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The Magazine for the Paderborn Community February/March 2015

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• HIVE Purple Pages Weekly Newsletter 5................Commemorative Football Match ........................ - subscribe at: www.bfgnet.de/hive-europe/pppform.html 7................................... Day Running Home Remembrance 4 Christmas 8................................... Find out whats happening! View our online calendar at: ......................... QDG Health and Wellbeing Fair www.bfgnet.de/paderborn/whats-on 10 to 15.................................... hristmas .................. Need To Know 16 & 17................................... Need to Know 3........................ Churches and Chaplains Acknowledgements 19............... ........................ Dates For Your Diary Cpl Mark Webster - RLC Army Photographer 20X Capt Chris Heyworth - Media Ops 20X 20............... ........................ Puzzle Page SSgt Mark Nesbit RLC Army Press Office Photographer Mr David Allen, Army Press Office, BFPO 15 22....................... Big Brew Up 2013 & 34................ Get Flipping Mr Chris Atkins - Photographer Spr Kye-Nyarko - 35 Engr Regt 23.................................... Day 2013 9 & 22 to 23. Book Reviews andFiji Library Information 20X, Westfalen Garrison & Paderborn Station 25 to 29................................. Competitions All UPO’s, UWO’s & Contributors to Unit submissions 1........................ Christmas Round-Up Chaplaincy & Service Liasion Office 30 to 32... Education / Schools Community Services & Agencies Staff, Pupils & Parents of all contributing Schools 34..............1PWRR ‘Drag Out’ Their CO ........................ Pim Hogben, RBL Paderborn Branch Garrison Round 3 & 3635................ to 37...... Thanksgiving & Homecoming Service Copyright: PUNCHLINES is published bi-monthly by kind permission of the Commanders of 36 to 39.................................. WinterParades 20 Armoured Brigade and Westfalen Garrison. It is not an official publication and the views 7........................ Op HERRICK 20 Medals 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. 40 to 48..................................... Brit Fest ........................ Unit Updates No responsibility for the quality of goods or services advertised in the magazine can be accepted by the publishers or printers. 51.................................. Garrison Contacts ......................... Community Clipboard The Garrison Information Team reserves the right to omit, amend or edit any th

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Farewell Paderborn Station I hope everyone had a great Christmas break, and I wish you all a safe and healthy 2015. As my tour in Germany comes to an end, I wish to personally thank all of my staff, support workers, welfare workers, agencies, as well as the volunteers that help make Paderborn such a great place to live and work. It will be great to be going back to the UK, however Paderborn will be sadly missed by myself. There are some great facilities and organisations that can help you, whilst you are serving in Germany, we never really appreciate what they deliver and the service they provide until they are not at our disposal. Paderborn has so much to offer and we should all take time to enjoy what we have right here on our doorsteps. The new ‘Welcome to Paderborn’ information pack is now available on BFGnet, please use the following link: http://bfgnet.de/paderborn/welcome-to-paderborn.html

New Paderborn Station Commander Lt Col JM Pott MBE (PARA)

Mick Pott grew up in South London and was educated in Bromley Kent. He joined the Army in April 1980 at Blackheath and commenced recruit training at the Parachute Regiment Depot in Aldershot the same month. On completion of recruit training he joined 1 PARA at Montgomery Lines in Aldershot which was quickly followed by a unit move to Edinburgh and an emergency tour in South Armagh. Numerous tours of Northern Ireland followed, however these were broken up with overseas exercises to the USA, Denmark, Germany, Kenya, Italy & France. Most memorable of all was 1 PARA’s four winters spent in Norway with the Ace Mobile Force whilst based in Bulford. Early postings included a tour of duty as a JNCO instructor at the Parachute Regiment Training Depot in Browning Barracks just before its move to ITC Catterick. Later he completed the first of two assignments to the Reserve Forces as a Senior Permanent Staff Instructor with 15 (Scottish) Coy 4 PARA based in Glasgow. On leaving Scotland he rejoined 1 PARA as the CSM of C Coy, the rifle company he first joined on completion of his recruit training.

The millennium saw him assigned to the Infantry Battle School in Brecon as the CSM of the Junior Tactics Division and in quick succession promotion to RQMS of the School. After an unforgettable time in Wales he was appointed as the RSM of 4 PARA at their HQ in Leeds, during a period that saw close links develop with 16 Air Assault Bde. Commissioned as a Late Entry Officer in 2003 he rejoined 1 PARA in IRAQ along with many members of 4 PARA. As QM (T) & QM he over saw 1 PARA’s transition into its new role as the Special Forces Support Group, this proved to be another hugely rewarding appointment where he was subsequently awarded the MBE. OC HQ Coy 2 PARA followed in 2010 as the unit left Colchester for a 6 month tour of Afghanistan on Op HERRICK 13. Having completed his time at regimental duties he was posted to Warminster as an SO2 Syndicate Instructor at the Junior Officers’ Tactics Division teaching Battle Group Planning. Having only ever been assigned to posts in the UK during his 33 years of service, in April of 2013 he secured a post with the UN in Nicosia as SO2 Infra. However this was not before completing a 4 month tour as OC Decompression at Bloodhound Camp. After a short tenure with the UN in Cyprus he was selected for promotion to Lt Col and posted to the Falkland Islands for a 12 month tour as ACOS J5 Plans within the Joint Headquarters at Mount Pleasant Airfield. He is married to Kay and they have 2 sons William (26) and Daniel (20) both of whom are currently serving within the Armed Forces. His interests include travel, open water swimming, mountain biking and he has recently taken up golf with his wife Kay. Lt Col Pott was appointed HQ Paderborn Station Commander in February 2015. He and his family are delighted to have been given the opportunity to serve their final tour of duty in Germany.

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Any problems? Any questions? This is your ideal opportunity to speak to all support agencies under one roof! DIO & BABCOCK DMWS SCE (incl UK Schooling) Housing DAS HIVE Home Start Garrison & Station Staff LSU AFF NAAFI Medical & Dental 41 AEC GIO Military Police VLO Customs PADERBORN HUB(NAAFI MAX) SENELAGER THURDAY 5th FEBRUARY 2015, 0900 – 1100 HRS PLEASE COME ALONG AND SPEAK FACE TO FACEWITH THE AGENCIES THAT SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY AND MEET THE NEW STATION COMMANDER LT COL MICK POTT

WW1 Christmas Truce Commemorative Football Match The Christmas truce was a series of widespread yet unofficial ceasefires along the Western Front around Christmas 1914. In the week leading up to the Christmas holiday, it is rumored that German and British soldiers crossed trenches to meet and wish one another a Merry Christmas. Men from both sides were said to have ventured into ‘No Man’s Land” on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to exchange gifts (food and souvenirs) and it is documented that in some sectors the men also played a game of football together as well as singing Christmas Carols.

5-0 victory to 20th Armoured Brigade & Paderborn Station On Tue 09 Dec a Commemorative Truce Football match was held at the TUS Stadium in Sennelager, between personnel from 20th Armoured Brigade/Paderborn Station and the Bundeswehr 21 Panzer Brigade based in Augustdorf. Despite the cold winter weather there was no shortage of spectators from both the German and British communities throughout the afternoon, which saw some enthusiastic yet friendly rivalry between the teams. With the start of the match appearing to be dominated by the German team, the first goal was actually scored by the British team, who went on to play a fantastic match and win 5-0. The game served to remember fallen comrades from both sides, to commemorate a moment of peaceful fraternisation in a most brutal war and also to further cement the excellent Anglo-German military and community relations in the Paderborn area.

Garrison Commander’s Commendation The First Joint Commendation Awarded

On Mon 8 Dec, the Paderborn Garrison Commander Colonel David Kelly OBE, awarded Steve and Charlotte Walker their Brigade/Garrison Commander’s Commendation. This is the first joint commendation to be awarded by the Commander. Representatives from Westfalen Garrison, Paderborn Station and the Army Welfare Service attended the presentation. Steve and Charlotte Walker have played an enormous role in delivering welfare support across Paderborn, and latterly, Westfalen Garrison for the last 14 years. Steve has been a Community Development Worker, and for the last 3 years, the Senior Community Development Worker. Charlotte, as both a key worker and manager for a number of pre-school establishments, in addition to an Assistant Youth and Community Worker. Both Steve and Charlotte have dedicated a great deal of their time, and efforts, outside of their normal day jobs into the Community Support aspect of the Army Welfare Service’s role. Literally nothing has been too much trouble, so many people in the community have benefitted from their efforts and for this reason they were awarded a Brigade/Garrison Commander’s Commendation.

The Royal British Legion Fun Run 2014 The Paderborn Branch organised the Royal British Legion’s 20th Annual BFG Fun Run, this took place on Fri 17 Oct 14. All those years ago when Jim Griffiths set up the first BAOR Fun Run - as it was called in 1988 - he did not think it would still be going strong 20 years / runs later. During some of the years, the run was unable to take place due to reasons and circumstances beyond the Royal British Legion’s control. The RBL Paderborn Branch have also held the BFG RASS (British Forces Germany, Rhein Army Summer Show) draw, which raises the sum of approximately €10,000 each year. The first fun run in 1988 raised approximately €48,000 - at that time there were three Divisions based in Germany enabling approximately 5,000 runners to participate. To compare 2014, there were just two Brigades stationed in BFG, however the fun run still attracted 12 fun runs, comprising of three schools and nine Units, which between them managed to raise a fantastic €11,213. The trophy winners were King’s School in Gütersloh, who won for the second time in 3 years. Participating in the 2014 fun run were 650 pupils, as well as the school staff, who have managed to raise the tremendous sum of €2673. A big “Thank You” goes out to Mr Wright, the teacher who organised the run. Special Trophy - William Wordsworth School The Runners Up were The Queen’s Royal Hussars based in Sennelager. SSgt Steven

Woodridge received the trophy on behalf of the Unit, which raised the sum of €1951.

Winners – King’s School Gütersloh

In third place were 3 CS Bn REME in Paderborn, who managed to raise €518.00. Pte Fleming received the trophy on behalf of his Unit. Finally a special trophy went to the William Wordsworth School, a big “Thank You” to all of the 160 pupils who participated, and to the headteacher Mrs Wilma Simpson - who organised the event. William Wordsworth School raised €312.

Runners Up - The Queen’s Royal Hussars

Third Place - 3 CS Bn REME

Jim Griffiths MBE, the Paderborn Poppy Appeal organiser and Branch Vice President, said: “I would like to say a big thank you to all those who participated in the 2014 appeal and for helping to raise the year’s grand total of € 38,746. This will go some way to helping Serving and Ex Serving personnel in need. We sincerely hope you will please support us once again with our 2015 Poppy Appeal.”

Running Home 4 Christmas Sgt ‘Daz’ Farrugia is the Chief Physical Training Instructor (PTI) for 1PWRR, based on Barker Barracks in Paderborn. On Thu 11 Dec, Daz began the extraordinary task of running a total of 300.1 miles (9 marathons and 2 ultra marathons) – from Germany to Essex - to raise money for Winston’s Wish, a charity that does a great deal to support and guide bereaved children, their families and professionals. Winston’s Wish is a charity close to the hearts of Daz’s family, as they have recently turned to the charity for support, after they suffered the great and unexpected loss of Daz’s stepfather, George. Many people have been affected by George’s death but none more so than Daz’s younger brother Callum, who lost his dad just four weeks before his 14th birthday. On Thu 11 Dec at 0830hrs, Daz started his challenge on the treadmills in the gymnasium on Barker Barracks. This was day one of the 11-day challenge to complete a marathon a day. By starting on the treadmills within the gymnasium that Daz works in, personnel were able to join in and support him, no doubt giving muchneeded awareness of Winston’s Wish and Daz’s forthcoming feat. Following this Daz ran around Paderborn up until Fri 19 Dec, which totalled the 236.4 miles from Germany to the Hook of Holland.

On Fri 19 Dec, after his final marathon in Paderborn, Daz and his family returned to the UK on the Hook of Holland to Harwich overnight ferry, where on Sat 20 Dec he continued running and covered another 33.75 miles. At last the final day arrived and on Sun 21 Dec, Daz completed the remainder of his epic journey, by running to his mum and brother Callum’s home in Essex. At the final 28 mile point his brother Callum, nephew Harry, sister-in-law Abi, wife Kirsty and two daughters Aimee and Maisie joined him to complete the final 2 miles. After completing his challenge Daz said: “I have never done anything on this scale before and I was going in pretty blind, not knowing how I was going to be feeling each day. I hoped the challenge was something different to the normal, it was never meant to be easy and I knew I would have to dig in every day. What my family have been through helped to keep pushing me on and if my mum and little brother can get up each day, and crack on with what they have to deal with, then I sure can get up and get running. I would like to thank everyone for their support throughout this challenge, 1st Battalion the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment, those that have ran with me, followed the story, liked shared and sponsored, the physio and everyone else. My final thanks goes to my family and my wife Kirsty, who was the driving force behind this and has supported me and my family throughout, thank you.” All the routes were measured, recorded, witnessed and posted online for verification throughout and his progress could be viewed on Daz’s Facebook page, Running Home 4 Christmas. Actual distance: Time running: Rest:

300.35 miles 53 hrs 23 mins 49 sec Approx 19 hours between each marathon and 17 between the ultras.

Winston's Wish and the Military:

Help for Heroes has provided funding since October 2010 to enable Winston’s Wish to offer a bereavement support programme for children and young people from military families across the UK affected by the death of a parent or sibling. Any sudden death is a devastating event for children. When the death is that of a member of the Armed Forces there are additional difficulties to come to terms with and it is essential to understand the context of military life to make sense of these. Although the risk of death is understood by anyone in the armed forces, this does not make the news of a death any easier to bear. In addition, the family may have to cope with the traumatic nature of a death in a combat situation as well as intense media interest. Private grief may become very public property and families may feel overwhelmed. To date has raised £3,225.28, however there is still time to donate, please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/runninghome4christmas/

QDG Health and Wellbeing Fair Healthy living was the order of the day on Wed 26 Nov at the QDG Health Fair, which is a twice-yearly mandatory event and was timed to coincide with the Christmas leave. The main focus of the Health Fair was ‘Post Operation Heath and Wellbeing‘, to remind Soldiers the importance of their all round physical and mental health. Stands that focused on the Unit move back to the UK this year were also present at the fair. The event was organised to provide information, assistance, and direction on where and how to get help and support in achieving their physical, mental and financial goals. The Galahad Team were there to give drugs and alcohol briefings, as well as a variety of other agencies with stands from healthy cooking, smoking cessation and financial advice. Most were surprised to learn of some of the effects and length of time drugs remain in your system. For more information visit: http://www.informed-sport.com. LCpl Carly Bernard, who manned the RMP Drink Driving stand, was on hand with disorientation goggles. These goggles were designed to give the perception of how things would look if you were intoxicated, however they could not represent the effects drink and drugs have on your reactions. Cpl Matthew Price undertook the drop test using the goggles and said, “It was an effort to see where my hands were to retrieve the object, not natural .”

The Royal British Legion, were present and their Vice Chairman, John Hagarty said “ We are here to encourage soldiers to join and make them aware of how The RBL can help them.” Sara from The Defence Medical Welfare Services explained, “The Defence Medical Welfare Service are an organisation who support our community’s welfare needs in hospitals all around the world, and should you be unfortunate to be admitted to hospital, a member of the team will visit every working day and lend you a listening ear”. Feedback/evaluation sheets were available to complete in order to help with future events.

NEED TO KNOW

Financial Aspects of Resettlement (FAR) Briefs Germany 2015 Financial advisors are engaged by the MoD to deliver these briefings. The FAR briefings include the following topics:       

JSHAO Housing Briefs – Germany 2015 Date

Location

10th March

Hohne

11th March

Herford

Understanding the advice market place Employee Benefits – Now and in the future Managing your Capital – Debt Management, Cash v Assets Investment Products – Risk & Performance Taxation – Income, Capital Gains, Inheritance Commutation – Resettlement, Life, EDP Scheme A talk by: The Forces Pension Society – www.forpen.co.uk

June

1st July

Please contact RRC Herford Block One, Hammersmith Barracks, BFPO 15 Tel: 94882 3388 Fax: 94882 3174 Email: rrcherford@ctp.org.uk

Venue

Booking Centre

Contact

25th Feb 15

Herford

DCC

94882 3388

26th Feb 15

Hohne

Red Rat Cinema

94882 3388

94877 2448

948 82 3388

948 77 2848

DCC

948 82 3388

Paderborn

41 AEC

948 82 3388

948 79 3552

Gutersloh

51 AEC

948 82 3388

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JSHAO Understanding your housing needs House Purchase (incl Forces Help to Buy) Affordable Housing Schemes Private Rental Social Housing Local Authority Housing Housing Associations MOD Referral Scheme Homelessness

1030 - 1045

Coffee Break

1045 – 1215

Help to Buy Schemes – Delivered by local Help to Buy Agent Civilian Housing Options – Financial Aspects – Delivered by Independent Financial Advisor

1215 Onwards*

Opportunity for personnel to participate in one to one discussions with JSHAO, Help to Buy Agent and Independent Financial Advisor

* Only applies to personnel who wish to participate in the one to one discussions with the JSHAO, Help to Buy Agent and Independent Financial Advisor

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German CV Writing Workshop in Herford 18 – 19th March 2015  Types and uses of Bewerbungsmappen, Lebensläufe and Anschreiben  Up-to-date job searching and industry information  Specialist support briefings by the local support and industry representatives  English speaking* workshop facilitated by experienced British and German consultants *Minimum A2 level of spoken / written German is required.

For further information, availability and to book please contact: Tony Hooper Mil: 94882 3675 Civ: +49 (0)5221 995 3675 Email: thooper@ctp.org.uk

AEC Contact

0900 – 1030

From 0900 hrs – 1500 hrs

Location

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Booking Centre

CIVILIAN HOUSING BRIEF PROGRAMME

FAR briefs are open to all military personnel and spouse throughout their career. You do not have to be in Resettlement. Attendance will not count against GRT for those in Resettlement.

Date

Venue

23/10/14

18 Dec : German authorities arrest 3 Turkish nationals on suspicion of spying (on the Turkish community in Germany) on behalf of the Turkish Intelligence Service.

22 Dec : A 37-year old, intoxicated man is arrested after marauding through a local hospital whilst brandishing a pistol. No casualties result, but police later find submachine guns, ammunition and crude home-made explosive devices at the man’s home.

13 Dec : Simultaneous demonstrations by Kurdish and left-wing groups clash with each other, and the police. Three arrests are made. A further 3 demonstrators and one police officer are injured. HQ BFG 20141124_TAN009 refers.

8 Dec : Counter-demonstrations by left and right-wing groups pass off peacefully. HQ BFG 20141208_TAN010 refers.

21 Dec : A rally by approximately 60 members of the extreme right-wing Die Rechte party is disrupted by left-wing counter-demonstrators who hurl stones, bottles and fireworks towards them, and the police.

5 Dec : Police raid premises linked to the Salafist group Kultur- und Familienvereins (Culture and Family Club) as the organisation is simultaneously banned. It is thought to have sent 15 individuals to Syria to fight in the ranks of Islamic State.

Stuttgart Stuttgart

●● Ramstein Ramstein

Frankfurt Frankfurt

• Gießen

●● Göttingen Göttingen

• Kassel

Paderborn Paderborn

BERLIN BERLIN

München München

4 Dec : Two members of a Hells Angels chapter are released after two months in police custody, but still face charges of attempting to blackmail/extort €100,000 from a local man.

Schneeberg Schneeberg ●

Dresden Dresden

22 Dec : Approximately 17,500 individuals participate in the regular Monday evening PEGIDA demonstration. A further 6,000 counter-demonstrators are kept apart by 1,200 police officers. Similar events take place across Germany.

5 Dec : A court sentences a 20-year old man to 3 years and 9 months imprisonment in the first German trial of a returned Islamic State fighter. The was a reduced penalty under a plea bargain whereby the man provided details of his training and fighting in Syria.

• Köln

Düsseldorf Düsseldorf ●● Neuss Neuss

●● Oberhausen Oberhausen • Dortmund ●● Mülheim-an-der-Ruhr Mülheim-an-der-Ruhr

●● Bielefeld Bielefeld Gütersloh Gütersloh

Hohne Hohne

Hannover Hannover

• Bremen

Hamburg Hamburg

4 Dec : The Public Prosecutor’s Office lays charges against 14 men suspected of belonging to the Salafist group Millatu Ibrahim which was banned in 2012.

5 Dec : A cardboard box abandoned in the street and daubed with Arabic script (including some allusion to Islamic State) is eventually found to contain a harmless hoax explosive device comprising stones and fireworks.

GERMANY

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.

All personnel should be aware of the possibility of finding themselves in the midst of unexpected or unannounced demonstrations.

PERSONAL SECURITY ADVICE

9491 63255 9491 63601

ALL TRAVEL TO NORTHERN IRELAND AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND MUST BE REPORTED TO HQ 38 (IRISH) BDE

(MODERATE- Attack possible, but not likely)

International Terrorism - MODERATE The threats from NIRT, Islamic and Right/Left Wing Extremism are available from G2 Staffs

Assessed Threat to BFG

NORMAL

Op KEENWIND Alert State:

JANUARY 2015

THREAT SUMMARY

HQ BFG

NEED TO KNOW

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS TUTORS WANTED

We are looking for Functional Skills tutors who can deliver two week intensive literacy or numeracy courses. Qualifications A teaching qualification Experience of delivering English or Maths (Desirable) Level 4/5 qualification in Literacy/ESOL/CELTA/Numeracy Experience of using IT Good administration skills Sound inter-personal skills Excellent team working qualities with a willingness to adopt flexible working practices to meet the needs of the job. If you are interested in becoming a Part-time Functional Skills Tutor, please submit your CV to the Basic Skills Development Manager at 41 AEC. Please contact us for further details 41 Army Education Centre, Alanbrooke Bks, Paderborn, BFPO 22 Email: bs@41aec.detsa.co.uk Tel: 05251 101 512 (civ) or ext 79 3512 (mil)

FREE

FIRST AID TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS IN BFG St John Ambulance BFG is pleased to be able to offer a 1 day certified Community First Aid course for those who volunteer within our community. You can choose to attend on either Saturday 7th or Sunday 8th February 2015 from 1000-1600hrs, at the Welfare Centre, 5th Battalion The Rifles, Paderborn. To book: Call us at: 01722 578097 Or email: mike.thomason@sja.org.uk

NEED TO KNOW

BFG Fuel Card

The BFG Fuel Card is now accepted in over 2400 ARAL controlled fuel stations across Germany. Full details of participating stations can be found via the BFG fuel card station finder at: http://www.bfg-fuelcard.com/stationsfinder, it should be noted that the ARAL station at Wachtendonk is accepting the card although it is not yet listed. Unfortunately, the ARAL Tank and Rast fuel stations are not yet accepting the fuel card although BFG are continuing to work with ARAL to achieve this. Details of the stations not accepting the ARAL Fuel Card can be found at the ARAL Fuel Card link on BFGnet. Please continue to monitor BFGnet for the most up to date information.

Russell Hobbs Product Recall FSIN: 03/2014 Audience:

Issue Date: 21 December 2014

Review Date: December 2015

CESO’s, Heads of Establishments, Mess Managers, Fire Safety Risk Assessors

Reference(s): A.

Russell Hobbs Product Recall Online Website.

Introduction Russell Hobbs issues warning after irons burst into flames - This Fire Safety Information Notice (FSIN) provides information concerning the recall of various models of iron manufactured by Russell Hobbs which have the potential to cause personal injury and/or a fire; and bring attention to the action that should be taken should you identify one of the affected appliances.

Background It is reported that a number of Russell Hobbs irons have been recalled after reports that some have burst into flames and injured customers. The company has withdrawn 15 different models and advised anyone affected to stop using their iron immediately. They have also issued the following statement via their website: “As part of our ongoing quality monitoring program, we’ve identified an issue with a small number of our irons that may carry a risk that the flex may fail. ‘If you do have an affected iron, please stop using it immediately.”

How do you know if your iron is affected? The model number can be found on the underside of the heel of the iron, where you will find a rectangular shaped label which contains a five digit code. Those affected have the numbers:

If you have one of the steam irons listed, you will also need to check the second five digit code. If the last two digits of ‘Code 2’ are 12 and the first three digits are between 045 and 365, you have an affected iron. If the last two digits of ‘Code 2’ are 13 and the first three digits are between 001 and 195, you have an affected iron. Anyone who owns an affected iron is being advised to stop using it immediately and to contact Russell Hobbs on Freephone 0800 307 7616 or 0333 103 9663 from a mobile, who will advise you of how to return your iron for a replacement or full refund of the purchase price. It is indicated that no other Russell Hobbs steam irons are affected by this recall.

NEED TO KNOW

Smoke Detectors in Service Families Accommodation (SFA)

All Smoke Detector or Fire Alarm equipment faults are henceforth to be treated as emergencies, with a target response time of within 24 hours. Therefore, upon receipt of a call in connection with a Smoke Detector or Fire Alarm System failure, regardless of whether at a Hiring or a Federal property, a BSSG tradesman is to attend the address with battery powered Smoke Detectors within 24 hours. If the occupant is unable to support the first offer of an appointment, which is to be within 24 hours of receipt of the call to the helpdesk, then a further appointment will be offered at the next opportunity within normal working hours. This temporary fitting of battery powered Smoke Detectors is to ensure the health and safety of the occupants while the problem with the originally fitted Smoke Detector is resolved. A Work Order will be raised by the TSC on the asset for the installation of the temporary Smoke Detector. In a Federal property, the tradesman will endeavour to effect a permanent repair, or arrange for a sub-contractor to do so. In the case of a Hiring, the normal procedure is to be followed to alert the Landlord and for him to have the opportunity to effect a permanent repair, the TSC will set a focus date within the case (work orders are not initially used for landlords’ faults) of 5 days, at which point the occupant will be contacted to see if they have had their repair completed by the landlord. DIO LMS will be involved in the normal sequence of events, as with all Hiring and Landlord issues and adhering to the current escalation times. In both cases, (Federal or Hiring) , the temporary battery powered Smoke Detectors will remain at the address until a permanent repair has been made. At this point, the temporary Smoke Detectors will be collected by BSSG tradesmen or the CCO for the area.

KRAFTY KIDZ 2015 Come and join us for our Arts & Crafts sessions on 1st Friday of every month.

Löseke Community Centre 1000hrs - 1130hrs

Home-Start Sennelager

€1.50 donation towards material costs, refreshments & snacks. For further details please contact Maggie or Jemma on 05254 9304723 Office Opening Hours: Mon - Fri from 0900hrs - 1300hrs

Happy Nappies Parent and Baby Group for 0-18mths

LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH 0930hrs - 1130hrs LÖSEKE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Next Session: Friday 30th January 2015 A health visitor will be attending to chat about child safety in the home For more information contact Maggie or Jemma at Home-Start Sennelager, Löseke Community Centre on 05254 9304723. Office Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 0900hrs - 1300hrs

PANDA’S Parent and Toddler Group For 0-4 yrs

EVERY WEDNESDAY 0930HRS - 1130HRS LÖSEKE COMMUNITY CENTRE COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN ! Mums can enjoy a chat while the children burn some energy and play

EVERYBODY IS WELCOME For more information contact Maggie or Jemma at Home-Start Sennelager on 05254 9304723 Office opening hours Monday-Friday 0900hrs-1300hrs

NEED TO KNOW

Housing Estate Managers List SFA ESTATES Paderborn, Sennelager & Bad Lippspringe DIO Housing Support Contact Phone Number - 05254 982 4435 ESTATE 1

ESTATE 2

ESTATE 3

ESTATE 4

ESTATE 5

ESTATE 6

ESTATE 7

Office In Building 10a

Normandy Barracks

Sennelager

HEM 1 Office: 05254 982 4130 Mobile: 01722 033 730

HEM 2 Office: 05254 982 4951 Mobile: 01722 032 744

HEM 3 Office: 05254 982 4072 Mobile: 01722 032 447

HEM 4 Office: 05254 982 4950 Mobile: 01722 022 172

HEM 5 Office: 05254 982 4950 Mobile: 01722 024 219

HEM 6 Office: 05254 982 4131 Mobile: 01722 033 736

HEM 7 Office: 05254 982 4951 Mobile: 01722 033 701

Am Heilandsfrieden Artillerie Str Lahrkampstr Ludwig Beck Str Paul Gerhardt Str

Henrich Strohmeier Str Loseke Str

An Der Grimke Bernhard-Kothenburger Epsom House Husaren Str

Asseburg Str Piepenturmweg Raabe Str Sattyweg Jahn Str Rathenau Str

Adelheid Str Arndt Str Hildegard Str Im Samtfelde Kanzler Wippermann Str Plassmann Str

Alt Rothe Str Am Beispring Amsel Weg Auf Der Hude Auf Der Mersch Beethovenallee

Staumuhler Str Thunemuhle Ernst Reuter Str Gneisenau Str Frobel Str Benhauser Str

Ring Str

Uhland Str

Detmolder Str 221

Auf Dem Geste

Thunerweg (Off) Trotha Str Kirsche Allee Wulfs Hoff

Wichart Str Niels Stenson Str

Detmolder Str 32 Detmolder Str/Zum Bohnenkampe

Josef Hissmann Str Lagesche Str Von Ketteler Str

Drostehulshoff Str Dummergraben Fleege Althoff Str Holscher Siedlung Karl Str Mozartalle Muhlenfluss Rosen Str Schiller Alle Vom Stein Str Weitheimer Weg West Str Zum See

Waldweg Heidturmweg

Osthoffs Garten Rudolphiweg Thunerweg (Sol)

Londoner Str Newmarker House

SCV Allowance: Is it working? Do you have children at boarding school and are you posted overseas - or have been in the last two years? Tell AFF what you think of the School Children’s Visits (SCV) allowance. - Does it work for your family or are there changes needed? The MOD pays for up to three School Children’s Visits (SCV) per year, for parents based overseas who have children at boarding school. This is to allow their children to come home during some of the holidays, however many families have told AFF that these three visits are insufficient and that, in order to realistically make an overseas posting viable, changes must be made. AFF would like to know what changes, if any, you would like to be made. This information will be used to talk to the MOD and help them better understand the needs of families, like yours. Please spend a few minutes of your time to complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/?sm=6UVwIsuaVG3mpIl73gch n1CTZAGQIiB8sDLiksaR3js%3D For more information about SCV allowance, contact AFF’s Education and Childcare Specialist, Lucy Scott, at ec@aff.org.uk

Gas and Electric Meter Readings Residence who occupy Service Families Accommodation and who have yet to submit their Gas and Electric Meter Readings are to do so has a matter of urgency. These reading are required to calculate your fuel and light usage, you may be entitled to a rebate. Readings are to be submitted to the Housing Support Office in Normandy Barracks, Sennelager. You can contact them on: Mil - 94879 2955 or Civ - 05254 9822955

Vehicle Licencing Office Please be aware that, with immediate effect, the LVLO now has an Automated Telephone Answering Service. This will enable you to get straight through to the service you require. Telephone Number – 05254 9822638

Housing Support Office Paderborn Station The ‘Guide to preparing your quarter for move out” booklet can be foubd online at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ paderborngio/776119885790416/

Paderborn Labour Support Unit (LSU) The Paderborn LSU will have to temporarily redistribute the alphabet in the Customer Services Department until they have a replacement for one of their Clerks, in August. The email address with Clk1 at the end is now redundant and will not be used until August. The distribution will now be as follows (until further notice); A to K Simone Boeddeker BFG-HQ-LSU-Pad-CustSvc-Clk2@mod.uk L to Z Frank Bartscher BFG-HQ-LSU-Pad-CustSvc-Clk3@mod.uk

NEED TO KNOW

MEDICAL CENTRE COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE If you wish to make a complaint about any issue regarding our health services, there are a number of options available to you: • Verbally: please highlight your concern to a member of staff or request a meeting with the Practice Manager or Lead GP. • In writing: please address all complaints to the Garrison Groups Practice Manager John Farmer Building Regional Management Team Normandy Barracks BFPO 16 • Via our website at http://bfgnet.de/health/bfghs/complaints.html • Use the ‘traffic light’ system in waiting areas With Many Thanks, The Practice Team

Churches in Paderborn Station St Christopher’s

St Peter’s

Sunday Worship @ 0930hrs including ‘Little Fishes” Junior Church

Sunday Worship @ 1100hrs including “SPLAT” Junior Church

(Dempsey Barracks)

(Barker Barracks)

Our Lady of Lourdes (Normandy Barracks)

Sunday Mass @ 1100hrs For further information please contact the Garrison Chaplain

Chaplains in Paderborn Station HQ 20 Armd Inf Bde

HQ Westfalen Garrison

Revd Alex Bennett CF

Revd Mike Thomason CF

Office: Mob:

05254 982 2051 01735 103404

20X-G1-CHAP-SNR@mod.uk

WestfalenGar-HQ-Chaplain@mod.uk

1st Bn Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment

35 Engr Regt & 3 CS Bn REME

Revd Neil McLay CF

Revd Heather Rendell CF

Office: Mob:

05251 101274 01722 086347

1PWRR-HQ-PADRE@mod.uk

05251 101932 01735 205861

35ENGR-RHQ-PADRE@mod.uk

5th Battalion The Rifles

1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards

GAPPED - Contact Garrison Chaplain

Revd Fr Darren Brown CF

Office: Mob:

05251 101559 01722 578097

5RIFLES-BHQ-PADRE@mod.uk

The Queen’s Royal Hussars Revd Justin Bradbury CF Office: Mob:

05254 982 2966 01722 086315

QRH-HQ-PADRE@mod.uk 16

05254 982 2033 01722 086348

05254 982 2436 01722 086344

QDG-RHQ-PADRE@mod.uk

The Chaplains are here to support those of all faiths and those who have none. If your Unit is not listed above, please contact the Garrison Chaplain.

Westfalen Garrison Chaplain The Revd Mike Thomason CF has been appointed as Garrison Chaplain to Westfalen Garrison, mainly looking after Paderborn Station. Padre Mike is no stranger to Paderborn and has served with 5th Battalion The Rifles since 2012 deploying on Op HERRICK 20, and previously with 35 Engineer Regiment and 3 CS Battalion REME. The role of Garrison Chaplain will endure to the end of British Forces Germany and as such he is responsible for the ‘Firm Base’ support to our community. This includes coordinating the Chaplaincy support to Schools, Hospitals and Garrison Churches. Padre Mike has children attending Garrison schools, and wife Sue works and volunteers within the Paderborn Station community. His office is located within HQ Westfalen Garrison and can be contacted on: 05254 982 2033 or Mobile: 01722 086348.

St Christopher’s Church Dempsey Barracks

Although ‘Little Fishes’ takes place at St Christopher’s Church in Dempsey Barracks every Sunday at 09:30 am, there is also an All Age worship service the 1st Sunday of every month. The next services are as follows: 07 Dec 14 Advent: Getting Ready for Christmas 04 Jan 15 Epiphany: God making himself known to all 01 Feb 15 Jesus in the temple: Candlemas (candles may be offered and blessed) 01 Mar 15 Lent 05 April 15 Easter Day 03 May 15 Waiting for God 07 June 15 Ascension 05 July 15 Doubting Thomas 02 Aug 15 Does Jesus go on holiday For further details contact: Co-ordinating Chaplain at St Christopher’s Rev Justin Bradbury CF, QRH Mobile 01722086315

St Peter’s Church Barker Barracks

We are a family friendly church that welcomes young and old. St Peters meets every Sunday at 1100hrs. Just follow the signs from the main gate. The back gate is also open for pedestrians from 1030-1230 each Sunday to allow access. There is Junior Church every Sunday with ‘All Age’ worship on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Co-ordinating Chaplain at St Peters Rev Mike Thomason CF, Garrison Chaplain Mobile 01722 086348

WRVS Independent Trusted Welfare Services 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

Please contact the WRVS Services Welfare Officer at your location to check times as these hours could change at each location.

Santa Visits Paderborn United On Thu 11 Dec, Santa Claus very kindly visited the children of Paderborn United Football Club during one of their training sessions at the Soccer Jam indoor arena. Santa took time out of his busy schedule to come along and watch the children play football, as well as show off his obvious skills on the ball. The children were very surprised and excited to see Santa especially as he had a gift for each of them. Santa had a sing along to Christmas carols with the children and took time to have a picture with each of the teams. Before it was time for Santa to go back to the North Pole, he gave the children their present and enjoyed a slice of pizza, well it made a nice change from mince pies!

Paderborn United Football Club hold their training sessions during the Winter months in Soccer Jam every Thursday between the times of 1700-2000hrs depending on the ages of the children.

1700hrs to 1800hrs – Bambini’s, Mini’s, F1’s & F2’s 1800hrs to 1900hrs - E1’s, E2’s, D’s & C’s 1900hrs to 2000hrs - Seniors The address for Soccer Jam is: An den Lothewiesen 7, Paderborn 33100 Once Spring arrives training will be back to twice a week every Tuesday and Thursday from 1730hrs at The Paderborn United home ground in Bad Lippspringe. For further information about Paderborn United Football Club please contact the Chairman, Mr John Pluckwell, on 052549822338 or come along to any of our training sessions and a member of the committee will be happy to give you any help or information you require.

Dates For Your Diary

St. Patrick’s Day Tue 17 Mar

Da s ’ e in ent 4 Feb l a V 1 S at

Mother’s Day Sun 15 Mar

St. David’s Day Sun 01 Mar

Paderborn Karneval 2015 February is carnival season in Germany, called ‘Karneval’ or ‘Fasching’ and during this time you will see lots of colorful celebrations, street parades and costume balls. A visit to Paderborn’s town centre, to watch their Karneval parade, is a must see whilst stationed in Germany. This year the Karneval parade will be held on Sat 14 Feb. The highlight of the Paderborn street Karneval is the grand parade (Mardi Gras Parade) through the city center, starting from Maspernplatz at exactly 1414hrs. The parade has become one of the most spectacular and largest Karneval’s in the region. You will see marching bands, dancers, and floats parade down the lined streets, all throwing confetti, sweets (Kamelle), and toys into the crowd. The elaborate floats often show caricatured figures mocking politicians and other personalities. The streets will be full of German residents in fancy dress who come to watch the procession so it is best to get there early.

Where to Go? If you’re wondering where the best locations are to spectate, then look no further as there are several good areas that are recommended, if you want to hear the music before the parade follows through. Paderborn Brewery in the Kisau Western Wall Town Hall Square Kamp in height Liborius Brunnen

Route of the Parade

Chinese New Year 2015 - The Year of the Goat The Chinese New Year date is calculated according to the Chinese lunar calendar, hence the date is different each year, but is always in the period of January 21 to February 20. This year the Chinese New Year will be on Thursday 19th February 2015. Chinese New Year 2015 will be the year of the Goat! For people born in the years of 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991 & 2003, 2015 will be their auspicious year. Goats are renowned for their like to be in a group, they’re honest, intimate, and can be easily moved by the misfortune of others.

Crossword Nr 24 February/March 2015 1

Sudoku 8

14 16

Logic Problem

Across 1. Vital senders can place anonymous post (10,5) 8. Symbol of affection has nothing at the centre (4,5) 9. Suffer from anxiety being of Spanish origin without his leadership (5) 10. Sad Pat is confused but adjusts (6) 12. Engineers have day without a solution (6) 14. Total announced is only part of the whole (4) 15. My tin produced fresh taste (5) 16. A town full of lairs? (7) 19. A single sour return is hard work (7) 23. What to call a sweet dame? (5) 24. Gulf organisation places work before the European Community (1,1,1,1) 26. California accepts return of us and the French in a relaxed manner (6) 28. Nearly all military doctors start by removing spot from lady (6) 29. For the record you work alone when taking in returning sun god (5) 30. I take ship painted green to Hermes (9) 31. A confluence of rivers? (1,5,2,7)

Armstrong

Down 2. A party before share of worship (9) 3. Veer around post for eternity (4,5) 4. Negotiates rewards (6) 5. Starting point is to accept right in the end to take part in competition (7) 6. Entrance stone (5) 7. Bloom is found in a day (5) 11. I hear shiner is man to follow (3) 13. 7d cut short Welshman (3) 17. A straw ten pulled apart in order to begin again (5,4) 18. Childhood friend little Edward has to carry (4,5) 20. Queen takes a period of time (3) 21. Pour some oil for Neapolitan sun (4,3) 22. Scheme to hide edge of raiment (3) 25. State representative presents drawbacks to University beginner (6) 26. Head of cavalry arm to move up (5) 27. Alarm father placed on pole (5)

Notes:

Scrabble Dabble

K 5 I 1 N2 G3 S 1 I 1 S 1

How many words of 3 letters or more can you make using the Scrabble letters above. There is at least one seven letter word. Target: Fair 5, Good 10, Excellent 15 words.

Turtle

Sports Car

Sailboat

Biplane

Baseball Glove

Massey

Lowe

Gillespie

Becker

9 3 7 5 7 2 5 3 6 1 6 3 8 2 6 3 8 9 2 3 4 6 7 8 8 9 1 4 7 5 8 9 1 8 9

5th October 6th October 7th October 8th October 9th October Baseball Glove Biplane

Sailboat Sports Car Turtle Lorena’s Specialty Cakes has a number of different orders to fulfill this week. Using only the clues that follow, match each customer to their specialty cake’s shape and flavor, and determine the day each is to be delivered. Clues 1. The 6th October delivery will be in the shape of a sports car. 2. The cake shaped like a turtle will be delivered sometime after Mrs. Gillespie’s cake. 3. The cake shaped like a baseball glove will be delivered sometime before Mrs. Gillespie’s cake. 4. The order shaped like a baseball glove will be delivered 2 days before the order shaped like a sailboat. 5. Mrs. Lowe’s order will be in the shape of a turtle. 6. Of the cake shaped like a sailboat and the 8th October delivery, one is for Mrs. Lowe and the other is for Mrs. Armstrong. 7. Mrs. Massey’s order won’t be shaped like a biplane.

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Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) Tuesday 17th February 2015

Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) is associated with the day preceding Lent, as it is a way to use up rich foods such as eggs, milk, and sugar, before the fasting of the 40 days of lent.

Basic pancake recipe 1. 3. 5.

100g Plain Flour 300ml Milk Oil or Butter for Frying

2. 4. 6.

2 Eggs 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil Pinch of Salt

Method: 1. Blending in the flour: Put the flour and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the centre. Crack the eggs into the middle and then pour in about 50ml milk and 1 tbsp of oil. Start whisking from the centre, gradually drawing the flour into the eggs, milk and oil. Once all the flour is incorporated, beat until you have a smooth, thick paste. Add a little more milk if it is too stiff to beat. 2. Finishing the batter: Add a good splash of milk and whisk to loosen the thick batter. While still whisking, pour in a steady stream of the remaining milk. Continue pouring and whisking until you have a batter that is the consistency of slightly thick single cream. Traditionally, people would say to now leave the batter for 30 mins, to allow the starch in the flour to swell, but there’s no need. 3. Getting the right thickness: Heat the pan over a moderate heat and then wipe it with oiled kitchen paper. Ladle some batter into the pan, tilting the pan to move the mixture around for a thin and even layer. Quickly pour any excess batter into a jug, return the pan to the heat, then leave to cook, undisturbed, for about 30 secs. Pour the excess batter from the jug back into the mixing bowl. If the pan is the right temperature, the pancake should turn golden underneath after about 30 secs and will be ready to turn.

Healthy Eating Tips 1. When making the batter instead of using full fat milk try using semi-skimmed. 2. Try using a low fat oil and butter. 3. When it comes to making those pancakes sweet, instead of using sugar try a sugar substitute such as splendor. 4. Fruit such as strawberries & blueberries are both good sources of sugar as they contain a natural sweetener called fructose. 5. Instead of using factory made jam’s try making some of your own, using the fruit you like and less sugar. 6. When it comes to using cream, a low fat cream is better than full fat. Whipped cream in a can tends not to be as unhealthy as fresh cream and can taste just as good. 7. It is always best to use small amounts of syrup and chocolate sauces. So remember, using fresh fruit and less sugar you can still have a great tasting pancake that is also a healthier one.

GET FLIPPING

The Bio-Waste Container In Winter

Tips and Tricks for the Bio-Waste Container in Winter Close to your house in Paderborn there are several coloured rubbish bins. The green one (or the one with the green lid) is for organic refuse garden waste (such as leaves, grass, old flowers), kitchen waste such as tea bags, coffee grind and food leftovers. The organic material in the biobin is collected separately and composted to recycled soil. Every winter we have the same dilemma, after a severe overnight chill the bio-waste freezes inside the green container and bonds with the plastic of the bio-bin. Despite the efforts from the garbage collectors, some containers can only be partially emptied or not at all. In order to avoid such trouble, the Paderborn City Council Waste Advisors of ASP are sharing tips on handling bio-waste containers during the cold season. Even in winter you need to ensure the bio-waste container does not receive too much moisture, as this can cause waste to freeze to the container. Before filling line your bin with dry material, such as newspaper, cardboard or bush trimmings. Moist bio-wastes, such as food-leftovers, should always be wrapped up in newspaper in order for the moisture to be absorbed. Wet foliage, which has been squashed into the bio-waste container, can cause particular difficulties with emptying. In order to ensure that the disposal of bio waste goes smoothly, Mr. Lohfink, Waste Advi-sor at ASP, offers the following advice: “When overnight frost is forecasted, it is advisable to place your green bio-waste containers in a frost free place, the evening before it is collected (in your garage). Frozen foliage can then be loosened from the walls of the bin with a spade shortly before it is collected, to help ensure that your bin is completely emptied.” Further information and assistance can be obtained from the ASP Service Center. You can telephone us on: 05251 881718 or visit our website at: www.asp-paderborn.de. The website has several pages in English to help with your questions.

Book Reviews

Helen McQueen & Sarah Edwards, Library & Information Assistants

‘WHERE’S WALLY?’ HUNT & COMPETITION

The Book With No Pictures by B. J. Novak You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except ... everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say “BLORK” or “BLUURF”. and event if they include things like “BLAGGITY BLAGGITY” and “MY HEAD IS MADE OF BLUEBERRY PIZZA!” That’s the rule!

Competition Create your own ‘Where’s Wally?’ page and you could win a ‘Where’s Wally?’ book and voucher.

‘Where’s Wally?’ hunt 16th-20th February

ARMY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICE SENNELAGER LIBRARY TEL: 05254 662 0630

When books are fun, children want to read them . The Book with No Pictures is sure to be a winner with kids and their adults. Not a book for reading every day but great for a special occasion and for getting the kids involved.

Cover Your Eyes by Adele Geras A novel about two women - young journalist Megan, heartbroken after a love affair; and elderly Eva, once a famous dress designer, who feels pressurised by her family into leaving her beloved home. Both women have secrets in their pasts that haunt them and cause them guilt. In Eva’s case her suppressed memories go back to the Kindertransport before the Second World War. Geras is a marvellously enjoyable writer and in this novel she balances joy, grief, the effects of the Kindertransport and the problems of modern life in a most satisfying way.

The New Year is well upon us. If you’re struggling to keep those well intended resolutions, here are some useful newly released titles.

Davina’s 5 Weeks To Sugar Free Author - Davina McCall Released - 08 Jan 15

The Burn

Author - Haylie Pomroy Released - 01 Jan 15

The Bulletproof Diet Author - Dave Asprey Released - 01 Jan 15

Mind Over Fatter

Author - Anna Richardson Released - 01 Jan 15

Low Carb, High Fat Food Revolution Author - Andreas Eenfeldt Released - 10 Jan 15

Faster Road Racing

Author - Peter Pfitzinger Released - 10 Jan 15

Wondering what’s on? For the most up to date listings and information, please visit the websites below:

www.ssvc.com/cinema/kaleidescope_pader www.ssvc.com/cinema

Yes we can Reinstall OS Upgrades

Repairs

Desktops

Software convert UK Broken screen

Laptops/ Netbooks

Snap power jack Replace keyboard /single keys

Gaming Consoles Data Recovery

ext. hard disk drives

Insurance reports for all your devices

New power supply unit Cleaning

Driller Consult Bielefelder Str. 145 33104 Paderborn

Tel: 05254 94 19 97

service@dricon.co.uk

IT Service & Solutions GMBH Computer • Service • Multimedia • Internet

Christmas 2014 Round Up Paderborn Anglo-German Carol Service German and British families once again filled the Paderborn Dom on Tue 09 Dec, for the annual Anglo-German Carol Service. Seen by many Paderborners as the start of Christmas, this traditional service included the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, which was first held on Christmas Eve 1918. A revision of the Order of Service was made in 1919, which involved the rearrangement of the lessons and since that date the service has always begun with “Once in Royal David’s City”. Bishop Matthias König opened the evening and took the opportunity to give thanks to Mr Ian Grant, who for the last 16 years has worked as the Liaison Officer between the German and British communities. The Bishop went on to say that Mr Grant has fulfilled his role most commendably and wished him an enjoyable retirement and good health. Over 1200 people sang hymns, led by the magical music played by The Band of the Scots Guards, and four choirs - 3 were German and the other was members of the Paderborn Military Wives Choir. Readings in English and German were read by both communities, including Brigadier Ian Mortimer, Commander 20th Armoured Brigade and Colonel David Kelly MBE, Commander Westfalen Garrison. With the lovely combination of a traditional Cathedral, spine tingling music and a great amount of festive spirit, the evening was again a great success and a wonderful reminder of the Anglo-German relationship the British Forces have with our host Nation and more importantly with the local community of Paderborn.

Christingle Service The annual Christingle Service was held on Mon 8 Dec, in the Abdinghof Kirche, Paderborn. Despite the cold weather, it did not dampen the spirits of the families, who sat eagerly waiting to hear their loved ones sing. The Pastor of the Abdinghof Kirche, Dr Eckhard Düker, was delighted to welcome the British and German Community to the church for the fifteenth year. Robert Browning choir were the first to impress us, with their version of “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. This was followed by the choirs from William Wordsworth and Luther School, whilst their families watched on with pride. The children from British and German schools shared readings and prayers; with Reverend Heather Rendell and Dr Düker reminding everyone what Christmas is truly all about and why they were there. A big “Thank You” goes out to The Band of the Scots Guards, NAAFI for donating the oranges and sweets; which were made by the Garrison Churches, the staff and children of the participating schools, Dr Düker and to the congregation of the Abdinghof Kirche for helping to facilitate this popular annual children’s Christingle Service.

Christmas 20 QDG Regimental Christmas Day QDG celebrated their Regimental Christmas Day on Tue 02 Dec, which took place on Dempsey Barracks. The Regiment gathered in St. Christopher’s Church for the Carol Service delivered by Father Daren Brown. It consisted of a series of readings and carols, which somehow or another resulted in a ‘singoff’: JNCO’s vs SNCO’s vs Officers. SNCO’s stole the crown! After the service, the Regiment paraded outside the Church to be addressed by their Commanding Officer, Lt Col W Davies. This opportunity was taken for the Commanding Officer to congratulate all those who recently received promotion. The was followed by the Christmas Lunch in JB’s; as tradition goes, the JNCO’s are waited on hand and foot by the SNCO’s and Officers, and 2014 was no exception!

Santa Claus Came To Town A bitterly cold evening could not dampen the spirits of the children of Paderborn Station, when Santa came to town. Between Tue 02 and Fri 05 Dec, the annual 3 CS BN REME Santa’s Sleigh travelled amongst the Service Families Accommodation on a special visit to the children of Paderborn Station. Santa’s aim (along with the help of 3 CS BN REME) was to raise funds for SSAFA, a charity that puts money raised back into benefitting our community. No stranger to the artic conditions, Santa was happy to sit in his sleigh to chat with every child that had eagerly waited and more importantly hand in their letters to him. Due to the high turn out Santa was unfortunately unable to read all the letters and so took them back to Lapland and replied to each child via their Welfare Office. Not only did the parents and children visiting Santa have to wrap up warm to brave the chilling December air, but also the fantastic team of elves and helpers from 3 CS BN REME, who gave up their time to make these visits special for each and every child. Paderborn Station would like to say a huge “Thank You” to the team of organisers and helpers.

014 Round Up Paderborn Station Christmas Cake Competition On Mon 1 Dec, the annual Paderborn Station/20th Armoured Infantry Brigade Christmas Cake Competition took place at the NATO Officer’s Mess on Normandy Barracks. The Station Commander, Lt Col R V Gray, thanked NAAFI for their sponsorship, the judges for their time, SSgt Michael Allan for organising the event, but most importantly to the chefs for presenting such an excellent display of cakes which would have given Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry a run for their money. The entries were outstanding which made it very difficult for the judges, however the following were the lucky Winners and Runners Up: Ptes 1st - Pte Murray 5RIFLES 2nd - Pte Dhawol QDG JNCO 1st - Cpl Gurng 302 35 Engr Reg 2nd - LCpl Berry 5RIFLES SNCO 1st - Sgt Sewell 5RIFLES 2nd - SSgt Johnson QDG Novice 1st - Mr Ridley 5RIFLES 2nd - Mr Scaife 5RIFLES Children Mstr Luke Johnston QDG

SSgt Johnson from QDG won second place in the SNCO’s and executive chefs category, he said ”I spent two weekends making his cake (in between watching the football). It is important that we make an effort, pass down our skills and motivate the younger lads in this busy time running up to Christmas. This is the best turn out I have seen in years. I am also very proud of my son who won the children’s category.”

SSAFA Christmas Fair Barker Barracks once again played host to the annual Paderborn Station Christmas Fair, which was for the first time by SSAFA. On Sun 07 Dec, the gymnasium was a flurry of stalls, selling fantastic gifts for friends and family. The enchanted Santa’s Grotto was non stop with good boys and girls getting their chance for a one-to-one with the big man himself to ensure he had their list at the ready. The refreshments were scrumptious, courtesy of the ever popular Mac’s chip van and the NAAFI chefs. A HUGE “Thank You” goes out to all the people and businesses that donated an array of super prizes for the raffle. Special thanks goes to Grant & Green tax free cars, Markötter Gütersloh, the Bike Store Paderborn and the QDG PRI - who donated the top prizes included an iPAD Air, a GoPro, a beautiful German style lady’s bike and a Trek bike worth €500! Santa was on hand to help draw out those lucky names, there were indeed a lot of happy winners with over 45 prizes. To top it all off, the Paderborn Military Wives Choir provided a fabulous performance, getting everyone in the Christmas spirit with a great selection of family favourite songs. An additional thanks goes out to all the stall holders, Military personnel, St John Ambulance and SSAFA volunteers, led by MaryAnne O’Brien (Christmas Fair Chairwoman), who helped with the smooth running of the event. Drum roll if you please…..On the day we all raised a truly remarkable €6501.20 (and still counting), this is an incredible amount for such a worthy charity and couldn’t be done without your support. “Well done” to the children who entered the decoration competition, these were displayed on the day and helped decorate the gym to make it as festive as glühwein. Prizes winners were: 1st Place Happy Days for their candle display 2nd Place Happy Hippos for their Angels 3rd Place George Costello - WWS for the Reindeer decoration

Christmas 20 Bishopspark School Christmas Fayre Bishopspark School got into the Christmas spirit by holding a Christmas Fayre. There was plenty of fun to be had, including sales of Christmas tree decorations, cards, cakes and mosaics. The face painting stall was run by Mrs Emma Davies and the Raffle was a big success! The icing on the Christmas cake was Santa’s Grotto with help from his two best elves Kate Mitchell and Zara Turner . “Thank You” to Tom Ward for giving up his spare time and providing a magnificent performance as Santa! Thanks also goes to Cheryl Rickard, Ashleigh Cooper, Emma Strutt and Leanne Udale for organising the event, and to everyone who helped on the stalls. All together the evening raised €1400 for the school.

John Buchan School Carol Assembly On Mon 15 Dec, the staff and students at John Buchan School gathered in the main hall to celebrate Christmas at their Carol Assembly. In recent years, the event has taken place at St. Christopher’s Church on Dempsey Barracks meaning that separate assemblies were held, whereas this event enabled everyone to enjoy the celebration together. The Christmas Carol assembly was an opportunity for students, from Year 5 up to Year 8, to perform the Christmas Carols they had produced themselves during their music classes throughout the term. With the support of their dedicated music teacher, Mr Dave Reeves, students were able to produce both the lyrics and music for their Carols and were now ready to show off all their hard work to the rest of the school.

The Nativity was split into four parts and divided between each of the year groups. They were tasked to write their Carols with “a new perspective” and they certainly managed to hit the nail on the head, by adding a modern twist to their interpretation of the story of The Nativity and the birth of Jesus. The Garrison Chaplain, Reverend Mike Thomason CF led the School’s assembly and gave a blessing at the end. Throughout the assembly, and between performances, the Christmas spirit was running high as the whole school enthusiastically sang Christmas Carols together - including “Once in Royal David’s City”, “Away in a Manger’” & “O Come all ye Faithful”. The students at John Buchan School should be very proud for what they have achieved. Mr Reeves travels weekly from Gütersloh to provide music provisions within John Buchan School, and through his support and dedication students are able to explore and express their musical talents.

014 Round Up “It’s Behind You”…… On Tue 09 and Wed 10 Dec, HQ Westfalen Garrison hosted a CSE production of “Aladdin”. Despite a very restricted timetable the Garrison was able to bring some Christmas cheer for families on the evening of Tue 09 Dec in Mansergh Hall, Güterlsoh, followed the next morning by a show held in the Kaleidoscope cinema in Barker Barracks, Paderborn for the children of Bishopspark, William Wordsworth and Robert Browning Schools. Everybody who attended had a great time, with the children especially getting into the Christmas pantomime spirit. Whist they excitedly watched the show, and in-between all the giggles, there were opportunities to interact with the cast and, as with all traditional pantomimes, the room was filled with the shouts of “It’s behind you”.

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Bishopspark School This performance of Aladdin also had a musical twist, with some of the songs being replaced by well-known modern day ones, such as ‘“Happy” – this got the audience merrily singing and clapping away.

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SO2 Community Support, Mr Mark Amabile said: “I would like to thank all of those who helped me with the organisation of the shows. The feedback from the audiences was really positive. I had not been to a pantomime myself for a number of years and I had a great time. Hats off to the CSE team, especially the actors who were fantastic. We hope they will be able to return next year for a longer run throughout the Garrison.”

PSPS Learner Sets Sights On Career in Army Catering Troy Ridley left school last summer, after successfully completing his GCSE’s, and decided to enrol on the PSPS 14-19 programme to gain a professional qualification in catering. He has been working within the 5RIFLES kitchens on Alanbrooke Barracks. “Thank You” to the generous support of the team, which is headed up by RCWO Storrs alongside his colleague SSgt Larsen and the rest of the staff. Taking on a youngster in a busy working environment like a restaurant kitchen can seem like a challenge, but WO2 Storrs’ team was prepared to offer 16-year-old Troy the chance to learn and develop skills for adult working life. Cpl ‘Baz’ Wilson has taken on the responsibility of supervising and mentoring Troy and he has ensured an excellent introduction to high quality catering. He has given Troy experience across a range of skills in the kitchen, Troy has developed and grown in confidence thanks to the excellent guidance and support he has been given. Troy does 3 days each week in the kitchens - initially needing careful support and instruction, it is to the credit of the team that he has been given this. In a short period of time Troy has developed excellent skills and is now an integral member of the team. Troy spends one day at Gütersloh with his tutor/assessors, Claire Webber and Kate Rossiter, working at his NVQ in Hospitality and Catering, and he spends a day covering the vocational ‘Highfield’ courses (First Aid, Health & Safety, Food Handling, etc). Troy is always keen to learn and Claire and Kate, who also visit him in the workplace to assess his progress and the development of his skills. Troy says: “I have really enjoyed the experience I have had. It was a challenge at first but it is very enjoyable now I know everybody. The team work hard together, and the Army and NAAFI chefs have all spent time showing me how to do stuff. I really enjoy the work and I am now in the process of joining the Army as a caterer, I am hoping to join in March 2015. The placement has definitely benefitted me because I’ve gained practical experience and I’ve gained the confidence I’m going to need when I join up.” He also added “I always used to do early PT with the team but now it is getting nearer to the day I will be joining the Army, and the date of my selection, I need to make sure I’m fit so I am concentrating on my cardiovascular fitness by running into work and home again each day. I really appreciate the way everybody has looked after me and helped me here.”

Working with a novice, to help him develop the skills and confidence in order to work to a high standard, as a member of a professional team, and knowing they have helped him on his first steps of his future career has been a very satisfying and rewarding experience for the staff. Cpl Wilson has seen Troy change from a ‘typical schoolboy’ into an excellent team member who makes an invaluable contribution. “Troy shows initiative, whether it’s in food preparation or in studying for his course. He puts 120% into everything and has been supported by both Army and NAAFI chefs. I can definitely see his future as an Army chef. He has a great attitude. In his time here he’s worked in every department including duty chef and he can relate the theory of his course to the practical work in the kitchen. I can definitely see him having an excellent future in Army catering,” says Cpl Wilson. In the run-up to Christmas, Troy along with the other chefs, entered the annual Battalion Christmas Cake Competition and was judged winner in the novices section, again a testimony to how much he has been taught in his placement and on his NVQ course. PSPS 14-19 would like to express their appreciation of the support and opportunities the Army and NAAFI chefs and staff of 5RIFLES Restaurant have given to help a young person in the community achieve their career goals. Troy is now looking forward to a successful future in Army catering.

The Great John Buchan School Bake Off On Thu 18 Dec, John Buchan School was filled with the mouth-watering aromas of baking, which were travelling throughout the school corridors from the Technology kitchen. This was from the excited students preparing their delights for the Great John Buchan Bake Off. This is the second year that the competition has taken place, it is part of the school’s curriculum to inspire students from Year 5 to Year 8 to cook/bake. It is also a great opportunity to get parents involved with their children’s education by helping them with the creativity and practice of their baking. The bake off is an inter-house competition between each of the four ‘houses’ – Dahl, Rowling, Shakespeare and Wilson – and the Year 8 caterers, who are all working towards their ‘Preparing For Work’ certificates as part of the school curriculum. The bakers from each team were picked at random, from a list of volunteers, and they then spent four weeks of their free time to research and decide on what they wanted to bake. This year, the criterion for the Technical Challenge was for choux pastry and the Signature Challenge was for a type of bread. This would allow for them to use their imagination and creativity to work as a team and produce some mouth-watering masterpieces, worthy of winning the bake off.

No bake off would be complete without an esteem panel of judges and this year John Buchan School had invited a variety of personalities to fill the roles. Padre Mike Thomason (Garrison Chaplain), Capt Steve Barnard (5RIFLES), Dr Mark Whalley (JBS Head Teacher), Rhonda Wharton (JBS Catering Supervisor) & Mr Neil Robertson (Garrison Secretary) all kindly took the time to taste and discuss each of the entries, scoring each of them out of 10 for their uniformity, texture/taste and quality of presentation. Of course the ever-popular familiar bake off personalities were also present on the day. Giving their guidance and support was Mary Berry (organiser Tracey Watts, Head of Technology), Paul Hollywood (Jamie McKenna, Head of Year 6), Mel Giedroyc (Kirsty Cluff, LSA) and Sue Perkins (Nicola Hobson, LSA).

After filling their bellies with all the tantalising treats, the judges went away to confer and decide on their overall winner, whilst all the staff and pupils of JBS filled the hall to await the results. The excitement was mounting, as they enthusiastically began to chant their house names. Finally the time came, the judges were back with their results……Padre Mike Thomason spoke to the students and said: “This was a really difficult task, not only because we had to eat cakes and pick a winner, but also because of our waistlines”. He then announced the winners: 1) Best Choux – Shakespeare House 2) Best Bread – Wilson House 3) Overall Winner – Year 8 Catering Group Dr Whalley then went on to say: “I thought it couldn’t get any better compared to last year, despite having all my favourite things to eat. The food was phenomenal” He went added: “This can only happen because of the people who were involved, so Thank You to the teachers that were cooking today and leading their teams, to the judges, Mrs Johnson-Cooper, Mel (Kirsty Cluff), Sue (Nicola Hobson) and JBS’ very own Paul Hollywood (Jamie McKenna)”. He also went on to give special thanks to Tracey Watts for organising the event, for giving so much to the food technology department and for showing what can be achieved. Mrs Tracey Watts (Head of Technology) gave her own special thanks to Mr Gillard, for all his help in the promotion and advertising of the event. Finally she went on to award a special prize for Star Baker to Miracle Magwira (Year 6) from Shakespeare House. Mrs Watts explained that she had watched the bakers closely and had seen that Miracle had shown courage, selflessness, and friendship and was working hard to get stuck in throughout the morning. Miracle said: “I was very proud to achieve Star Baker and was not expecting it at all”.

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1PWRR ‘Drag Out’ their Commanding Officer On Wed 17 Dec, after addressing his Battalion for one last time, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Flay was ‘Dragged Out” of Barker Barracks in Paderborn. He bid a fond farewell to all of the Officers and Soldiers of 1PWRR, after being their Commander for the last two and a half years. On what was a very wet day, members of the 1PWRR Officers’ Mess grabbed the ropes attached to a Warrior AFV tank, to drag their Commanding Officer through a passage of personnel from his Battalion, to the front gates of the camp where a car was waiting to take him home for the final time. Mrs Natalie Flay was at the front gate to wait for her husband, and along with everyone else from 1PWRR, Lt Col Flay was clapped as he climbed into the awaiting car. Lt Col Flay has previously completed tours within First Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (1PWRR) as a Rifle Platoon Commander, Intelligence Officer, Adjutant and Rifle Company Commander, where he has deployed on operations to Northern Ireland, Kosovo and Iraq. Lt Col Flay assumed command of 1PWRR in August 2012, after returning to Paderborn from Shrivenham. His next job is back to Shrivenham, teaching on the advanced staff course.

Ex Paderborn Rejuvenate As part of the pre-deployment training for Exercise OAKAPPLE 15 in Kenya, 37 Armd Engr Sqn recently built a footbridge for the Military Working Dogs unit in Sennelager. Commanded by Cpl Shaun Walker, the team relished in this challenge. As the existing bridge was in ruins, it was estimated that the strip out would take an entire day, however, with Spr John Nolan’s skilful touch, along with the Light Wheeled Tractor, the task was actually accomplished in less than an hour.

The majority of the Royal Engineer tradesmen had not touched their artisan trade for some considerable time, so they were keen to get involved. Under the careful supervision of LCpl Graham Anderson, Spr Rory Gemmill was given the responsibility of lead carpenter, a task he conducted to the highest standards. This enabled 5 Troop to produce a quality finish that they can all be proud of. The construction phase took just over a week to complete with electricians, plasterers and tank drivers all getting stuck in. In the Sapper mantra of “Improvise and Overcome”, the team also incorporated some make-shift steps to improve the design and ensure the bridge is safe for use. The bridge looks impressive and we are all proud of our achievement. We hope that it can be enjoyed by both the dogs and their handlers for many years to come.

Op HERRICK 20 Homecoming & Thanksgiving Service On Thu 04 Dec, Paderborn Dom hosted a Homecoming & Thanksgiving Service, to reflect and give thanks for the safe return of those on HERRICK 20, to pray for the speedy recovery of those wounded, injured and affected by the recent operation and to recognise the achievements made by personnel from across 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade deployed on the last ever Operation HERRICK. Bishop Matthias König welcomed everyone to the Paderborn Dom and more importantly gave thanks for everyone’s safe return. Prayers, hymns- with musical support from The Band of the Scots Guards - and sermons followed this warm welcome, by our host Nation, with The Act of Remembrance serving as a poignant reminder as to why we were all gathered in the Dom.

Brigadier I S Mortimer (late QRH), Commander 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade addressed the service and said: “I offer my heartfelt thanks for the dedication and commitment of those who have selflessly and courageously worked to improve the security and lives of the Helmandis. Building on the successful foundations of previous tours those on HERRICK 20 achieved the remarkable and complex task of successfully disengaging from Helmand”. Brigadier Mortimer also wanted to remind everyone to not forget those from the Brigade who are still committed on operations - 2nd Battalion The Rifles are in Kabul, until February 2015. Lastly he went on to say: “We must never forget the names of those soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country. Let us give thanks to them, for their sacrifice, and let us pray for their families and loved ones.”

Op HERRICK 20 Medals Parades 1st Military Working Dog Regiment On the morning of Fri 05 Dec a bitter coldness lingered in the air, however despite this, personnel from 1st Military Working Dog Regiment and their families gathered on Normandy Barracks as the Colonel Commandant of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, Lieutenant General JE Everard CBE, presented Operation HERRICK Campaign Medals to those who had been deployed. Between April and October 2014, the Regiment deployed personnel from 102 Military Working Dog Squadron, on Operation HERRICK 20, in support of Regional Command (South West), the Manoeuvre Battle Group and Joint Force Support (A). The Squadron provided Military Working Dog capability within the Joint Forces Engineer Group, with personnel playing a critical role in the protection of Camp Bastian during the drawdown. Aid was also delivered to targeting operations during their deployment. A total of 50 personnel were deployed, with 45 having already returned safely; 5 remain deployed on Operation TORAL. Those who had been deployed to Afghanistan on Operation Herrick 20 received their campaign medals from Lieutenant General Everard in front of proud friends, family and colleagues. Four members of the Regiment were also awarded their Long Service and Good Conduct Medals (LSGC) and a NATO Meritorious Service Medals (MSM). The Band of the Gurkha Logistic Regiment provided music throughout the parade, after which a reception was held, where the Regiment were eager to warm up whilst enjoying a selection of foods and drink, and relaxing with loved ones. 1st Military Working Dog Regiment were able to relax and enjoy the festive season for the last time in Germany, before their departure to pastures a new in the summer of 2015.

5th Battalion The Rifles On Fri 5 Dec, HRH The Countess of Wessex, presented around 400 personnel from 5th Battalion The Rifles (5RIFLES) campaign medals, at their barracks in Paderborn, Germany.  The soldiers, who were among the last British troops to leave Afghanistan, were honored to be receiving their medals from their Royal Colonel. HRH The Countess of Wessex was celebrating with 5RIFLES on their successful return from Op HERRICK 20 and praising them for their work in Afghanistan. The Countess added: “To all of you on parade today, on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, thank you for your commitment, your drive and your professionalism. ‘I am honoured to be here to recognise your efforts, your dedication to your battalion, your regiment, your country and your Queen”. Several hundred of the soldiers’ families braved the cold, alongside local civic dignitaries, to watch the battalion parade behind The Band of the Scots Guards. During their 6 month deployment on Operation Herrick 20, 5RIFLES were the lead unit in providing protection to Camp Bastion, by providing dismounted infantry to the Queens Dragoon Guards Warthog vehicles. The highlight of the parade was the Battalion’s ‘double march off’– which is a fast paced march off- from their parade square. After presenting the medals The Countess met with the families and spoke to them about their move back to the UK.

Op HERRICK 20 Medals Parades 35 Engineer Regiment On Sat 06 Dec it was a cold winters morning as the soldier’s and families of 35 Engineer Regiment gathered on the Parade Square in Barker Barracks Paderborn. Despite the cold weather there was a good turn out in support of those receiving their Operation HERRICK Campaign Medals, as well as to watch the Regiment's re-subordination parade to 8 Engineer Brigade, Force Troops Command. In May 2014 the Regiment deployed an Engineer Squadron Group (ESG), on Operation HERRICK 20, in support of the 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade lead Manoeuvre Battle Group. The ESG undertook tasks that ranged from combat engineering to complex infrastructure construction and remediation in preparation for the closure of Camp Bastion and drawdown of British combat operations. Personnel participated in stabilisation tasks in Kabul and Kandahar, and led in the route proving and clearance capability known as TALISMAN. In total up to 170 personnel were deployed over the period of the operation, with the majority returning by November. The Engineer Squadron Group received their campaign medals from Brigadier I S Mortimer (late QRH), Commander 20th Armoured InfantryBrigade, in front of their loved ones and colleagues from 35 Engineer Regiment. Brigadier Mortimer gave a speech in which he thanked the soldiers who had deployed, the Rear Operations Group (ROG) for their support to their colleagues and to the families who he said had taken on a great burden during the time their loved ones were deployed.

On 01 Aug 14, 35 Engineer Regiment re-subordinated from 1st (UK) Armoured Division to form under 25 (Close Support) Engineer Group as part of 8 Engineer Brigade, Forces Troops Command. On Sat 06 Dec Colonel C S E Thackway MBE (late RE), Commander 25 (CS) Engr Gp and Colonel A D Bellinghall MBE (late RE), DCOS HQ BFG were the Inspecting Officers who presented personnel with their new Tactical Recognition Flashes (TRF’s), which was to officially mark the new command arrangement, with the conclusion of the Regiment’s commitment with 20th Armoured Brigade on Operation HERRICK 20. The Band of the Scots Guards provided the music throughout the parade, which was followed by a Families Day in the Gymnasium; where everyone happily warmed himself or herself up with a buffet lunch or afternoon tea, provided by the Wives Club. The children were kept entertained with games, bouncy castle, face painting and Santa was on hand to take their Christmas wishes.

Op HERRICK 20 Medals Parades 3 Close Support Battalion REME On 10 Dec, Soldiers from 3 Close Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers celebrated their homecoming and resubordination, from 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade to 101 Logisitic Brigade in Paderborn. Despite the rain and cold weather, families, colleagues’ and friends gathered on Barker Barracks, Paderborn to see 100 soldiers from 3 CS BN REME receive their Op HERRICK Campaign Medals from the Master General REME Lieutentant General Andrew Figgures, General Officer Commanding James Chiswell 1st (UK) Division and Commander Equipment Support 3rd (UK) Division Colonel Paul Armstrong, Deputy Commandant of 101Logistic Brigade. New flashes were also presented representing the move under new Army 2020 structure from, 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade into 10 Logistic Brigade.

Personnel from 3 CS BN REME deployed in support of Op HERRICK 20 within the Theatre Equipment Support Group. Their main function was the maintenance and repair of all equipment utilised by the deployed elements of 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade. They also assisted in the preparation of equipment being redeployed back to the home base facilitating the closure of Camp Bastion. During this visit Lt Gen Figgures opened the new 3 CS BN Families Welfare facility - ‘The Bull Pen’ - for everyone to enjoy a hot drink and mince pie. Several Commendations, including a General Officer Commanding’s Coin, were also presented to soldiers within the Battalion who worked extremely hard throughout 2014. Mrs Pauline Wright, whose husband deployed on Op HERRICK 20 said, “This was Pete’s 6th tour so the kids and myself are used to it now. Some tours have been very lonely and dragged from start to finish, but thanks to the Welfare Team and the Better Halves committee the tour flew by...I have made some amazing friends and never felt so supported by the Regiment, friends and neighbours.” The Band of the Royal Scots Guards provided the music throughout the parade and entertained everyone with their version of the Star Wars theme tune. For the Battalion the resubordination parade marks the first part of their transition under Army 2020. The second part will be in September this year where they will re-role to become an Armoured Close Support Battalion, as part of the Reaction Force under 101 Logistic Brigade and 3rd (United Kingdom) Division. The Battalion has distinguished itself over the 20 years or so that it has been part of 1st (United Kingdom) Division, and has deployed on every major operation the British Army has undertaken in that period; so the parade was a fitting end to their service with the Division. The Unit will be the last major REME Unit to leave Germany, around 2018.

Op HERRICK 20 Medals Parades 110 Provost Company, 1st Regiment Royal Military Police On Fri 12 Dec, 110 Provost Company 1st Regiment Royal Military Police celebrated a number of events that have shaped the last year. Firstly it welcomed back members of the team from Op HERRICK 20, a hostile environment that now draws to a close. The ‘forward’ element of the Company carried out an unrecognised task in closing down an operational theatre and carrying out their duties in an exemplary manner. Whilst celebrating this, 110 Provost Company acknowledged the hard work, and thankless task, of operating a rear party; those left behind in Sennelager, and their efforts, did not go unnoticed. Secondly they reflected on the beginning of the end of an era; the drawdown of RMP in Germany. 110 Provost Company is the oldest Provost Company in Germany and still stands strong until the end. First in, last out. In recent months they have seen the closure and disbandment of their sister Companies in Hohne and Gutersloh and have now welcomed them as detachments in their Company. The coming years will see a further draw down in numbers and relocation to Leuchars in Scotland, as well as a radical shift in the manner in which the RMP police Germany. Taking all of that into consideration, their standards will not drop and our morale will not falter. They remain, after all, 110 Provost Company.

LCpl Farrell’s Story... “For me, Op HERRICK 20 began in February 2014. As the only Army Reservist attached to 110 Pro Coy for deployment I was mobilised through Chilwell, before spending the next three months in Sennelager doing MST. My time in Germany was an extremely rewarding one. As a reservist I was fortunate to be able to experience life in the busiest regular RMP Coy in the Army. I made some friends for life and shared experiences that I will never forget. After the goodbyes, the nerves and anticipation in those final few days before flying out, travelling to Brize Norton and that vast onward flight to Bastion, it was a relief to finally begin the job that I mobilised for four months earlier. However, as can be expected in the military, all plans are subject to change. Upon arrival I was informed that my original role was to change from detainee handler to the force protection NCO for the UK Detention Oversight Team (UK DOT) at Bagram Airfield. Their role was to report on the treatment of all former UK detainees that were now held in Afghan custody. The team worked out of the Afghan National Detention Facility in Parwan (ANDF-P), which is a prison that is run by the ANA. Due to the close proximity of the team to the detainees, it was necessary to maintain a force protection presence. This involved working very closely with the ANA and US Forces in order to ensure the safety of the team within the facility. After a month in theatre my role changed again, staying in Parwan I moved into a three man detachment in the Afghan Prosecution Support Service (APSS). Our job was to work with the Afghan Authorities and justice system, to ensure that all former UK detainees being held at Parwan were prosecuted properly. We produced Prosecution Support Packs for the Afghan courts, which were essentially pictorial representations of the evidence against the detainee, held daily KLE with Afghan leadership, attended court for the trial of every former UK detainee and where necessary gave evidence in the Afghan courts. The end of my tour naturally included a period of reflection and assessment as to whether it was all worth it. I left Afghanistan having helped to improve the detention conditions within Parwan, improved the skills of the Afghan Authorities and directly impacted on the conviction of over 60 former UK detainees. I am very proud of what I have achieved during my time on Op HERRICK 20 and am very proud of the colleagues I worked alongside, Afghan, American and of course British.”

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Winter Sports Competitions The Regiment has had a strong training session in the run up to the Divisional competition which runs through January. The team, led by Lt Doug Graham, hopes to make it through to the Army Championships. The Nordic team came 2nd in the RAC competition and look set to have a strong showing later this month. Follow the teams’ progress on Facebook and Twitter @ChurchillsOwn.

Much of the rest of the Regiment has been active in winter sports, with a team at the Cresta Run at the beginning of January - the first in some time, and ski trips planned for January and March.

PNCO Cadre 24 junior soldiers from across the Regiment took part in a demanding and physically tough PNCO course in December. The course aims to develop Troopers as effective junior leaders both dismounted and on armour. It included a log race, battle PT, a dismounted exercise, night navigation and a stretcher race that finished on the Sandy Mile.

Regimental Christmas Day Back in the Saddle After an absence because of operational commitments, QRH soldiers have been back at the PEC, learning how to ride. Six soldiers and officers undertook the week-long Spurs course, a ‘zero to hero’ which teaches novices to ride and even jump!

Following the course, the Regiment paraded as the Commanding Officer, Lt Col AJH Porter awarded Tpr Horner (D Sqn) his LCpl’s rank slide and the Best Student Prize. He also won the Regimental History Prize alongside Tpr Williams (A Sqn).

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Tigers Parachute Display Team The Tigers Parachute Display Team started the year by running a parachute expedition to California, USA for members of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalion’s the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment; twenty students gained their BPA A license which allows them to skydive anywhere in the world as an experienced parachutist. A further four soldiers from a previous expedition conducted continuation training and gained qualifications in formation skydiving and canopy formations. After the expedition the team set its sights on a move to Germany, as we had to say goodbye to 2 PWRR. We also had to say goodbye to team members that were also moving with 2 PWRR to continue on with their careers, LCpl Chris Smith (team leader), LCpl Ryan McAleese, we wish them all the best and will no doubt se them in the future. The team is currently based with 1st Battalion but conducts all parachute training out of RAPA parachute centre in Bad Lippspringe. After a slow start due to the On Duty status issues from the MOD the team was reinstated as a part-time Army parachute display team. The team had to move fast to conduct its team training and get the season on its way, as it was already one month behind. However this came at considerable costs to the team loosing the first part of the season and had to cancel 10 events that had been organized and were ready to go. The result of this was that far fewer members of the public got to see the team perform its spectacular routines. In 2013, an estimated 4.5 million spectators saw the Tigers in action, whilst in 2014 2.5 million members of the public came to see us. The team conducted training at RAPA parachute centre in Germany, as well as at Sibson parachute centre. Each member conducted 65 training dissents in parachute formation, free-fall parachuting, wing-suits, accuracy and new showcase tricks for the 2014 season. The team helped out RAPA parachute centre with their 50th anniversary event providing manpower and instructors to help run the parachuting operations. Parachutists from Military, past and present, with civilians from the UK and EU took part in the computations held during the meet. The team was also asked to help out with a very special display into Herford for the Re-Designation parade of 1st (United Kingdom) Armoured Division to the 1st (United Kingdom) Division in front of Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Peter Wall and Head of the German Army Ulrich Kirsch. We also displayed at some of the UK’s largest air shows including Eastbourne Air-Born and Bournemouth Air festival, with a combined 1.9 million people who attended these two events deep within The Tigers recruiting area. The team took this opportunity to promote the Regiment and the free-fall team on national and regional news, the team was lucky to carry out its display prior to The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight which saw the flight of two Lancaster bombers flying together for the first time since the WWII. With the security of On Duty status and backing from the both battalion CO’s as well as RHQ, the Tigers Parachute Display Team is looking forward to a bright 2015 kicking of with an expedition to Florida, USA for members of 1 PWRR in March.

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

Welfare Office Changes Please be aware that the Unit Welfare Office email addresses have changed to the following: QDG-UWO-UWO@MOD.UK Capt Rob Mansell QDG-UWO-NCO@MOD.UK Sgt John Hinton QDG-UWO-CLK@MOD.UK Mrs Karen Ellis

The Gift Box

Opening Times: Mon-Fri @ 0900-1500hrs

Post Bunk Opening Times

Mon, Tue & Thu Wed & Fri

1100-1200 & 1300-1600 1100-1200 & 1300-1400

Thanksgiving & Remembrance Service In the build up to Christmas QDG were fortunate to take part in a number of parades to mark our return from Afghanistan and Op HERRICK 20. Our medals’ parade took place in Germany, before we moved to Wales. Back at the Regiment’s spiritual home we received the freedom of the town of Shrewsbury, paraded through Swansea where HRH the Prince of Wales received the salute and we attended a service of thanksgiving and remembrance at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff.

Nordic Ski Team The QDG Nordic team started their training towards the end of November, spending a month in Sjusjoen, Norway. Their training covered both disciplines of Nordic skiing, Classic and Skate, as well as undertaking biathlon training, honing their skills using the .22 rifle ahead of the competition season. The team joined the REME training camp, Ex Bluebell, for two weeks, getting their first taste of competitive skiing. They have since competed in Ex White Fist, located in Hochfilzen, Austria; they were crowned RAC Novice champions and are now currently at Ex Pipedown, the Divisional Championships.

Alpine Ski Team This year 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards fielded an alpine ski team for Exercise White Knight 31; comprising of 5 weeks race training on the Verbier pistes, culminating in a final week of competition. The Regiment did well this year, coming second in the A team standings, coupled with some extremely strong individual performances from the B team. The best four skiers were selected to go onto Serre Chevalier, where they are currently competing at the Divisional Championships.

QDG Officers prior to the downhill

Charity Fundraising Christmas day took place in early December at Dempsey Barracks, with the traditional festivities brought forward to fit around a busy schedule! Highlights included raising money for Cardiff children’s charity LATCH, with the RSM’s Christmas cake auction. A total of £5,500 was raised when the money was added to that raised by A Squadron in Afghanistan. This was presented to LATCH by a small team of QDG soldiers who had been key in the fundraising efforts.

Tpr Davidson tackles the Super G

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

110 provost company, royal military police Unit Welfare SNCO: SSgt Richard Allen

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

Farewell & Welcomes

The Unit would like to say farewell and thank you to WO1 (RSM) C Whyte, for his tireless work for the good of the Company and wish him well in his posting to APC Glasgow, his family will remain and he can rest assured that they will still be looked after in his absence. Also farewell to Mr Neil Jackson, the outgoing Unit Welfare Officer, we all wish him and his family well back in the UK.

Congratulations

The Unit would like to congratulate WO2 Davies and SSgt Craigen on their promotion to WO1 and WO2 respectively. They now go on to assume the RSM and CSM role within 110 Pro Coy.

Aral Fuel Cards

All coupon customers should be advised that it is now a lot cheaper to use the new ARAL Fuel Card, so if you have not already converted to the card then swap to the card now. If you require any help then contact me UWSNCO.

Coffee Mornings Coffee mornings are now held in the Welfare Room/Cplsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mess (10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; noon) every other Friday, come along, take the weight off your feet and have a brew.

Change of Welfare SNCO

As stated above WO2 Craigen has now become the 110 Pro Coy, CSM. Therefore SSgt Allen has assumed the role of UWSNCO and to that end any welfare queries should be directed to him, using the same contact details that are detailed above. All of the unit would like to thank WO2 Craigen for his efforts.

Application for a visitor authority All unit families are reminded 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.

Contact Details

The Welfare Team regularly push out 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 your personal e-mail address.

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

We hope you all had a good Christmas leave and are prepared for what is going to be another busy year for 35 Engineer Regiment. Below are some of the events the Regiment undertook before leave. As always, we thank you for your continued support. In November, 77 Armd Engr Sqn undertook a battlefield study to Lion-sur-Mer, Normandy. The tour began with the Squadron deploying to the UK to meet with Spr Fred Norris MM, the last surviving member of the Squadron who served on D-Day (6 June 1944). Listening to Spr Norris recount his memories after the Sunday remembrance service was an occasion so moving it almost brought tears to the eyes of the hardened Capt Andy Kerr and SSgt Edwards. Another hero of 77 Assault Squadron RE on D-Day, Sgt Thomas Kilvert MM, who won a Military Medal (MM) for fighting his way off the deadly beaches on foot. It was therefore a real honour to host his nephew, Maj (Retd) Tim Kilvert-Jones, as our academic guide for the battlefield study. Maj Kilvert-Jones added incredible colour to the horror stories and heroics of the Normandy landings. The comparison between the equipment and tactics of 1944 and today made for some fascinating discussions that really helped to get people thinking about the Squadron’s re-role to armoured engineering. On the final day 77 Armd Engr Sqn returned to where it all began. 100 years after its formation, in the early days of the First World War, the Spr Cook laying the wreath at the 77 Assault Squadron returned to Belgium to remember the hundreds of thousands Squadron RE memorial in Lion-sur-Mer of soldiers killed in the Great War. Surrounded by more than 54,000 names of men who to this day have no known grave, inscribed on every wall of the Menin Gate in Ypres, the soldiers of 77 Armd Engr Sqn once again paid tribute to those who had gone before. This was a poignant end to the tour and further highlighted the sacrifice made throughout history by the men of ‘The Assault Engineers’. Ex PIPERS LASHING was a basic Combat Engineer exercise on Woodlands Camp Training Area. The exercise ran over a 4 day period. The first day of training was Makita Power Tools with a lesson on the T35 Tirfor Jack. The purpose of these lessons was to bring our Combat Engineer’s back to the basics of operating power tools and understand the importance of equipment care. After the lessons, a series of tests were conducted and everybody rotated through the equipment stands demonstrating they could cut, drill and grind effectively and safely. The second day of training was bridging. This was a complete teach, build and strip of the Medium Girder Bridge, Double Storey. Prior to the days training the bridge commanders; Cpl Jones, LCpl’s Godfrey, Sandell, Reeve and Logan were taught the bridge with the use of a model by the bridge supervisor, Sgt Henderson. The Medium Girder Bridge Double Storey model is a fantastic training aid and made the build run more smoothly. The majority of personnel on site had never built or seen the bridge before and therefore the lesson was broken down; pausing at pertinent stages to ensure all personnel had a good understanding of the build. The novice status of the bridging party made learning together that much more interesting.

paderborn STATION Welfare Team

UWO - Vacant UWWO WO2 Mark Heap Clerk Mrs Mary Kemp

05254 982 4292 05254 982 4293 05254 982 2437

Welfare Centre Opening Times Mon to Thu – 0830 -1530 Closed for lunch from – 1245 -1330 Fri 0900 – 1230

December saw a flurry of festive activity, with a number of regular welfare activity groups making full use of the Normandy Welfare Centre. Wed 10 Dec was a particulary special day for new mums as the Health Visitor Catherine Smith and her team organised the “Celebration of Birth” annual Christmas party which was well attended and included a guest appearance from Santa ! The jovial man in red also made other appearances at the Teapot Tuesday Christmas Coffee Morning and at the Musical Movers Christmas party, showering children and adults alike with presents! Looking forward to 2015, business continues as usual. It must be highlighted that without the kind support, dedication and hard work of all those who give up their time and effort, the activity groups would not succeed . Many thanks to all those who contribute and partake.

Farewells Chris Jones - After nearly 3 years as the Unit Welfare

Officer, Chris has moved on to pastures new. “On behalf of HQ Paderborn Station and our families, Thank you for all your efforts and all the best at your new post in Belgium.”

Lt Col RV Gray MBE - Lt Col Gray leaves Paderborn

Station on retirement after serving 39 years in the army. He relinquishes the post of Paderborn Station Commander in February and moves back to join his family in the UK. On behalf of HQ Paderborn Station “Thank you for your hard work and dedication in striving to make Paderborn Station a better place to live, your efforts have made a huge difference to all of us here.”

Welcome Wednesday/Teapot Tuesday Organisers

After two and three years respectively, organising and helping to make Welcome Wednesdays/Teapot Tuesdays a success, we sadly say farewell to Michelle O’Shea and Maria Hubbuck who will be leaving the station to accompany their husbands on posting back to the UK. “Ladies on behalf of the Welfare Staff and all those that attend WW/TT, Thank You for having given up your time and for all your efforts and hard work to ensure that new arrivals in the station are given a warm welcome and a place where they have been able to get help and advice in what can be a daunting experience - for the old and bold and also for those who are moving overseas for the first time. We wish you and your families all the best for the future.”

Welcomes Teapot Tuesday Organisers - “Welcome” to the new team who shall now be organising Teapot Tuesdays. Lisa Grady, Jenny Foulkes , Helen Wallace (AKA Pixie Pickle Pants) and Jo Taberner who have all kindly volunteered to take up the reigns. “Ladies, welcome and we wish you all the best in stepping into the big boots left by Michelle and Maria, we look forward to a successful new era.” Lt Col JM Pott MBE - A warm welcome to the new Paderborn

Station Commander Lt Col JM Pott MBE, who joins us with his wife Kay after serving two years in the Falklands, “Welcome to you both.”

Teapot Tuesdays - Teapot Tuesday is a coffee morning organised every 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Normandy Welfare Centre. It is an opportunity for everyone to come and have a relaxed cuppa and cake, to meet others and to find out about the Garrison and what’s going on where they live. Teapot Tuesdays is for spouses, run by spouses, children are very welcome (but not essential) so please come along and join in with us. Musical Movers - Music sessions for babies, toddlers and their parents. Held in the Normandy Welfare Centre every Thursday at 10.00am. Come and join in for a coffee and a chat followed by music and singing at 10.30am. 45

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

Bulldog Driving Course Driving armour is more fun than you think, especially off road. And I've definitely enjoyed the course so far. We are 3 and a half weeks in now and it's been one of the most enjoyable courses I have been on since I have been at 200 Sig Sqn. The course is 4 weeks long in total, with a driving test at the end, much similar to what you would do for your car, although I think we all wish there was more off road than public roads on the test.

The first week focused on the theory side, and I have to say I found learning about the engine a lot more interesting than I thought I would. And I guess it’s helped understand my own civvi vehicle a little bit more as well. As well as some standard Army power points we removed the Engine from the vehicle in order to carry out maintenance and study it in more detail. We had a few Bulldog commanders too with us, Sig Joel Davies and Sig Lee, helping out the rest of the lads and passing on the knowledge they had already learned. The second week we started driving, maneuvering was the main focus and getting used the vehicle and it’s functions. Emergency stops were also introduced, with some nerves flying round due to our first taste of high speed. LCpl Neilan was definitely the highlight of this week... Being labelled ‘Conehead’ due to how many he ran over. The rest of us picked it up fairly easily with some mistakes to be expected, being rewarded with getting crates in! The 3rd week is where it really became interesting! Cross country. Smashing through mud, puddles and throwing it over hills for a week. It can get a bit tense when the cautious drivers like Sig Slyfield hit trees and fling you about in the back haha! Cleaning the wagon at the end is not one of the highlights though, especially when the temperature starts to drop! Week 4 we are put on the public roads, building up to our test. This has proved to be the most demanding part of the course so far, the nervousness of civvi drivers when they see a Bulldog travelling on the roads doesn’t help either! Although we haven’t quite finished the training yet, everyone is starting to look like professional drivers.. We all feel confident of passing our tests first time as nobody has made any real mistakes when out on the road. Even Sig Slyfield who was heard telling our driving instructor Sgt Mettam, how he couldn’t relax and how nervous he was! It all comes with experience I guess.

5th BATTALION THE RIFLES Welfare Team Welfare Officer - Capt Nick Hedges Welfare SNCO - Sjt Richard Udale Welfare JNCO - LCpl Michael Walker Welfare Clerk - Mrs Claire Ellis

05251 101 582 05251 101 582 05251 101513 05251 101 513

Office Opening Times Mon to Fri - 0800 to 1730hrs Out of hours contact

05251 101 534

Battalion Parade On Fri 05 Dec, 5 Rifles held a Battalion parade to mark its achievements throughout 2014. Over 400 men and women of 5 Rifles paraded at Alanbrooke Barracks, watched by their friends and families. Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex inspected the Battalion, awarding Operational Service Medals to those who had recently returned from Op HERRICK 20, as well as acknowledging the accomplishments of the Rear Operations Group and A Company, who deployed to the Falkland Islands as the Roulement Infantry Company (FIRIC). Also inspecting the Riflemen were the Assistant Colonel Commandant of The Rifles, Lieutenant General Tim Evans CBE DSO, GOC 1XX, Major General James Chiswell CBE MC, and Commander 20X, Brigadier Ian Mortimer. A Company were fortunate to welcome back Lt Col Hanley MBE, a late entry officer whose military career began in the Falklands at Goose Green, who returned to Alanbrooke Barracks having previously addressed A Coy just prior to their deployment as the FIRIC. The parade also gave the riflemen the opportunity to show off to their families some of the more unique aspects of the Regiment in the form of the Rifles’ Quick March (the increased speed putting the accompanying Band of The Scots Guards through their paces!), with weapons ’in the trail’, reacting to the various calls of the bugle and finally the show-stealing Double-Off which, as ever, proved to be a crowd pleaser. Following the parade, HRH The Countess of Wessex met the families as they took in the variety of military interest stands, thanking them warmly for their support over past year.

20th ARMOURED INFANTRY 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

Thousands of troops serving with the Germany based 20th Armoured Brigade have joined 3rd (UK) Division, in one of the final parts of the ‘Army 2020’ restructuring of the British military. A simple ceremony was held outside the Brigade’s Headquarters building in Sennelager, to mark the official change of command and the unveiling of its new full title, ‘20th Armoured Infantry Brigade’.

Cpl Surendra Kumar AGC (SPS)

1st military working dog regiment UWO Contact Details Capt Wes Quigley, Sgt Matt Cole Military Tel: 94879 2818 Civilian Tel: 05254 982 2818

UWO Corner The Regiment will host guest speakers from BFG, RAO, Veterinary Dept, Agility, 49X Military Housing Liaison Officer and SHEM on the 5 Feb 2015 in preparation for rebasing to North Luffenham. The briefs will enable personnel to receive the correct information and ask relevant questions. If partners require transport for the briefs please inform the Welfare Dept on the numbers above.

Departure of Commanding Officer

To contact the UWO out of hours, call the 1 MWD Regimental Orderly Officer on 0049 (0) 1722 566290

Upcoming Events for Feb - Mar 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 Unit Welfare Office. Regimental Rebasing Brief in Leicester Model Room - 5 Feb 15 Kids Messy play at the Den – Sun 8 Feb 15 Coffee Mornings at Sennelager Youth Club - Monthly “Soldiers 5” in the WRVS Movie Room - Monthly

On Thu 08 Jan, Lt Col Andrew Devey MBE RE left 1st Military Working Dog Regiment (1MWD Regt) after two and half years at the helm. His replacement, Lt Col Stephen Foreman RLC, has now taken over in what will be a time of great change for the Regiment. Lt Col Devey moved on after an incredibly rewarding command. During his time the Regiment has deployed on five Op HERRICK tours, and deployed many personnel as far afield as Pakistan and Columbia. He has also assisted in moving the Regiment closer to Rebasing to the UK in August 2015. His other notable success has been the development of the 1MWD Regt Cadre which is noted as one of the most demanding and rewarding Cadres within the AMS. His commitment and contribution to the Regiment have been greatly appreciated, and he now leaves Lt Col Foreman to continue the achievements of the Regiment in 2015.

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 Special events will be orgainsed to commemorate the anniversary. 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 10 FEB - Annual General Meeting @ 1900hrs AROSA Hotel, Paderborn 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.

www.hotel-lichtenau.de Telefon: +49 5647 230 Fax: +49 5647 580 E-Mail: info@hotel-lichtenau.de

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