The Brunssum Hive Blog has moved

The Brunssum HIVE blog has moved to the Army HIVE Overseas Information Blog.

This blog will be closing on Monday 6th October. However, all the information and updates will still be available on the Army HIVE Overseas Information Blog. More details about this move and how to find specific location blog posts can be found here: BIG Changes to the Brunssum Hive Blog!

 

BIG Changes to the Brunssum Hive Blog!

The Brunssum Hive blog is moving!

Now you can find all of your local and general updates on Army HIVE Overseas Info.

You can filter the new iHive (International Hive) blog posts in a couple of different ways to find Brunssum specific content on the blog:

• Click on 'The Netherlands' from the list of country labels on the right hand side of the blog
• Click on the list of subject labels on the left, for example 'What's On' or 'Noticeboard'
• Use the search box to search for a specific location e.g. Brunssum. Or by typing in ‘Brunssum HIVE’ you will also find all the posts added by that HIVE.

Brunssum: Visit the Donkey Sanctuary L'Oasis des Ânes in Belgium - 7th September

Donkey Refuge, L'Oasis des Ânes is in Belgium, roughly a 40 minute drive from JFC Brunssum. The shelter is open on the first Sunday of the month from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

There are lots of donkeys at the sanctuary for you to meet, and if you want to know more about each individual donkey, the L'Oasis des Ânes website has a page dedicated to each donkey and how they arrived to live at the refuge. 

Brunssum: Soul Party – at Brikke Oave on 27th September 2025

An evening full of soul, funk & classics!

On Saturday September 27th the Brikke Oave will hosting the Soul Party again! Expect the best soul, funk and disco vibes, played by none other than:

DJ Marz
DJ Arno Krijnen
DJ Benoahen

Put on your dancing shoes and let yourself be carried away by the rhythms of the past and present!

Get your tickets via: shop.tickli.nl/event/SoulParty-27sept

Don't miss this swinging evening. Be there & feel the soul!

Brunssum: Autumn 5-course Game dinner

Head to the Brikke Oave for a 5-course Game dinner, adapted to autumn, incl. 5 accompanying wines, in collaboration with the Friends of Austrian Wines,

INFORMATION

Date: Tuesday 7th November 2025
Location: Brikke Oave
Walk-in: 6.30 pm
Dinner starts: 7:00 PM
Price: €67.50 pp
Book here or call 045-5256868

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Brunssum: LOCKER ROOM RENOVATION – JFC Brunssum Swimming Pool

Beginning 14th April, renovations will begin at the JFC Brunssum Swimming Pool. Temporary shower unit trailers will be set up outside the main entrance to serve as an alternative while our locker rooms are renovated. Additionally, new lockers will be available in the “Kiddie Pool” area inside the pool building.

During this time, the front entrance to the locker/shower rooms will also be closed and there will be a reduction in parking at the front of the building.

Renovations are expected to last until November 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we're excited to continue to welcome you for lap swimming, lessons, and more!

Brunssum: SnowWorld's SnowCamps and AdventureCamps - Register 18-22 August

SnowWorld's SnowCamps and AdventureCamps are BACK for the summer!

Whether skiing on the slopes or climbing through the adventure park, the camps are all about fun, activity, and professional supervision.

And they're offering an exclusive NATO discount for our community!

Brunssum: FALL SEMESTER LANGUAGE COURSES CANCELLED

NOTICE – FALL SEMESTER LANGUAGE COURSES CANCELLED

Due to unforeseen events, the Fall Semester Language Courses at JFC Brunssum will not be taking place this year.

We understand this may be disappointing news and apologize for any inconvenience caused. We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we look forward to welcoming you back for future courses.

Please follow our page for updates on upcoming language programs and new class schedules.

Thank you for your continued support
— JFC Brunssum MWA

Brunssum: JFC Arts and Crafts Center Workshops

The JFC Arts and Crafts center run workshops every month. Click here for details of what's on and to book your place.

*Classes not meeting minimum registrations by identified date(s) are subject to cancellation.

To see more details and book for any workshops please visit the JFC Arts and Crafts website

Brunssum: British Community Mess Annual Summer BBQ

Please see below signup information for the British Community Mess Annual Summer BBQ on Saturday 23rd August 2025.
This event will be held at the JFCBS Sports Complex (Flevolandstraat, 6443 VA Brunssum, Netherlands) starting at 1300 until 2000. The BBQ will be served from around 1430. If desired, you can also pitch your own tent or stay in a motorhome on site (if that is of interest).

This event will be free to attend to all BCM members, their families and members of the British Community here in Brunssum and GK. Please can you confirm your attendance by scanning the QR code on the poster below, or fill in the below Microsoft Forms link.

Forms Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/MBt2gxJ0FB