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Operational Honours and Awards List
A total of 136 members of the Armed Forces and one MOD civilian have received honours and awards in the latest Operational Honours List.
The list, which recognises service on operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, former Yugoslavia and national operations for the period 31 October 2007 to 31 March 2008 can be found below at

Brunei Garrison's List and the MoD UK's website for the full list.

It's the brand new BFBS Forces Fundraiser

About our charity : The Big Salute

The Services Sound and Vision Corporation (SSVC) organises The Big Salute Forces Fundraiser to raise funds for 5 Forces Charities: BLESMA, Combat Stress, Veterans' Aid, St Dunstan's and Headley Court. All monies raised will go to the 5 Big Salute charities, NOT to SSVC!

Check out: www.bfbs.com/bigsalute

FOR THOSE WHO TOOK UP THE CHALLENGE

WE SALUTE YOU!
We had fun raising money ... hope you did, too! Check out our Photos page / click here and here to see what 1 RGR and Brunei Garrison got up to during our Big Salute Week!

GRAND TOTAL RAISED IN BRUNEI 2008 B$28,117.20

I Gave A Hand To The Big Salute!

BFBS Radio

Above: Nepali Service 89.5FM - our studios in Seria

BFBS Gurkha Radio goes live to the world from BFBS Brunei. British Gurkhas serving anywhere in the world can now catch up with all the events from their home, Nepal, in a new daily, two hour live programme from our studios in Brunei.

BFBS Gurkha Radio in Brunei is broadcast on 89.5 FM to the soldiers and families of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles, Signal troops, QOGLR detachments and Boat troop from QGE. Of the 18 hours broadcasted per day, the phone-in and Megamix programmes are particularly popular. It is hosted Monday to Friday between 1100 to 1300 hrs by Dhruba Gautam and reflects the true sense of community that exists within the Gurkhas. If you would like to take part, email at megamix@bfbs.com . The Sunday phone-in programme, which broadcasts at 1700 to 1900 hrs has been very popular because it can be heard on live in UK.

The Brunei station also supports those on detachment across the world by contributing to the worldwide Gurkha Radio network, as well as relaying programmes from Shorncliffe and Kathmandu locally. There are also dedicated transmitters in Cyprus, Gibraltar, Afghanistan and Iraq. Gurkha Radio in Brunei also provides Nepali programmes to Radio Television Brunei for the benefit of HM The Sultan's Gurkha Reserve Unit.

Working in partnership with Radio Nepal, Gurkha soldiers are able to exchange messages and dedications with friends and family anywhere in Nepal on the weekly family favourites programme 'Pardeshi Ko Sandesh'. Email gurkharadiobrunei@bfbs.com

DEDICATIONS (Brunei Programmes)

Would you like to hear your choice of songs or dedicate / request songs for your loved one?!

Dedications/Requests/Sangeet Samarpan - use the format below in your email to us:

From (name):

Company:

Name of Song:

Film/Album:

Dedication for:

Message:

Then send your email to: gurkharadiobrunei@bfbs.com

For Megamix - use the format below in your email to us:

From (name):

Company:

Songs:

Message:

Then send your email to: megamix@bfbs.com

New release from a local talent, Mohan Gurung. Click here for the big picture!

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Interested in some literature, poems, songs etc...then check out this site: www.sahitya.org.np

(SSVC/BFBS is not responsible for the content of external web sites)

Farewell to Andy Astbury and Pabitra Gurung - July 2008

A picture paints a thousand words! Andy & Pabitra's farewell....... :o(

With our warm and best wishes for the future to Pabitra and family on their posting in UK. You will be sorely missed!

Andy, warm wishes to you too - thanks for the laughs & hope our paths will cross again in the future!

X-tra pics from the Big Salute Nepalese Cultural Night at the Mumong Sports Complex hosted by BFBS Nepali Section (Dhruba, Krishna & the ladies) and organised by 1 RGR. Best of local talent from 1 RGR and Hornbill School and a song from Krishna. Jai 1 RGR! Jai Hornbill School!

BIG Salute to you. Click here for more photos.

1RGR Taekwondo Dojang

Interested? Contact: Mr Ista BdrGurung or Cpl Raju Tamang on Mil 3246. View here for more info!

'Jest' for you!

......Oops!

Have you got any funnies to share? Email us: bfbsbrunei@bfbs.com

THANK YOU FOR VISITING US

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to take you to Brunei's English Service HomePage

Programme Organiser (Gurkha Service) Dhruba Gautam presents megamix, current affairs and phone-ins.

WO2 Krishna Singh

Senior Nepali Producer/Presenter WO2 Krishna Singh presents Breakfast Show and Sunaulo Sangeet. For dedications, email krishna.singh@bfbs.com

Parbati
Parbati Gurung presents Indra Dhanus, Majheri email Parbati at parbati.gurung@bfbs.com for your request

BFBS Big Salute at the 17th Panaga Highland Games!

Maureen & Barry Attwood calls in at the BIG Salute Stall. Pictured also is Dhruba, Steve and Andy (BFBS radio personalities!)

And the winner is:

Winner of the WOs' & Sgts Mess 1 RGR Annual Billiards Competition: BFBS Radio WO2 Krishna Singh. Runner-up was: CSgt Narendra Gurung.

A closer look at the trophies!

Krishna is now the proud owner of the above trophies having won the Billiards Competition with top scores! Good one, Krish. Keep those trophies coming in!

Visits to BFBS

Andy Astbury (presenter from Germany) garlands Lt Col Bourne MBE RGR - Comd HQ Brunei Garrison/CO 1 RGR on his visit to BFBS.

Comd HQ Brunei Garrison, Lt Col Bourne MBE RGR, pays a visit to BFBS Radio. L-R: Bindu, Pabitra, Jyoti, WO2 Krishna, Shruti (Volunteer), Col Bourne MBE RGR, Parbati, Chandra, Dhruba (Prog Organiser Gurkha Service) and Chhaya.

GM Major Guptaman MVO RGR with BFBS Station Manager Steve Britton. GM was 'on-air' talking to Dhruba Gautam, (Programme Organiser Gurkha Service) about the upcoming Parade.

Comd 2 (SE) Bde visits BFBS Brunei

A colourful snap with the Brigadier (Brig I S James OBE).

NAAFI's Chautari Food Catering Service

For details, contact Helen on 3225388 or 8799457.

NAAFI BRUNEI

NAAFI Brunei

Winner of NAAFI Survey
$150 – Maureen Attwood
$100 – Sgt Tika Rai
$50 – Sharon Noble

Winner on Krishna's Show - July

Listener Of The Month (JUNE)

Listeners Of The Month (JUNE) is Mrs Sita Pun & Mrs Deepkala Tamang being handed their prizes, courtesy of NAAFI, by Dhruba (Programme Organiser (GS).

War Veteran visits BFBS Brunei

92-yr old War Veteran, Mr Nar Bdr Gurung (who fought in WW2 in Burma) and his son Cpl Mek Bdr Gurung 'on air' with Dhruba Gautam.

Time out at BFBS - flying helicopters! How high can we go!