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• HIVE Purple Pages Weekly Newsletter 4................Anglo-German Carol Services ........................ - subscribe at: www.bfgnet.de/hive-europe/pppform.html 5................................... Remembrance Day 2013 Punchlines Competition Winners 6................................... Find out whats happening! View our online calendar at: ........................ Paderborn Station Bonfire Night www.bfgnet.de/paderborn/whats-on 7.................................... hristmas .................. Remembrance Services 9 to 16................................... ........................ NEED TO KNOWNeed to Know Acknowledgements Rosemary Doyle - Acreswood Nursery 20................................. ........................ Puzzle Page Big Brew Up 2013 Cpl Mark Webster - RLC Army Photographer 20X Capt Chris Heyworth - Media Ops 20X 22.................................... Fiji Day 2013 ........................ You Are What You Eat SSgt Mark Nesbit RLC Army Press Office Photographer 25................................. Competitions Mr David Allen, Army Press Office, BFPO 15 & 34................ RBL Poppy Appeal Fun Run Liz Hope - Freelance Photographer 26 to & 27................................. Garrison Round 9 & 22 23. Christmas Opening Times Tony Hodge - Consortia School Business Manager, 20X, Westfalen Garrison & Paderborn Station 28 to 33.................................. ........................ Schools / Education Winter All UPO’s, UWO’s & Contributors to Unit submissions Chaplaincy & Service Liasion Office 34..................................... Fest 110 Pro Coy FireBrit Truck Pull Community Services & Agencies Staff, Pupils & Parents of all contributing Schools 35 to 37................................ Cinema ........................ Sport Pim Hogben, RBL Paderborn Branch 38 & 39.................................. Sport & 36 to 37...... Op HERRICK 20 Medals Parades Copyright: PUNCHLINES is published bi-monthly by kind permission of the Commanders of 20 Armoured Brigade and Westfalen Garrison. It is not an official publication and the views 40 to 48.................................. Unit Updates ........................ Unit Updates expressed, unless specifically stated otherwise, do not reflect MoD, Army or Garrison policy and are the personal views of the author. It is self funded through advertising revenue. No 50....................... responsibility for the quality of goods or services advertised in the magazine can be accepted ....................... Anglo-German Club by the publishers or printers. 51.................................. Garrison Contacts The Garrison Information Team reserves the right to omit, amend or edit any advertisement, ......................... Community Clipboard article or picture at their sole discretion, without liability. th
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Words from Paderborn Station Commander Lt Col RV Gray MBE
2014, a very special year to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of World War 1. We will never forget those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. As 2014 draws to a close and your loved ones return from Afghanistan we have a chance to reflect on the year that has past. As the Station Commander I have had the privilege to meet so many very special people who volunteer to make Paderborn a nicer place to live. A very big “Thank You” to all the volunteers of Paderborn Station. I am also amazed daily at the hard work all the agencies conduct on behalf of the community and I thank you so very much. On Fri 17 Oct I had a chance to meet the young people of Paderborn in the Sennelager Youth Centre, to discuss what they thought of Germany and how we can improve the facilities for our young people. I came away from the forum feeling very happy, not only because we have great young people living in Paderborn, but how positive they were in regards to living in Germany. We are already actioning a few of their points, they include new transport request for young people living in Elsen, the opening of a Young People’s Drop-In Centre in both Paderborn and Bad Lip, decoration of the Sennelager Youth Centre and the setting up of links with Garrison Youth Centres in the United Kingdom. Another great night was had at the Halloween Movie Park on 31 Oct, attended by over 60 young people. A big “Thank You” to Steve Walker and the AWS Team, for a thrilling night. Since I took over as Station Commander on the 1 Apr 14, hopefully you have not seen a drop in the standard of service we deliver, but more importantly that my staff and I are trying to make a real difference to the quality of service and life in Paderborn Station. The Community Markets, which we hold twice a year (next one is Thu 05 Feb 15) and my monthly Drop-In sessions have had good positive feed back. In addition, WO2 Wyatt (Community Support Warrant Officer) and Gillian Low (Community Liaison Officer) are out and about daily, listening to any issues you have and how we can help. You should also have noticed suggestion boxes appearing in the Paderborn Hub, Loeseke/Arndt Strasse/Bad Lip Community Centre and outside the HIVE in Barker Barracks where you can leave any questions, problems or suggestions. We will try and answer your questions as quickly as possible. We have created a new Paderborn Station Arrivals Check List that will be sent to all personnel prior to their assignment to Germany. This will hopefully be more user friendly and make your move to Paderborn as less stressful as possible. Copies can be found in the HIVEs and on the BFG Net, we would like any feedback to make it better. The new Station Commander will be Lt Col Mike Potts MBE who will arrive in February. Finally, I and my staff wish the community of Paderborn a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2015.
The Anglo-German Christingle Service 2014
Anglo-German Carol Service
Monday 8th December @ 1700hrs
Tuesday 9th December 2014 @ 1900hrs
Abdinghof Kirche
Am Abdinghof, 33098 Paderborn
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Punchlines Front Cover Competition In the last edition of Punchlines I announced that there would be an opportunity for the young people and children of Paderborn Station to design the front cover for our Christmas 2014 edition; the response was overwhelming so thank you all for your entries. The individual creativity, and flair in each design was astonishing. My task of picking a winner was difficult but hugely enjoyable. I hope that you will all agree that the design on this edition’s front cover is striking. To me it absolutely captures the very essence of the creativity of Christmas time. Many congratulations and a huge well done to Rosemary Doyle, and to the two runners up, Alexa Hazelwood and Jake Millar, whose fantastic designs also captured my eye. Finally, I hope that you all have a fantastic Christmas and New Year. Best wishes for 2015.
Winner Rosemary Doyle - Age 2 Aceswood Nursery
Runner Up
Runner Up
Alexa Hazelwood - Age 5
Jake Millar - Age 10
William Wordsworth School
John Buchan School
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Paderborn Station’s Explosive and Sparkling Bonfire Night 2014 A range of Units, agencies and departments from Paderborn Station teamed up to hold the 2014 Bonfire Night. The event took place on Wed 05 Nov at the Bad Lippspringe Sports Pitch. The turnout from our community to support this event was phenomenal, with those who attended enjoying a roaring bonfire, explosive firework display, and stalls catering for both young and old. The event became very colourful during the laser light display that took place, alongside the fireworks display. The youth of our community got into the spirit of the event by making their very own Guy Fawkes’ which were entered into a competition. The prize winners were Alexander Smyth, William Wordsworth School FS2 and Bishopspark School FS2. In addition to this, WO2 Mark Heap of Paderborn Station had the pleasure of dressing up as Guy Fawkes and he played the part well – although we didn’t throw him on to the bonfire!
The event was a huge success and wouldn’t have been possible without all those who helped to organise and run it. The Station Commander, Lt Col R V Gray MBE, said: “I would like to thank everyone in making the Bonfire Night a night to remember. A big team effort and a great big thank you to you all” He also went on to thank all the men and women who helped with the mundane work parties leading up to the event, their assistance on the night that made it run so smoothly and the clean up the next day. Lastly recognition was given to: • 35 Engr Regt in setting up the car parking lights, a great success. • All the Unit Welfare Officers for their support. • SSAFA and AWS for running their stalls. • Defence Fire Service for their advice and services. • Paderborn United/Paderborn Pirates for the use of their building. • Range Control for their co-operation and guidance. • Serina and her Team in the Garrison Information Office. • GGS for guarding the equipment over the period of the construction • TSO for arranging the bus service for the community of Paderborn. • NAAFI and all their staff. • HQ Paderborn Station personnel, especially the QM and his staff. • WO2 Heap for his performance as Guy Fawkes.
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A special mention was made to WO2 Wyatt, Community Support Warrant Officer.
�We Will Remember Them� Soldiers and families from across Paderborn Station gathered on Sun 09 Nov to remember those who had fallen from across the generations in service of our country. With the support of the Band of the Royal Logistic Corps, the majority of Units gathered outside HQ 20th Armoured Brigade and HQ Westfalen Garrison on Normandy Barracks for an Act of Remembrance. Wreaths from our Regiments and Battalions, the City and the German Armed Forces, were laid at the base of the 20th Armoured Brigade Memorial. Services were also held by 1PWRR and 35 Engr Regt, as they remembered the fallen with their Acts of Remembrance on Barker Barracks.
A service was also held on Armistice Day, Tue 11 Nov, where individuals gathered once again to remember the sacrifice of those who have gone before us. The Brigade Commander, Brigadier Ian Mortimer dedicated the Op HERRICK 15 memorial plaque, which was recently brought back from Camp Bastian and cleaned by 3 CS Bn REME workshops. It has now been added to the Brigade Memorial outside Headquarters 20th Armoured Brigade and Headquarters Westfalen Garrison.
Grand Opening of the CESSAC ‘Bluebell’ Café The eagerly awaited opening of the CESSAC ‘Bluebell’ café, in the newly renovated Arndt Strasse Community Centre, took place on Fri 14 Nov at 1000 hrs. Rear Admiral Alan Rymer, who flew in especially to mark the grand opening, officially opened the café. Members of the community were treated to some delicious homemade cakes, which even Mary Berry would have been proud of. As part of the ongoing renovation in the Community Centre, the café will benefit the community within the Paderborn Area. It is somewhere people can meet with their friends and relax whilst enjoying scrumptious food and refreshing drinks in a pleasant environment. The café is also an area that our young people can use on an evening, under the leadership of the AWS team. Kirstin Wallace, whose husband serves with 3 CS Bn REME, said, “The café looks fantastic, all the hard work has paid off. It offers something for everyone with a lounge area for people without young children. The opening times are ideal as it means that I can come straight here from the Like all projects, a lot of hard work and effort was placed into this to school run.” make it a success. For the energy and hard work put into producing an excellent facility for the community of Paderborn, a huge “Thank You” goes to: • • • • • • • • • •
Commander Patrick Keefe, Margaret and David Ball - CESSAC Danielle Grant - CESSAC Lt Col (Retd) John Batty - CVWW BFG WO2 Wyatt - Paderborn Station Paula Clark - Homestart Major (Retd) Carter - Paderborn Station WO2 Fox and his band of brothers Westfalen Garrison Staff DIO and BABCOCK
Since joining the Paderborn Military Wives Choir in 2012 I have met a great bunch of ladies who I would never have met before, with varied interests and personalities. I thoroughly enjoy singing and the social aspect of the choir, as well as performing locally. This has enabled myself to unwind from day to day life and gain confidence to sing as part of a choir and independently with the support from Caroline Charnock. Anja Cubbit, Sop 2 – Paderborn Military Wives Choir 8
Speeding Outside Schools in Paderborn Station
NEED TO KNOW
The problem of speeding and illegal parking outside schools within Paderborn Station is on the increase. The speed limit outside schools (Bishopspark, William Wordsworth, Robert Browning and John Buchan) is 30 kph; this may decrease depending on the weather and light conditions. The RMP and GCP are monitoring the situation on a daily basis. Please be extra careful when driving or parking near our schools.
TAKE EXTRA CARE - KEEP OUR CHILDREN SAFE
Extending Commissions to Align with AFPS 15 - Distribution of Offer Letters
Change to Application Procedures for the Defence Sixth Form College, Welbeck
On 31 Oct 14, the Army Personnel Centre (APC) issued letters offering an extension of service to all eligible officers holding an IRC or a MC. This extension will allow these officers to qualify for an early departure payment under Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) 15. By 24 Oct 14, eligible officers should have checked their JPA to ensure that their parent unit, residence at work address and private e-mail address were correct for the period between 1-30 Nov 14. Where they were not, they were to ensure their Career Manager at the APC has a suitable contact address (including an e-mail address) where offer letters could be sent.
There has been a change to the Army application process for candidates wishing to apply for the September 2015 intake to the Defence Sixth Form College, Welbeck. All applications must now be submitted between 1 Sep 14 – 9 Jan 15. There will no longer be a second application period in the Spring. Note that the deadline is 9 Jan 15.
Background - 2014DIN01-157 was issued on 1 Aug 14. It explains the background, policy and process by which eligible officers will be offered an extension to their IRC/MC so that they can qualify for an EDP under AFPS 15. Acknowledgement of receipt of the offer letter was to be sent by email to APC-CMOps-OffrSec-AFPS15-Mailbox@mod.uk, or in writing to Offrs Sec (Receipt of Offer), MP 590, CM Ops, APC Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street, Glasgow G2 8EX by Sun 30 Nov. Eligible officers must contact their Career Manager if they have not received an offer letter by mid-Nov 14. Point of Contact - The point of contact for eligible officers is their Career Manager at APC. Contact details are available on MS Web. The Army lead for pensions policy is PS10(A). The Army lead for IRC/MC extension policy is SO2 Offr Pol, DM(A). Any queries regarding the despatch or receipt of OtE letters should be addressed to Offrs Sec: APC-CMOps-OffrSec-AFPS15-Mailbox@mod.uk
Fly Tipping Fly tipping / illegal dumping is the dumping of waste illegally, instead of using an authorised rubbish dump. Recently a large pile of household waste was dumped on Sterling Ranges along the Sennelager Range Road. This unsightly and illegal dump was from a British resident within Paderborn Station, this is obvious by the English plugs attached to the appliances. The cost of removing this will now fall on the DIO, not to mention the time and effort required by the staff to remove rubbish that is a resident’s personal responsibility to discard of. It would have been just as easy for the individuals responsible for the illegal dumping of these items to have taken them to an ASP recycling facility FREE of charge or to have arranged for ASP to collect the items from their residence at a small cost.
Welbeck, the Defence Sixth Form College, is one of the UK's leading full-boarding educational establishments. It's where motivated, ambitious students from all backgrounds take their first steps towards rewarding futures as Engineers and Technical Officers in the Armed Forces and Civil Service. If you wish to find out more about Welbeck in general, please take a look at the official Welbeck website here: http://www.dsfc.ac.uk/index.asp Details of the Army application process for those wishing to join Welbeck can be found here: http://www.dsfc.ac.uk/Apply/Army.asp Young people who wish to be considered for a career in the Army, via Welbeck or direct entry, must apply online here: http://www.army.mod.uk/join/
Changes to Dartford Tunnel Crossing From Sun 30 Nov 14 you will no longer pay for the Dartford Crossing at the barriers. This will help reduce congestion at the crossing. The new system will begin at 0600hrs on Sun 30 Nov. How to pay - The cheapest way to pay is using a pre pay account. This saves you up to a third on each crossing. You can top up your pre-pay account manually or set up automatic top-ups. You can register more than one vehicle to your account. It will still be free to use the crossing between 10pm and 6am Setting Up a Pre-Pay Account – Once Dart Charge is in place you will be able to make one-off payments in advance or by midnight the day after crossing: 1. Online at: https://www.gov.uk/pay-dartford-crossing-charge 2. Over the phone by calling: 0300 300 0120 3. Via a payzone retail outlet 4. By post (in advance only): Dart Charge Customer Services, PO Box 842, Leeds LS1 9QF Do not use these payment methods yet. Dart Charge will begin at 0600hrs on Sun 30 Nov.
Disciplinary action will be taken if the culprits are found.
Evasion - Enforcing the charge will be an important part of the Dart Charge scheme. Penalty charges and recovery processes will be used to tackle evasion. Evasion is likely to involve both UK-registered and non-UK-registered vehicles. The automatic number plate recognition system will recognise non-UK vehicles and a European debt recovery agency will support the recovery of outstanding charges.
Paderborn Station residents are to be mindful of their responsibilities to discard of any rubbish/household waste appropriately and legally.
Further details can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dart-charge-dartfordcrossing-remote-payment
The ASP details has been advertised in Punchlines on a regular basis, therefore there is no excuse for this kind of negligence and lack of respect for our environment.
You can find details of the ASP waste disposal sites at: www.asp-paderborn.de
18 Oct : The German wing of the international anti-globalisation/left-wing group ATTAC had its charitable status removed by the Federal authorities. This will impact on its fund-raising/ tax-paying arrangements.
08 Oct : Security authorities raided a flat whose occupant was suspected of being an active supporter of Islamic State. Computers and other material were seized.
16 Oct : The Median Empire Motorcycle Club has a predominantly Kurdish membership, some of whom were reported to have travelled to Turkey and Syria to take up the fight against Islamic State.
26 Oct : An Anti-Salafist demonstration by approximately 4000 individuals from disparate right-wing groups turned violent when police were attacked with pyrotechnics and stones. The police responded with water-cannon and tear gas, and made 17 arrests. A total of 45 persons were injured, all but one of whom were police officers.
29 Oct : Defence and prosecution lawyers made final submissions in the trial (which so far lasted more than 2 years) of 4 men accused of planning random terrorist attacks in Germany on behalf of Al-Qaida. A verdict was expected soon.
18 Oct : Approximately 1700 individuals, mainly of Kurdish background, took to the streets to demonstrate against Islamic State and the ongoing fighting around the Syrian town of Kobane. Police used pepper-spray to disperse some verbal slanging-matches but, otherwise, the event passed off peacefully. HQ BFG 20141017_TAN005 refers.
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● Köln
Düsseldorf ● Neuss
● Oberhausen ● Mülheim-an-der-Ruhr
BERLIN
GERMANY
04 Oct : A 22-year old Turkish man and Salafist activist was is arrested arrested pending pending deportation back to Turkey.
München
● Landshut
20 Oct : An anonymous bomb threat caused causes major pedestrian, road and rail disruption in and around the main railway station. Ultimately, no suspicious items were are found. found.
● Lichtenfels
15 Oct : A regional court judge was is dismissed dismissed in thethe in wake wake of of revelations revelations about about hishis previous previous close involvement in extreme right-wing, NeoSchneeberg ● Nazi activities.
Dresden
26 Oct : Quoting official sources, media reports suggested the militant Kurdish organisation PKK was actively recruiting ● Göttingen in Germany to fight Islamic State volunteers militants in Syria/Iraq.
Kempten ●
Stuttgart
● Ramstein
Frankfurt
Paderborn
● Bielefeld ● Bielefeld Gütersloh
Hannover
04 Oct : The expected violence between rival Bielefeld and Dresden football fans failed to materialise, thanks mainly to a significant Hohne police presence which included helicopters and horses. HQ BFG 20141001_TAN001 refers.
Hamburg
03 Oct : A horde of improvised weapons (machetes/knives etc) was handed in to police by a cleaning lady who found the items in the cellar of a block of flats. They were assumed to be associated with violent demonstrations in the city linked to the ongoing situation in Iraq/Syria.
The threat of a terrorist attack on Defence personnel can never be discounted. Personnel in situations where they believe there is an immediate threat to life should call the German Civil Police on 110. Other suspicious activity should be reported to the Emergency RMP Hotline on 05254 982 2222 (Military 2222). Security, on and off duty, is everyone’s responsibility. HQ BFG 20141010_TAN004 refers.
All personnel should be aware of the possibility of finding themselves in the midst of unexpected or unannounced demonstrations associated with the ongoing situation in Syria/Iraq. HQ BFG 20141008_TAN003 refers.
In Holland and Belgium, all UK MoD personnel should avoid wearing uniform when outside of military establishments. HQ BFG 20141008_TAN002 refers.
PERSONAL SECURITY ADVICE
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ALL TRAVEL TO NORTHERN IRELAND AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND MUST BE REPORTED TO HQ 38 (IRISH) BDE
(LOW – An attack is unlikely) (MODERATE - An attack is possible but not likely)
NIRT – LOW International Terrorism – MODERATE Islamic Extremism - MODERATE Left / Right Wing Extremism – MODERATE
Threat to BFG from:
NOVEMBER 2014
THREAT SUMMARY
HQ BFG
NEED TO KNOW
NEED TO About the Ebola Virus KNOW And Why the Disease is a Very Low Threat to the BFG Community The current outbreak of Ebola mainly affects three countries in West Africa: Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. At the time of going to press over 14000 cases have been reported across these countries by the World Health Organisation. This is the largest known outbreak of Ebola . However, so far there has been just one imported case of Ebola into the UK and one in Germany. Experts studying the virus believe it is highly unlikely the disease will spread within Europe.
The Risk - The risk of contracting Ebola
is considered very low unless you have travelled to a known infected area and had direct contact with a person with Ebola-like symptoms, or had direct contact with an infected animal or contaminated object.
Not easily transmitted - There has been just one imported case of Ebola
into the UK and one to Germany. While it is possible more people infected with Ebola could arrive in the UK or Germany, the virus is not as easily transmitted as a respiratory virus such as influenza.
Only infectious when symptoms start - People infected with Ebola do not become infectious until they have developed symptoms, such as a fever. The disease then progresses very rapidly. This means infectious people do not walk around spreading the disease for a long period. It typically takes five to seven days for symptoms to develop after infection, so there is time to identify people who may have been exposed, put them under surveillance and, if they show symptoms, isolate them. Effective infection control procedures - In past outbreaks infection control measures have been very effective in containing Ebola within local communities. UK and Germany both have robust public health systems with the necessary trained staff and facilities to contain cases of the disease. BFG planning - BFG environmental health and SSAFA GSTT Care LLP public health officials have been working closely with the German public health and infectious diseases experts to ensure coordinated action in the event of any suspected case of Ebola within either community. This is to ensure provision of care to the patient is appropriate and to minimise the risk of spreading the disease to the wider community.
What are the symptoms, and what should I do if I think I'm infected? - A person infected with Ebola will typically develop a fever, headache, joint and muscle pain, a sore throat, and intense muscle weakness. These symptoms start suddenly, between 2 and 21 days after becoming infected, but usually between 5 and 7 days after contact. If you feel unwell with any of the above symptoms within 21 days of coming back from Guinea, Liberia or Sierra Leone or any other neighboring West African country, you should stay at home and immediately telephone your Medical Centre (or Tele Assess out of hours). Explain that you have visited West Africa recently. You will be given advice to remain at home and arrangements will be made for you to be contacted by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals. There may be a requirement for further detailed tests to be undertaken and where this is the case arrangements will be made for your transfer to hospital for assessment. Unless it is unavoidable, individuals should not visit the Medical Centre if they suspect that they have been exposed to Ebola. It is important to take the precautionary steps outlined above to ensure, where in the unlikely event that Ebola is confirmed, the health of the wider community is protected. How does Ebola spread among people? - People can become infected with the Ebola if they come into contact with the blood, body fluids or organs of an infected person. Most people are infected by giving care to other infected people, either by directly touching the victim's body or by cleaning up body fluids (stools, urine or vomit) that are infected. Who is at risk, and how can we prevent its spread? - Anyone who cares for an infected person or handles their blood or fluid samples is at risk of becoming infected. Hospital workers, laboratory workers and family members are at greatest risk. Strict infection control procedures and wearing protective clothing minimises this risk. What about personnel deployed to support the Ebola effort in Sierra Leone? - Robust infection control procedures are in place and monitored throughout the deployment and personnel are screened and monitored so that any infection is diagnosed early on return to prevent any risk to others. Should I travel to West Africa during the outbreak? - The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Chain of Command strongly recommend avoidance of any unnecessary travel to infected areas. If a person does need to travel they should visit their Medical Centre before travelling for advice on reducing the risk of infection.
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BFG Joins Facebook
NEED TO KNOW
Following recent garrison surveys and community feedback it is clear that many in the BFG community see Facebook as a trusted source of information. There are many unofficial BFG sites in existence which are used to pass information around the community, however when sharing information messages can often be taken out of context. BFG has therefore developed and launched three Official Facebook sites: The HQ BFG Facebook page will share information on Facebook quickly and accurately from the original source. In addition to alerts on upcoming events, it will spotlight policy changes that affect the community to ensure the official position is clear. Please use the folllowing link: www.facebook.com/pages/HQ-BFG The Vehicle Licence Office has developed a closed group which will provide guidance on the vehicle registration process in BFG. Individuals can apply for group membership via the following link: www.facebook.com/groups/ocvlo In addition, in response to customer feedback, the Labour Support Unit at Paderborn, has launched a three-month trial of a closed group. Individuals can apply for membership via the following link: www.facebook.com/groups/paderbornlaboursupportunit Paderborn LSU will use this site to push information to group members and if successful may be rolled out to the other Labour Support Units in BFG. To date the LSU Paderborn Facebook group has attracted over 70 members and received extremely positive feedback. All BFG Facebook users are encouraged to like and join these official sites to ensure they are alerted to the most up-to-date accurate information on life in BFG.
SFA Fault Reporting
Army Basing Team
Occupants of SFA must report faults immediately, either through the BABCOCK Telephone Help Desk or internet site. This is even more important that faults are identified and fixed prior to their march out. This will allow SFA to be allocated much quicker, as it is fit for purpose.
Army Basing Programme Edition 5
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The latest edition of the ABP Newsletter can be found at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups paderborngio/748522381883500/
Victim and Witness Support Service As of 1st November the Victim and Witness Support Service will be provided by Core Assets. The service will continue to operate as normal, however the contact details for the office will change to the following: Glenis.Vann@coreassets.com
NEED TO KNOW
Rebasing - Education Overview
From Directorate Children and Young People (DCYP) The Directorate Children & Young People's (DCYP) Education of Service Children Change Programme (ESCCP) has been working closely with the Army Basing Programme (ABP) to ensure that the education needs of children returning from Germany, or moving within the UK, are recognised by those responsible for planning school places. Moves are planned to take place, wherever possible, during school holidays to limit the impact on children at critical stages of their education. DCYP's Service Children's Education (SCE) schools in Germany are key in planning the transition of information for pupils and SCE school staff are one source of information for parents with questions about transferring to the UK education system as is the DCYP Parent Partnership Officer (PPO) based in BFG. The ABP, with DCYP, BFG and others, have arranged, and continue to arrange, visits from local authority (LA) staff in the UK to Germany to help answer questions directly that units and parents may have in relation to their new location including the education provision in the area. BFG have also arranged “market stall” events which are an opportunity for families to come and chat through any issues that they might have. Unit Welfare Officers (UWOs) are an excellent source of information for families and are able to redirect more complicated questions to the relevant experts. Service families will be facing decisions regarding their children’s education. For some, this may be the first time that they have had to deal with the UK education system and it may seem a daunting prospect. DCYP, through the Children's Education Advisory Service (CEAS), can help Service families through this process by providing appropriate information, support and advice in order to ensure that children and young people are provided with every opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and fulfill their potential. Initial contact with CEAS for families based in BFG should be made through the PPO. There are also steps that parents can do for themselves to ensure they can make informed decisions. 1. Find out details of schools in the new location; contact the local HIVE, who produce education Fact Sheets and will have information on the local educational establishments. Schools have their own websites which hold a wealth of information not only about the schools but often about the local area too. 2. Keep an eye out for events held locally within BFG that give you the opportunity to ask your questions and use your UWOs. 3. Ensure that information held by your Unit, or held by your child’s school, is up to date. One of the tasks of the ABP is to capture data on Service children numbers and age ranges, this information is then fed back to the LA within the UK to help them plan not only for school places but also for childcare spaces too. The admissions process in the UK can be difficult to understand as it can differ depending upon the location, and type of school, your child will be attending. Advice is available on LA websites but CEAS can also offer advice on the admissions process, if in doubt it is best to ask. The period leading up to the move can be a potentially emotional time for many children and parents. Pupil & Family Services (P&FS) is part of SCE that is dedicated to providing support, guidance, and advice to pupils, parents, and school staff. P&FS employs Educational Psychologists, Educational Social Workers, Disability Advisory Teachers, and Specialist Teachers for Special Educational Needs (SEN). Head teachers have a vital role to play in the process and Service parent’s can contact a child’s school in the first instance or contact P&FS directly for advice. In England the Department for Education (DfE) have recently revised the guidance for SEN and issued a Code of Practice. This Code includes guidance for LAs, schools, and others in England on the particular needs of Service children who have an identified SEN and how these requirements can be met. Service children within SCE schools who have an identified SEN should be assured that there is a well rehearsed process for the transition from an SCE school to a school within the UK. This process involves parents identifying the school that they would like their child to attend at their destination and the transfer of information from the SCE school. In more complex situations direct liaison between schools and the receiving Local Authority can help to build a picture of the child's needs and the provision that a destination school will need to make. As part of the ongoing process of data sharing the MoD will share, where appropriate and where data protection rules allow, information about Service children transferring to the UK with the authorities in the UK who need to plan for their arrival. More information on all these matters can be found at: htpps://www.gov.uk/government/groups/directorate-children-and-young-people where you will also find the following information packs, which are recommended reading: 1. A Guide for Service Families: UK Education System. 2. Moving Schools Parental Guide. 3. The website will also provide contact details for CEAS and SCE. If you have any questions regarding your departure from BFG and move back to the UK, please email: BFG-Rebasing-0GpMailbox@mod.uk
Self-Funded UK Driver Theory Test Correction to contact number published in last months issue. The Paderborn Station Driver Training Centre, Athlone Bks (QRH), Sennelager can be contacted on: Civ: 05254 9822339 / Mil: 94879 2239 Civ: 05254 9822864 / Mil: 94879 2864
Paderborn Labour Support Unit Facebook Group This closed group is aimed at the DEP work force only and will be used to push information to those who join the group and keep those informed of current LSU activity. Find the Group at: www.facebook.com/groups/paderbornlaboursupportunit 13
Rebasing - Families Household Removals in 2015
NEED TO KNOW
Important information for all families (Service Personnel, UKBCs and Teachers) rebasing in 2015 from Bergen Hohne, Fallingbostel, Herford, Elmpt, Paderborn and Gütersloh. 2015 will see a major reduction in the British Forces Germany population as we close Bergen-Hohne Garrison, Elmpt Station, elements from Gütersloh and Paderborn, and much of Herford, when over 2000 families will need to move; concentrated in July, August and September to align moves with children’s schooling There are 2 separate groups of people moving in 2015: those moving as part of Army Basing listed above who are included in the 2015 Bulk Moves contract described below; and those moving on routine reassignment (such as from Bielefeld to UK, or from Paderborn to UK) who will continue to use the individual unaccompanied baggage movements process: if you are unsure which category you belong you should ask your Unit Welfare Officer.
2015 Family Bulk Moves The MOD’s appointed removals contractor Agility Ltd has been given the job of moving all these families due to their extensive experience of completing unaccompanied baggage moves over a number of years. Agility will use professional removals companies such as White’s and Euro Group to physically complete the moves. Because of the unprecedented number of families to be moved in such a short period of time the way that moves occur will be slightly different to the usual process. A combination of furniture trucks and 45 ft shipping containers will be used as there are simply not enough furniture trucks available in the summer period, but families can be assured that packing will be to the higher standard as used for sea travel and they will see no difference in the quality of the service provided. For all bulk moves the following will apply • • •
Up to 67.92 cubic metres can be moved at public expense The additional packaging for a sea move will not reduce the volume to be moved. Packing and loading will be completed by qualified professional packing teams under the supervision of Agility Ltd.
The process for bulk moves is shown in the table below: Surveys
As part of their movement planning, Agility will undertake a programme of surveys from January to March for all personnel moving under the bulk move contract Surveys start in January 2015 for 9/12L and 2 CS Bn REME personnel who are moving early in the year. The surveys will be completed during the normal working day between Monday and Friday. Personnel will be notified of the time and date of their survey booking by the Garrison Ops Movement Cell. Where possible programmed dates and times should be kept. During the survey, the surveyor will provide personnel with an Information Pack that will guide individuals through the removals process. Personnel moving or their spouse will be required to sign an Acceptance of Conditions Form and to agree the surveyed volume. If the survey shows individuals have more than 67.92 cubic metres, they will need to either; make their own arrangements to move it; or dispose of items (remember that UK Married Quarters do not normally have a cellar or walk-in attic!) Personnel can make alterations to the volume of their consignment after survey however they should advise the surveyor at survey if they plan to buy new furniture or large items so this can be taken into account. No additions to the volume being moved can be accepted after 1 April 2015.
Move Dates
Units have been allocated removal slots for all personnel over a number of weeks determined partly by unit commitments and the differing school term times in Scotland. The exact date for individuals to move will be determined with Unit Welfare Teams and they will ensure wherever possible that school aged children move in the school holiday period.
Removals
Because of the constraints in the streets of the Married Quarters areas your household effects will be packed inside the property. When packing is complete a vehicle will be called forward and the consignment will be loaded in a single activity so as to not block the streets with multiple vehicles. Once loaded on the vehicle, the consignment will then be taken straight to the new address in UK; 45 ft shipping containers will not be grounded and there will be no delay in moving. Self packing of boxes is not recommended, and Agility will not provide empty boxes in advance of the removals date. Any self packed boxes must be left unsealed to allow the contractor to check contents before it will be accepted for shipping. Contraband items must not be consigned and Agility will check for contraband items as will be explained at the survey.
Transit
The transit time for consignments to move to UK will be as they are currently: • Germany to England is 3-5 days • Germany to Scotland is 7-11 days You will of course be allowed to claim for hotel accommodation for you and your family through that transit period. The way that this is to be managed will depend on where you now live and the availability of hotels locally. Unit Welfare Teams will be able to provide specific details of how hotels are to be provided in each location. If in doubt, individuals should ask the RAO for details of their allowances and entitlements. UKBC/T hotel entitlements and associated allowances will be included in a separate UKBC/T briefing note. Remember there may also be a requirement for some nights in a hotel in UK before the consignment is delivered.
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Delivery
Where delivery addresses are not known, the assigned Garrison area is sufficient. Delivery to the new address will be as is currently the case: Agility will unload the belongings into the new property, and will completely unpack should you ask them to.
Insurance
Insurance of goods in transit is a personal responsibility and it is recommended that Transit New For Old cover is taken out from one of the many companies offering such insurance. It is not recommended to rely on your normal household cover as any claim would result in a much higher premium for many years to come. Remember that your Disturbance Allowance includes an element for the purchase of insurance. UKBC/T reimbursement for such insurance will be included in a separate UKBC/T briefing note.
Answers to common questions on the movements process are below: Head of household deployed If the Head of household is deployed or absent at the time of the survey we have asked that, when requested, units provide assistance to spouses. Moving to my own property The bulk moves contract will move you and your family from Germany to a UK Married Quarter or to your own property wherever that is located in UK. Alternatively, personnel may use the bulk move contract to move from a Married Quarter to their future residence across Europe. Multiple consignments In a small number of cases, as happens now, where 2 small consignments (each of say 20 cubic metres are to move from a single location to the same UK location, the contractor may choose to move both consignments on a single vehicle, but there will be a solid wall constructed between consignments to ensure they are not mixed. Excess amounts The contractor will not move any goods in excess of the 67.92 cubic metre maximum allowance surveyed (even on repayment); anything above that quantity will be a personal responsibility to move or dispose of. Minor Units If you belong to a minor unit and/or do not have a Unit Welfare Team, you will be assisted by your Garrison HQ staff. UKBC / T For administration purposes, and on an exceptional basis, all UKBC/T in closing Stations will receive the full unaccompanied baggage allowance of 67.92 cubic metres and will receive specific information on allowances from the DBS Overseas Posting Cell in the normal manner. The DBS Forward Deployed PCA will produce a separate briefing note for UKBC/T staff in January 2015. Further Questions Any questions should be addressed initially to your Unit Welfare Team. Single soldiers are not forgotten and are entitled to move up to 6 cubic metres of personal belongings through Unit Quartermasters on contracts arranged by HQ BFG.
BFG Parent Partnership Service The BFG Parent Partnership Service have a new leaflet which they have designed specifically for families moving back to UK with children of school age. They have designed this leaflet because many families think the Parent Partnership Service is just for families with children with Special Educational Needs, however their remit recently changed to cover assistance for ALL families requiring help with any transition issue. This is particularly relevant with the drawdown of BFG.
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Germany Rebasing - Schools Closure Plan
Current SCE Schools Closure Plan: The schools closure plan remains an evolving document and the later closure dates remain provisional; they will be determined by unit moves as directed by the Army Basing Programme. SCE will provide high quality education, including 0-5 provision as available, in the local community through to final drawdown.
Station
Station Closure Date
SCE School
Closure Date
Bergen-Hohne Garrison Hohne
Fallingbostel
Dec 2015
Dec 2015
Montgomery
Jul 2015 From Dec 2015
Slim
Jul 2015
Gloucester
Jul 2015
Shackleton
Jul 2015
Heide
Jul 2015
Westfalen Garrison Elmpt
Dec 2015
Brüggen
Jul 2015
Herford
Dec 2015
Lister
Jul 2015 From Dec 2015
Gütersloh PRB
Dec 2016
Blankenhagen
Jul 2016
Gütersloh Mansergh
Not before Dec 2017
Haig King’s
Provisionally 2018 Provisionally 2018
Bielefeld
Not before Dec 2017
Bielefeld
Provisionally 2018
Paderborn
Not before Dec 2017
Weekly boarding ceases Jul 2015
William Wordsworth
Provisionally 2018
John Buchan
Provisionally 2018
Bishopspark
Provisionally 2018
Robert Browning
Provisionally 2018
NOTE: 1. St David’s School Ramstein is not affected by these closure plans. 2. Station closure date refers to release of estate to BImA; Firm Base will close in the Sep of the year in question. 3. When an SCE Primary school closes, the associated Early Years and Foundation Stage 1 settings will close in a similar timeframe. 4. When an SCE Secondary school closes, the associated Music Centre and Careers Office will also close.
Communication and Advice This remains a complex and emotive matter with implications in both Germany and for families as they rebase to UK. There are a number of existing and planned activities to keep families updated on progress including: • • • • •
SCE has written to all schools providing additional and specific details. Schools will counsel families and children based on individual circumstances. A series of explanatory interviews will be produced by BFBS and articles will appear in Sixth Sense and Garrison magazines. DCYP are to introduce a Facebook group to share information and updates. DCYP(SCE) are developing a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that will be regularly updated and can be found at WWW.DCYP.GOV.UK.
Contacts Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS) can be contacted at: DCYP-CEAS-Mailbox@mod.uk The British Forces Early Years Service is contactable at: BFG-HQ-G1-BFEYS-Dir@mod.uk
Aral Fuel Cards Update Extension of BFG Fuel Coupon Sales As part of ongoing monitoring of the fuel card introduction, we are aware that personnel returning from operations over the Christmas period may not be able to apply for and receive their BFG Fuel Card. To ensure they are not disadvantaged, the sale of fuel coupon at the usual selling points will now be extended until 31 Jan 15. This extension applies to all entitled personnel who have yet to activate their BFG Fuel Card. If you haven’t already applied for your BFG Fuel Card, now is a good time to do so – you can save over 10 cents a litre on the price using coupons. Coupons will expire on 31 Mar 15.
Wachtendonk The Aral garage in Wachtendonk is currently unable to accept the BFG Fuel Cards, due to computer software issues. The garage should NOT be used until confirmation received that the software has been updated.
Applications for Fuel Cards Although applications are continuing to arrive at a steady pace, applications are not as high as expected by Aral. Once again, could you ensure that all applications are submitted without delay to avoid a last minute rush.
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All Age Worship in Paderborn
JOHN BUCHAN SCHOOL TUESDAY EVENINGS PLEASE COME ALONG & JOIN IN THE FUN ANY STANDARD ANY AGE
ALL WELCOME
PADERBORN LADIES NETBALL
Who’s In Charge? The ‘Who’s in Charge’ (WIC?) campaign is a BFGHS initiative, which has been fully endorsed by the BFG Safeguarding Board to underpin its commitment to protect, and where possible, mitigate risk to children. It is the intent of the BFG Safeguarding Board to raise awareness of the dangers children may be in because adults, who in many cases do not consider themselves excessive drinkers, do not exercise normal levels of care and attention whilst drinking or recovering from the after effects of over indulgence in alcohol. Parents from all backgrounds across BFG could be putting their children at risk when they drink alcohol at home. The ‘Who’s in Charge’ (WIC?) campaign depicts real life child harm scenarios and asks “When you drink, who’s in charge?” The campaign urges parents and others with responsibility for children, to be aware of a range of potentially dangerous consequences if no adult remains sufficiently sober and aware of children’s needs or whereabouts.
If you’re having a get-together, think before you drink...
who’sincharge?
When kids are not the focus... who’sincharge?
If you’ve had too much to drink, the children may take control.
Adult drinking at home increases the risk to children’s safety.
You would never put your children in danger on purpose, but you could be putting their safety at risk if drinking at home distracts you from looking after them. Every year, children are injured or go missing while their parents are drinking at home. Staying in to drink? Stay in control.
who’sin charge?
Who’s In Charge? ® is a registered trademark of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
You would never neglect your children on purpose, but you could be putting their safety at risk if drinking at home distracts you from looking after them. Every year, adult drinking at home is leaving more children to care for themselves and their brothers or sisters. Staying in to drink? Stay in control.
who’sin charge?
Who’s In Charge? ® is a registered trademark of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
Paderborn Youth Voicing Their Views in Parliament Recently in Parliament young people elected as Members of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament celebrated young people's involvement in democracy. This sixth annual sitting, hosted by the speaker of the House, debated issues of health, education, the cost of living, work placements and lowering the voting age to sixteen. Speaking on behalf of AWS BFG, Anne-Marie Downes and Ellen Chard addressed the House. Ellen debated and argued issues related to work experience for young people, she demonstrated and excellently represented the views of young people across the UK and particularly in our BFG communities. Anne-Marie was asked to represent the views of young people in her superb speech commemorating the 100th anniversary of WW1. Shona Henry and Suzanne Richter represented the Armed Forces young people from their community in Cyprus.
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Communicating with Children and Young People In Paderborn Station we are aware that a large portion of our community is made up of children and young people. We have a wide variety of activities run by the Army Welfare Service that support the development of the young people as they learn, grow and begin to experience aspects of the adult world. The support to children and young people naturally begins at home; in an environment which aims to provide stability and opportunity for the younger members of our community to learn about their own identity through the social fabric we provide. Communication with children and young people about their lives, challenges and experiences is the key to successful transitions to adulthood. There are many aspects of learning through experience that can place young people at risk. As young people consider the possibility of experimenting in potentially risky behaviours, their need for communication about the appropriate choices to make increases. Behaviour is influenced by numerous sources including social media and peer pressure. So with this in mind, it is vital that parents and carers keep the communication lines open. If parents/carers are experiencing difficulty communicating with their children they can contact the AWS where specialist staff are trained to work with young people. They have a depth of understanding about adolescence and issues around negative life choices such as; smoking, relationships and illegal substances. They can also provide advice and guidance on how to keep the dialogue open and offer provision across the Station that directly meets the needs and aspirations of Paderborn’s youth.
Protecting Children Is Your Responsibility Too... What can you do? Most children enjoy happy childhood experiences within their own family. Unfortunately, for some this is not the case. During difficult family times everyone has a responsibility to protect children from harm. What is harm? - Harm is ill treatment or child abuse. Emotional abuse – May involve making a child constantly feel worthless or unloved, frightened or in danger. Sexual abuse – Is when a child is made to take part in or watch sexual activities: or they may be around when someone is looking at pornographic material. Neglect – A child is left alone, not fed or clothed properly, the home is cold or dirty or a child is not protected from danger. Physical abuse – could be any physical injury like cuts, bruises, scalds or broken bones that have not happened by accident. What should I do if I think a child is being harmed? - Telephone British Forces Social Work services straight away on Tel: 05241 84 3039 or 3040 or RMP BFG CRIMELINE on Tel: 08001 84 2222– they will listen. Do I have to give my name? - As a member of the public you will be asked for your name for social work use. However if you decide you want to remain anonymous from the family you are referring, that decision will be respected. What happens next? - Social workers will follow up every report where they believe a child may be at risk of harm. They will talk to anyone who knows the child and may be able to provide a clearer picture. This includes Teachers, Health Visitors and members of the children’s family. After this several things could happen: • • •
No further action Help & support may be offered to the family An investigation may take place
Are children taken away from home? - Very rarely. Social workers cannot remove a child from their family without a legal order. This only happens when there are serious concerns and then consideration is always given to the child being looked after by a relative or friend. Will I be told what has happened? - Unfortunately as a member of the public you are not entitled to know what action will be taken. However you should be informed that your referral has been received and will be dealt with as soon as possible, unless you have not provided your name and contact details. Contact numbers - BFSWS Central Referral Team: 05241 84 3039 OR 05241 84 3040 RMP BFG CRIMELINE: 0800 184 2222 (Freephone 24/7)
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You Are What You Eat Have Yourself a Guilt Free Christmas A guilt free Christmas doesn't have to be void of taste. You can tickle your taste buds and save the waist line to avoid the post Christmas blues. Turkey Turkey is packed with protein and, without the skin, is low in fat. It provides B vitamins, which you need for energy production. Turkey usually only contains 1 gram of fat per ounce of flesh eaten! The skin on a turkey, or any other roasted poultry, is where most of the fat is. If you remove the skin you can save around 40kcal per portion. Light meat also has slightly fewer calories than dark meat, so choose breast instead of leg or thigh. Before you cook your bird, prick the skin to allow the fat to drain out. Cook it on a trivet or upturned ovenproof plate so it’s not sitting in the fat.
Top 5 Stop and Swaps
Vegetables Brussels sprouts are a good source of folate (a B vitamin) and vitamin C, which may help to protect against heart disease and cancer. They contain fibre, which helps to keep the digestive system healthy. Don’t over do it with the kids, chose your battles!! Serve plenty of vegetables as they're low in calories and fat, but avoid the butter. Add lemon or herbs for flavour. Steam your vegetables to keep in the natural flavour and nutrients. Don't have a steamer, place a sieve in a sauce pan with enough water as to not touch the vegetables then put a lid on it!
Stop 100g of butter-basted turkey, with the skin on, has 146kcal,4.9g fat (2g saturates). Swap 100g of skinless turkey has 104kcal, 2g fat (0.2g saturates). Save: 42kcal. Stop 100g of sausage meat stuffing has 252kcal, 16g fat (7g saturates). Swap 100g of cranberry, orange and roast chestnut stuffing has162kcal, 0.8g fat (0.1g saturates). Save: 90kcal. Stop 100g of luxury bread sauce mix has 355kcal, 6.4g fat (3.3g saturates). Swap 100g of bread sauce made with semi-skimmed milk has 93kcal, 3.1g fat (1.4g saturates). Save: 262kcal. Stop One teaspoon (5g) of butter adds 37kcal, 4.1g fat (2.8g saturates). Swap Use chopped fresh herbs or lemon zest to add flavour. They have almost no calories. Save: 37kcal. Stop 1tbsp (15g) of brandy butter has 81kcal, 5.8g fat (3.9g saturates). 2tbsp (30g) of double cream has 133kcal, 14.2g fat (8.9g saturates). Swap 3tbsp (45g) of low-fat custard has 27kcal, 0.6g fat (0.54g saturates). 2tbsp (30g) of 0% fat Greek yoghurt has 16kcal, 0g fat. Save: 117kcal.
Total saving – 548 Kcal per portion! Pudding
Gravy
You can boost your calcium intake by eating it with low-fat custard, made from semi-skimmed milk, or have fat-free Greek yoghurt instead of brandy butter or double cream.
Gravy can be high in salt. Too much salt may increase blood pressure. If you have gravy, try not to add salt to your meal.
Christmas pudding is fairly low in fat and high in carbohydrate. It provides some fibre, B vitamins, potassium, iron and calcium. But have just one small portion after lunch as it's high in sugar. A portion should be about 28g, which has 100 Kcal.
Gravy doesn't have to be bad! Pour the juices from your cooked turkey into a jug and wait until the fat rises. Remove the fat with a spoon and you have the base for your gravy.
Book Reviews
Helen McQueen Senior Library & Information Assistant, Sennelager Library
Great British Bake Off: Christmas
A Christmas Feast
by Lizzie Kamenetzky
This is a delicious Christmas feast of short stories from the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author of A French Affair and The Perfect Match.
by Katie Fforde
The ultimate Bake Off Christmas collection with all of Paul Hollywood’s and Mary Berry’s Christmas masterclass recipes. Also includes new bakes from all four winners: Edd Kimber, Jo Wheatley, John Whaite and Frances Quinn, plus other wonderful Bake Off contestants.
Add some extra sparkle to your Christmas by joining Katie Fforde for a perfect, romantic Christmas feast of short stories.
Whip up tempting Christmas nibbles like Potato Blinis with Smoked Salmon, or Parmesan Palmiers, both perfect for a party. Spice up your home - and get the children involved too - with Stained Glass Tree Biscuits and a Raspberry and Cinnamon Christmas Wreath.
Katie Fforde writes contemporary, humorous romances which are always an easy read.
For the main event, there is plenty of inspiration for tempting party nibbles or a festive feast, like Baked Christmas Ham or a Venison Pie - and ingenious ideas for how to make the most of all those leftovers. Each chapter also includes spectacular recipes from Bake Off contestants, and Mary and Paul reveal the secrets to those classic Christmas dishes - whether it’s Paul’s perfect mince pies or Mary’s ultimate Christmas pudding. Packed with everything from edible decorations and delicious gifts to party dishes and show stopping centrepieces, this book is the perfect Christmas companion. Looking through there are lots of recipes to try that aren’t all “Christmasy” so it’s a good autumn/winter traditional baking book. Great!
Golden Ticket Winners Paderborn Station libraries recently celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A big “Congratulations” to the golden ticket winners: Courtney Wakerley, Joseph Daniels, Ella Williams and Dylan Lair, who found the golden tickets. They won a Roald Dahl book box set, and a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory DVD, keyring and bookmark.
Joseph Daniels
Courtney Wakerley
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A Successful Year for the ‘Paderborn’ Poppy Appeal
The Paderborn Branch of The Royal British Legion have in this financial year - which runs from the 1st of December 2013 to the 30th of November 2014 - raised the largest sum of money than over the past 28 years of our existence. We have always had a good track record in fund raising and believe this comes about by sticking to a timetable of annual events such as: our annual Poppy Sales run by the ‘Poppy Man’ himself (Mr J Griffiths MBE), two Car Boot Sales per year, Annual BFG Fun Run, Indoor Darts, weekly bingo and of course the all year round Poppy Cans which are constantly distributed throughout the Garrison. New to our list of events to raise funds for the past 2 years is our Xmas Draw.
The Vice President, Jim Griffiths MBE, also our branch PAO (Poppy Appeal Organiser) has carried out these duties for the past 28 years and has a vast amount of experience in this post, said ‘“I had a feeling things were going to go good with this year’s appeal because the monies coming in from all our events were overall greater sums of money than previous years”. Mr Griffiths would like to thank all Units, schools, mums and dads, children, the ex-service community and civilians for their efforts and generosity. Last but not least a very big “Thank You” to our branch members, the Sixth Sense forces newspaper, the Punchlines magazine, and BFBS for the generous advertising space allocated to the Paderborn Branch in order to promote the events previously mentioned. Together this enabled us to raise a mind blowing approximate annual total of € 38,000. The amount raised will go a long way in supporting serving and ex- servicemen and their families in times of need!
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Garrison Christmas and New Year Op Paderborn / Sennelager Region Medical Centre Openings 2014 / 2015 Over the holiday period, BFG Health Service (and the Chain of Command) with the LLP has approved changes to your medical centre opening times so it is important that you telephone before making the journey to the medical centre. If you are unwell, and you think it is an emergency go direct to the hospital or ring 112 for an ambulance otherwise please ring the usual medical centre number or any of the other medical centre numbers detailed below first and our experienced staff will advise you what to do. • Hohne: 05051 962 2218 • Sennelager: 05254 982 2414 • Gütersloh: 05241 84 2536 PLEASE prepare for the holiday period and ensure that you have enough of your routine medicines to last over the stand down period, and that your own medicine chest is stocked with home remedies and that these are in date for use.
Your medical centres will be open at the following times:
PADERBORN and SENNELAGER CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAY PERIOD ADVICE PLEASE PREPARE: make sure your medicine chest is well stocked with home remedies and that all your medicines are in date. Make sure you have enough of your treatments to last over the holiday period. During the holiday period some Medical Centre opening times will be subject to change. If you feel unwell please follow this guidance: If you think it is an Emergency; Go directly to hospital, if necessary dial 112 - for an ambulance. Ring the Medical Centre using the normal number (or you can use any of the other medical centre numbers listed below):– Hohne: 05051 962 2218 Sennelager: 05254 982 2414 Gütersloh: 05241 84 2536 Elmpt: 02163 97 2600
Sennelager • • • • • • • •
Mon 22 - Wed 24 Dec Thu 25 Dec Fri 26 Dec Sat 27 Dec Sun 28 Dec Mon 29 - Wed 31 Dec Thu 01 Jan Fri 02 Jan
0800-1700hrs CLOSED (TAS service only) CLOSED (TAS service only) CLOSED (TAS service only) CLOSED (TAS service only) 0800-1700hrs CLOSED (TAS service only) 0800-1700hrs
Paderborn •
Mon 22 Dec - Fri 02 Jan
PLEASE DO NOT go to the medical centre without phoning in the first instance.
Our experienced call centre staff are there to help and will advise you on what to do. Please ensure that all Repeat Medication is requested in time from your Medical Centre Dispensary and by Friday 05 December 2014 at the latest.
CLOSED (TAS service only)
Transport Support Unit (TSU) The Transport Support Unit will provide a standby driver over the Christmas stand-down period. The transport service will be for medical appointments only and is only available on the dates the Medical Centres are open. The detailed programme of availability is below:
• • • • • •
Mon 22 - Wed 24 Dec Thu 25 - Sun 28 Dec Mon 29 - Wed 31 Dec Thu 01 Jan Fri 02 Jan Sat 03 - Sun 04 Jan
Service on Call (Med appt only) NO SERVICE Service on Call (Med appt only) NO SERVICE Service on Call (Med appt only) NO SERVICE
0700-1800hrs 0700-1800hrs
Duty Mobile Number: 01722 038543
0700-1800hrs
Any patient who has an appointment at the Medical Centre over the stand-down period should call the TSU Duty Mobile number as soon as appointment date is known. The Duty TSU manager will arrange transport as required.
Offrs Mess Perminant Staff - Normandy
JB’s Cheshire Kitchen - Normandy
• • •
Sun 14 Dec to Sun 04 Jan Mon 05 Jan
0800hrs - 1800hrs Normal Trading Hours
WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess Perminant Staff - Normandy
Sun 14 Dec to Sat 17 Jan
CLOSED
• • •
NATO Offrs Mess - Normandy
Sun 14 Dec to Sat 20 Dec Sun 21 Dec to Sun 04 Jan Mon 05 Jan onwards
Normal Trading Hours CLOSED Normal Trading Hours
Sun 14 Dec to Sat 20 Dec Normal Trading Hours Sun 21 Dec to Sun 04 Jan CLOSED Mon 05 Jan onwards Normal Trading Hours
NATO WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess - Normandy
Sun 14 Dec to Sat 17 Jan
Coffee Forum - Normandy
NAAFI Express - Sonthofen
Sun 14 Dec to Sun 04 Jan
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JRC - Normandy
Sun 14 Dec to Fri 19 Dec Normal Trading Hours Sat 20 Dec to Sat 17 Jan CLOSED
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Sun 14 Dec to Sun 04 Jan
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pening and Closing Times 2014-2015 Alanbrooke, Barker & Normandy Dental Centre Closures Sat 20 Dec - Sun 04 Jan Fri 19 Dec – Sat 27 Dec Sun 28 Dec – Fri 02 Jan
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Emergency dental cover only from Dental Centre Barker Barracks Emergency dental cover from Dental Centre Herford
Central Bank Outlets
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The Central Bank Outlets in the Paderborn Community Hub and Barker Barracks will be CLOSED for the Christmas break from 1400 hrs on Fri 19 Dec until 0915 hrs Mon 05 Jan.
Mon 15 Dec - Sun 04 Jan
You are advised to plan early and obtain UK Vat Forms and German Mehrwertsteuer Forms as early as possible.
Paderborn Vehicle Licensing Office (LVLO) Sat 20 Dec - Sun 04 Jan
St Christopher’s Church, Dempsey Barracks Christmas Eve (24 Dec) - 2330hrs Midnight Mass (Church of England / Anglican) Christmas Day (25 Dec) - 0930hrs Holy Communion (Church of England / Anglican)
St Peter’s Church, Barker Barracks •
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Housing Support Office
Christmas Services in Paderborn Station • •
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Sat 20 Dec - Sun 04 Jan CLOSED In an emergency please contact the Guardrooms.
Christmas Day (25 Dec) - 0930hrs Family Service for Christmas Day
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Normandy Barracks • •
Christmas Eve (24 Dec) - 1900hrs Mass Christmas Day (25 Dec) - 1100hrs Mass
NAAFI Families Store - Sennelager
NAAFI Express Shop - Normandy
Sun 14 to Tue 23 Dec Wed 24 Dec (Xmas Eve) Thu 25 Dec (Xmas Day) Fri 26 Dec (Boxing Day) Sat 27 - Tue 30 Dec Wed 31 Dec (New Years Eve) Thu 01 Jan (New Years Day) Fri 02 - Sun 04 Jan Mon 05 Jan Tue 06 Jan onwards
Sun 14 Dec Mon 15 Dec - Wed 24 Dec Thu 25 Dec & Fri 26 Dec Sat 27 Dec - Wed 31 Dec Thu 01 Jan Fri 02 Jan - Sun 04 Jan
Normal Trading 0800hrs - 1600hrs CLOSED 1200hrs - 1600hrs Normal Trading 0800hrs - 1600hrs CLOSED Normal Trading CLOSED Normal Trading
British Forces Post Office
1200hrs - 2200hrs 1000hrs - 1700hrs CLOSED 1000hrs - 1700hrs CLOSED 1000hrs - 1700hrs
Libraries Sennelager The library will be closing for Christmas leave on Thu 11 Dec at 1400hrs. Barker The library will be closing for Christmas leave on Thu 18 Dec at 1330hrs. Please check the return date in your library book and return your books on time. If you would like an extension over Christmas, please contact us for a renewal. There will be no drop off box facility over the Christmas period at Sennelager Library. PLEASE NOTE - Overdue letters will be issued as normal in the New Year. It is your responsibility to return your loans on time.
Recycling in Paderborn The Yellow Bags
From 17 Nov to 19 Dec ASP, the refuse/recycling department of Paderborn City Council, is delivering the waste calendar for 2015, which will include some information in English. Once complete we will distribute this to your SFA with a new roll of yellow bags. The yellow bag is for used packaging material which is identified with the green dot. It was introduced in Germany about 25 years ago, to reduce the packaging waste in the dustbins. The green dot recycling symbol appears on many packaging materials, whether it is glass bottles, paper packaging or material from plastic, metal and composed materials. Before you decide to drop any packaging in the yellow bag, stop and think what material it is! Glass from bottles or jars belong in the public bottle banks and paper packaging (i.e pizza or cereal boxes) belong in the paper bin or the waste paper containers within your estate. Packaging of plastic or composed materials (i.e. milk cartons, vacuum packaging, plastic bottles or margarine tubs) belong in the yellow bags. There must be the sign “Der Grüne Punkt” (green dot) on it, which means the material is approved for recycling and it has been paid for the collection and the recycling process. Also empty tin cans or packaging from aluminium can be placed in the yellow bag, if the green dot sign is present. The packaging should be as clean as possible - to avoid any smell or vermin in or around the yellow bags. The materials are separated after collection by hand or in automatic units, then they are recycled in various industrial processes where new or recycled materials are produced. If you have spoiled packaging, which cannot be recycled or plastic material without the green dot, you can put it into your grey dustbin (i.e. children toys, plastic furniture, a garden hose or a plastic toothbrush). We have noticed that yellow recycling bags are not being used correctly. For example they are being used for other refuse collections like grass, hedge cuttings, old clothing and normal household rubbish. In order to prevent this happening further we have distributed bags that are now a thinner quality, to stop misappropriation. You should place your yellow bags in a shady and well ventilated area in your house. If one bag is full, just knot it and store it in the cellar or garage until the next collection date, which takes place every four weeks. The collection dates are shown in the Paderborn ASP waste calendar. You can also find out the collection dates for your street on internet: www.asp-paderborn.de , also in English. At the ASP recycling centres on Driburger Straße and An der Talle, yellow bags are accepted free of charge. You can also get your next roll of yellow bags free of charge. You find the new calendar containing a lot of information about waste and recycling. For further information call ASP Waste Information: 05251 881718 (English is spoken) or visit their homepage www.asp-paderborn.de . You could also ask your Housing Estate Manager (HEM).
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Bishopspark School Charity Football Match Bishopspark School held a charity football match and cake sale on Fri 14 Nov to raise money and awareness of BBC’s Children in Need. The footy was cheered on by the school’s cheerleaders: The Bishopspark Shooting Stars! The children also came to school in their pyjamas and donated to the cause. The whole day managed to raise €529.33!
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International Day
William Wordsworth School
Octopus and Seahorse class at Robert Browning School had a very interesting half term learning about different countries around the world. As part of their studies, they explored Africa, Australia and China and compared what it was like to living in Germany. As a celebration of their hard work, the children participated in International Day. They came to school dressed in traditional costumes from a range of countries, learnt traditional dances, took part in art and craft activities and even got to try some food.
Poppy Appeal Fun Run On Wed 05 Nov William Wordsworth hosted it’s annual Royal British Legion Fun Run. Jim Griffiths was in attendance to preside over the popular event, alongside Headteacher Miss Simpson. All the children and teachers took part in running as far as they were able to, around the school grounds. The event proved to be popular with the parents who were invited to join in the fun and run with their children. The event raised ₏203.00.
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Queen Victoria School Raising to Distinction Admissions Deadline Thu 15 Jan 2015 Queen Victoria School in Dunblane is a co-educational boarding school for the children of UK Armed Forces personnel who are Scottish, or who have served in Scotland or who have been members of a Scottish regiment. The QVS experience encourages and develops well-rounded, confident individuals in an environment of stability and continuity. The main entry point is into Primary 7 and all places are fully funded for tuition and boarding by the Ministry of Defence. Families are welcome to find out more by contacting Admissions on +44 (0) 131 310 2927 to arrange a visit.
Queen Victoria School Dunblane Perthshire FK15 0JY
www.qvs.org.uk
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Fond Farewell to Sir John Mogg School At 1530 hours on Thu 06 Nov, the ownership of Sir John Mogg School, Detmold passed from Service Children’s Education (SCE) to BImA via DIO. This followed the closure of the school back in July, as a result of the decision to vacate the Detmold estate early and move families to Paderborn, Sennelager and Bielefeld as part of the BFG drawdown and re-basing plans. The school buildings and grounds were handed to BImA by Tony Hodge, SCE Consortia School Business Manager for Westfalen Garrison, via Steve O’Neill of DIO Land Management Services. General Sir Herbert John Mogg GCB CBE DSO opened Sir John Mogg School officially on 10 Feb 71. Sir John was a senior British Army Officer who also held the NATO position of Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR), and was described as “Probably the British Army’s most popular General” in his time. For over 40 years, Sir John Mogg School served the town of Detmold providing schooling for children, in pre-school and from years 1-6, whose parents served in the British Army (and supporting civilians and fee payers) and resided in the Detmold area of Paderborn and later Westfalen Garrison. It was thought that the school would continue through until at least 2016 but reducing pupil numbers (with more families living in Paderborn or Sennelager) resulted in a decision to close the army estate in the town earlier than originally planned.
In April 2012, a devastating fire reducedhalf of the school to the ground in an arson attack. The Foundation Stage (FS) of the school was completely lost so the Garrison provided a temporary home for the FS in the former Detmold Library building that had been closed. Original plans to provide modular classrooms to replace what was lost in the fire were shelved when the Garrison decided to post most new in-coming families to Paderborn or Sennelager instead of Detmold. This meant the temporary solution of using the former library for the FS children became the permanent home until the closure was announced earlier this year. Falling pupil numbers probably contributed to the final decision to close the school earlier than originally planned. The school was a very happy place as the photographs demonstrate. Just before closure a very successful Forest Schools Camp took place and the children and staff have since moved on to pastures new.
When the school closed in July, an intense period of activity took place transferring the school assets to other locations. Many assets have been transferred to other SCE schools in Germany including a Yurt to Bielefeld School. A Bavarian Chalet will be relocated at Robert Browning School and a wooden circular classroom will also move to Bielefeld School. This work was completed by 35 Engr Regt RE and the team consisted of members of Combat Spt Trp, 44 HQs and Spt Sqn. The team was lead by SSgt Stu Fender and supported by Cpl Waller, LCpl Carpenter, LCpl Nacolawa, Spr Addyman, Spr Anderson, Spr Dalton, Spr Dawson, Spr Humphrey, Spr Kearns, Spr Lauder and Spr Soobramanian.
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WRVS Independent Trusted Welfare Services
WRVS Services Welfare Officer
WRVS Services Welfare Officer
WRVS Services Welfare Officer
WRVS Services Welfare Officer
Alanbrooke Barracks :Yvonne Griffiths
Barker Barracks : Rachel Hales
Dempsey Barracks : Melissa Rodgers
Normandy Barracks : Michelle Foldvary
Contact numbers - Civ: 05251 101531 or Mil: 94879 3531
The WRVS Centre is located above The Warrior Club. Normal Opening hours: • Monday – Thursday: 09:30-1345 & 17:30-2130 • Friday – 0930-1400 • Saturday : Closed (except every third Saturday of the month when hours will be open to suit locations) • Sundays: 1730-2130 Please contact the WRVS Services Welfare Officer at your location to check times as these hours could change at each location.
Contact numbers - Civ: 05251 101229 or Mil: 94879 3229
The WRVS Centre is located above Monty’s and Bridges Community Centre. Normal Opening hours • Monday – Thursday: 09:30-1345 17:30-2130 • Friday – 0930-1400 • Saturday : Closed (except every third Saturday of the month when hours will be open to suit units hours) • Sundays: 1730-2130 Please contact the WRVS Services Welfare Officer at your location to check times as these hours could change at each location.
Contact numbers - Civ: 05254 9824240 or Mil: 94879 4240
Contact numbers - Civ: 05254 9822617 or Mil: 94879 2617
The WRVS Centre is located next to the NAAFI.
The WRVS Centre is located above the NAAFI.
Normal Opening hours • Monday – Thursday: 09:30-1345 17:30-2130 • Friday – 0930-1400 • Saturday : Closed (except every third Saturday of the month when hours will be open to suit units hours) • Sundays: 1730-2130
Normal Opening hours • Monday – Thursday: 09:30-1345 17:30-2130 • Friday – 0930-1400 • Saturday : Closed (except every third Saturday of the month when hours will be open to suit units hours) • Sundays: 1730-2130
Please contact the WRVS Services Welfare Officer at your location to check times as these hours could change at each location.
Please contact the WRVS Services Welfare Officer at your location to check times as these hours could change at each location.
110 Pro Coy Fire Truck Pull
On Fri 7 Nov 14, members of 110 Pro Coy and their colleagues from 74 Sect SIB took part the annual Fire Truck Pull on Normandy Bks, Sennelager. This year’s event was held in the aid of BLESMA, The Limbless Serviceman’s Charity and the RMP Central Benevolent Fund. The event was organised by Cpl Daniel Thompson, RM Police attached to 110 Pro Coy, who worked tirelessly as he attempted to galvanise prospective participants into manually pulling a perfectly serviceable fire engine from the front gate of Normandy Bks to the rear, a distance of 1.5 miles. Volunteers for such a worthy cause were not in short supply and managed to complete the task in a record time of 18 mins 45 secs. In total €420 was raised and will be split between the respective charities. 110 Pro Coy and 74 Sect SIB would like to take this opportunity to thank all those behind the scenes, not least the Defence Fire Service, for their contribution in what proved to be a very successful event. And finally, a big thank you to all Station personnel, 1 MWD and the children of Robert Browning School, who added their considerable vocal support and kind hospitality at the finishing line.
QDG Visit Old Trafford on Remembrance Weekend
Twenty one Soldiers and Officers from QDG were asked to visit Old Trafford for Remembrance weekend this year. They were invited to join players and match officials on the pitch for, two minutes silence before kick-off in their Premiership fixture with Crystal Palace. It was a once in a life time experience for the Welsh Cavalry soldiers, who received a standing ovation from the 80,000 fans packed into the ground as they marched onto the pitch.
Search for Female Olympians Begins
Servicewomen from Unitsacross Germany recently converged in the gymnasium on Hammersmith Barracks, Herford to participate in a talent assessment event, as part of the Girls4Gold Army initiative. Working in partnership with UK Sport and the English Institute of Sport (EIS) Girls4Gold Army is aiming to firstly identify servicewomen who have the potential to become part of Britain’s sporting elite and then harness this raw skill and enthusiasm to develop them to achieve podium success at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. As Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Alan Biggins, the Army Sports Lead Performance manager, explained: “This is one of a series of assessments being held following the official launch of the programme in October this year. The programme starts with the phase one assessment events, progressing through to an invitation to a GB Olympic programme training venue if an individual is successful. The Army has never done anything like this before, it is a unique collaborative project bringing in a lot of esources but we hope it will be a project that can take Army athletes through to Tokyo 2020.” Delivering the programme with the Army are the Performance Pathway Team, sport scientists from UK Sport and EIS, who briefed the 37 servicewomen on arrival of what would be expected of them during the assessment and what sports the Girls4Gold Army were targeting. They wanted to identify talent for 5 sporting disciplines - rowing, taekwondo, boxing, weightlifting and bob skeleton. With the briefing completed the soldiers headed off to begin the series of challenges specifically designed to measure and test their agility, speed, strength and desire to overcome and win – attributes all very familiar to the soldiers. Neasah Russell from the Performance Pathway Team said: “The purpose of the tests we are undertaking is to look at potential, power and endurance specifically for the targeted sports but also athletics in general. It may be the case some of the soldiers will not be successful in being selected to go forward but show sufficient application and talent for sport. If that is the case we can direct them to the Army Sports Board which can help with their development. We do not have specific limits on the numbers we can take forward, it is purely the standard and the results of the tests the girls record. If I am honest we were slightly overwhelmed in terms of the amount of people who turned up, but very pleased, everyone showed great enthusiasm. So far there have been some fast scores and I hope everyone will leave having had a great experience.” Cross country runners Lance Corporals Sally Blyth and Laura Simpson, both from 1 Military Working Dogs Regiment in Paderborn were just two of the servicewomen who attended with both agreeing the programme sounded like a good opportunity Sally Blyth said “We saw the information about what the programme offered and thought we would give it a go. The briefing we received was really informative and an eye-opener on where selection could take you. If I was lucky enough to be selected it would be interesting to see how far I could progress.” These were remarks that Laura Simpson was keen to echo by adding: “It has been quite hard work but at the same time still fun, however we still have the bike test ahead of us which looks to be challenging!” Both of them expressed an interest in trying rowing if they were selected. Also attending the event and having their potential assessed were ten pupils from Kings School, Gutersloh all of whom enjoyed the experience undertaking the challenge. With a long tradition of sporting prowess and excellence in the Army who knows a future Heather Stanning may have been unearthed from the ranks of the servicewomen in Germany?
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FC Paderborn United A Visit From Taunton School
Back in March of this year, Declan Rogers and Ian Etchells, representatives of Taunton School, visited the club to open up communication with the view to sponsoring FC Paderborn United until draw down. Taunton School, located in the beautiful county of Somerset, got involved through a parent governor, previously posted in Paderborn. His children played for the club and thoroughly enjoyed their time. After explaining the Paderborn United is a non-profit and self sustaining Club, communication was opened and a sponsorship deal was struck! A very generous £4,000.00 was donated to the Club, allowing all players to receive a tracksuit and a polo shirt upon registration. In addition the Club officials received new polo shirts and training tops. This new form of dress gives the Club a firm identity and looks very smart. The Club season began, as did the preparation for the presentation day , when on the 20th September Declan and Ian came to visit us again. With a newly formed committee and eager players, we opened the Club for all to come and see some of what we do. The day started at 1100hrs with three league games, this saw our under 13’s playing SC Paderborn 07 (the Junior element of the now Bundesliga League team) second team and our under 9’s team playing Grun-Weis Paderborn. This was closely followed by our under 11’s kicking off against Tus Altenbeken. Around the Club all the age groups played friendly games between each other, before finishing off around 1300hrs for a BBQ and the eagerly waited new kit. In the background we had a lovely face painter, beat the goalie game, as well as our normal café, which was offering a selection of drinks and snacks. At around 1330hrs, after the matches had been played and everyone was fed and watered, the excitement came to a head with the presentation that the players and families had been waiting for. With a short speech of thanks from our Chairman, Mr John Pluckwell and Declan expressing how “FANTASTIC” (a joke at the event) the day had been and how honoured he felt being a part of such a great club. He thanked the committee for their hard work and hospitality and the players and parents for their continued support. Declan presented a tracksuit to each team Captain and then the rest of the Club collected their tracksuits and prepared for the team photographs. “It was great to meet Declan and Ian from Taunton School, they were genuinely interested and fully supportive of Paderborn United. The day went really well, with all the players buzzing and ready to play football. Now the players have all been presented with their tracksuits they feel and look like more of a team... Thank you Taunton for your invaluable sponsorship!” Caroline Killen, Team Manager and parent. The Club officials would like to thank all players and their families for their continuing support. We would also like to extend a huge “Thank You” to Taunton School for their kind sponsorship and to Declan and Ian for their visit. The Club look forward to developing a relationship with the school; discussions continue!
BA (G) Rugby BA (G) Rugby kicked off their season on a winning note. Defeating Austria in their inaugural match at Dempsey Barracks, in what was a closely fought affair – the lead changing four times before the final whistle sounded. Initially both sides had equal possession, each backline probing the other with little ground gained from either pack in the first 10 minutes. The Austrians were the first to open the scoring with a penalty from just outside the 22 scored by their #15, who was to display a particularly strong kicking ability throughout the game. With the score at 0 – 3, a backline move, instigated by Fly Half Capt Shaw 1ADSR, saw Tpr ‘Socks’ Sokia SCOTS DG receive the ball at the half way line. He displayed a flash of individual brilliance, manoeuvring his way through and away from no fewer than five opposing players, on his way to crossing the try line, to give BA (G) the lead at 5 – 3. The game then saw the forwards utilised more, with secondary and third phases occurring more frequently. Off the back of a turnover (created by Capt Whittaker 32 Engr Regt playing at #4) the backline went on a surging attack towards the Austria defence, Socks once again making his presence felt with his strength and pace - providing LCpl Vatuvatu of 5RIFLES with the necessary space and advantage to score BA (G)’s second try of the game, 10 – 3. A subsequent breakdown in discipline and player errors saw Austria gain significant ground through penalties, #15 making it 2 from 2 attempts when given the opportunity, 10 – 6. Use of their wingers saw Austria making decent ground, as the ball pinballed its way from sideline to sideline, once within the BA (G) 22 their forwards were able to provide the final drive, a strong crash ball from #3 saw him over the line to give Austria the lead for the second time in the game, 10 – 11 - #15 stepped up once again to make it 3 from 3 attempts, 10 – 13. As the half time whistle was blown the first half stood 10 – 13, with no fewer than 9 penalties between the two sides, of which the vast majority were from BA(G).
The second half began almost immediately with a penalty against BA(G), their ever reliable kicker stepping up to extend the Austrian lead to 10 – 16. With both sides now settled into the pace of the game, we saw good ground made by the forwards and excellent backline play, providing fine examples of how to do the basics correctly and efficiently. Turnovers were frequent due to the standard of defence from both sides, but again as were the count of penalties. After 20 minutes of each side attempting to batter the other, LCpl ‘Cabbie’ Cabemaiwasa SCOTS DG, who had entered the fray as a half time substitute at #8, provided a break to the current deadlock. Riding a tackle and bursting through a gap in the Austrian’s defence to see the score to 15 – 16, Capt Shaw stepping up to provide the conversion 17 – 16. With the game so close, both teams were within yards of scoring at either end on several occasions - providing for an entertaining if nail biting finish to the game. Overall some fantastic Rugby was played, providing a fine example of the Army’s available talent with a solid defensive effort and wonderful atmosphere at Dempsey Barracks, where support numbered over 250.
Op HERRICK 20 Medals Parades Queens Royal Hussars His Royal Highness (HRH) Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, yesterday presented Operational Service Medals to 100 personnel from C Squadron The Queen’s Royal Hussars at their barracks in Sennelager, Germany. The soldiers were honoured to be receiving their medals from their Royal Colonel who was celebrating with them their successful return from Operation Herrick 20. HRH The Duke of Edinburgh said: “It is a great pleasure for me to be here again to present these campaign medals and also to welcome you all back again, I am quite sure your families and friends are delighted to see you and I hope you have all had a good period of leave and are back raring to go. It is pleasure to see you and be here” Deploying to Afghanistan in June as part of the Warthog Group C Squadron, The Queen’s Royal Hussars, was one of the last British combat units with the Group consisting of vehicle crews and mounted infantry from 5th Battalion The Rifles. During their 3 months in theatre the Squadron numbering almost 200 soldiers played a key role in the provision of security in central Helmand in order to allow the drawdown of British troops from theatre. This they achieved by carrying out 11 major operations, designed to disrupt insurgent activity, intercepted vital aid and provided security alongside Afghan security forces in Helmand province while British troops drew down from Camp Bastion. Looking back on a highly successful day Lieutenant Colonel Alex Porter said : “I am delighted to welcome home the men and women of The Queen’s Royal Hussars who have served so ably in Afghanistan during Operation HERRICK 20 – they deserve the right to be extremely proud of what they have achieved. It is equally important that we welcome them back to their families and wider Garrison community here in Paderborn which has been so supportive throughout their deployment.”
Speaking ahead of the parade Lance Corporal Sami Quinton RAMC, attached to the Warthog Group, said: “I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved during our deployment; it was great to be able to do my job, treating the lads and the local Afghani’s when I was needed to.” Sami who turned 21 whilst on deployment added ”It was a fantastic experience and to have His Royal Highness here to present me with my medal will be another really proud moment.” Something that Trooper Marcus Cooke agreed with, commenting after the parade: “I felt really proud to have completed my first tour and to have my operational medal presented to me by Prince Phillip with my family present is something very special and I feel extremely privileged.” Providing the musical accompaniment to the parade was the Band of the Royal Logistic Corps.
Op HERRICK 20 Medals Parades 1 Platoon 1PWRR 1 Platoon deployed on Operation HERRICK 20 as Op GLANCE, to provide force protection and a quick reaction force, to support specialist intelligence operators in theatre. Over the course of a six month deployment they conducted close to 100 operations in Kandahar Province. 1 Platoon provided mounted patrolling in Ridgeback vehicles to over watch call signs, to which they were providing protection. This intelligence gathering led to successful strikes and arrest operations onto a number of high level insurgent targets in both Helmand and Kandahar, including key members of the shadow government in those areas. 26 of the 27 soldiers from the Battalion that conducted this tasking received their operational tour medals from the Commanding Officer of the First Battalion, Lt Col Andy Flay. He spoke of the pride that the men and women of the Battalion should take in the roles they conducted during their tour, and also spoke proudly of the legacy of the Battalion’s, and Regiment’s service in Afghanistan. 1 Platoon will, depart on some well earned post-operational tour leave. They will return to the Battalion in the New Year, refreshed and ready to continue the conversion to a specialist Armoured Infantry role.
1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards On Sat 29 Nov families and friends gathered on Dempsey Barracks to see soldiers from 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards presented with Operational Service Medals. Of the 200 soldiers and officers on parade, all but a few had returned from Afghanistan in the last two months and the bitterly cold November wind certainly made a change from the Helmand desert. For 85 soldiers it had been their first operational tour of Afghanistan and they were presented with their medals by Lt Gen Sir Simon Mayall, the Colonel of the Regiment, GOC 1XX and 20X Commander. The Band of the Scots Guards provided the music. After the parade a reception was held and members of the Regiment were only too happy to warm up with a drink and some food, as they relaxed with friends and family
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the QUEEN’S ROYAL HUSSARS Welfare Office Opening Times Mon - Thu @ 0830 - 1700 Fri @ 0830 - 1300
Contact Telephone Numbers:
Find us on Facebook Please search: The Queen’s Royal Hussars
Tel: 05254 982 2344 Out of hours in an emergency: Guard Room 05254 982 2433
Queen’s Royal Hussars Back in the Ring The Queen’s Royal Hussars held its annual boxing night on Thu 13 Nov, in Athlone Barracks, with 8 fights ranging from Light Welterweight to Super Heavyweight. In front of a lively crowd, fighters from all Squadrons and several visiting boxers from the Garrison battled it out, before HQ Squadron claimed victory overall. The team were mostly novice boxers, including Trooper Sam RyanBooth, from the C (Duke of Edinburgh’s) Squadron, who won his first fight at the event. “I was nervous waiting to go on but once you’re in the ring it’s just you and your opponent, you don’t really hear the crowd.”
Freedom of Worcester The Regiment was privileged to be awarded the Freedom of the City of Worcester, in recognition of its longstanding ties with the city. Brigadier Andrew Bellamy, the Regimental Colonel, was presented with a framed scroll at the Guildhall, alongside the Commanding Officer and RSM, "We are very proud of the decision to grant us the Freedom of Worcester." Worcester MP Robin Walker said "Worcester has always been very proud of its connections with The Queen’s Royal Hussars and it is positive to celebrate this."
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1ST BATTALION THE PRINCESS OF WALES’S ROYAL REGIMENT Welfare Office Opening Times Mon - Thu Fri
0900 - 1500 0900 - 1300
Tigers’ Den Opening Times Mon - Thu Fri
0900 - 1600 0900 - 1300
Exercise WESTERN TIGER During Remembrance week, the Battalion conducted a four-day Battlefield Tour to a number of WW1 Western Front sites: Ex WESTERN TIGER. Fifty soldiers of all ranks deployed, including 2 members of 3 PWRR. While the development of the conceptual and physical components of fighting power was important, there was a strong emphasis on the moral component. Based out of Arras, the study included 7 of the Regiment’s Victoria Cross recipients, including visiting the graves or memorials of four. The first day concentrated on the early actions of 1914: the British Expeditionary Force’s (BEF) initial meeting engagement with the German Army at Mons and subsequent withdrawal. There are clear comparisons with the Army today: a relatively small, highly trained professional force, with an expeditionary mindset and reliance on the integration of Reserves. At Mons we studied the actions of the 4th Battalion The Middlesex Regiment at Obourg railway station, who inflicted heavy losses on the advancing Germans, though not without severe casualties to themselves. Because of their tenacity, the Germans erected a memorial to the 4/Middx at the nearby St Symphorien CWGC cemetery in 1917, which is where a service of Remembrance was held. For day 2 we moved north to the Ypres salient and focussed on the battles of 1915-17. It started with short commemorations for 2Lt Hallowes VC MC and 2Lt Hewitt VC, at Bedford House CWGC cemetery and the Menin Gate respectively. The scale of the Menin Gate is remarkable and set a haunting context for the day’s studies. The morning was spent at Hill 60, an important though not particularly famous action. In April 1915, the first British mines of the war were detonated beneath the German trenches at the summit of the hill. The Royal West Kents attached and captured the hill for just 7 causalities, though heavy fighting ensued in extremely close terrain. The final day concentrated on Cambrai 1917 – the first significant combined arms attack from any nation as we would recognise it today. Although the battle of Cambrai occurred at the same time as Passchendale in Nov 1917, the differences could not be more stark and the same amount of ground was seized in one day as the whole of the 3½ month campaign at Ypres. Having visited the Louverval Memorial to remember Capt McReady-Diarmid VC, who was killed repelling the German counter attack, we were fortunate enough to visit ‘Deborah’ – a tank from the battle that was recovered by a local tank enthusiast, Phillippe Gorczynski. Phillippe captivated the group with his description of how he located and excavated the tank, how it worked and was fought, and ultimately how it was destroyed during the action; we are eminently grateful to him. The battle of Cambrai was a disappointing draw for both sides, but elements of both the British combined arms integration and German infantry tactics are evident in our doctrine and organisation today. Overall, the exercise was a success in learning about the First World War and debunking a number of myths, in remembering the actions of our forbearer regiments and Victoria Cross recipients and discovering the origins of our current doctrine.
Boxing Achievements Pte Marvin of 1PWRR achieved sporting success in late October, gaining victory in a bout representing the Army against the Southern Counties. The Army team ran out 6-2 winners in the event, which was held at ATC Pirbright. Pte Marvin’s 15 min fight is already a hit on youtube and Soldier magazine covered his fight with great photos and a piece on Facebook. 1PWRR boxing coach Cpl Taylor is fast making a name for himself, having already trained a string of champions from the Battalion, with Pte Marvin and Pte Nihell having successfully made the jump from the Battalion team to the Army Team in the past year. Pte Nihell, a heavyweight and one of the Battalion’s best boxers, was unable to compete in the Pirbright event, due to his current attendance on a JNCO cadre.
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1ST THE QUEEN’S DRAGOON GUARDS Useful Telephone Numbers Welfare Officer: 05254 982 2904 Welfare SNCO: 05254 982 2417 Welfare Clerk : 05254 982 2417 Guardroom: 05254 982 2328/2689 Admin Office: 05254 982 2331 Leave & Movements Clerk: 05254 982 2331 Transport: 05254 982 4516
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Mon, Tue & Thu Wed & Fri
1100-1200 & 1300-1600 1100-1200 & 1300-1400
Autumn proved to be a busy time for members of 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, seeing the return home of remaining elements of the Regiment from Afghanistan. Covering the QDG’s final tour of Afghanistan was Gareth Jones, who’s programme was broadcast on BBC one Wales on Mon 10 Nov. The Welsh Cavalry; The last tour of Afghanistan coincided with the return of almost all of our soldiers from the recent deployment to Helmand province. It will be available on BBC iPlayer and hopefully BBC4 at a later date!
Homecoming The final elements of the QDG deployed to Afghanistan returned to Dempsey Barracks. Soldiers and Officers who had served with the Brigade Advisory Team and the Brigade Reconnaissance Force were reunited with family and friends on the Regimental parade square.
Cadre The QDG potential Potential Non-Commissioned Officer Cadre was held recently. Young Troopers who have been identified as having leadership potential are put through an intense two week training package to see if they have what it takes to promote and become Junior Commanders.
Adventurous Training Twenty five members of the Regiment spent two weeks towards the end of October, in the Harz mountains on Adventurous Training. Activities included: Mountain biking, rock climbing, hill walking and a not insignificant high ropes course! A cultural visit to the Mittelbrau - Dora underground V2 factory rounded off an excellent expedition in the mountains.
3 cs battalion reme Welfare Office Opening Times Mon - Thu 0830 - 1600 Fri 0830 -1500 Tel: 05251 101713 Out of hours emergency contact via the Guardroom on 05251 101243 or Battalion Orderly Officer on 01722 0866330 Members of 3CS Bn REME 20 Armd Company were deployed for 7 weeks, with 1 Welsh Guards BG to Kenya on Ex ASKARI STORM 3. We were there to supplement the LAD and provided the second line support for a fleet of over 300 vehicle platforms. During our time there, the BG and our supporting elements, deployed from the main camp at Laikipia Air Base East (LAB), to the various exercise areas that the BG were using nearby - well relatively near as MOB SWARA was nearly 40 miles away and MOB SIMBA at least 100 miles from LAB!. With sub-units from the BG operating in the different areas simultaneously it made for an interesting challenge supporting all the equipment across such large distances. This also gave the freedom to the fitter sections to act independently especially as we weren’t always able to rely on coms. We were kept extremely busy throughout with a constant stream of vehicles needing recovering, welding, engines changing, more alternators than you can shake a stick at and various simple and obscure faults to keep us on our toes. Thankfully though it wasn’t all work as AT packages were going on throughout the 7 weeks and everyone would pick up extra work in turn to enable each other to get away for the 3 day packages. Mountain biking, kayaking, climbing and a little white water rafting offered an interesting way to see a little of the country we were working in.
The gaps between the exercise phases were especially busy with the entire fleet requiring to pass an interim inspection before being able to continue onto the next phase. At the end of the 7 weeks there was one last push to restore the fleet and hand over to 2 PARA working right up to the wire before we all jumped on a bus, sleeping most of the journey back to the UK and then Paderborn.
Children’s Halloween Party On Fri 31 Oct the Better Halves committee organised a children’s Halloween party, which had over 30 children attend. There were lots of spooky games and activities for the children to get involved with and a fun, spooky time was had by all.
Wed 10 Dec 3 CS BN REME Homecoming and Re-subordination Parade,
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35 ENGINEER REGIMENT Welfare Office Opening Times
Mon - Thu 0900 -1400 Fri 0900 -1200 Mon - Thu 1400-1630 (Appointments Only) Out of Hours: Barker Barracks Guard Room: 05251 101243
Unit Welfare Team
UWO UW SNCO CLERK
Telephone
Maj Mark Collins Sgt Chris Miller Miss Marion Graham
05251 101213
35 Engineer Regiment have had a busy few months. Below are just some of the many tasks and events that we have been involved in. As always we would like to thank everyone for their support throughout this busy period. 37 Armoured Engineer Squadron recently deployed on a pilot exercise to Munchmunster (Bavaria) to sharpen their artisan trade skills in preparation for a construction exercise in Kenya in early 2015. The Bundeswehr (German Army) Engineering School provided the facilities and some useful instruction. The Bundeswehr training staff were massively helpful and enthusiastic, but both had to work hard overcome the language barrier. They were very lucky to have their own German speakers in Spr Eley and LCpl Hudson. The first week was focused on refreshing our individual artisan skills (plant operators, bricklayer, plumber, carpenters, etc) and was delivered in partnership between UK NCOs and Bundeswehr instructors. Although initially sceptical, they definitely learned a lot from each other. On the second week, they were given orders to complete several Section-level construction tasks. This included installing bathrooms, rebuilding damaged walls and constructing roof trusses. They were put under some pressure to complete the jobs to a high standard of finish. Both the Bundeswehr instructors and soldiers of 37 Armoured Engineer Squadron learned a lot from the exercise. They bid each other a fond farewell with the hope of working together again in the future. All in all, the squadron left Ingolstadt stronger and more confident for our experiences. On the evening of 9 October 2014 35 Engineer Regiment held their Inter Squadron boxing evening. Preparations had started five and a half weeks earlier when all of the squadron representatives volunteered themselves for battle in the square ring. It was apparent that from the start of the training camps that it was a bit of a shock to the system with the amount of work and effort that was being asked of the fighters. Although they were all very close contests there were two boxers who stood out from their peers. The first was LCpl Barton (29 Armoured Engineer Squadron), who, despite losing his bout, showed an amazing amount of grit and determination and was awarded the title Most Gallant Boxer by the Commanding Officer. The next fighter deserving specific mention was Spr Rooke (77 Armoured Engineer Squadron) who won an exceptionally tough fight against Spr Camplin (also 77 Armoured Engineer Squadron) and was named the Best Boxer 75 Engr Regt (Reserves), our paired Reserve unit, have been conducting their annual training camp in Sennelager with support from 35 Engr Regt. Simultaneously, one of their sub units was conducting driver, watermanship and competency training on the M3 Rigs in Minden. “What is an M3 Rig?” and “What is its capability and does it actually work?” An M3 Rig can best be described as a, floating transformer lorry, which, on driving into water unfolds to reveal a floating pontoon and a crane. The crossing drill went smoothly and was an impressive military engineering sight. The M3 Rigs, now in pontoon formation, were skilfully manoeuvred to line up, connect together and all run their motors at synchronised speeds. At the end of the exercise, 35 Engineer Regiment Sappers were thanked and congratulated for their valuable contribution to the exercise by 75 Engineer Regiment’s Commanding Officer and their Training Major.
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paderborn STATION Welfare Team
GWO Capt Chris Jones UWWO WO2 Mark Heap Clerk Mrs Mary Kemp
Welfare Centre Opening Times
05254 982 4292 05254 982 4293 05254 982 2383
Mon to Thu – 0830 -1530 Closed for lunch from – 1245 -1330 Fri 0900 – 1230
Tea Pot Tuesday Formally known as Welcome Wednesday, the first Teapot Tuesday was held in the Normandy Welfare Centre on Tue 11 Nov. The morning was an opportunity for the community to get together for a coffee, chat and indulge in a slice of cake or two! The cakes were generously donated by Paderborn Station spouses, with Natalie on hand with her homemade cup cakes. This event was a great success, with the highest attendance to date. Also present were representatives from the HIVE, LSU and John Buchan School, who were all ready, willing and available for a chat. The Tea Pot Tuesday coffee mornings are open to everyone in the Station and are a really friendly environment for you to meet new people, whilst taking advantage of the children’s play area. Whether you are new to Paderborn Station or not and you are looking for something to do with your time, then why not pop along to the next meeting on Tue 9 Dec, which will be filled with Christmas treats.
110 provost company, royal military police Unit Welfare SNCO: SSgt Pete Craigen Opening Times & Contact Details: By appointment via Tel: 05254 982 2725 Out of hours via the Military Police Station on: 05254 982 2223 or Sennelager Mil: (79) 2223 The Unit would like to say farewell to the UWO Mr Neil Jackson. Neil has been the Regt Welfare Officer for over 5 years, during which time he has worked tirelessly for the benefit of the officers, soldiers and families within the Regiment. 110 Pro Coy would like to thank Neil for his service over the years and wish him and his wife Sue every success for the future.
Application for a temporary visitor authority - As the festive season approaches this edition serves as a timely
reminder that an application must be made prior to the arrival of any visitors from the UK to BFG. The application document and guidance on its completion can be obtained from the Unit Welfare SNCO.
Op HERRICK 20 Medal Parade - The Unit Op HERRICK 20 medal parade will take place on Fri 12 Dec. The location for the parade will be Normandy Bks, further information concerning the event will be released in due course.
Aral Fuel Cards - Should you be having any difficulty understanding the application process for the new Aral fuel card or just need some advice on completing your application then please feel free to call the welfare office or drop us an e-mail.
Contact Details - The Welfare Team regularly release pertinent information regarding on going activities /initiatives and advice. If you believe you are not receiving this information stream please get in touch with the welfare team to confirm you personal e-mail address. Coffee Mornings Due to the forthcoming busy festive period, Unit coffee mornings will be put on hold until the new year. From Fri 16 Jan, coffee mornings will again commence on a fortnightly basis and will continue to be held in the Welfare Room/Cpls’ Mess from 10am – noon, every second Friday. The coffee morning schedule is as follows: Fri 16 Jan 15 - 10am – noon
Fri 30 Jan 15 - 10am – noon
Fri 13 Feb 15 - 10am – noon
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200 SIGNAL SQUADRON Office Opening Times Mon – Thu: 0930 - 1400hrs Fri: 0930– 1230hrs Closed for lunch 1230 - 1300hrs
Welfare Officer: Capt Allan Mellor - 05254 9824439 Welfare JNCO: Cpl Matt Burr - 05254 9824699 Welfare Clerk: Mrs Sharon Langridge - 05254 9824699 Email: Squadron200signal@yahoo.co.uk Facebook: 200 Signal Squadron - The Senior Squadron
Ex Warrior Gauntlet II During the period of 10 - 20 Nov 14, 200 Signal Squadron deployed on Ex WARRIOR GAUNLTET II. The exercise consisted of two phases, the initial phase being remind and revise of basic soldiering skills and second phase implementing and being assessed on these skills whilst enjoying Haltern Training Area. In the first phase we were mainly revising the key fundamentals of creating a platoon harbour and the basics taught to a soldier in Phase 1 training. All soldiers were split into their sections and were rotated through a round robin of field craft stands. On Mon 17 Nov at 0600hrs, all deploying troops gathered in anticipation for the transport and all final equipment checks completed. The three hour drive to Haltern Training Area was underway, where everyone completed their last bit of personal admin….sleep! On arrival we had a quick refresher on the correct use of pyrotechnics and also practised moving into a harbour as a platoon, which initially looked like an extract from Dads Army. We also incorporated stop shorts and snap ambushes in the process. During this time, we were given the devastating news that the 3 GPMG’s we had were to be taken away and replaced by the fantastically reliable LSW. From this moment on, all gunners had to shout “Ca Caw” while firing their LSW’s! Once the ammo was distributed it was time to move off. Within several hundred metres of the start point 1section, under Cpl “Benny” Bennett, was in contact. Talk about hitting the ground running! Following this contact the platoon continued to adopt the harbour but on route suffered its first casualty being LCpl Innes being extracted from battle 200 metres short with a shoulder and finger injury meaning he could no longer continue, we had taken our first casualty. Day 2 started with taking our second casualty LCpl “Gaz” Ewen, who really just didn’t want to play and it had all proved to much for him. The day consisted of multiple section attacks and recce patrols on enemy positions. This afforded the opportunity to see Sgt Udall along with SSgt Naylor to show the true job of a Platoon Sgt… stroll at the rear and struggle with their 10% of ammo. This was a long day for all with a great deal of the training area covered along with mass casualty scenarios implemented and Oscar winning performances from Sig “Tom” Miller and Sig “Elliot” Rhodes. At last, the day everyone was waiting for was finally here - the last day of the battle camp!, however, this Cpl Stewart was to prove to be a very physically and mentally exhausting day. Top Field Soldier Sgt “Bob” Rankin, who had been the exercise co-ord, briefed all sections on the lay-out of the ground and set the sections to task on a full scale Platoon advance. 1 section assaulted the first enemy position with 3 section in FSG. As 3 section rolled through the next enemy position, Sig “Griff” Griffiths was conducting a search of the enemy position, performing a 100% check on a bag of dog poo, concealed by the 1MWD handler, thinking this was mud (but could well have been vital enemy Intel), what a surprise he got when he realised it wasn’t enemy intel...... Later on during the night the harbour area was attacked and the 3 sections made their quick withdrawal to the secondary harbour location. All troopswere drained of energy from the fire fights and the excessive weight of their bulging bergans, but on arrival at the secondary harbour location they knew that it wasn’t long to go and with one final push they would be on their return back to Talbot Barracks for the ever so enjoyable weapon and kit cleaning. “Well done” to Cpl “Mark” Stewart for being awarded Top Field Soldier and for showing off his exceptional soldiering skills on the Battle Camp, as well as showing exceptional and inspirational skills to all his peers.
Krakow On the Mon 23 Nov, members of 1 (UK) ADSR 200 Signal Squadron travelled to Krakow in Poland, to gain a cultured experience and to visit Auschwits. We stayed at a hostel called ‘Pink Panther’ in the centre of Krakow, located within walking distance of the main square, which had some great architecture and local amenities. The Auschwits tour was a mixed experience due to the nature of the visit and eerie feeling of the location. The information and tour experience was great, however some of the sights and rooms within Auschwits were disturbing and a shock. The rooms that had a particular eerie feeling were the rooms that had the prisoner’s hair, walking instruments and shoes. The sheer numbers of clothes and personal belongings, along with the information and the prisoners was quite sad and the location just highlighted the feeling of the false emotion of ‘Hope’. The prisoners went through extreme conditions in the coldest of months and I personally found it difficult to imagine how someone could treat anyone in such a way. It was barbaric and heartless. Overall the experience whilst visiting Auschwits was positive and definitely worth recommending and it’s a sight to behold and one to remember.
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1st military working dog regiment UWO Contact Details Capt Wes Quigley, Sgt Matt Cole Military Tel: 94879 2818 Civilian Tel: 05254 982 2818 General Enquires (not confidential): paws1mwd@hotmail.co.uk
Welfare Office Location: QM Department, Bldg 139, Normandy Bks, Sennelager BFPO 16 Opening times: Mon - Fri @ 0900-1600 To contact the UWO out of hours, call the 1 MWD Regimental Orderly Officer on 0049 (0) 1722 566290
Changeover of Unit Welfare Officer (UWO) By the time this is published, Capt Wes Quigley MBE will have taken over as UWO from Capt Sean Jones. Capt Quigley has just returned from Op HERRICK 20, where he deployed with 102 Sqn who are based here in Sennelager. Capt Quigley is looking forward to getting his teeth into the job. Capt Jones moves on to be the Regimental Training Officer here in Sennelager and would like to thank everyone (both within the Regiment and the wider Garrison Community) who have supported him in his role over the last two years.
Rutland School Admissions It was confirmed at the Regimental briefing by Rutland County Council (RCC) in October that Rutland has sufficient school places across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and post 16 phases of education for 2015 and beyond. Rutland County Council have agreed that they will accept applications with St Georges Barracks as an address - in lieu of an SFA address. All personnel in Germany with children of school age, are strongly advised to get in touch with RCC at the earliest opportunity to discuss admissions. Specific information on deadlines for applications is available at: http://www.rutland.gov.uk/education_and_learning.aspx
Upcoming Events Dec 14 - Jan 15 Keep your eye out for further details on the FB page, in the Deployed Sqn Newsletter, Sixth Sense and on the Regimental Notice Board in the NAAFI Max). Tickets for all events are available in the Welfare Office. Kids Christmas Party at the Den - 07 Dec 14 Coffee Mornings at Sennelager Youth Club - Monthly “Soldiers 5” in the WRVS Movie Room - Monthly
For further information please contact the UWO on Ext 2818. A copy of the RCC presentation is also available on request.
5th BATTALION THE RIFLES Welfare Team / Useful Numbers Welfare Officer - Capt Nick Hedges Welfare SNCO - CSjt Richard Duggan
05251 101 582 05251 101 582
Army Rebasing - Bulford 2016
Welfare JNCO - Cpl Paul O’Donovan Welfare Clerk - Mrs Claire Ellis Out of hours
05251 101513 05251 101 513 05251 101 534
Housing - There are now samples of some of the SFA which are available in the Bulford and Tidworth area. These are displayed within the main cookhouse which is open until 2000hrs each evening, however we will be bringing it around with us when we conduct the coffee mornings. The contract between DIO and Carillion Amey changed on 1 Dec 14. This shouldn’t have a massive impact on the Battalions move but it will see the removal of Estate Managers and Housing Officers. Schooling - An initial meeting was held with the Wiltshire Schools Admission Coordinators, they are ensuring that there are plans in place to cater for our needs and I will be sending them frequent updates on numbers and age groups. They are looking to visit the Battalion in Aug 2015 (date TBC) to give a presentation and answer any of your question before the school submission opens in Sept 2015. Early Mover Scheme - This is a scheme to ensure that children who are entering GCSE years in Sept 15/16 are not disadvantaged by moving during their GCSE’s. It enables the family to move ahead of the Battalion into the area. Cases are looked at on a case by case basis by HQ BFG, however all applications are to be made via the Welfare Office. For details please come in and speak to a member of the staff. Medical/Dental - The medical centres in Bulford/Larkhill and Tidworth will be able to provide a service to dependents, however you must live within the respective towns in order to qualify. You will need to find your own dental practise and make all the arrangements for registration. ID Cards - On departure from BFG you will be required to hand your current ID card into the Welfare Centre. On arrival in the UK you will have to report to the pass office at the Stables Complex in Tidworth. You will require a form signed from the Welfare Centre but not require any passport photos. You will be required to appear in person for the initial issue as you will have your picture taken. Welfare Centre - The current 4RIFLES Welfare Centre is located in the HAIG Centre which is at the back of the Canadian Estate in Bulford. This will be moving to a new location prior to the move but as yet we are unsure on the new location. Briefings - There will be a series of very detailed briefings during 2015 which will give you all the information you will require for moving house, schooling, medical, dental and so on. I strongly urge you all to attend these briefings otherwise you may not know what to do and miss something curial.
20th ARMOURED BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS Office Opening Times Mon – Thu: 0930 - 1400hrs Fri: 0930– 1230hrs Closed for lunch 1230 - 1300hrs
Welfare Officer: Capt Allan Mellor - 05254 9824439 Welfare JNCO: Cpl Matt Burr - 05254 9824699 Welfare Clerk: Mrs Sharon Langridge - 05254 9824699
20 Armoured Infantry Brigade Army 2020 Changes The end of this year will see the start of the first major changes to the Brigade under the Army 2020 force structures. 20 Armoured Brigade will receive a change in name, role and higher Headquarters. The new name, 20 Armoured Infantry Brigade (20 AI Bde) represents the change in role for the Brigade to that of an Armoured Infantry Brigade, but what does that mean? Well, put simply, it is a change in the Brigade’s Order of Battle (ORBAT), or Units that wear the Iron Fist on their arms. Some changes have already taken place, and the Brigade has already welcomed the Royal Dragoon Guards and 4 SCOTS, into the family. With new arrivals to the Brigade there are also farewells to be bid. On the Tue 06 Jan 15, The Iron Fist will be saying “Farewell” to The Queen’s Dragoon Guards and, upon their return from Afghanistan in the Spring the Brigade will lose 2nd Battalion The Rifles to 38 Brigade, in Northern Ireland. Supporting Units are also be affected, and they will come under the command of Force Troops Command (FTC) based in Upavon. The changes affect the following units: 35 Engineer Regiment, 26 Royal Artillery, 3rd Battalion REME, 1 Logistic Support Regiment, 1 Armoured Medical Regiment, 1 Military Working Dogs, 110 Provost Company and 15 Military Intelligence Company. Despite the change in command, these units will continue to support 20 AI Bde. 20 AI Bde will join 3rd (United Kingdom) Armoured Division on Tue 06 Jan 15, when the Brigade will take its place at the heart of the British Army’s high-readiness Reaction Force, joining 1 AI Bde, 12th AI Bde and 101 Log Bde as the Army’s warfighting formation. The role of an Armoured Infantry Brigade is to conduct warfighting operations with power, strength and speed, captured in the Brigade’s emblem The Iron Fist. The Catterick-based Royal Dragoon Guards have joined the Brigade as our Armoured Cavalry unit. Meanwhile The Queen’s Royal Hussars will keep their Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks with continued responsibility for providing The Iron Fist with its heavy punch. The Highlanders (4 SCOTS) provide Mechanised Infantry capability using the battle tested Mastiff and Foxhound vehicles whilst 5 RIFLES and 1 Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (1PWRR) will utilise the Warrior Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV). 1 PWRR are currently re-rolling from a Light Infantry role to use the Warrior. With the Brigade’s recent return from operations in Afghanistan, those Units which deployed have maintained the outstanding operational pedigree that 20 AI Bde will take forward. Battle tested and situated in the centre of Europe the Brigade is set to deliver other tasks as ordered. From 2015, each of the three AI Bdes (1, 12th and 20) will rotate through three main roles, changing annually. These include being the Brigade at Readiness, the Brigade in Training and the Brigade delivering Other Tasks. 20 AI Bde will enter 2015 as the Other Tasks Brigade, which include supporting training in BATUS, Canada and across the UK. It will become the Training AI Bde late in 2015, deploying to Canada and the UK in 2016. In summary, this is an exciting time for 20 AI Bde as it looks to continue to deliver excellence, maintain its proud traditions whilst being at the forefront of change within The British Army. The Brigade’s key attributes of ‘Power, Strength and Speed’ will no doubt serve it well as part of the Iron Division. You can get more information on the changes relating to Army 2020 on the Army website: https://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/Army2020_brochure.pdf
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Mil Civ RMP (Emergencies Only) .............................. x.2222 ............................................................. 05254 982 2222 Medical Emergencies .................................... x.2333.............................................................. 05254 982 2333 Dental Emergencies (Out of Hours) ........... x.2414 ............................................................. 05254 982 2414 German Civil Police ....................................... 0-110 .............................................................. 110 German Civil Ambulance ............................. 0-112 .............................................................. 112 German Civil Fire ........................................... 0-112 .............................................................. 112 Babcock (Household Faults) ................................................................................................... 0800 888 4242 RMP (Routine Calls.............Mil: 2223 / 2293 or Civ: 05254 9822223 / 2293 DEFENCE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE Emergency.....................................................Mil: 2444 or Civ: 05254 982 2444 Watch Room.................................................Mil: 2367 or Civ: 05254 982 2367 Fire Station Manager...................................Mil: 4160 or Civ: 05254 9824160 Fire Safety Advice/Information................Mil: 2057 or Civ: 05254 982 2057
MEDICAL Barker Bks Medical Centre.........................Mil: 3258 or Civ: 05251 101 258 MRS Sennelager (Main Reception).........Mil: 2414 or Civ: 05254 982 2414
SCHOOLS Bishopspark School..................................................................05251 543 9548 John Buchan Middle School....................Mil: 5411 or Civ: 05254 982 5411 King’s School, Gutersloh........................................................... 05241 84 2210 Robert Browning School...........................Mil: 2401 or Civ: 05254 982 2401 Chaplains Garrison Chaplain.........................................Mil: 2033 or Mob: 01722 086348 William Wordsworth School....................Mil: 2698 or Civ: 05254 982 2698 Brigade Chaplain............................................Mil: 2051 or Mob: 0173 510 3404 QDG ..................................................................Mil: 2436 or Mob: 0172 208 6344 Robert Browning Affiliated FS1 Settings QRH ..................................................................Mil: 2966 or Mob: 0172 208 6315 Dempsey FS1.............................................Mil: .2603 or Civ: 05254 982 2603 1PWRR ..............................................................Mil: 3274 or Mob: 0172 208 6347 Normandy FS1...........................................Mil: 2466 or Civ: 05254 982 2466 35 Engr Regt & 3 CS BN REME ..................... Mil: 3932 or Mob: 0173 520 5861 Teddy Bears FS1...........................................................................05254 932 443 5RIFLES .............................................................Mil: 3559 or Mob: 0172 257 8097 Bishopspark School Affiliated FS1 Settings Honeypots FS1 ............................................................................05251 296603 COMMUNITY SUPPORT Army Welfare Service ..................................Mil: 4340 or Civ: 05254 982 4340 British Forces Social Work Service ............Mil: 4341 or Civ: 05254 982 4341 NURSERIES AND FS1 SETTINGS BFG Licensing Offices .................................Mil: 2638 or Civ: 05254 982 2638 (For those located at a school, see ‘SCHOOLS’) Central Bank HQ ..........................................Mil: 4352 or Civ: 05254 982 4352 Acreswood Day Nursery, Paderborn....................................05251 878 1648 Customs & Immigration Advisor ..............Mil: 4279 or Civ: 05254 9824279 Happy Days Nursery Sennelager .........................................05254 930 5160 Garrison Information Officer ....................Mil: 2069 or Civ: 05254 982 2069 Happy Hippos ...........................................................................05254 930 5170 Garrison Amenities (SO3 G1 Coord)........ Mil: 2032 or Civ: 05254 982 2032 TRANSPORT Labour Support Unit (LSU)...........................Mil: 3516 or Civ: 05251 101 516 Paderborn Bus Escort Supervisor...........Mil: 3807 or Civ: 05254 982 3807 HIVE Sennelager..........................................................................05254 982 2771 Patient Transport Coordinator................Mil: 2842 or Civ: 05254 982 2842 HIVE Paderborn.................................................................................05251 57191 White Fleet Clerk.........................................Mil: 2343 or Civ: 05254 982 2343 Service Liaison Officer ............................... .Mil: 3342 or Civ: 05254 982 3342 Youth Club Transport ...............................Mil: 4340 or Civ: 05254 982 4340 Veterinary Clinic ...........................................Mil: 2361 or Civ: 05254 982 2361 41 AEC ...............................................................Mil: 3552 or Civ: 05251 101 552 WELFARE OFFICES E-Learning Centre...........................................Mil: 3418 or Civ: 05251 101 418 Normandy Welfare Ctr....Mil: 2437 / 2270 or Civ: 05254 982 2437 / 2270 Sennelager Library......................................................................05254 6620630 QRH ...............................................................Mil: 2344 or Civ: 05254 982 2344 Paderborn Library............................................Mil: 312 or Civ: 05251 101 128 QDG......................................Mil: 2417 / 2904 or Civ: 05254 982 2417 / 2904 WRVS SERVICES WELFARE OFFICERS WRVS Alanbrooke Bks ................................... Mil: 3531 or Civ: 05251 101531 WRVS Barker Bks..............................................Mil: 3229 or Civ: 05251 101229 WRVS Dempsey Bks.....................................Mil: 4240 or Civ: 05254 9824240 WRVS Normandy Bks...................................Mil: 2617 or Civ: 05254 9822617
35 Engr Regt............................Mil: 3213 / 3305 or Civ: 05251 101 213 / 305 1 PWRR...........................................Mil: 3823/3321 or Civ:05251 101823/321 5RIFLES.....................................Mil: 3513 / 3582 or Civ: 05251 101 513 / 582 3 CS BN REME.................................................Mil: 3713 or Civ: 05251 101 713 200 Signal Sqn....................Mil: 4699 / 4439 or Civ: 05254 9824699 / 4439 110 RMP.........................................................Mil: 2725 or Civ: 05254 9822725
DENTAL OTHER HELPLINES Alanbrooke Bks Dental Centre ....................Mil: 3645 or Civ: 05251 101 645 Army Families Federation (9am - 12 noon).........................01520 7449741 Barker Bks Dental Centre .............................Mil: 3290 or Civ: 05251 101 290 BFG Relate...................................................................................02161 4722826 Normandy Bks Dental Centre....................Mil: 2482 or Civ: 05254 982 2482 BFG Victim Support...................................................................05251 1809340 Early Years Officers.........................................................05254 982 4902/4903 GUARD ROOMS Athlone Bks ..................................................Mil: 2428 or Civ: 05254 982 2428 Home-Start, Pad...........................................................................05251 528609 Alanbrooke Bks................................................Mil: 3534 or Civ: 05251 101 534 Home-Start, Sen.........................................................................05254 9304723 Barker Bks.........................................................Mil: 3243 or Civ: 05251 101 243 Royal British Legion.........................................05254 4208 or 05250 937328 Dempsey Bks................................................Mil: 2328 or Civ: 05254 982 2328 If you are using a military phone for the following freephone numbers, Normandy Bks...............................................Mil: 2232 or Civ: 05254 982 2232 remember you still need to dial 0 before the helpline number: HOUSING Housing Office...............................................Mil: 4435 or Civ: 05254 9824435 BFG PARENT PARTNERSHIP SERVICE HQ BFG, BFPO 140.............................Mil: 94881 2683 or Civ: 0521 92542683
Childline........................................................................................0044 800 181 1111 Samaritans...................................................................................0044 8457 909090 SSAFA Forces Line (10.30 - 19.30, Mon-Fri)...................................0800 182 7395 Combat Stress 24hr Helpline....................................................0044 800 1381619 Crimeline..............................................................................................0800 184 2222
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Paderborn Anglo-German Club 2015 is the 50th Anniversay of the Anglo-German Club The Paderborn Anglo-German Club has been in existence since 1965 and its main purpose is the furtherance of friendly relations and mutual understanding between the British and German communities of Paderborn and the surrounding area. Contrary to popular belief, membership is open to ALL military personnel and civilians. Statistically there are more SNCO’s and Junior Ranks married into the German Community, than Officers and the Anglo-German-Club is run on civilian grounds. An elected committee, for the good and benefit of all club members, runs the Club. Activities are chosen that are of equal interest to both the British and German members, the more that club members put in, the more the Anglo-German Club can give out. If somebody has an activity that they would wish to see included in the programme of events, they can propose it at the Annual General meeting, which is held in February. Most if not all club members speak English, so communication is not a problem. The Paderborn Anglo-German Club is open to anyone of any age, race, rank or religion as long as they share the same principles of the Club founders in wanting to further the friendly relations and mutual understanding between the British and German communities of Paderborn and the surrounding area. Tue 6 Jan15 - New Year’s Reception Hotel AROSA @ 1900 hrs Tue 10 Feb 15 – Annual General Meeting Hotel AROSA @ 1930 hrs To become a member or to receive more information please contact one of the following: • •
John Greaves, Treasurer on Tel: 05293 475 Heidi Johnstone, German Secretary on Tel: 05254 982 2723
If you are attending A&E or admitted to a non-DGP hospital, anywhere in Germany, call the Hospital Hotline on
0800 588 99 36 to get in touch with a Hospital Liaison Officer. The Hotline is manned 24 hrs a day, 365 days per year.
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