Visit Nuenen - Van Gogh's Village

The pretty Village of Nuenen is a 20-minute drive from Eindhoven airport - well worth a visit if you are in the area.

From 1883 to 1885, Vincent van Gogh lived and worked in Nuenen; you can take a walk and connect his paintings with real places in the area. The area is dotted with 23 locations directly linked to the artist. There are interactive information signs around the village where you can read and listen to stories about Van Gogh and the locations you’re standing in front of.

To learn more about Vincent's life in Nuenen and the importance of his Brabant period to his first masterpiece, 'The Potato Eaters', visit the Van Gogh Village Museum

King's Day in Geleen, 27th April

In the centre of Geleen this Saturday see the King's Market, with more than 250 stalls, activities and sports for children and music from 14.00

King's Day in Geleen will end with a fire, light and laser show from 22.00.

For more information please click here

Bill Bailey is Coming to Heerlen Theatre, 5th May

 

Bill Bailey is coming to Heerlen Theatre with his brand new show Thoughtifier. Tickets still available.

For more information click here

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Funding to support military spouses and partners

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) is delighted to announce that they have awarded over £790,000 under the Supporting Partners programme, to improve support for Service partners and spouses and celebrate the skills and experiences they bring to the workplace.

In the latest round of grants, 13 projects have received funding across the UK and overseas. The projects aim to improve understanding of Service partners and spouses; addressing their needs and the challenges they encounter as their family transitions to civilian life.

New collaboration between Service Police and the independent charity Crimestoppers

Service Police and the independent charity Crimestoppers have teamed up to help further protect Defence people and assets.

Joining all UK police forces and law enforcement agencies, Service Police will now also benefit from access to information reported 100% anonymously to Crimestoppers.

The new partnership provides:A data sharing agreement – which means that any information reported to Crimestoppers on crime committed by a person or persons subject to Service law, is shared directly with the Defence Force Intelligence Bureau for allocation to the appropriate Service Police department.​A Service Police Integrity Phone Line – for Service Police to report concerns about a colleague's behaviour. This reflects the bespoke Crimestoppers Police Integrity Phone Lines introduced for other UK police forces in recent years – including the Ministry of Defence Police.​

Please click here to read more about this announcement

UK Armed Forces vs North of England Select XV - Sat 22 Jun

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May Opening Times for JFCBS Library

 

Suicide Bereavement UK have developed a series of At Your Side guides

Suicide Bereavement UK have developed a series of At Your Side guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community.

 

Three guides have been written by the bereaved for the bereaved:

At Your Side guide for Veterans

At Your Side guide for families

At Your Side guide for Serving Personnel

Both the veteran and family guide were launched on the 17th April 2024. The Serving Personnel guide will be launched shortly.

 

To view or download the guides, please visit: https://suicidebereavementuk.com/armedforces/

Festival Trek - Maastricht, 23rd - 26th May

From Thursday 23rd May - Sunday 26th May, Maastricht City Park will be transformed into a large open-air restaurant with street food, music, funfair and cabaret acts. 

Free entry, open afternoons until late.

For more information please visit:
https://www.festival-trek.nl/trek-maastricht/

Telefleur 2024, Heerlen, 9th May

Telefleur is the annual flower and plant market in the centre of Heerlen.

In addition to reasonably priced flowers, shrubs, and bedding plants, you can also find seasonal asparagus and fruit. This year there will also be various food stalls and fun attractions for children.

Open from 09.00.