Please be aware that Rendez-Vous will be closed this Sunday 24th August 2025.
Monday, 18 August 2025
SHAPE: Saturday Pottery at Arts and Crafts, starting September 2025
Get your craft on! At Saturday Pottery with Jess.
Pre-Booking and Pre-Payment Essential.
WHEN: First 2 Saturdays of each month, 10:00-12:00 & 13:00-15:00
WHERE: SHAPE Arts and Crafts, Building 307
MORE INFORMATION: Contact artandcraft@shapemwb.be
Please Note: Art and Crafts is currently closed for their Summer Break, reopening on Monday 26 August 2025.
Tanks in Town, Friday 29th to Sunday 31st August 2025, Mons
Tanks in Town is looming large! Celebrating the liberation of the town of Mons at the end of WW2.
A procession of WWII tanks and military vehicles will follow in the tracks of the American armoured convoy that drove through the town in September 1944 following the Normandy landing. The war would still continue 8 months but hope was in sight.
Come and see the Shermans, Chaffees, Pershings, Tank Destroyers, Half Tracks, armoured cars, jeeps and lorries peacefully drive through the historic centre then gather on the Grand Place where the public get a chance to have a closer look at them.
Come and see the Shermans, Chaffees, Pershings, Tank Destroyers, Half Tracks, armoured cars, jeeps and lorries peacefully drive through the historic centre then gather on the Grand Place where the public get a chance to have a closer look at them.
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Wherever your assignment is taking you, HIVE is here to provide the local information!
If your posting is in the UK you can find our blog and location guides here. Please use our MS Forms enquiry function for any additional locations or if you have any enquiries.
Are you assigned overseas? If you’re posted to an overseas location where we have a HIVE, you will find information – plus our local office’s contact details – at:
• Belgium (SHAPE)
• Brunei
• Brunssum
• Cyprus
• Gibraltar
• Naples
• Sennelager
Posted elsewhere overseas? Don’t worry if your new location is not listed above, the iHIVE covers the rest of the world, with over 100 location guides available plus online enquiry support.
Our iHIVE is tri-Service and is listed on the Overseas Supportability checklist as an action, so that Service personnel and families can obtain the relevant information they may each require, to ensure that their new location can meet each individual’s and family’s needs.
For those with MODnet access, Army HIVE’s SharePoint sitecan also be used to download our information sheets or ask questions – please go to our Overseas Postings area
If you’re relocating back to the UK from overseas, or moving within the UK, our SharePoint hosts guidance and resources in our Relocating within or back to the UK section
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment - Universal Credit Income and Expenses Agent, Leeds
Civil Service Jobs link: Universal Credit Income and Expenses Agent Executive Officer - Leeds (Ref: 741)
More information on DWP, the roles available and the application process can be found on the DWP EO Microsite.
SHAPE: BritLEAD personal development ideas sessions, Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th August 2025
If you are wanting to develop yourself personally or professionally whilst here at SHAPE, BritLEAD is a great way to do this.
Later this month Zak, the Community Development Officer, is holding two drop-in sessions to discuss ideas and siubjects that would be beneficial to the community.
No sign-up needed, just pop along.
Not available on these dates? No problem, just drop Zak and an email, address in the poster above.
42 Hidden Belgian Gems to cool off this week
As temperatures soar this week in Belgium, read on to find out more about some perfect escapes to cool off…
42 Hidden Gems Across Belgium offer everything you need:
🏊♀️ Swimming lakes & paddling pools
🎠 Playgrounds & mini-golf
🦆 Petting zoos & picnic spots
🚶♀️ Shady walking paths
🍦 AND unlimited ice cream!
🏊♀️ Swimming lakes & paddling pools
🎠 Playgrounds & mini-golf
🦆 Petting zoos & picnic spots
🚶♀️ Shady walking paths
🍦 AND unlimited ice cream!
Monday, 11 August 2025
The Ex Alpine Challenge 2026
This event is being held at Saalbach Hinterglemm in Austria over the span of 2 weeks.
- Week 1: 10-17 January 2026
- Week 2: 17-24 January 2026
Booking Portal is now available here: https://trips.truenorthtravel.ski/t/true-north-travel-limited/raf-alpine-challenge-2026-ac26
For more information contact: Robin.Mukasa100@mod.gov.uk
For more information contact: Robin.Mukasa100@mod.gov.uk
SHAPE Trips and Tours: Château de Bioul, Thursday 18th September 2025, departing 09:00
This excursion features history, nature and wine, what’s not to love? Explore the castle, wander the gardens and enjoy some wine-tasting from the family-owned vineyard.
Pre-Booking essential.
WHEN: Thursday 18th September 2025, 0900 - 1500
MORE INFORMATION: shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com
SHAPE Trips and Tours: Château de Fontainebleau, Saturday 27th September 2025, departing 07:00
If you love a Castle, you wont want to miss this trip. Château de Fontainebleau was one of the favourite homes of French Kings and Emperors gone by. Over the course of 8 centuries, its design and decor has been influenced by those who have taken up residence there. Free time to explore Samois-sur-Seine follows a guided tour top the palace and lunch.
Pre-booking Essential
WHEN: Saturday 27th September 2025, 07:00-00:30
MORE INFORMATION: Contact shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com
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