulations, it has to be stressed that toys donated must be in good condition obviously. If you can help, call the SSAFA office on Mil 3371 or drop them off at SSAFA in the MRS. Many thanks indeed.

  Children's Education Advisory Service

If you need help or information finding a school for your children back in the UK, special education needs or school children's entitlement contact the Children's Education Advisory Service on 44) 01980 618244 or e-mail enquires.ceas@gtnet.gov.uk

Servi-Tel / Kit-Kall

All customers will SOON receive their new account numbers, which will replace the old numbers that they have been ringing. They will receive full details by e-mail or by post. This should provide a better quality of call. Please allow a couple of weeks to receive your new details. If you have any problems, contact Laura Hunter by e-mail: brunei@kitkall.com

KBBC- 3374103

The Boat Club serve breakfast
8am – Midday, every Saturday & Sunday
So try the KBBC at the weekend!

For weekly lunch and dinners, enjoy a mix of Asian and Western food whilst your children play in the new playground. What better place to enjoy a coffee and cake over-looking the river or better still, watch the beautiful sunsets while dining in the Club Restaurant.

During the week from:

10.00am - 1.30pm (close Monday mornings)

6.00pm - 10.00pm (on Mondays open at 5.00pm)

PNHS (Panaga Natural History Society)

If you have just arrived on the island of Borneo and you are interested in nature, then this is just the club for you! Write to: pnhs.brunei@gmail.com for up to date information on their events or logon to https://www.bsp.com.bn/panagaclub/pnhs/

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Payment of Mess Bills

All mess bills are not to be settled with UK Cheques by anyone in theatre. Payment will be accepted in Brunei cash or with a Brunei cheque. This became effective 1st February 2008.

Any queries please get in touch with Staff Hoskins, Regimental Accountant, on Mil Ext 3711.

 ASU Exchange Stores

Please be informed that the ASU Exchange Stores (for your bulbs, exchange of towels, etcetera) closes every Friday.

All other services at the ASU will operate daily, as per normal.

24 Hours Weather Forecast

Latest update can be obtained by calling Brunei Meteorological Service Forecast Centre at 2330142 Ext 1888 or visit their web site: www.bruneiweather.com

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Your choice of Cinema:

Seria:

OGDC Theatre: 3225043

BSB:

Empire Cinema: 2417977

The Mall Complex: 2422455

Seri Qlap Cineplex, Kiulap: 2232277

For any of these Cineplex shows and showtimes go to: www.dst-group.com/simpur/atthemovies/index.htm

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Oil & Gas Discovery Centre (OGDC):

Opening Times:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 9am to 5pm
Friday 9am to 12 noon & from 2pm to 5pm
Sundays & Public Holidays 10am to 6pm
Mondays Closed

Tel Number : +673-3-377200
Fax Number : +673-3-377220
Email : ogdc@shell.com.bn

To find out on future OGDC events, go to: www.bsp.com.bn/ogdc

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