An Invitation from the BBCA to their annual Christmas Cocktail:

The Brussels British Community Association (BBCA) requests the pleasure of your company at their annual Christmas Cocktail in the company of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium Martin Shearman CVO.

Your ticket includes all drinks and the famous Hôtel Le Châtelain range of delicious canapés served in their beautiful reception room warmed by a real fire in the hearth as well as, of course, chestnuts roasting on an open fire and warm gluhwein in the hotel's festively decorated winter garden.

There will be an opening speech by HM Ambassador Shearman, live music and a selection of Christmas carols around the piano (do join in). We will also be holding a Seasonal Raffle with a plethora of enticing prizes. All the proceeds from the raffle will be donated to our BBCA partner charities:

• Community Help Service
• British Charitable Fund
• Royal British Legion
• The Wednesday Club

​How to purchase tickets:

Reservations should be made as soon as possible by paying €25 (BBCA members)/or € 35 (non BBCA members) per guest into the ING Bank Account BE 38 3631 6982 1172

Please mention 'BBCA Xmas Cocktail – 11 December 2019′ and list the name(s) of attendees. NB Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis – and places are limited.

Speakers

Due to the public holiday in Belgium, our office will be closed on Monday, 11th of November

We will be open again as usual on Tuesday, 12th of November.

Our Helpline (02 648 40 14) will remain open 24/7 over the long weekend should you need someone to talk to.

Join CHS in celebrating World Mental Health Day on  Thursday 10th of October.  This year, the World Foundation for Mental Health has dedicated World Mental Health Day to raise awareness of 'suicide prevention'. 

CHS is a vital resource for the international community of Belgium when they are confronted with suicide and in their efforts to prevent it. This year, we will be promoting World Mental Health Day to the international community of Belgium. We invite you to join the campaign and get involved by visiting: https://wfmh.global/world-mental-health-day-2019/

You can follow us on Facebook or Twitter to spread the word. #WorldMentalHealthDay

If you or anyone you know is in need of support please contact the Community Help Service by calling our 24/7 Helpline on 02 648 40 14.

The annual British Chamber Expat Financial Affairs conference offers essential advice in English on managing your finances as an expat in Belgium. Get direct access and learn from our informative presentations on investments, pensions, estate planning, financing your Belgian residence and becoming a successful entrepreneur, and mingle with fellow expats over food and drinks. The event is set in the heart of Brussels at BNP Paribas Fortis' beautiful La Chancellerie venue.

CHS will be at the conference to answer any questions you may have about Mental Healthcare in Belgium and the services we provide to the international community.

Read more and register here.