The Magazine for the Paderborn Community April/May 2015
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The Magazine for the Paderborn Community
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Contents
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4 to4................ 5............................. Paderborn Station Commander UK General Election 2015Day 5................................... Remembrance 2015 9.................................... AFF Volunteer Programme 7................................... 11........................ Easter Church Services 8............... http://bfgnet.de/rebasing/ http://bfgnet.de/paderborn/paderborn-pubs/index.php DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 9 ...................hristmas 12 10 to 13........................ NEED TONeed KNOW to 15................................... to Know Acknowledgements 14................................. REBASING 16 to 17............... Main Front Cover Image 15................................. Long Service Presentations Cpl Mark Webster RLC Army Photographer 20X 18............... Capt Chris Heyworth - Media Ops 20X 16 20....................... & 29 & 34................ Puzzle Big Brew UpPage 2013 20X, Westfalen Garrison & Paderborn Station 17 25 to 19 & 22 to 23. Charity EventsFiji Day 2013 All UPO’s, UWO’s & Contributors to Unit submissions to 26.................................... Chaplaincy & Service Liasion Office 20 27 to 21........................ Schools /Competitions Education to 33................................. Community Services & Agencies Sport 34 to 37... Staff, Pupils & Parents of all contributing Schools 28................................. Barker Barracks Refurbishment 39.............. Copyright: PUNCHLINES is published bi-monthly by kind permission of the Commanders of 20 Armoured Brigade and Westfalen Garrison. It is not an official publication and 31 40................ to 33 & 36 to 37...... GarrisonDMWS RoundDonation the views 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 39 41 to 47........................ Unit Updates to 48.................................. Winter advertising revenue. No responsibility for the quality of goods or services advertised in the magazine can be accepted by the publishers or printers. 48 51..................................... & 49........................ Community Clipboard Brit Fest The Garrison Information Team reserves the right to omit, amend or edit any The Magazine for the Paderborn Community
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CONTACT DETAILS Please send your stories, photographs and information for the next issue to: E-mail: punchlines.magazine@gmail.com
Telephone : Civ: 05254 982 2105 Mil: 79 2105
Address: Punchlines HQ Westfalen Garrison Antwerp Bks, BFPO 16
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Paderborn Station Commander - Lt Col J Pott It is with great pleasure that I write my first foreword for Punchlines as the new Station Commander. I would like to start by offering the outgoing Station Commander all the very best for his retirement. Paderborn Station is a much better place due to his leadership over the last three & half years and I hope that with your continued support, we can build on his strong foundation and continue to move the station forward from strength to strength. From my point of view, the focus will remain firmly fixed on assisting the provision of training and firm base support services. The next few months will see considerable changes across the station, as a particularly busy rebasing period and overseas training schedule for many Units comes to the fore. This period will bring many new challenges, especially in today’s dynamic and unpredictable world, regardless I know that the Paderborn Station team is ready to meet these challenges head on and deliver unparalleled success as usual. Despite these challenges the Community Support Team continues to place great importance on providing support to families affected by separation through duty. There will be a huge number of community wide opportunities and events to attend; I would urge everyone to take full advantage of these unique educational and social events. Details of all events are advertised around the station and online, so please come along and meet the people who can help enhance your experience of living within Paderborn Station. Finally it is an immense privilege to become Station Commander, with your help and support I know that we can continue to be successful in all that we do. I hope that Kay & I can meet as many of you as possible in the next few weeks, and I look forward to serving you as your Station Commander.
Paderborn SSAFA Committee Supporting Our Station Over the last year, the Paderborn SSAFA Committee has worked tirelessly with Units, social and sporting groups, organisations and individuals to raise money for SSAFA, which in turn has been used to benefit our community. Through the combined efforts of everyone in Paderborn Station, a total of â‚Ź25,250 has been raised, from events such as the Big Brew Up, the SSAFA Christmas Fair and individual collection tins. In 2014 SSAFA donated around â‚Ź34,550 to individuals, groups, and Units across the Station. Donations were made to groups such as Homestart, the Paderborn Community Hub, and to the Health Visitors. Grants to assist in support of welfare and compassionate cases accounted for the majority of their expenditure, with aid being donated to 23 individual cases. All of this highlights the vital support that SSAFA offers our community. The Paderborn SSAFA Committee members are all volunteers. They aim to support the Station, in line with the SSAFA pledge, and they all believe that the commitment of the Army and their families deserve their lifelong support. They will continue to provide practical, emotional, and financial support to anyone who is serving, or who has ever served, and their families. Mrs Camilla Mortimer, Chairperson of the SSAFA Committee, would like to thank you all for your continued support.
SSAFA Short Breaks 2015 SSAFA will be running two adventure-based short breaks this year for children of current serving families between the ages of 8 and 14. These breaks will both be taking place in the UK; families who are based in BFG are eligible to apply to attend our Short Breaks in the UK. Some families in BFG may also qualify for additional support in order to access these services.
Exmoor Family Break Sat 01 to Fri 07 Aug
Siblings & Young Carers Break
This is a week-long holiday opportunity for families to attend together with children aged between 8 and 14, who have additional needs and/or disabilities. One child attending within the family needs to meet the eligibility criteria below and their sibling(s) may also attend (but must be between ages 8 and 14). All the children and adults attending will have the opportunity to take part in the accessible activities on offer, including kayaking, horse riding, climbing, bush craft, a disco and magic show and many more within their family groups, as well as have the chance to meet other families and children whilst enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the National Park.
This is a week-long residential adventure break for dependant children between 8 and 12 who have a sibling or parent with additional needs or disabilities. Children will be supported and supervised by staff and volunteers during this week-long break filled with adventure, making new friends, building confidence and having fun!
Eligibility: All children within family applying to attend must be aged between 8 and 14. Child(ren) are dependants of a currently serving person. One child attending, within the family, must have an additional need and/or a disability.
Sun 16 to Sat 22 Aug
Eligibility: Child(ren) must be aged between 8 and 12. Child(ren) are dependants of a currently serving person. Child(ren) must have a parent or sibling with additional needs or disabilities.
For more information and application forms please contact Hannah Wiltshire: Email: hannah.w@ssafa.org.uk Tel: 020 7463 9275
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UK General Election 2015 The UK General Election will be held on Thursday 7th May 2015. For Service personnel, registering to vote has been simplified by the introduction of online services and information. One key feature of the new Individual Electoral Register, is the introduction of the online registration, which now makes registering to vote much more convenient and accessible. The new service takes as little as five minutes, it is simple and secure and can even be done on a smartphone or tablet, via the following UK Government websites:
Register to vote Armed Forces https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote-armed-forces Register to vote UK https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Use this service to get on the electoral register or to update your details if you don’t have a permanent home address in the UK and you’re: • •
A member of the Armed Forces The spouse or civil partner of someone in the Armed Forces
To register, you will need your National Insurance Number (if you have one) Deadlines • The deadline to register to vote online is Monday 20th April 2015. • The deadline to apply to vote by post is Tuesday 21st April 2015. • The deadline to apply to vote by proxy is Tuesday 28th April 2015.
National Smile Month
What can I do at home to keep my teeth and gums healthy? The vast majority of dental problems are completely avoidable. Following a few key points and integrating them into your daily routine can help keep your teeth and gums healthy, pain free and looking great! 1. Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. For adults and children with (any) permanent teeth, a concentration of 1450 part per million fluoride (ppm F) is best. Check the back of the tube for information. Encourage children by using timers, tooth brushing charts, Iphone Apps (OralB and Disney do a good one that’s free to download), books or TV shows involving brushing or games with siblings. 2. From the age of 14 it is best to follow brushing with interdental cleaning, ie, cleaning in between the teeth. Flossing or interdental brushes like TePe brushes are great. You should aim to do this at least once a day to remove the plaque that causes gum inflammation and the more serious consequence, gum disease. 3. Limit the amount and frequency of sugar in your diet. It is the ‘little and often’ amounts in between meals that do the damage. Try to fill up properly at meal times to limit snacking. Try healthy snacks in between meals if you do have to snack; tiny cubes of cheese with crackers, sliced vegetables with humous or a savoury dip, or natural unsweetened yoghurt with a few berries. 4. Drink only water or tea or coffee without sugar between meals. Have fizzy drinks as an occasional treat only (especially for children). Dilute fruit juices with water, and give these or juice (preferably sugar free) at meal times only. Once you have brushed your teeth at night only drink water. Your rate of saliva flow goes down whilst you sleep and your teeth are less protected. 5. Visit the dentist regularly for a check up. Re-call intervals are set by your individual risk. For adults these include; 6 months for high decay risk, 12 months for moderate and 18-24 months for individuals at low risk of decay and gum problems. These are shorter for children and we recommend children see the dentist at least every 6 months whilst under 12 years. Visits can start as soon as your child has teeth; bringing them along to your check up is a great way of getting them used to the unfamiliar environment of a dental surgery. If you have any questions please contact your local Defence Dental Services Practice at: Dental Centre Sennelager Normandy Barracks Civ Tel: 0049 5254 982 2482 Mil Tel: 94879 2482
Opening Hours:
EMERGENCY (Out of Hours):
Mon-Thurs: 0800-1630hrs Fri: 0800-1330hrs
Civ Tel: 0049 5254 982 2414 Mil Tel: 94879 2414
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Your New HIVE Staff
HIVE Regional Manager Central
Hi, my name is Anita Pluckwell and I have just returned to BFG, after 3½ years in the UK. Paderborn is not new to me; I have previously lived here for 9 years and worked for SSAFA and Victim Support, as well as volunteering for the local football club, Paderborn United. Over the years I have lived in many areas of BFG, but I have to say it was very exciting to return to Paderborn. This region has much to offer, as it is very centrally located to many wonderful locations, such as The Harz Mountains and Kiel. I am delighted to be the new HIVE Area Manager covering Westfalen Garrison, Shape and Brunssum. I am looking forward to working alongside our serving personnel and their families, throughout Western Europe, to ensure that everyone is kept informed of events and services here as well as back in the UK. Information sharing will become particularly important during drawdown and the HIVEs have been busy supplying departing Units with their own specific rebasing guides. Paderborn Station has two very well equipped HIVEs (one in the Community Hub to the rear of NAAFI MAX and the other within the Amenities Block on Barker Barracks). Your HIVE Information Officers, Paulini, Stefanie and Cassandra, will assist you with your enquiries and signpost you in the right direction. They also produce a weekly e-newsletter, to sign up pop into the HIVE or visit the website at: www.bfgnet.de/hive-europe.
Paderborn HIVE Information Officer Hi, my name is Cassandra and I am the new HIVE Information Officer at the Paderborn HIVE, located on the ground floor, within the Amenities Block on Barker Barracks. So far, I have thorouhly enjoyed the job. The HIVE Information Officer role is very varied and I feel my degree in welfare, society and children equipts me with many skills to assist servicemen and families with any information that they require. There are many roles that I enjoy within the job, such as producing the weekly ‘What’s On’ HIVE Newsletter, the Paderborn Purple Pages and other Information Guides and generally keeping the community up to date with relevant information. I moved to Paderborn in June 2014 with my Husband Cpl Thompson, who is currently on a swap draft from the Royal Marines Police to the 110 Pro Coy, Normandy Barracks. We were previously based in Plymouth at Stonehouse Barracks and will be returning there after this posting. I really enjoy living in Germany and the benefits of living so close to many fantastic cities.
Home-Start Half Term Fun During the February half term, Home-Start Sennelager organised a variety of themed days, for the families of Paderborn Station, to celebrate some of the recent International holidays. The events were held within the Löseke Community Centre.
Shrove Tuesday fell on Tue 17 Feb this year, and with it being celebrated during the Half Term holidays, Home-Start invited children and parents alike, to enjoy a selection of games and have their fill with some yummy pancakes! The children had the chance to show-off their very impressive pancake tossing skills, which would have left the Guinness World Record judges speechless. The following day, Wed 18 Feb, families were able to get stuck into some very messy arts and crafts, in celebration of the Chinese New Year. The children made some very colourful masterpieces, including traditional Chinese dragons, lanterns and masks. On Thu 19 Feb, the children were almost unrecognisable in their fancy dress costumes for the celebration of Karneval. They danced their afternoon away, whilst playing party games, such as Musical Bumps and doing the Hokey Kokey. “Thank You” to the Home-Start Sennelager staff for organising another action packed Half Term week and for continuing to organise events like these, so that the families in our community can come together and enjoy themselves.
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Poppy Dutch Auction A painting by the former BFBS radio presenter, Charlie Wildgoose, has raised €546 for the Poppy Appeal Benevolent Fund - when it was auctioned at the Royal British Legion (Paderborn Branch) Christmas Draw on 29 Nov 14. Charlie donated the Poppy painting to the Royal British Legion Paderborn Branch before she moved back to the UK, after her husband, Cpl Shaun Wildgoose, left the Army, having completed a full Military career. Branch Chairman, Robert Millar, auctioned the painting with a difference. The idea was that small change was donated into a glass and the last person to place a coin in the glass, was the winner. Steve Lindsay, Sennelager Training Centre Officers’ Mess Manager won the bid. A total of €546 was raised, which will be used to help members of the Armed Forces community in times of need. Robert was nervous before the event but was overwhelmed by the generosity and enthusiasm of those that attended the Christmas Draw, which was organised by Keith Smith. The entrance price included welcome drinks, a 3 course meal, Disco and music by the Pipes and Drums of the Queen’s Royal Hussars. An overall total of €2500 was raised for the Poppy Appeal. The Branch would like to thank the former Station Commander, Lt Col Rod Gray, WO1 (RSM) Roger Evans and the Mess Staff for their support. For more information about joining the Royal British Legion contact the District Secretary, Robert Millar on 05250 937328 or email: robertmillar362@gmail.com
AFF Volunteer Programme - One Year On After being approached by a number of people wanting to volunteer, AFF set up an inclusive programme led by Volunteer Manager, Rachel Fallows. Established a year ago, the programme has proven to be a roaring success, helping with our mission, being role led and offering a new way for people to get involved with AFF's work. Rachel explains: "People have always come forward, wanting to volunteer. Many of those who have been helped by AFF are often keen to give something back. We've received interest from around the world - from Germany to Canada - our programme appeals to a variety of people." So far, 60 volunteers have proffered their time for AFF. Roles have included publicity volunteers, foreign & commonwealth volunteers, event volunteers and more. So what's it like to volunteer for AFF? AFF caught up with Jo Gordon and Julie Noller, local publicity volunteers in Wiltshire, at a local coffee morning. Julie says: "It takes confidence to be a volunteer - being able to say 'hi'. I like to know what's going on and the only way to do that is to get out there and get involved!" In 18 years Julie has moved six times. She describes how being a volunteer has helped her to meet new people: “I like to know I’m putting something back into the community. As a military wife who’s moved around, it also fills my employment gaps as well as providing me with some adult company! It’s nice to be a link in the chain.” Our volunteers allow AFF to reach people face to face rather than through the door - working at the grassroots of the community, one volunteer can be the voice of many Army families. Jo, who has volunteered for us for around six months, encourages others to step up and be part of AFF: “Why not? There are so many benefits both personally and for your local community. As a local volunteer attending coffee mornings it’s nice to have somewhere to go - it doesn’t take up all of your time but it can make a real difference to someone.”
Join the AFF Family
AFF need your help to promote what they do and how they support Army families. Could you attend events, highlight issues and concerns, or provide AFF with vital feedback? If you are interested and would like some more information, please visit: http://volunteer.aff.org.uk If you have the time to give then AFF can offer you a great team ethos, a flexible role and the chance to give something back to your Army community. Volunteering with AFF has some great benefits: • Build your CV • Socialise with other Army families • Build your confidence Visit: http://volunteer.aff.org.uk or contact the AFF Volunteer Manager, Rachel Fallows at: volmanager@aff.org.uk to discuss the skills you already have, which could make a huge difference to AFF and the community.
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Paderborn Co-ordinator
Lisa Horder T 01520 744 9741 E paderborn@aff.org.uk
Army Families Federation
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Churches in Paderborn Station St Peter’s St Christopher’s (Dempsey Barracks)
(Barker Barracks)
Sunday Worship @ 0930hrs including ‘Little Fishes” Junior Church
Sunday Worship @ 1100hrs including “SPLAT” Junior Church
Our Lady of Lourdes (Normandy Barracks)
Sunday Mass @ 1100hrs For further information please contact the Garrison Chaplain
Paderborn Station Easter Services St. Christopher’s Church, Dempsey Bks
St. Peter’s Church, Barker Bks
Our Lady of Lourdes, Normandy Bks
Palm Sunday - 29 Mar @ 0930hrs Maundy Thursday - 02 Apr @ 1900hrs Easter Sunday - 05 Apr @ 0930hrs
Palm Sunday - 29 Mar @ 1100hrs Good Friday - 03 Apr @ 1100hrs Easter Sunday - 05 Apr @ 1100hrs
Palm Sunday - 29 Mar @ 1100hrs Holy Thursday - 02 Apr @ 1900hrs Good Friday - 03 Apr @ 1500hrs Easter Vigil - 04 Apr @ 1900hrs Easter Sunday - 05 Apr @ 1100hrs
The Story of Easter
The Easter festival is the oldest and most important festival in the Christian calendar, the last week of Jesus’ life, or ‘Holy Week’ is remembered by Christians; it signals the end of Lent - the traditional time of fasting. Palm Sunday: On Palm Sunday, Jesus went to Jerusalem to celebrate the Jewish festival of Passover. Many people gathered on the streets to catch a glimpse of Jesus, waving palm branches as he rode by on the back of a donkey. Because it was Passover, an important celebration, there would have been lots of excitement in the air. For those who believed that Jesus was the Son of God, it was an important moment - they shouted ‘Hosanna’ which means ‘Save us now’ as they welcomed him. Maundy Thursday: Jesus understood his time on Earth was nearly over. He gathered his friends and followers together to share a final meal with them - the ‘Last Supper’. According to the gospels, Jesus passed round bread (which he told his disciples was ‘his body’) and wine (his ‘blood’); his way of explaining to them that he would soon die. He also told his friends they should love one another - the ‘mandate’ or command from which the term Maundy is derived. It was on this night that Jesus was later betrayed by Judas. Judas identified Jesus to soldiers, for opposing the religious authorities (‘High Priests’), in return for money - those authorities then passed Jesus over to the Roman soldiers. Good Friday: The Roman soldiers who arrested Jesus took him to Pontius Pilate. On Good Friday, Jesus’ fate was sealed - Pilate decided to ask a crowd of people outside, whether Jesus should be put to death for making claims about being the son of God, they said he should. Before his execution, Jesus was flogged and whipped many times, and was made to wear a crown of sharp thorns, while the soldiers in charge of him taunted him. Exhausted after his various ordeals he was then made to carry his own cross to the spot of his execution, a hill overlooking the city. Here he was nailed to the cross and placed alongside two criminals. A sign was placed above Jesus’ cross which read ‘The King of the Jews’. Upon his death, Jesus was removed from the cross and buried in a tomb. Easter Sunday: Jesus had told his disciples in advance that he would rise again
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on the third day after his death. He had been buried in a tomb guarded by an enormous stone so that no one could steal the body. When some women came to visit the grave a couple of days after his death, they found that the huge stone had been moved and the tomb was empty. Jesus was seen that day and for several days later, and revisited old friends who realised what had been prophesied had come true - Jesus had indeed risen from the dead.
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Dates For Your Diary Easter Fri 03 Apr Sun 05 Apr Mon 06 Apr
Good Friday Easter Sunday Easter
St. George’s Day Bank Holidays - German & UK Thu 23 Apr Fri 03 Apr Mon 06 Apr Fri 01 May Mon 04 May Thu 14 May Mon 25 May
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German & UK German UK German German & UK
National Smile Month 18 May – 18 Jun 15 The aim of National Smile Month is to ultimately improve the UK’s oral health. Organised by oral health charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, the campaign hopes to raise awareness of important health issues, and make a positive difference to the oral health of millions of people. National Smile Month promotes three key messages, all of which go a long way in helping us develop and maintain a healthy mouth. They are: • Brush your teeth last thing at night and on at least one other occasion with a fluoride toothpaste • Cut down on how often you have sugary foods and drinks • Visit your dentist regularly, as often as they recommend.
German Public Holiday Closures Due to German public holidays the following CLOSURES of facilities, unless otherwise annotated, will occur on:
Fri 03 & Mon 06 Apr, Fri 01 May, Thu 14 & Fri 15 May, Mon 25 May, Thu 04 & Fri 05 Jun. * Medical Centres (OPEN - Thu 15 May & Fri 05 Jun) * Transport Support Unit * Dental Centres (CLOSED - Fri 03 & Mon 06 Apr ONLY) * Housing Support Office * One Stop Shop Outlets (OPEN – Sat 11 Apr) * Labour Support Unit * 41 AEC (OPEN - Fri 01 May) * Vehicle Licencing Office * Sennelager Library * Barker Library (CLOSED - Fri 03 to Fri 10 Apr and all other dates as stated above) * HIVE’s (OPEN - 0900hrs to 1300hrs on Mon 30 Mar to Thu 02 Apr & Tue 07 Apr to Fri 10 Apr) * British Forces Post Office Counter (CLOSED - Fri 03 & Mon 06 Apr, no further closure dates are known) During the closure of the Medical Centres, if patients require urgent care they should call 112 if they believe their condition to be serious or life threatening, or for advice over the telephone, they can call their local Medical Centre or any of the numbers below 24/7, regardless of where they live. Hohne 05051 962 2218 Sennelager 05254 9822414 Gütersloh 05241 842536
NAAFI Opening Times * Families Shop (Sennelager & Paderborn) * Barker Express Shop * Normandy Express Shop * Athlone, Dempsey & Alanbrooke Express Shops
Fri 03 Apr & Mon 06 Apr: 1000-1600hrs Fri 03 Apr & Mon 06 Apr: 1000-1800hrs Mon 30 Mar - Sat 11 Apr: 1000-1800hrs Sat 28 Mar - Sat 11 Apr: 1000-1800hrs, Sun 12 Apr: 1000-1900hrs
Paderborn in Spring
The Paderborn Easter Run is held every year, on Easter Saturday, and has become a real tradition in the city, becoming one of Paderborn’s sporting highlights. More than 7000 runners assemble at the starting point, to compete in what is Germany’s oldest road running event, starting from Maspernplatz Sports Centre in Paderborn.
This year the 69th International Paderborn Easter Run will be held on Sat 04 Apr 15, more information can be found at the following web address: www.paderborner-osterlauf.de
The traditional
Luna Park Fair
will be held on Maspernplatz from
Sat 18 Apr to Sun 26 Apr 15. This is the City’s eldest Spring Fair, which continues to provide spring entertainment for the whole family.
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Between Thu 30 Apr and Sun 03 May, Paderborn will hold it’s 31st annual Spring Festival. The festival takes place throughout the city centre with an array of lively street entertainment and an ambitious musical programme. The streets will also be filled with stalls galore and culinary delicacies offering something to everyone.
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Five ways you can save your baby’s liFe wHat to do iF your baby is cHoKinG 2. Slap it out
1. Check their mouth
3. Squeeze it out
Lay your baby face down on your thigh and support their head Up to five blows between their shoulder blades.
U sing two fingers, give up to five chest thrusts Check the mouth. If the obstruction hasn’t cleared call for an ambulance.
2. Open their airway
Tap their foot and call their name.
4. If they are breathing
3. Check for breathing
Gently tilt the head back.
H old them in the recovery position (see below).
If they are not breathing Begin CPR.
wHat to do iF your baby Has stopped breatHinG
if your baby is unconscious and they are not breathing, follow these steps to perform cpr.
3. Pump 1. Call for an 2. Breathe ambulance Put your lips around their mouth and nose Using two fingers in the centre of the chest, give 30 chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute.
and blow steadily for up to one second Give five initial rescue breaths.
4. Repeat
G ive two rescue breaths followed by 30 chest compressions Continue CPR until help arrives.
wHat to do iF your baby Has a seizure (Fit) Make it safe
1. Clear 2. Don’t try to 3. Cool them Take away bedding objects restrain and remove a layer that may them of clothing. Put pillows or cause soft padding injury
4. Call for an ambulance
When seizure has stopped, put them in the recovery position while you wait.
around them.
How to Hold a baby in tHe recovery position 1. Cradle them in your arms, with their head tilted downwards
2. Call for an ambulance
Rebasing - Unaccompanied Baggage Whilst the removal process for personnel moving in Summer 15 is well underway, the following information provides important reminders to ensure that your baggage movement is as smooth and stress free as possible.
Lofts & Attics
wHat to do iF your baby is unconscious 1. Check for a response
NEED TO KNOW
3. Monitor their breathing, pulse and level of response
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For reasons of insurance and personal safety, Agility surveyors or packers are not allowed to enter to measure or remove any items stored in lofts or attics. If you have any items stored in a loft or attic it is your responsibility to: 1. Inform the surveyor at the time of survey exactly what is stored there by size (height x width v depth) so that this can included in the amount of your personal goods to be moved. 2. Move all items from the attic prior to the removal team’s arrival and put in another room for packing. If you do not move items from the attic, they will not go on the truck. 3. Move items to the attic in your new accommodation.
Baggage Allowance - Additional Items The standard allowance for a family move to UK is 67.92m2, although allowances for moves to other destinations may vary. If you are unsure of your allowance ask your UWO, or DBS for UK Based Civilians and Teachers. While many of you will already have been surveyed there may well be some last minute purchases that you will wish to move back to the UK. These can still be added to your loading list either at the time of survey or by notifying the UWO prior to 1 April 2015, assuming that the overall volume does not exceed your cubic metre allowance. To work the cubic metre capacity of an item, multiply the height x width x depth. For example, a small fridge is typically 1 m high x 0.7m wide x 0.6m deep giving a cubic capacity of 0.42m2. 09/01/2015 15:35
Personal and Property Crime Reduction Advice 110 Pro Coy, 1 RMP have issued guidance on some simple steps to take to protect you and your property. To view this, please use the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/paderborngio/799582380110833/
Once you have calculated the additional cubic metre capacity you should inform your UWO who will ensure that Agility add this to your loading list. Clearly, Agility do not need to know about a new pair of shoes, but they definitely need to know if you have (or intend to purchase) a new fridge or sofa which was not listed at the time of survey , or if you have a significant change to the volume of goods to be moved. Any additional items or increased volume within your overall allowance, not accounted for at the time of survey or notified to the UWO by 01 Apr 15 wil not be moved by Agility.
Rebasing - UK Government Guidance There are two leaflets published on the www.gov.uk website, which contains important information which will be useful to those members of BFG who will be rebasing to the UK.
HMRC Travelling To The UK
Importing Non-Native Animals
This leaflet tells you about going through Customs when entering the UK and can be located at: https://www.gov.uk/government/ uploads/system/uploads/attachment_ data/file/262685/Travelling_to_the_ UK.pdf
DFRA offer advice with regards importing a live animal into Great Britain in the following leaflet: https://www.gov.uk/government/ uploads/system/uploads/ attachment_data/file/328548/nnimport-leaflet.pdf
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Defence Accommodation Stores Wharfing Procedure
The DAS wharfing procedures recently changed and the following procedures are to be adopted from February 2015: 1)
Occupants requiring to wharf or request additional DAS for their Service Families Accommodation (SFA) are to contact the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Inventory Clerks on one of the following numbers: Civ: 05254 982 4053 Mil: Ext 4053
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The Clerk will take down all details required and fax the form direct to the DAS store. The following day occupants can contact the DAS store direct to arrange a suitable date/time on the following number: Civ: 05254 982 4181 or 4178 Mil: Ext 4181 or 4178
Occupants are reminded that all DAS being returned must be in a clean and serviceable condition or the DAS store will refuse to accept it and the relevant Housing and Estate Manager may raise a charge against the occupant. Please be aware that occupants are unable to wharf any items, from their SFA, within the last six months of your Assignment.
41 AEC Group Spring 2015 Courses The Spring 2015 brochure is available now. You can view the courses available at the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ paderborngio/780983588637379/
Defence Medical Services Patient Experiences Survey For the Defence Medical Services to continue to improve and modify their services, ensuring they always offer the highest standards for their patients, please could you provide feedback by spending a few minutes of your time to complete a survey at the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DefenceMedicalServicesPatientExperienceSurvey
Removal of Car Passes When Leaving Barracks Vehicle drivers are reminded that they are to remove BFG Car Passes from view when leaving barracks. Failure to do so is a Breach of Security, which can lead to administrative action, the loss of BFG facilities - or both.
Failure to Attend Dental Appointments The failure rate for both military and civilian personnel not attending dental appointments is far too high. You are not only wasting dental officers team, but extending the waiting list for those who wish to attend. Please phone the Dental Centre to cancel your appointment so it can be offered to another patient.
IACS Pass Applications There has been some recent uncertainty about the correct procedure. The application process for an American PX pass has not changed. UWO’s are to ensure that applicants sign the certificate, at Annex A of the handbook and retain it against any future clearance process used by the unit. The spreadsheet is to be submitted as previously. 11
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The Armed Forces Covenant Report 2014
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On 16 December 2014 the Government published the annual statutory report on the Armed Forces Covenant. The report highlights areas in which disadvantage to Service Personnel and their families has been removed and underlines the effectiveness of the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant that are now enshrined in law. The report focussed on the successes in the areas that have the greatest impact on our people: healthcare; education; housing; and access to coroners. In addition to demonstrating the removal of disadvantage in these legislative areas, the report also highlights successes in other areas, such as: changes to Terms and Conditions of Service; support for Armed Forces families through the provision of operational welfare; ensuring equity of support for the growing number of reserve forces; and helping personnel during the transition from military to civil life. The report also demonstrates how other Government departments, Local Authorities and the Devolved Administrations are working in support of the Covenant. These include: a. b. c.
every Local Authority in Great Britain has now signed a Community Covenant. This is a major achievement, with every Local Authority now committed to supporting the Armed Forces Communities in their area; there are now over 300 organisations signed up to the Corporate Covenant which enables employers to acknowledge and record their support for the Armed Forces Community, through the employment of Reserves, Veterans or Spouses, or through dedicated programmes to support the Armed Forces in their local communities; and that funding for the Covenant will be made permanent, with a further ÂŁ10 million per year, from 2015-16.
In addition to highlighting the past year’s achievements, the report identifies issues where more work is required over the coming years. The Covenant affects all of us and our families. I would therefore be grateful if you could ensure that this information is widely disseminated to those under your command. A full copy of the Report is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/armed-forces-covenant-annual-report
BFG Fuel Card Rejections Please be aware that the ARAL Fuel Card is ONLY to be used for the purchase of fuel. It has been noticed that some of the refusal receipts have shown various other items (i.e. drinks and chocolate), which has caused the card to be rejected. Please pay for your fuel separately from any other purchases, to prevent your card from being rejected.
Army&You Spring 2015
This edition of Army&You focuses on pre-planning, offering a range of advice to our families so that they are ready for whatever the Army life may bring, from becoming CV-ready to knowing the new rules before moving into a quarter. It also approaches subjects such as debt, separation and domestic violence to name but a few, and how these could be dealt with. Army families can read and discover the wonders of living in Germany, and there are opportunities to win some fabulous prizes. This is just an insight to what the Spring 2015 edition of Army&You has to offer. There is something in there for everyone. It can be found at:
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2015 LOCAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT NUMBERS + SERVICES SCHOOLS
51° 4300’ N 8° 4600’ E
Occupants of SFA are reminded that any faults identified are to be reported immediately, either through the BABCOCK Telephone Help Desk or the Internet site. This is a timely reminder to families with QDG, 1 MWD & 200 SSqn, who will be departing to pastures a new later this year, to report faults at the earliest convenience so that they can be fixed prior to march out. This will allow SFA to be allocated much quicker, as they will be fit for purpose. Further information to help you prepare your SFA for marching out can be found at the following link:
Paderborn
SFA Fault Reporting
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LEISURE FACILITIES
2015
Paderborn
YOUR ACCOMODATION
service community official guide
Paderborn Labour Support Unit Just arrived in Paderborn or Sennelager and looking for work?
THE GARRISON INFORMATION OFFICE 05254 982 2069
2015
https://www.facebook.com/groupspaderborngio/776119885790416/
IF YOU HAVEN’T RECEIVED YOUR COPY, PLEASE CONTACT:
Opening Times: Monday – Thursday 09:00 - 1200 Tuesday 1330 – 1600 (by appointment only)
We can be found in Alanbrooke Barracks which is situated just inside the main gate above the guardroom (the rear of block 1 upstairs). We employ some 1100 civilian staff in support of the British forces. This includes roughly 1000 in Paderborn and Sennelager. We employ Dependants (Spouses and children of HM Forces and UKBC personnel with a valid passport) and DEL (Directly Employed Labour), working on the German economy. If you wish to visit or contact our recruiting staff to register for work or for general enquiries, our opening times and contact details are: Telephone: 05251 101402 E-mail: BFG-HQ-LSU-Pad-0Gpmailbox@mod.uk A LSU Hub is also located in the NAAFI Family Store in Sennelager. Any questions about filling an Application/Registration Form or about any Job Advert advertised answers will be provided there. Paderborn LSU has a Facebook Group to keep you updated on latest vacancies and LSU information. Search www.facebook.com/groups/paderbornlaboursupportunit
UK & Germany Industry Awareness Event / Transition Fair
Drop-In Day Paderborn 41 AEC Every Tuesday
Divisional Conference Centre Wentworth Barracks, Herford
09:00 – 16:00
Tuesday 28th April 2015 10:00 – 14:00
Open to all Service Leavers who are registered with CTP. Drop-Ins include the following: Review CVs
The following organisations have already confirmed:
Discuss job applications
3RG Associates Ltd, Bluescreen IT, CTTS, Forces Pension Society, Gastec Training, Kingswood Training, Quanta Training, Train2Train, and many more to follow…
Review cover letters Discuss interview techniques Guidance on career options Discuss resettlement training course For more information on drop-ins or to book an appointment please contact:
Phone +49 5221 995 3388 Mil 948 82 3388 Fax 948 82 3174 rrcherford@ctp.org.uk www.ctp.org.uk
Find out about routes into industries, recruitment and courses in UK and Germany
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Come along to network and plan for your future career For further information, availability and to book please contact: Tony Hooper +49 (0)5221 995 3675 / thooper@ctp.org.uk or Leianne Davies +49 (0)5221 9953211 / ldavies@ctp.org.uk
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DVLA Registration Plate Retention
There is good news for anyone importing a car into BFG from Mon 02 Mar 15. It has finally been agreed that BFG personnel can now keep the DVLA registration plates and the VLO will now register you using this number. So you’re no longer required to swap your plates over upon BFG registration. It also means that the price of registering a vehicle with BFG will drop by up to €18 for those who no longer require BFG plates. It is important to note that the process of registering with BFG does not change in any other way. You are still required to register your vehicle with BFG VLO within 45 days of the vehicle arriving in BFG, as laid down in Standing Order 3213, and you must also inform DVLA when you have exported a vehicle from the UK. For an older car this is done using the tear off section of the V5 logbook and for a new car using the tear off piece from the pink log book. This is not a retrospective policy and applies only to those vehicles purchased from Sun 01 Mar15, (’15’ plates) or to those arriving in BFG for the first time. You should not remove your BFG plates and replace them with the original DVLA plates until you are returning the vehicle permanently to the UK.
Provisos - To retain the plates on your new vehicle, you must use DVLA ‘export plates’. That means that they should have an EU country identifier (a blue bar with a ‘GB’ and the circle of stars EU symbol) on its far left – see diagram below.
Those purchasing brand new cars are assured that most dealers know that this is a requirement for BFG and so already ensure that you have the correct type of plate before you collect the vehicle. If you do not arrive in BFG with export plates, then in order to remain compliant with Standing Orders and German legislation, you will have the choice of purchasing the correct type of plate from BFG and swapping them (as part of the BFG registration process), or retaining them but adding an approved GB sticker to the rear of your vehicle. Please note that this policy is not applicable to motorcyclists who will still be issued a German plate upon BFG registration.
Security - Some of you will remember that BFG specific registration plates were introduced originally as a security measure and you may
be curious to know why we are now changing the policy. BFG VLO has assurance from the DVLA that they will continue to rigorously protect your information and that the current data protection policy remains extant.
Personalised registration - If you are one of the few people in BFG who currently pays to have personalised plates reserved in the UK, we unfortunately still cannot and will not allow BFG personnel to register with these. There are a number of technical reasons for this but in short, people who have personalised DVLA registration plates never actually ‘own’ the plate, but instead merely ‘lease’ it from the DVLA who reserve the right to withdraw the plate at any time. For this reason, amongst others, we cannot register your personalised number with BFG. Anyone who has a personalised plate in the UK can still apply to have the plate held on reserve with DVLA and reinstate it once back in the UK permanently. If you are arriving in BFG on a personalised plate that is not an obvious personalised plate, you must notify the BFG registration clerk so that a new number and plate can be generated.
Further information - If you have any queries, then please pop into your LVLO, search for the official VLO group on Facebook or put your questions directly to the OC VLO at ocvlo@yahoo.com or 0521 9254 2637. Finally check out www.bfgnet.de where information is frequently updated.
Customs & Immigration Information
Reimbursement of Fuel Coupons
Changes to the BFG NOVA 1 Application Form
The new BFG Fuel Card has now replaced the pre-payment Fuel Coupons. Fuel Coupon sales have now ceased and all Fuel Coupons should have been used by Tue 31 Mar 15. You cannot use Fuel Coupons if you have a BFG Fuel Card, which has been activated, at the same time. You can be reimbursed for your unused Fuel Coupons by completing the application form found at www.BFGnet.de, Aral Fuel Card link, and send it with the unused Fuel Coupons to the address provided. Instructions on how to apply for an Aral Fuel Card can also be found at www.BFGnet.de, and clicking on the Aral Fuel Card link.
Every change to a BFG NOVA requires extra work to be carried out by BFG C&I, VLO, HMRC and the DVLA. We must all work towards ensuring that BFG NOVA changes due to errors in chassis numbers are minimised. BFG Standing Order 3213 already states that an administration fee will be payable to HQ BFG if an individual changes his/her NOVA details. In order to help you through the process the BFG NOVA1 application form has been slightly amended and is now being circulated around BFG. This amendment requests you to physically check your chassis number on the vehicle, the BFG F73A (the BFG Registration Document) and the NOVA1 before submitting the NOVA 1 application. In the new NOVA1 application form we ask you to declare that you have actually done this check and that all numbers match. In line with the administration fee already in place, if the chassis number subsequently turns out to be incorrect, a re-issue fee will be payable for the change prior to you receiving your new and corrected NOVA. 14 20150202_PUNCHLINES_AprMay15.indd 14
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HQ BFG Reporting And Recording Suspicious Activity
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How many times have you noticed suspicious activity or something that looks out of place and not reported it? Ever felt a bit silly when reporting a suspicious vehicle and did not note the registration plate or note the number of occupants? Ever just let something suspicious go unreported as someone else is bound to see it and report it? If the situation warrants your attention because it looks out of place, makes the hairs go up on your neck or gives you a feeling, take note and report it. All members of the BFG community share the responsibility to report suspicious incidents or activity. Duty personnel keep us safe in military establishments or through routine patrolling activity. BFG employees and their families’ touch the German community in many areas outside of the bubble of protection provided by our duty personnel and this much wider reach could on occasion identify suspicious activity. In this time when we as a community are not being specifically targeted but are part of the wider target set, it is worth taking just a moment to notice our surroundings, detect changes and report anything suspicious. Why Issue
When suspicious activity is recorded with sufficient detail, possible links to previous activity can be made, trends identified and requisite counter measures put in place whilst informing Host Nation authorities and the Service Police.
Advice
There is no restriction on recording what you deem to be suspicious incidents in conducting access control and patrolling activities. All members of the BFG community can also record what they deem to be suspicious activity in and around military establishments, married quarter patches or directed towards members of our community. It is reasonable to take photographs utilising PED or cameras, to make notes or to dictate into a PED or other recording device activities they deem to be of a suspicious nature.
Members of the BFG community, including duty personnel have on occasion been reticent to record suspicious activity using Personal Electronic Devices (PED) such as mobile phones or tablets through fear of legal ramification.
Suspicious activity might include: • Vehicle occupants loitering outside a military establishment, opposite a families NAAFI or on a street in a quarter patch which could afford the occupants an opportunity to record guard or other activity. • Vehicles making several passes of a control of access point or making several circuits of a married quarter patch without appearing to have legitimate business. • Pedestrians photographing a BFG establishment, members of the BFG community without their consent or in such as way as to gain intelligence on pattern of life. • Persons refusing to comply with reasonable instructions. • Persons being abusive. • Persons attempting to gain access to a military establishment without using the correct control of access point. How
If there is a threat to life, always inform the German Police on 110 immediately. If no threat to life, but is suspicious inform the Service Police.
Never aggravate a situation or put yourself or others in danger by using a PED or camera to record activity and if too close to the activity ask someone else to use their PED or camera. It is recommended that for completeness, duty personnel and members of the wider community use the acronym SCRIM to describe a vehicle and the letters A to H to describe a person or persons. Make sure that a note of the Date, Time, Location and the activity is kept on which to attach any photographs or descriptions. MATERIAL WHICH IS RECORDED ON PED SHOULD BE TRANSFERRED TO BFG OFFICIAL RECORDS AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY, THEREFORE REMOVING ANY DATA OWNERSHIP AND STORAGE CONCERNS TO THE INDIVIDUAL. SCRIM is used to describe a vehicle: A-H is used to describe persons: S = Shape (Saloon, Hatchback, Estate, 4x4) A = Age (Teenage, 30s, 70s) C = Colour B = Build (don’t use ‘average’) R = Registration C = Clothing (Baggy, Colour) I = Identifying Features (Black stripe on the bonnet) D = Defining Features (High Forehead) M = Make and Model (add year or approximate age) E = Elevation/Height F = Face (Brown, Round, Moonshaped) G = Gait (Long stride) H = Hair (Blond)
Further advice can be obtained from HQ BFG G2 Branch Tel: Mil 94881 2578 / Civ 0521 9254 2578.
Vehicle Insurance Cancellations and Amendments AXA have declared that they will no longer insure NATO personnel and renew any current policies. When you change your insurance to another supplier (regardless of who instigated the cancellation), you must notify your Local Vehicle Licensing Office. When an insurer (like AXA) cancels a policy they send a legal letter to HQ VLO, explaining that the individual’s insurance is no longer valid. This letter in turn triggers a mandatory cessation of BFG registration (No insurance & registration) and a letter from the OC VLO to the individual and his/her Chain of Command, informing them that the individual is no longer BFG registered and in contravention of Standing Orders. The only way to avoid getting the letter is to provide evidence to your Local Vehicle Licensing Office that you are sufficiently insured. Failing to do this will cause you grief further down the line, particularly if you wish to swap your vehicle at the one year point, as you will find that you are unable to sell the vehicle until it has been registered with VLO for one complete year. Remember – if you have a gap in your insurance, then you have a gap in your BFG registration! Retrospectively informing us that you have changed your insurance may still leave a gap in your BFG registration. Stay smart. As soon as you have evidence of new insurance, take it to your LVLO and ask that your record is updated. For more information, pop into your LVLO, or give us a call on 0521 9254 2637.
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BFGnet Has A Makeover!
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Attracting around 130 thousand page views per month, BFGnet, as the primary source of online information for the British Forces population in Germany, has recently undergone a significant makeover both in the content and ease of use. With access via smart phones and tablets on the increase and now accounting for over 40% of users, the website has undergone a technical refresh. The site now provides wide screen view when accessing via desk top and access to the HQ BFG facebook site via the “Find Us on Facebook” link whilst allowing for automatic page resizing and increased ease of navigation through the menus on smart devices.
Rebasing Info - Additionally, to assist those returning to the UK a dedicated section on
Rebasing has also now been launched. The main page contains an interactive map of the UK showing all locations BFG personnel are rebasing to. By selecting a location, users have access to site specific information including Questions & Answers, BFBS videograms and useful links to the local community and beyond. The Rebasing Need To Know section contains Rebasing newsletters, published articles and detailed Questions and Answers on Medical, Dental and Schooling to provide individuals and their families with all information needed to assist in the return to the UK. If you have a specific question on rebasing which is not covered or if you have suggestions for additional information you would like included, please email: BFG-Rebasing0OGpMailbox@mod.uk Over the coming months, work will continue on the wider development of BFGnet including the information available, ease of use and how this is accessed and presented. In the meantime, please log in regularly to www.bfgnet.de and find us on FACEBOOK at HQ BFG for access to all the latest information on current BFG policies and rebasing specific information.
Healthcare As rebasing is poised to gather pace throughout 2015 your thoughts may turn to provision of healthcare in the UK, whether you are a single serving member of the armed forces, part of a service family, or an entitled civilian. We at the British Forces Germany Health Service (BFGHS) understand that moving can be a stressful time for all concerned and wish to assure you that there are teams of people both here in Germany and in the UK focused on ensuring that your return to UK happens as efficiently as possible. Service Personnel - GP services for service personnel will be provided by Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), delivered through the military medical centre which supports your future barracks. Service Families - Depending on your future location there will be an option of registering with the NHS or military medical centre. Military medical centres based in Catterick, Bulford, Tidworth and Larkhill support service families. There is also an intention to establish a medical centre which supports families at Leuchars, but this will be confirmed at a later date. UKBC’s - All UKBCs and any other member of the BFG civilian component will be provided with their healthcare through the NHS. Accessing Primary Healthcare in the NHS - The transition to the NHS should hopefully be a smooth one when you consider healthcare services currently delivered in Germany aim, where practicable, to be of a similar standard to that of the NHS. You can further reduce disruption by planning ahead. Once you know your future location your choice of GP will depend on the address of your new home, be it service families’ accommodation, rented or privately owned. NHS Choices (www.nhs.uk) have a simple postcode tool that will allow you to find details of local GP surgeries in England and the same service is available for Scotland at: www.nhs24.com/findlocal/ On leaving Germany ensure that you deregister with your medical centre. This will help to ensure that your medical records are transferred to your new GP. You should only register with your new GP once you have arrived in the UK. Accessing Secondary Healthcare in the NHS - Personnel and their families will access hospital services through the NHS. Again the above links can be used to find your local hospital as well as read reviews and note where it rates when compared with the national average. Because of the way that healthcare is delivered in Germany we are fortunate to be able to benefit from reduced waiting times for access to hospital services. It is worth noting that you may experience longer waits as a patient in the NHS both in England and Scotland. Waiting times in the NHS will be dependant on a number of factors and may vary by geographical location. As a basic guide you should: • Be seen within a maximum of 18 weeks for non urgent cases from GP referral to start a consultant led treatment. • Be seen within a maximum of 2 weeks by a cancer specialist from GP referral where cancer is suspected.
Top Three Tips 1. Plan. Make sure you deregister with your medical centre before you leave Germany and register with your new GP surgery asap, after you have arrived in the UK. Again www.nhs.uk and www.nhs24.com/findlocal/ provide a tool to search for GPs via postcodes. 2. Prepare. If you currently take medication, make sure you have enough to cover until you are registered in the UK and able to attend your new GP surgery. Repeat medication is issued up to a maximum quantity of 3 months, one month should be fine. 3. Present. Normal practice includes medical records being transferred to the new location for health providers to assess health needs and appropriate treatment. If you have ongoing health needs please make an appointment with your new GP surgery on arrival to ensure your needs are met and that your care continues to be provided as smoothly as possible. It is fully appreciated how stressful moving can be and the challenges that you may face to ensure the seamless provision of healthcare during your move. DPHC, BFGHS, SSAFA GSTT Care LLP and the NHS are committed to ensure that your move to UK from a healthcare perspective takes place as smoothly as possible.
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Dental Care Treatment in Germany
Dental services will continue to be provided, to meet the needs of service personnel until departure from theatre. UKBCs and their families, as well as members of the BFG civilian component, will continue to be provided with dental treatment until departure. Routine Treatment - Any routine dental inspections and treatment must be initiated at least four months prior to your return to the UK. Departure from BFG No later than 30 June 15 31 July 15 31 Aug 15
Last date for routine treatment to commence 28 Feb 15 31 March 15 30 Apr 15
This will allow dental treatment already started to be completed prior to return to the UK and will avoid the need for patients to try and find an NHS dentist to complete the treatment, potentially at additional cost to the patient. The UK dentist would need to commence a new course of treatment for which the patient would be liable to pay the NHS charges again. Emergency Treatment - In all cases, emergency care will continue to be provided until you leave Germany.
Treatment in the UK Military personnel will continue to receive dental care via the Defence Dental Services (DDS). For all civilian patients (UKBC and service dependants), dental services in the UK can be accessed via the NHS (subject to the same NHS fee scale as currently applied in Germany) or through private practice where treatment costs may be more expensive. Once you have your new address, you should find a dental practice which is convenient to attend from either your new home or place of work. Unlike a GP surgery, there is no need to register with a dentist immediately on arrival; however you should be aware that in some areas there is a high demand for NHS dentists and you may be placed on a waiting list, therefore early registration would be advisable. How to find a dentist in England - The NHS choices website (www.nhs.uk) allows individuals to search for a dentist using a postcode. This site also provides information on which practices are currently accepting NHS patients, private patients or children under 18. How to find a dentist in Scotland - The NHS 24 website (www.nhs24.com) allows individuals to search for a dentist using a postcode by using the “find local services” links. NHS direct can also provide advice on dental care and can be contacted by dialing 111 from a UK landline. What happens when I visit an NHS dentist for the first time? - If the dentist agrees to accept you as an NHS patient, they will: • Ask you to sign a form to register with that practice • Register your child/children at the same time (children should be registered as soon as their first tooth appears). • Offer you information about: • Their dental practice and the services they provide (which may also include private dental treatments) • The dentist who will treat you and where you will be treated • Arrange for you to have a dental check up/treatment as appropriate. Orthodontics - As orthodontic treatment of children takes 18-30 months, a number of patients will be under active orthodontic care and wearing braces at the time they relocate to the UK. Orthodontic care will continue to be provided in Germany by DDS(G) Specialist in Orthodontics until the end of tour date when care will be formally transferred to a UK orthodontist. DDS(G) will arrange for transfer of patients undergoing treatment which is not yet completed, typically 3-4 weeks prior to the relocation of the family to the UK. In order to ensure that they can locate the closest appropriately trained orthodontist who is able to accept the case under the NHS, you will need to provide the DDS(G) Specialist in Orthodontics with details of your new address in the UK. Contact details: DDS(G) Specialist in Orthodontics, Dental Centre, Mansergh Barracks, BFPO 113 Tel: 05241 842282 or 94873 2282 or Email: DDSG-GUMAudiotyp@mod.uk Once care has been formally transferred, it will be the responsibility of the family to contact the new UK orthodontist to arrange an appointment for their child. This will typically be the 6-8 weeks after the last appointment in Germany.
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Emergency dental treatment is available until you leave Germany Routine treatment must be initiated at least four months prior to expected return to the UK For military personnel treatment in the UK will be via DDS Dental Centres The NHS fee scale in the UK is the same as that currently applied in BFG. Private dental practice costs are more expensive than the NHS. Copies of records are not normally required, as the new dentist will compile their own records following your first appointment.
Further information and a list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found on BFGnet at: www.bfgnet.de/rebasing/
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Long Service Certificate Presentations Congratulations and celebrations were the order of the day when the Westfalen Garrison Commander, Col D Kelly OBE, presented a total of 12 civilian personnel from across Paderborn Station with Long Service Certificates, in recognition of their years of service to Her Britannic Majesty’s Forces. Reinhard Pulst (25 years service)- Herr Pulst became employed with GLSU Paderborn in February 1989; he began working as a mechanic for the MT workshop STC situated on Normandy Bks. He remained there until the opening of the QM Dept STC LAD workshop, in Building 107, in 1999. In 2003, Herr Pulst became 2iC of the LAD workshop STC, now LAD Paderborn Station. He is scheduled to retire in 2023. Andreas Pollington (25 years service) - Mr Pollington began work as a labourer for 12 PLSU in February 1988, but transferred to Security on the gates in 1991. Three years later, in 1994, he took on the role as a Dog Handler returning to the gates in 1997, where he has remained since. 2010 saw the promotion of Mr Pollington to Assistant Supervisor. Valentine Heslop (25 years service) - Mr Heslop took up employment with GLSU, now LSU, in October 1989. Over the last 25 years, he has worked as a security officer with his venture beginning in Minden, across to Rinteln and then Hameln until it’s closure in 2014 when he transferred to Paderborn. Mr Heslop said, “I thought I would do this until I found something different, however here I am 25 years later.” Ian Hammill (25 years service) - Mr Hammill was to be presented with his Long Service Certificate but unfortunately he was unable to attend. Leaving the Army in May 1989, he joined GLSU Bielefeld working at the 1st Corps Trps WKSP REME. About 6 months later, he transferred to 62 Ord Coy when an armourers job became available. Since 1992/1993, when the Unit moved to Gütersloh, Mr Hammill has been an armourer with TAG (G) in Sennelager. Siggie Wilkins (40 years service) Mr Wilkins commenced work with the MOD in January 1974, at the Second Line workshop, Barker Bks. During his time with this Unit, he held the following positions: Vehicle Electrician, Charge Hand of Section, Vehicle Inspector, Chief Inspector and Foreman A Shop, A&G, TN 15 G/box O Haul Section. The workshop closed in 1994, at which time he became employed at the Sennelager Training Centre (STC).
Raimund Rodejohann (12 years service) Herr Rodejohann became a member of the GSU in Sep 2002, initially as a bus driver, however due to the closure of the Bus driver section in 2008, he was transferred to the GGS where he has worked at various locations.
Peter Robinson (12 years service) - Mr Robinson started with the German Guard Service (0GGS) in June 2002. He was located at Barker Bks until February 2006, but relocated to Normandy Bks to work in STC. He is currently a member of the team who mans the Forward Ammunition Compound (FAC). Phil Nancekivell (12 years service) - Mr Nancekivell joined the GGS in January 2002 and was located at Athlone Bks until 2006. Since then, he has been a valued member of the team at Brigade and Garrison Headquarters. Patrick Sisson (12 years service) - Mr Sisson was employed as coach driver for the Garrison Transport Office, at the Detmold detachment, from 2001 until 2008; however due to changes in the Bus section, he moved to Sennelager and took up employment with the GGS. He was promoted to ZW3 Supervisor in 2012. Ian Hartley (12 years service) - Mr Hartley joined the GGS upon his departure of the Army in April 2002. Throughout his first 6 years, he was located at Dempsey Bks until his return from paternity leave when he became situated at Normandy Bks. Mr Hartley has been recognised for his high level of commitment to the job, and apparently has a sense of humour to match. Oliver Wigmore (12 years service) Mr Wigmore was situated at Barker Bks for 10 years after joining the GGS in December 2002. 2010 saw his promotion to Assistant Supervisor, two short years later he was transferred to Athlone Bks. Michael Lasic (25 years service) - Herr Lasic began work in 1986 as a Dog Handler. In 1990 he transferred to the GGS and has worked at all the locations within Paderborn and is now located in Sennelager.
Stephen Bowley (12 years service) Mr Bowley joined the German Guard Service in October 2002 and has had the opportunity to work at the majority of bases located within Paderborn Station.
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LSU German Language Presentations As part of the Drawdown process within BFG, LEC’s are being offered training measures via the Labour Support Unit (LSU) in order to provide them with employability once the various Garrisons and Stations reach closure. This will increase within Paderborn Station as we edge closer to the planned closure in 2018. As part of this initiative, German language training has been provided for those none German nationals in order to bring their language skills, both written and oral, to the required standard to undergo further training and hopefully future employment on the local economy. Recently 27 employees, from throughout the Station and a military WO from 3 CS Bn, underwent Level 1 and Level 2 Language training provided by In Via, the local provider. Due to the intensity of the courses, they were running two day modules per week from Oct 14 until Feb 15 in classrooms provided by 41 AEC. The courses also included German CV writing techniques. On Fri 27 Feb the successful candidates were awarded certificates of achievement for their new found and enhanced language skills by OC LSU, Maj Jon Moreton at Paderborn LSU in Alanbrooke Bks. A further level 3 course is being held for an additional 12 employees from Mon 02 Mar Sat 02 May, with more courses planned for 2015-2016 provided that the funding is authorised to do so.
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1. It’s funny when friends return and stay together (9) 5. Restrains boy scouts taking in head of religion (5) 7. As Carl changes he turns to mischief (6) 8. It isn’t the Church making a mark (5) 9. Weird strange excited (5) 10. Monitor timepiece (5) 12. Short month given extra time to find band (5) 14. Taxi the French contact by telegram (5) 16. Sending mail to foreign soldier serving abroad (7,8) 19. Cricket rivalry won in extras he scored (5) 20. Chinese energy source the French found in South America (5) 22. Pace takes extra energy for sharp incline (5) 24. Grizzly Dan’s first to appear unshaven (5) 25. Commander takes in Scarlet as a matter of principle (5) 26. Bather resolved to exhale (6) 27. Similar value? (5) 28. Approximated date and times had been arranged (9)
Down 1. Stop taking on ship’s company to avoid leaky vessel (5,3) 2. It’s useful to organise seats (5) 3. Point whip and cut (5) 4. Funny story told before idols become Batman and Robin (5,4,6) 5. Positive attitude when finding drinks container before party (3,2) 6. Crab I ate dissolved in to microbes (8) 11. Command button (7) 13. Prisoner dispatched with permission (7) 14. Can go about line dancing (5) 15. Seven placed start to finish is a fair bet (5) 17. Fruit trees provide alternative to tea on empty days (8) 18. Haphazard fielder given footwear (8) 21. Be back on unknown piano key (5) 22. Snakebite cure found in surprise rum concoction (5) 23. Perform pass (5)
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After seeing the latest Hollywood blockbuster, several friends went to the local cafe for a late-night dessert. Match each person to their drink and dessert order, and determine the final bill for each. Clues 1. Of Norman and Virgil, one had the cappuccino and the other paid £6.99. 2. Of the person who paid £9.99 and the person who paid £5.99, one had the cappuccino and the other was Delia. 3. Delia didn’t have the chai tea. 4. Of Kim and the person who paid £6.99, one had the earl grey tea and the other had the cafe latte. 5. The person who paid £7.99 had the earl grey tea. 6. The one who had the cappuccino paid less than Virgil.
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. Answers available via email: punchlines.magazine@gmail.com
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Westfalen Garrison Farewells & Congratulations On Thu 12 Mar, personnel from HQ Westfalen Garrison gathered together to bid a fond farewell to Udo Fröhlich, who leaves his post as the Station Utilities Advisor on retirement. Udo has worked with the British Forces in Germany since 1973 and has held several posts, however he has been the Utilities Advisor since 1999. The Garrison Commander, Colonel David Kelly MBE spoke on behalf of the staff that work within HQ Westfalen Garrison in wishing Udo all the best for the future. The Frühstuck was also the perfect opportunity to award Mr Arthur Paton with a Westfalen Garrison Commander’s Commendation, which was completely unbeknown to him. Mr Arthur Paton has been employed as a Health and Safety Advisor in various capacities supporting BFG for 20 years and latterly the Westfalen Garrison, German Health & Safety at Work Expert. Throughout his employment he has provided invaluable advice and exemplary support to the Units within the Garrison and to the Current and former Garrison Commanders. He is never afraid to give up his own time and was recently praised by HQ BFG for the unwavering support he provided to the BFG Senne Open Day, whilst tirelessly assisting the Garrison in all SHEF matters during a constant period of reorganisation to BFG and the Garrison. Mr Paton had a selfless appetite to consistently work long hours, and lead and assisted his staff in the preparing for each Unit SHEF Audit conducted within the Paderborn area. This was to ensure that policies, procedures and the appropriate evidence was in place. These qualities have been fundamental in achieving highly successful results at SHEF audits and providing a safer working environment for the soldiers within the Garrison. For his outstanding contribution and commitment in support of the Garrison, Mr Arthur Paton was awarded the Westfalen Garrison Commander’s Commendation.
QDG PRI Shop
Kaleidoscope Cinema Barker Barracks, Paderborn
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
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The Gift Box Opening Hours Weekdays - 9am to 3pm 1st Wednesday of the month - 6.30pm to 8pm 1st Saturday of the month - 10am to 1pm WHAT DO WE SELL?
North Face (Orders taken with delivery in 1 week) Trek Bikes (Orders taken with delivery in a couple of days) Helen Moore Faux Fur Bridgewater Candles, Reeds and Sachets Carrie Elspeth Jewellery Emma Bridgwater East of India Shruti Bags Just Slate Caroline Gardner Stationary and Gifts Polish Pottery A wide selection of cards Numerous Signs and Gifts
Location & Contact Dempsey Barracks, Husaren Strasse, Sennelager Facebook - QDG PRI The Gift Box Telephone - 05254 9822606 Please note we can only accept cash payments
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Book Reviews
Helen McQueen & Sarah Edwards, Library & Information Assistants During February half term, Sennelager and Barker Libraries celebrated the famous Martin Handford collection of ‘Where’s Wally?’ books. Staff joined in the fun by dressing up and children were able to search for Wally, who was hidden around the library, to win some goodies. “Thank You” to all the children who took part, especially to those that entered our competition: Design a Where’s Wally? page. They were all fantastic! Winner (£25 book voucher and book): Destiny Zhemu, age 7. 2nd Prize (book and memory card game): Alexander Smyth, age 5. Runners up (book): Lauren Wheeler, Cicely Cossens & Ellie Robinson.
Have you seen the Easter Bunny? Last seen Easter 2014 Age: 308 Height: 3’2’’ Blue eyes & big feet.
Someone has kidnapped the Easter Bunny! Write a short story explaining who has committed this crime and why. Earn a reward for the best story which includes vouchers and Easter goodies. Closing date 10th April. ARMY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICE SENNELAGER LIBRARY TEL: 05254 662 0630
Love Always Everywhere by Sarah Massini
Using two word rhyming verse, we see love described in lots of way in lots of places. This is a lovely book to share with young readers to remind them of our love of them and reading. This is a perfect little read aloud to cuddle up with!
Dinosaur rocket by Penny Dale
Fans of Penny Dale’s Dinosaur books will love this tale of the familiar friends on their journey to The Moon. With repetitive language and colourful intricate pictures, this book will excite and fuel the imagination of young readers. Another fast and furious adventure for anyone who loves dinosaurs AND vehicles!
Coming soon
Someone has kidnapped the Easter Bunny! Who was the culprit? Can Easter be saved? Enter our creative writing competition to be in with a chance of winning a big reward, see advertising posters for details!
Musical Movers The Normandy Welfare Centre plays host to many different activities and events, however on Thu 05 Mar it was the turn of Musical Movers, which is a very popular music session where babies, toddlers and their parents sing songs, listen to stories and partake in other activities, such as crafts and messy play. One of the parents that attend musical movers said: “The children love the group and it gives them a chance to meet other children, we normally come a couple of times a month’. Musical Movers is run by Mrs Anna Waterson and Mrs Sarah Rider, they welcome any new members and encourage you to go along and join in the fun, every Thursday from 1000hrs to 1200hrs.
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Victim Support and Supporting Witnesses in Court in BFG The Victim Support (VS) scheme in BFG was originally established in 1995, and has been joined by the Supporting Witnesses in Court (SWIC) scheme since 2012. VS and SWIC in BFG are operated by the British Forces Social Work Service (BFSWS) under a partnering agreement with Victim Support UK, and accredited training is provided by VSUK to volunteers in BFG. Currently, there are 9 active VS volunteers and 6 SWIC volunteers across BFG, also covering Brunssum, SHAPE, and Ramstein. VS is a free, confidential service operating outside of the Chain of Command, and is available to all entitled personnel – married or single – and their families. The service is there for anyone who has been a victim of any crime, or who has been affected by crime, regardless of when it happened. VS and SWIC provide: • Emotional support. • Practical help. • Advice and information. • Help to complete applications for Criminal Injuries Compensation. • Support for Defence or Prosecution Witnesses in Court. • Signposting to other agencies where necessary. In the past year in BFG, VS and SWIC volunteers have dealt with situations involving sexual violence, assault, domestic abuse, thefts and burglaries. For the VS service, people can self-refer for help, though it is often requested through the RMP, SIB or BFSWS, who are on the front line when a crime is reported. All referrals are centrally made via the Central Referral Team on 05241 843039 and filtered to the VS and SWIC Coordinator – Glenis Vann. SWIC referrals are made by the Court Assistant at the Military Court Centre in Sennelager. VS and SWIC volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and ages - serving and ex-serving personnel, UKBCs, dependents and German nationals. Qualifications and previous experience are not needed so much as a willingness to help, and having some spare time to get involved. In BFG, we are looking for more volunteers – particularly men! If you are interested, an application pack can be obtained by emailing: lynnefedden@coreassets.com. All applicants are interviewed and DBS checked if wishing to continue the process. Each volunteer has to complete the VSUK Core Learning Programme – a free 5 day course covering types of crime, effects on victims and witnesses, key support skills, and personal safety. VSUK are coming to the DCC Herford to deliver a Core Learning Programme from 04-08 May 15. Anyone interested in becoming a VS or SWIC volunteer is encouraged to complete an application form.
Supporting victims and witnesses is important and sensitive work – can you help us ?
Incredible Years Parent Survival Course
OUR CHOIR NEEDS YOU!!! Paderborn Military Wives Choir are keen to welcome new members, there are no auditions just come along sing and have fun When: Thursday Where: St Peters Church, Barker Barracks, Paderborn Time: 07:00PM – 08:30PM If you would like further information or see what we are up to, please contact us via Facebook Fans of Paderborn Military Wives Choir Email Paderborn@militarywiveschoirs.org We look forward to meeting you
Aims of the course - As a parent, to increase our confidence and skills in managing our child’s behaviour & bringing out the best in our kids. To enable us to: Increase children’s confidence & self-esteem. Develop their thinking skills. Improve their behaviour. And have fun! This is a thirteen week course which will be run on Monday mornings, in the AWS Bldg on Normandy Barracks, starting on Monday 13th April 2015 from 0930hrs - 1200hrs. If you are interested please talk to Sally Thompson on 05254 982 4332 for more details and to answer your questions.
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lub C l o o h c S r e Aft n a h c u B n h AWS Jo In the AWS after school club, we have been learning how to profile people and places, prepare and carry out an interview, make games and quizzes, and about the layout of a newsletter and what to put in it. We like coming to the club because it is exciting and we learn something new every week! We have learned many different things on newsletters and more. I would recommend this club to any child in John Buchan School. However. if you were not at John Buchan School, we would also recommend youth club...
Puzzle Corner Oh no! I have lost my key and need some help to find it. Can you help? Start at the cross and make your way through the maze to find the lost key...
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...the AWS workers not only run this club, but also the youth club in Sennelager every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings, for all ages - starting at 6 years old all the way up to 18 years old. Youth club is also an exciting and fun place to be with your friends. Both of these clubs make good use of your time, as you continue learn new things!
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LifeWorks Families Courses Paderborn 21st to 23rd July 2015 at 41 AEC on Alanbrooke Barracks What is LifeWorks Families?
LifeWorks Families is a free service for the spouses and partners of service personnel who want to achieve sustainable employment.
How do we help you? • • • •
Provide you with the tools and knowledge to gain employment or enhance your career. Help motivate you to get a job or improve on your current position. Improve your employment prospects. Help you to develop your confidence and your self esteem.
Why should I get in contact?
Whether you’re looking to change or advance your career, return to work or enter further education, we will help you gain the skills and confidence you need to reach your goal.
Rainbows Visit Sennelager Medical Centre On Tue 10 Feb, Sennelager Medical Centre hosted a visit by the Sennelager Rainbows as part of work towards health and hygiene badges. Practice Manager, Yvette Lees, welcomed the girls and arranged a tour of the Medical Centre. Pharmacy Technician, Corinne Date, explained that sometimes medicine is needed to make poorly people better, and that this must be prescribed by the GP and checked and issued in the Dispensary. Dr. Hart showed the girls a consulting room and demonstrated some of the different equipment he uses every day. Dr. Hart and Dr. Schneider explained how germs may make the girls poorly and how important it is for them to wash their hands. The Rainbows were then taught the hand-washing technique with soap and water. An ultraviolet (UV) glow powder was used to simulate germs which the Rainbows had to attempt to fully wash off. Primary Care Nurse, Amanda Graham, then checked all hands with UV light to highlight any ‘germs’ that had been missed and to demonstrate to the girls how difficult the correct hand washing technique can be. The clinicians in the Medical Centre were all impressed by the number of insightful questions the Rainbows asked, and were often challenged to supply an answer!
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Facebook Goes Back In Time Today in 1915, Walter and his friends and family are certain that this year will bring victory for the Allied Forces. He just hopes it doesn’t happen before he gets a chance to put his long months of training into action… Reports are coming in from his sister Rose, who is nursing aboard a French ambulance train, about the constant rain which is making trench life nearly impossible, about soldiers who have gone for eleven weeks without a wash and about a strange condition affecting the men’s feet… Meanwhile, back home, Britain has suffered its first Zeppelin attack, the Government is threatening conscription, the original ‘Lassie’ the dog has saved a sailor’s life and Ma has found an advert for ‘meat lozenges’ to send out to hungry servicemen. This is not a summary from history book, but from a Facebook page posting from 1915. The not-for-profit project tells the story of Walter Carter, from Battersea, who from 1912 is a member of the Territorial Force, 1/23rd (County of London) Battalion The London Regiment. He goes to war in March 1915 where he will see action in Festubert, Loos, the Somme and Cambrai. The story covers the entire War and provides not only his experiences, but importantly, those of his family and girlfriend back in England. Whilst it is fictitious, it is entirely based on fact and is continuously checked by military historians both for accuracy and authenticity. The aim of the project is to get young people more engaged with WW1 in a way that comes naturally to them – through Social Media. As well as Walter’s Facebook page, there is also one for his girlfriend Lily, his sister Rose and other friends and family – their posts and comments paint a broad picture of life at home and at war, referencing issues that are still important today such as the role of the Reserves, the effect of the War on families, the changing role of women and the treatment of the physically and mentally injured. Walter has nearly completed his training and will soon be heading out to join the fighting. To follow the story, go to: • www.facebook.com/WW1SoldiersTale • www.twitter.com/WW1SoldiersTale • WW1SoldiersTale.co.uk/blog For more details on the project and its aims, go to: http://www.ww1soldierstale.co.uk/ To watch ITN London coverage, go to: http://vimeo.com/londontonight/review/98016597/25aadb8526 To watch the British Forces Broadcasting Service, go to: http://web202.ssvc.com/news/articles/army/2926
Fictional character Walter Carter and his girlfriend Lily Howes
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Bishopspark School Paderborn Pirates Tackle Bishopspark School It was a bitterly cold morning in the playground of Bishopspark School, on Thu 05 Mar, as the coaches from the Paderborn Pirates Youth Rugby Club set up a selection of Rugby style activities for the children who attend the School. The Paderborn Pirates were on day 2 of their visits to the local Schools, with William Wordsworth School having been visited the previous day. The day began at 0845hrs, with 59 Year 2 pupils gathering in the playground, to be greeted by two enthusiastic coaches from the Rugby Club. Coaching Co-Ordinator, Sgt Pete Moffat of 3 Close Support Battalion REME, and Deputy Chairman, Sgt Chris Abel of 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, soon had the children forgetting all about the cold weather, as they firstly focused on warming up their cheering skills, before the activities began. The children were split into 4 teams ready for the first game, which was a competitive relay and soon had everyone beaming with enjoyment, as they cheered on their teammates. With a selection of other activities to complete, the children thoroughly enjoyed the visit and the enthusiasm brought to them by the coaches was phenomenal. The Club Chairman, Capt Roger Millar, 3 Close Support Battalion REME said: “I would like to personally thank Wilma Simpson of William Wordsworth School and Mrs Daniels of Bishopspark School for hosting the Paderborn Pirates and I hope that from this we will see lots of new faces at the Club on Sunday mornings”. The idea behind the visit to Schools was to raise the profile of the Club and to provide children with a taster session of what they can offer on a Sunday morning. The day was a good opportunity for the children to see that the training has a lot of benefits and is not just about Rugby. They were keen to show that the Paderborn Pirates is a way of meeting new people, as well as a way of helping to build self-esteem and confidence. It is also an ideal way to get away from the computer and to replace this with a physical activity, within a safe and enjoyable environment, but more importantly to show that Paderborn Pirates is about having fun. The Paderborn Pirates is an organisation that teaches our children Rugby skills and covers the age range from under 5 to under 15. They meet every Sunday at the sport pitches at Bad Lippspringe from 1100hrs to 1230hrs. They welcome every child, regardless of skill level, ability or agility and play tournaments against other Clubs in BFG and German teams. Registration fees are €40 for the season, or €20 from February for the half season. They do offer a 2-week trial period, which allows your child to see whether they enjoy the sessions and after this you will be asked to register with the Club. Your child should arrive with a responsible adult, a bottle of water, appropriate clothing and footwear, and a willingness to learn and enjoy themselves. Volunteers staff the Paderborn Pirates Youth Rugby Club, and they are always looking for members to join them. Volunteers do not need to be trained as coaches, but will need to be enthusiastic and have a approachable big smile! You can find further information on the Club, and their events, by visiting their Facebook page – Paderborn Pirates Youth RFC
FS1 “Stay and Play” Chinese New Year & Valentines Day Sessions Parents of Bishopspark FS1 were invited to join in with a variety of activities, both indoors and outdoors, to celebrate the Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day. Parents also had the opportunity to enjoy snack with their children. The children sang the nursery rhymes and other songs they had learnt during the first half term, to their parents. It was a huge success and some lovely feedback was received from the parents. A big “Thank You” to all the parents for their continued support.
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Bishopspark School Potted Sports Challenge On Wed 11 Feb, nine Year 3 and eight Year 4 children represented Bishopspark School in the Potted Sports Challenge, which is a competition between William Wordsworth, Robert Browning, Blankenhagen, Haig and Bielefeld Schools. The children took part in many activities including spring jumps, target words, skipping, target bullseye, standing high jump and long jump, anagram, and shuttle bean bags and relay races. In the final event, the children had to make a map from pieces they had collected and answer a set of questions. Bishopspark School came joint first, so a deciding round of shuttle relay races took place to decide the winner. It was very close, however we came second with Haig School winning. All the children enjoyed taking part and had a lovely day.
Safer Internet Day “Let’s create a better internet together”. In February of each year, Insafe organise Safer Internet Day (SID) to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world. Safer Internet Day 2015 was celebrated at Bishopspark School on Tue 10 Feb. Children in Year 4 had great fun with instructional poetry writing, film making, computer construction and creating artwork to show people how to stay safe. There were some amazing results.
Year 1 Victorian Day Year 1 at Bishopspark School have been learning all about the Victorians in our History lessons. To make this fascinating topic come to life, we held a Victorian day on Thu 12 Mar. The Year 1 staff team and children got into the spirit of things by dressing in Victorian style clothing. The staff ‘got into character’ and were especially strict! The day began with hair and nail inspections before they could begin with the important lessons of reading, writing and arithmetic! After this, the children worked in groups of boys, and girls, where they undertook gender specific lessons: woodwork, science and drill for the boys and washing, cooking and sewing for girls. The parents joined us in the afternoon for a Victorian tea dance and art exhibition. The children recited poetry, sang songs and performed dance routines. This was all topped off with a delicious cream tea. The day was a huge success and has hopefully deepened the children’s understanding of what life was really like for a Victorian child. We would like to extend our thanks to all the parents for their support and to Mrs Moffatt who provided us with all the refreshments.
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“Farewell & Take Care” From Wilma Simpson It has been a privilege and a pleasure to be a member of SCE for the last thirty-two years. I have worked with all three services in my various postings around Europe and very special they have been too. It was in 1983 that I set off from Kirriemuir in Scotland to pastures new at The British Forces School in Naples; three eventful years with earth tremors, floods and the odd fire did nothing to quell my thirst for adventure. In 1986 I moved on to Pergamos in Cyprus; a haven of normality in comparison to life in Napoli! It too was a close knit community where we all worked hard and enjoyed our leisure times together; tennis, sailing, windsurfing and the weekends away to Troodos, the north and other such idyllic settings. In 1989 I headed to Germany and Talavera School in Werl, near Dortmund where I took up my first deputy headship. In 1994 when it closed, I headed east to Paderborn and Bishopspark School. Then in 2000 I took up my first headship at Heidelberg School, only metres away from the American school. 2002 saw me back in Bishopspark as acting head teacher while Paul Cunningham had his year out as an inspector adviser. Then in 2003 I took up the headship of William Wordsworth School from where I retire in Easter 2015. The Germany stage of my career was very different from my first six years but still enjoyable. Although the life style was very orderly, and after having lived in the Mediterranean I was quite happy with this! Work took on a much greater intensity; the accountability, OFSTED and the ever changing aspects in education. However with the calibre of training, support and guidance we reached a high degree of professionalism that saw great success for so many schools. I have lived in the Paderborn Garrison / Station for around twenty-two years, and a special place it is too. Over the years many changes have been made for the better; the central bank, BFG office and various other facilities. It is always easy to complain but people have gone out of their way to try to make life a little easier and I thank all garrison personnel who have managed to make a difference. When I am back in UK, I am sure I will miss many of the facilities we have on hand here. I have not mentioned children, but for them I would not be doing what I have done for the past thirty-two years. They really are exceptional. Most have great resilience and cope admirably with their lifestyle; constant moves, new friends, schools and environments. SCE is made up of many different groups but the main part is Service Children and to them I say a special thank you. I leave to take up my new life of ‘leisure’ and look forward to doing many other activities that I have wanted to do for some time. I will finish by saying “Farewell” to all the marvellous children and their families who often face so many challenges, but just get on with life. I should also like to offer my thanks to so many valued friends and colleagues over many years in schools as well as at HQ SCE. I have received a large number of generous messages over the past few months and I thank you for these. These have been a surprise but very much appreciated.
Robert Browning School Year 2 recently took a step back in time, to experience what life was like during Victorian times. To celebrate their learning, the children spent the day as though they were in a Victorian School. They swapped their usual school uniform for Victorian clothes and had their fun, interactive lessons were swapped for dictations and handwriting practice, all of which was delivered by a very strict teacher. The children also endured, as per the Victorian tradition, frequent hand and fingernail inspections - after all “Cleanliness is Godliness!”
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SCE Careers Fair On Tue 03 and Wed 04 Mar, SCE opened its doors to businesses, colleges and universities to help students discover the opportunities they could pursue as they learn to plan for the future. The two-day event was organised as part of an initiative for ‘National Careers Week’ by the SCE Careers Service in Gütersloh, following the success of the Careers Fair that took place last year, at Prince Rupert School. This year, King’s School assisted the SCE Careers Service team by hosting the event. Young people from a variety of schools across BFG attended the event, including King’s School in Gütersloh, Gloucester School in Hohne and John Buchan School in Paderborn. The purpose of the event was to provide service children with the same opportunities as children in the UK. Many Careers Fairs take place in the UK that service children are unable to attend, so this provided them with the opportunity to speak face-to-face with representatives. For Gloucester School, this was a final opportunity for the young people before its closure in the summer. The two days were jam-packed with workshops, presentations and exhibitions for students to get involved with, including a sports injury clinic, first aid training and beauty therapy workshops. In addition, there were college and university exhibitions, as well as representatives from the RAF, SIB, Projects Abroad, and Fujitsu to name but a few. For the majority of exhibitors this was their second visit, however this year also welcomed some new exhibitors. Bailey Hall, a student at John Buchan School, was visiting the SIB stand eager to find out more about the Royal Miltary Police. At the age of 12, he already knows he would like to join the Military \ as a Police Officer. He explained, “I want be able to help people and joining the RMPs would give me that opportunity. I found speaking face-to-face with someone very helpful, as I was able to ask questions about the pathways I could take to join the RMPs, including the grades I would need in my GCSEs. I was shown how to use some of the equipment and told what it was used for.” Parents and guardians were also invited to attend the event following on from a review of the Careers Fair held last year. Exhibitors expressed that they wished to see a greater attendance of parents and guardians, as this would provide them with an opportunity to speak with CTP, Train to Train and OSTWESTFALEN JHK. OSTWESTFALEN JHK came to provide information to families who are planning to settle in Germany after the Drawdown. Students were able to find out about the German Education & Apprenticeship system, whereas parents and guardians were able to learn about basic and further training, start-up assistance, business promotion and recognition of foreign qualifications in Germany. College and university exhibitions were in abundance, including Peter Symonds College, which is located in Winchester. Kirsten Scott, Admissions Officer, was pleased to be in attendance as they have had strong connections with SCE schools for many years, and have had students from BFG attend the college with several starting in September this year. It was not only UK organisations in attendance. King’s School Sixth Form, King’s Hair Academy and SCE Vocational Education were there to highlight the fantastic opportunities for academic and vocational courses available locally. Staff and students from the hair academy put on hairdressing displays, which gave young people a chance to have a go with mannequin heads. The fair was a huge success and the support provided by the organisations that attended was appreciated by all.
Recently St John Ambulance BFG provided a free 1-day First Aid training course for members of our community, who give their time and effort for the good and benefit of Paderborn Station. The training took place at the 5RIFLES Welfare Centre, located on Alanbrooke Barracks, Paderborn. Over the weekend, a total of 38 Bus Escorts and volunteers from our community took advantage of this opportunity and underwent the course. It is hoped that another course will be provided in the near future.
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BA (G) Squash Championships Ahorn-Sportpark, in Paderborn, played host to The BA (G) Major and Minor Units Squash Team Championship, which took place over a two-day period in March. The competition was well supported this year with 57 individual competitors, who made up eight major and three minor units’ teams. LCpl Paul O Sullivan from 1 AMR said, “Last year many of the guys were on tour, but this year the competition was fierce, 2014 saw our units take home gold, silver and bronze and we are hoping to do better this year. We have two females in our team, which we are trying to promote and they both received half hour coaching sessions with one of the trainers from Finland. I have had a very enjoyable couple of days here and we have been hosted to a high standard.” SSgt Mick Asher from the Royal Army Physical Training Core, helped to bring the competition together, with the help of Mr Norman Farthing, who is the Manager of the Paderborn Squash Club. Mr Farthing, who once served in the British Army, finishing his career as ‘Master Chef’, said: “We have been supporting the Army since 1987, and this year Paderborn Squash Club is giving away Tickets for Troops for all the Bundesliga (Premier League) matches held in Paderborn, from the 1st April, entry is free on producing their ID card. The competitors are to be congratulated on their commitment and efforts throughout the competition.” Entry to the Ahorn-Sportpark is free, however you will need to book ahead. A new hotel, boarding school and four football pitches are in the process of being built and will be ready by the end of the year. Below are the positions of the Unit winners’ trophies in their respective categories. Major Unit Team 1st) 32 ENGR Regt (A Team) 2nd) 5RIFLES (A Team) 3rd) QDG (A Team) Minor Units 1st) 1 AMR (A Team) 2nd) 1 WD (B Team) 3rd) 1 AMR (B Team) A big “Thank You” goes out to all those who gave up their time to help make this event a success.
Paderborn Squash Club Paderborn is not only a City of sport, it is also Germany’s number one Squash City. From the 16th to 18th April, 22 Squash palyers, from across 12 Nations, will meet in the AhornSportpark. This will see the Paderborn Squash Club (PSC) host the Paderborn Open, for the second time. The PSC are known for their sporting success, especially with Simon Roesner, who is ranked 9th in the World. PSC are also known for being great hosts, after the 2011 Men's World Team Championships was held in the Ahorn-Sportpark. Following on from the last Paderborn Open, the ladies seem to be convinced that Paderborn is a great venue. "Eight players from the previous year will compete again this year, so they must have been impressed," said a smiling Norman Farthing, the Manager of PSC. One of the 22 players will compete on the courts of Ahorn-Sportspark, for the chance to win a cash prize of 5,000 dollars, plus world ranking points. With her world ranking position of 39, Olivia Blatchford from the US is the clear favorite. 25 year old Sina Wall from the PSC, is ranked 84th in the World, and she is the strongest German player competing. Sina said, “I hope I can at least reach the semifinals.” 21 year old sports student, Annika Wiese, also from PSC, is the second iron in the fire for Paderborn. Like Sina Wall, she is a member of the German National team, who looks forward to the home games in the Ahorn-Sportpark Squash centre. Annika stated: "It's special to play big matches at home and last year I was more nervous than usual, but it also brings advantages, for example, in Paderborn I can sleep at home and also enjoy the support from my home club.” Two of the best Finnish junior players, Riina Koskinen and Maarit Ekholm will also compete in Paderborn this year. They are both currently experiencing a foreign academic school year and are able to train as guests with the PSC. Manager, Norman Farthing raises the bar even higher: "I would like to see Sina in the final. When the time comes, many Paderborn fingers in the hope of a possible victory. To win the Paderborn Open seems like a good omen, because in 2014 the first edition was won by Habiba Mohamed from Egypt, who consequently later became the Junior World Champion and is now much higher in the world rankings”. The Paderborn Open starts on Wednesday 15th April - Qualifying matches. The main draw in the tournament starts at 3pm on Thursday 16th April. Quarter-finals - Friday 17th April @ 12 o' clock & the 2 semi-finals @ 7pm and 8pm. The final will be held Saturday, April 18, at 4pm.
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BA (G) Cross Country Running 3 Close Support Battalion REME hosted the BA (G) Cross Country Running League Race 8, which was held on Wed 25 Feb, on the Goldrung Training Area in Paderborn. The cold and muddy, yet sunny conditions, did not dampen the spirits of the 100 runners that were participating. The race started at 1300hrs, for the males this was a 10km route and for the females a 7km route. Although the planned route was mostly flat, there were a few cheeky hills to challenge the runners. After the gruelling event, welcomed refreshments of soup and tea were available to warm up the weary runners. The winners of Race 8 were as follows: Female SSgt Helen Heycock, Royal Army Physical Training Corps, with a time of 34:28:00 Male Sig William Taylor, 1st United Kingdom Armoured Division Headquarters and Signal Regiment, with a time of 40:15:31 Below are the positions of the contenders for the Unit winners’ trophies, in their respective categories: Major Units 4 SCOT’s Minor Units 2 Fd Coy Female Teams 1 AMR 1PWRR 1 Med Regt 1LSR 1 ADSR 29 Regt RLC 1ADSR
British Army Golf Club (Sennelager) Golf Skills Courses 2015 The continuing success of Golf Courses held at British Army Golf Club Sennelager has meant an increase of courses for 2015, which will vary from the beginner to the more advanced player.
Basic Golf Skills Courses
Intermediate Golf Skills Course
13th - 17th April 2015 11th - 15th May 2015 8th - 12th june 2015
6th - 10th July 2015
The course package includes tuition from the BA (G) PGA Golf Professional, driving range tokens, advanced video monitoring and full use of the golf club facilities. This represents excellent value for money – 5 days tuition by a fully qualified professional for only €150. The courses are open to British Forces Germany/UKBC’s and Dependants. If you require any further information please contact the Club Manager: Mr A Finch - Mil: 94879 2515, Civ: 05254 9822515 or email: manager@sennelagergolfclub.de Information about British Army Golf Club Sennelager can be found at: www.sennelagergolfclub.de
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Paderborn United Football Club
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Are you a team player? Do you love football? Do you want to make new friends? Paderborn United is looking for new talent. Whether you are new to the game or have lots of experience we want to hear from you. We currently have 8 Youth teams and 1 male adult team, playing in the local German league, but we are keen to recruit more young people aged 13+ and to explore the option of including a ladies team, if there is enough interest. The club is priviliaged to have several FA Level 1 & 2 qualified coaches who can help you develop your skills and work on individual fitness levels. Interested? Call the Chairman, John Pluckwell on 05254 982 2338, or come along to the club at the Bad Lippspringe Sports Pitches on a Tuesday or Thursday evening from 1730hrs to 1900hrs, where one of the committee members will be happy to help you.
Celebrating 25 years of football in the community at our End of Season event. Saturday 4 th July 2015. At the Sports Pitches in Bad Lippspringe from 10:00am
Come and join us!
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Road Traffic Banned From Senne Airstrip With effect from 20 Feb 15, access to the tarmac area of the Airstrip on the Senne Training Area will be denied. When the Training Area is open for co-use traffic, the co-use road leading from the Windmill to Haustenbeck will continue to be open as in the past. According to information received from the Police and the British Forces, the closure of this area is intended to prevent members of the Tuning Scene from gathering there and racing cars. This is due to a noticeable rise in vehicles from the Tuning Scene meeting in the Senne Training Area during last summer. Drivers habitually gathered at various RV points in the centre of Paderborn and then drove their cars into the Senne. “Particularly on Friday nights, up to 200 vehicles, as well as numerous spectators, could be found gathering illegally on the Airstrip in order to carry out dangerous driving manoeuvres and race cars,” Chief Inspector Friedrich Husemann, Head of the Traffic Division, stated, “Fortunately, these activities have not resulted in serious accidents so far.” The Senne is a restricted Military zone and, as such, the area is not an appropriate venue for such gatherings. In accordance with the Senne Agreement, civilian driving in the Senne TA is only allowed for the purpose of transiting the Area, and the maximum speed limit is 60km/h. Stopping is prohibited throughout the area. Anybody alighting from their vehicle will automatically commit a regulatory offence (Paragraph 114 of the Regulatory Offences Act), and the Police issued numerous tickets to trespassers in the Senne Training Area last summer. First-time offenders have to pay a fine of €160 plus charges, and for repeated offences the penalty will be raised considerably. Speeding offences and technical defects on vehicles will also continue to be strictly pursued. With the rising number of vehicles, more and more local residents have been complaining about the increased amount of traffic, cars driving too fast and high noise levels. As a result of this, the Police have contacted the British Forces in an attempt to find a solution. In view of the risk of accidents occurring and noise pollution, Lieutenant Colonel Mike Onslow, Commander of the British Training Areas in Germany, agreed to co-operate and offered his help to deny vehicle access to the tarmac part of the Airstrip. Lt Col Onslow explained, “The activities of the ‘Tuning Scene’ are very dangerous, both on the Airstrip and on the routes to and from it. These ‘enthusiasts’ also place other road users in danger, due to the increase in traffic, the excessive speed at which they travel and, in many cases, the illegal modification made to their cars. The additional noise and environmental pollution are real concerns, especially for our closer neighbours and the wildlife on the Senne. The Commander was clear about the fact that the British Forces will continue to ensure that the use of the transit roads through the Army Training Area runs smoothly. Co-use traffic will continue to be allowed to transit during the publically announced opening times. This also applies to the cobbled road leading from the Alte Bielefelder Poststraße to Haustenbeck, parallel to the Airstrip. British Forces’ employees are presently engaged in building bollards around the Parade-Square. These heavy barriers cannot be removed and will be clearly marked with reflective paint. Police and ‘Range-Control’ are going to cooperate in the future patrolling of the area and they will check that the existing rules are being observed. Lt. Col. Onslow and Chief Inspector Husemann are warning deliberate offenders, ”If you do not abide by the rules, you will be prosecuted.”
Spring Cleaning - Help to Keep Your Area Clean When the sun shines longer and temperatures rise, nature intends to get green again, therefore we need to start to tidy up our environment. Any bio-degradable rubbish (i.e. old leaves and hedge cuttings) your left with after your Spring cleane can be placed into your green bio-bin at home, or alternatively at one of the two public recycling plants in Paderborn. If you cannot get to the recycling centre yourself, then the City Council will collect your rubbish from your home, (i.e. bulk rubbish, furniture or old toys). The removal of these can be requested by applying online at: www.asp-paderborn.de, where you will find a variety of information in English. During the Spring cleaning period, the wider community areas are also cleaned - ranging from playgrounds, parks to public footpaths which both adults and children will utilise during the Summer. Throughout the years, larger cleaning efforts have been undertaken by various honorary organisations in Paderborn, all showing their responsibility and commitment to the City. The efforts of those involved are remarkable, especially to the Lord Major of Paderborn, Michael Dreier, who appeals for help in the springtime. All the clean up activities help to create an atmosphere of responsibility for our environment, which is valuable for the people and the City. During this time, the HabichtsSee (a recreation area in Sennelager) is cleaned with the help of various voluntary organisations, including the British Forces in Germany. The British Forces community also assists by cleaning up the areas in and around their Service Families Accommodation. ASP, the rubbish department of the City Council, support the organisations by collecting the rubbish from the public areas free of charge If you want to know what you can do in your area, just ask your Housing Eatate Manager, or contact ASP Waste Information 05251 881718 (English is spoken) or online at: www.asp-paderborn.de. You can also ask your Housing Estate Manager if you are new in Paderborn and want to know how the recycling and waste collection works. Paderborn’s Lord Mayor (Bürgermeister) Michael Dreier would like to give his thanks to all the participants of the clean up tasks.
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Out With the Old, In With the New for 1 PWRR Barker Barracks Block 9 Refurbishment 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (1 PWRR) is currently rerolling to Armoured Infantry, as part of Army 2020 restructuring. As part of this process, the Battalion has grown in size by nearly 100 soldiers. In order to ensure that the Battalion maintains its cohesion, DIO and Westfalen Garrison G4 Estates identified the refurbishment of some disused offices, above the Barker Medical Centre, as part of the solution. The work and budgets were agreed, and the first stage of refurbishment began in August last year. Turning offices into modern accommodation, fit for soldiers, required the building to be stripped to its shell, creating a lot of noise and an increase in heavy traffic. All those involved in the project liasied closely and frequently throughout its entirety, which ensured efficient management of the project. The refurbishment was completed with minimal disruption to the excellent service provided by the doctors and staff working below. An example of this effective cooperation was the extraction of the MOD communication system that was previously used in the offices and was carried out over a leave period. This was a multi agency effort and through good communication and lots of understanding, the refurbishment was completed. The work has generated 46 brand new bed spaces, with a mixture of single and 3 person rooms. The rooms were not the only modern aspects of the refurbishment; soldiers also have: utility rooms with Miele washers and dryers, a fitted kitchen with fridge freezer and hob, and new toilets and showers. Each of the soldier’s rooms has brand new carpets, double and single lockers and a smart office desk and chair for late night studying. There are also plenty of plug sockets to power the myriad of entertainments systems owned in the modern era. Overall, the approximate cost of £7000 per bed-space has been very well received. Many will ask why so much money has been spent on the accommodation so close to the rebasing plan being implemented. The answer is a simple one - the welfare of our soldiers is key. Commander Westfalen Garrison and Commander 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade are both keen that the soldiers who remain towards the end of the rebasing programme are not disadvantaged. Closely supported by DIO and its subcontractors, grateful soldiers from 1 PWRR are keen to take advantage of the new accommodation. Commanding Officer 1 PWRR, Lt Col Mike Cornwell says, “This is another example of how committed my Chain of Command are to looking after the needs of our soldiers. Rebasing, for some, will mean leaving Germany after serving their whole career here. I aim to make it as pain free as possible.” Pte Blackband, 1 PWRR says, “The new rooms are a real treat, the washing machines look great and we are told they are the best that money can buy. Living in Germany is hard, being away from family and girlfriends but it definitely has perks.”
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Defence Medical Welfare Service Donation On Thu 19 Mar, the Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) based within the St. Vincenz Krankenhaus in Paderborn, was presented a €200 donation by WO1 (RSM) Evans, on behalf of the Normandy WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess. The RSM stated, “All members of the Normandy Barracks Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess were thrilled to be able to donate money to such a worthwhile cause. The DMWS provides an outstanding and valuable service to the soldiers and dependants of our community during potentially difficult times”. Gratefully receiving the cheque were Welfare Officers, Sara Craigen and John Middleton, and the DMWS Ops Director, Trevor Edwards, who covers hospitals in the UK and overseas locations. Trevor said, “This is local funds for local departments. The DMWS is a charity that not only helps you whilst you are stationed abroad, but they also provide the same level of care and support to you back in the UK”. Sara Craigen, who recently sent requests to Units for much needed donations, explained, “Fundraising is vital to the DMWS, as the money is used to purchase extra items, to make any length of stay in hospital more comfortable. These valuable items could include children’s activity packs or wash kits, amongst other things, and all of which are especially important if you should find yourself admitted to a hospital outside of the Garrison.” WO2 Gardner, DIO, is currently in St. Vincenz Krankenhaus and after his visit from the DMWS Welfare Officers he stated that, “I have been very well looked after the both the DMWS and the German hospital staff”. On her final day in St. Vincenz, Miss Debby Ellis expressed her gratitude to the Welfare Officers, “I have received very good care and daily visits, from both Sara and John. They have provided me with DVDs and much needed company. This is so important, when staying in hospital for as long as I have, as if you didn’t receive regular visitors, then you would feel isolated. It was really nice to have the Welfare Officers visits to look forward to.”
DMWS’s mission:
The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) delivers an independent and impartial 24 hour specialist welfare service to those members of the British Armed Forces, their dependants and entitled civilians who are receiving hospital care, in order to contribute to the coherence of the recovery and rehabilitation pathway for service personnel. This crucial practical and emotional support is provided at times when it is most needed and is bound by a code of confidentiality.
To provide a high quality hospital welfare service to the Military community, serving Soldiers, dependants and entitled civilians on operations and in locations in Germany, UK and Overseas in order to sustain the delivery of military capability.
How do we help?
We ensure that our service families, who find themselves far away from their usual support networks during times of hospitalisation, are provided with everything they need to help them cope and recover quickly and without worry. DMWS offer support to patients in all circumstances, good and bad. The help we offer is diverse and of the highest standard. We have been beside patients throughout child birth, during death and whilst they are receiving life changing news. We may be a comforting English speaking voice at the bedside or a supportive presence for loved ones at the graveside. Our support is practical and emotional. We provide Troop Aid bags to patients when necessary, and respond effectively and quickly to changing needs. We are a listening ear, separate from the chain of command, ready to hear patients’ worries and fears and to help them face them. Welfare Officers can also provide a range of additional items. We can source books, magazines and DVD players during hospital stays (where possible) to help pass the time. We also provide activity packs for children, to keep them busy at the hospital and to help them understand what has happened to their parent. DMWS Welfare Officers are professionals, who are trained to a high standard and can assist in the event of domestic abuse, sudden death, miscarriage, and a range of other circumstances.
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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 Gary Waring - 05254 9824699
Exercise BERGEN-HOHNE 2015 Units from across the Brigade have been making the most of the extensive facilities at Bergen Hohne during a 3-week package at the NATO range complex. The exercise was deliberately designed to allow the troops to return to their core warfighting roles following their final tour of Afghanistan last year. The Queen’s Royal Hussars (QRH), The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS) and 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (1PWRR) took part in the exercise. As part of recent Army 2020 restructuring, The Iron Fist became part of 3rd (UK) Division at the start of 2015, and The Iron Division’s GOC Maj Gen James Cowan, took the opportunity to witness his new units training in the field. Speaking during his visit, Gen Cowan explained, “I’ve been based in Germany often before, but it’s really nice to come back as the GOC of the 3rd Division because we’ve just taken 20 Brigade under command. Over the course of the next few years the whole of this Brigade will return to the UK, with the bulk coming to Salisbury Plain - the home of the 3rd Division. But Germany is still a fantastic place to soldier and the key thing is that we are remaining here for a little time to come. It’s a great place to soldier, and we will continue to make the most of the fantastic facilities it offers, not least these ranges.”
Capabilities Study Day As well as the soldiers within the Brigade going back to basics with their equipment, the Headquarters also have been putting themselves to the test, and held an Armoured Infantry Brigade capabilities study day. The staff received briefs on the capabilities of the Units within the Brigade so all can understand how best to utilise them during training. You will be aware that the Brigade changed it name in the new year, and to celebrate this occasion the Brigade Commander set the challenge to produce an Iron Fist sculpture. This challenge was undertaken by 3 CS Bn REME. From their workshops in Barker Barracks, the welders got hard to work, to produce the best design, and it became clear from early on, that one design stood out and to potentially become the winning design. The Iron Fist Sculpture was presented to the Brigade Commander, Brigader Ian Mortimer, by LCpl Jaime Streak, 3 CS Bn REME, who designed and built the winning Iron Fist Sculpture. It now sits proudly, within the Headquarters.
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1ST THE QUEEN’S DRAGOON GUARDS Useful Telephone Numbers Welfare Officer: 05254 982 2904 Welfare SNCO: 05254 982 2417 Welfare Clerk : 05254 982 2417 Guardroom: 05254 982 2328/2689 Admin Office: 05254 982 2331 Leave & Movements Clerk: 05254 982 2331 Transport: 05254 982 4516
Ex FREEFALL EAGLE In February, a team of 11 soldiers from 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards left the sub zero temperatures of Hanover International Airport on route to California, USA to take part in Exercise FREEFALL EAGLE, an Accelerated Freefall Skydiving expedition. There they spent 3 weeks jumping solo from 12,500ft with each soldier chalking up more than 30 skydives. The aim of the expedition was to take complete novices, turning them into qualified skydivers in the 3-week period. In addition to the novices, there were a couple of more experienced parachutists from the QDG who jumped at the opportunity to practice some more advanced skydiving techniques, including formation skydiving, wing-suit flying and even a jump from a hot air balloon!
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Opening Times: Mon-Fri @ 0900-1500hrs
Post Bunk Opening Times
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Cadre The month of March saw B Squadron run a potential NCO cadre to give Troopers, who had demonstrated they had the right qualities to become Junior NCOs, the opportunity to prove themselves. The course also included Soldiers from our fellow Light Cavalry Regiment, The Scots Dragoon Guards who travelled from Hohne. During an intense two-week course, twenty-nine soldiers were placed under pressure in scenarios that demanded they show their leadership skills they were developing. Twenty-two soldiers successfully passed the course with Tpr Platt of B Squadron, QDG, coming out on top. The Regiment attended their pass-off parade, which was led by Commanding Officer, Lt Col Davies, to mark their incredible achievement.
The expedition is very grateful to the Paderborn Garrison Welfare Fund and BA (G) Welfare Fund for their assistance in getting the expedition off the ground.
Commanding Officers Drag Out On Fri 13 Mar, QDG marked the final day of Lt Col Davies’ time as Commanding Officer by dragging him out of camp in the traditional fashion! The entire Regiment lined the route out of camp, flanked by the Quarterguard as the Officers pulled his Jackal vehicle through Dempsey Barracks. Lt Col Davies and his family have been a hugely important part of the Regimental family for the past two years. We wish them all the best as he moves on to Army Headquarters, to work on the project which is looking at bringing women into all of the Combat Arms. Lt Col Duff will assume command after Easter leave.
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1ST BATTALION THE PRINCESS OF WALES’S ROYAL REGIMENT Welfare Office Opening Times Mon - Thu Fri
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Tigers’ Den Opening Times Mon - Thu Fri
0900 - 1600 0900 - 1300
In February, 1PWRR held a Regimental Day to commemorate the 169th Anniversary of the Battle of Sobraon, which was fought in 1846. The battle was the fourth and final battle to be fought by the British in the Sikh Wars in India. It is a pertinent occasion for the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment because not only did our forbear Regiment, the 31st Of Foot fight in the battle, it was down to the valiant actions of, Sgt Bernard from the Regiment McCabe that swayed the battle in the favour of the British and thus defeating the Sikh Army. The battle was close to becoming a defeat. Sgt Bernard McCabe sited that the Regimental Colour had fallen in the mud following the death of the ensign carrying it. With wounded and dead lying all over the battlefield, Sgt McCabe quickly ran forward with no regard to his own safety and picked up the Colour. He then climbed onto the highest redoubt and planted the colour for all to see. This one action alone rallied the remaining troops to then storm the Sikh positions and to bring about the British victory. The battle honour is celebrated predominately by the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess and involves the best sergeant of the year being selected by the Warrant Officers’ of the Battalion. The best Sergeant for this year was awarded to Sgt Scotty Ralph, who now receives the title of Sobraon Sergeant 2015. Following on from tradition the Regimental Colour is then given to the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess by the Commanding Officer for the day. This is an immense privilege for the Sobraon Sergeant, because he is then entrusted to carry the Regimental Colour to the mess. It is then returned following a Regimental dinner which is dedicated to the Battle of Sobraon and the Sobraon Sergeant. It is an extremely proud day for the Regiment, and a fundamental way of remembering our proud history and using it to reward the actions of our soldiers today.
Tigers Boxing Team Do It Again The night of the 26 February 2015 saw the finals of the British Army Germany Boxing held at Barker Barracks, Paderborn. Our very own Tigers (1PWRR) were up against 2 BN REME and won this 9 bout team event, which included a whole range of weights. 1PWRR were crowned as the British Army Germany Boxing Champions 2015. The final Score was 7-2 to 1 PWRR. A sterling performance from both teams and fighters. The boxers showed commitment, dedication and courage.
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THE QUEEN’S ROYAL HUSSARS Welfare Office Opening Times Mon - Thu @ 0830 - 1700 Fri @ 0830 - 1300
Contact Telephone Numbers:
Tel: 05254 982 2344 Out of hours in an emergency: Guard Room 05254 982 2433
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Families Centre Facelift Since the announcement of A2020, and the implementation of the Army Rebasing Program (ARP), which will see the return of 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade return to Tidworth in Salisbury. The Queen’s Royal Hussars have been given a move date of 2018, and as one of the last units to withdraw from BFG, it was important to ensure that we invest in our Regimental Family ethos and secure our firm base, by providing cohesion and therefore increasing our operational effectiveness. With this in mind the Regiment, mindful of the time that was left, soon started to work on different options and ideas to ensure the welfare support for its serving Soldiers and their families. The Regiment applied for welfare funding to renovate the old Regimental kitchen, which was being utilised by the Pipes & Drums band into a new welfare families centre. The application was accepted and funds were released to start the project. From January work was well underway and the internal infrastructure was put in place and carpets laid. The centre had a kitchenette installed, before it was then decorated to a high standard. The outside play area was donated to the Regiment after the close down of Detmold, and is now in place just outside of the families centre. Once DIO had finished both indoors and outdoors, the centre was ready for the QRH Welfare Team to get in and apply the finishing touches. The first task was to build the indoor play area, which was a challenge to say the least; Sgt Charlie Farley (UWO SNCO), Cpl Dave Wilson and Cpl Al Walling, alongside a determined team of men from all the Squadrons, spent 3 days putting the play area together. Once complete, the team finished off the centre by placing kitchen appliances and furnishings, which were all made possible with a SSAFA welfare grant of €5000. The centre was officially opened by Lt Col Alex Porter, Commanding Officer, on Fri 20 Mar as part of the Regiment’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations. The centre is a great place for people of all ages to come and enjoy.
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35 ENGINEER REGIMENT Welfare Office Opening Times
Mon - Thu 0900 -1400 Fri 0900 -1200 Mon - Thu 1400-1630 (Appointments Only) Out of Hours: Barker Barracks Guard Room: 05251 101243
Unit Welfare Team UWO UW SNCO CLERK
Telephone
Maj Mark Collins Sgt Chris Miller Miss Marion Graham
05251 101213
We hope you are all enjoying the wonderful spring weather that is now upon us. Below is just a small update to what has so far been a very busy year for 35 Engineer Regiment. As always we thank you for your continued support. 37 Armoured Engineer Squadron are still out in Kenya on Ex OAKAPPLE 15. Work started on 02 Feb 15 and the blokes seemed genuinely excited about getting stuck into some proper construction. They have been tasked with the construction of the concrete foundations, internal flooring and veranda of an Armoury, placing a roof to ensure a Military Police station is weather tight, and adding the finishing touches (painting, tiles, electrics, plumbing) on the good work of four previous Squadrons. But don’t think it is all hard work for those out in Kenya. They all have the opportunity to experience some of the local wildlife and culture, and then send pictures back to make those of us left behind jealous.
Spot the Elephant Whilst this has been ongoing, the other Squadrons within 35 Engineer Regiment have been busy achieving their training objectives. 44 Headquarter and Support Squadron deployed out to Sennelager Training Area for a two-week exercise. The deployment coincided with snow making an appearance, which was soon followed by sleet, wind, rain and even more snow. Whilst this was a test for morale at times, the whole Squadron pulled together. Looking back now on the exercise, the Sennelager Training Area came to resemble Norway throughout it duration. Regardless, the exercise a success. Following straight on from this, 77 Armoured Engineer Squadron took over Command of the vehicles, and deployed out once again onto Sennelager training area. Yet again, it was a hugely successful exercise which allowed them to blow the cobwebs off skills that many individuals hadn’t touched in years. For newer members of the Squadron, it was a first utilising their skills. The next few months for the Regiment promise to be just as busy. We have Soldiers deploying out to Canada, Jersey, Jordan & Afghanistan to name but a few of the many tasks. 45
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3 CS BATTALION REME Useful Numbers Welfare Officer - Capt Roj Millar 05251 101 712 Welfare Warrant Officer – WO2 Bri Cook 05251 101 713 Welfare SNCO – Sgt R Horsman 05251 101 713 Welfare Clerk – Mrs Jo Rumney 05251 101 713 Welfare Fax 05251 101 799 Email remebn3@hotmail.com
Welfare Office Opening Times Mon & Tue Wed Thu Fri
0800 - 1700 0800 - 1330 0800 - 1700 0800 - 1500
Out of hours emergency contact via the Guardroom on 05251 101243 or Battalion Orderly Officer on 01722 0866330 Keeping your details up-to-date The Welfare Office kindly asks that you keep us updated of any changes made to your contact details. This is to keep our database up to date in case of an emergency. You can either email, telephone or call into the office with your details. Please also don't forget about filling out a Trusted Friend proforma too!
Did you know that the Welfare Office has the following facilities for hire? 2 Bedroom Welfare Flat in Sennelager & a 9 Seats PRI Mini Bus. Contact the Welfare Office for further details and availability.
Better Halves Club PJ & Ann Summers Party On Saturday 7th February, the “Better Halves” committee organised a PJ and Ann Summers party night in the Bull Pen on Barker Barracks. The event was open to all ladies within the Paderborn area, and over 40 attended. The night was full of entertainment, party games and raffle prizes with some very interesting attire on sale! It was also a good opportunity to meet new people and have a night out in the comfort of your own PJ’s! Everyone who attended enjoyed themselves and a big “Thank You” needs to go to the Better Halves committee, for organising such a fantastic and entertaining evening.
Better Halves Club Cake & Bake Sale On Tuesday 10th February as part of the regular coffee morning in the Bull Pen, Sam Payne organised a Cake & Bake Sale to help raise money in aid of the “Walk the Walk, Uniting Against Breast Cancer” charity. The event was really well supported with many people taking time out of their busy day to bake some delicious cakes; even Mary Berry would have been proud at some of the efforts made!
Better Halves Club Pancake Day
The amazing effort by all was rewarded, with a fantastic total of €168.00 being raised towards vital breast cancer care and treatment. “Well done ladies”
A big “Thank You” to the Welfare Team, for organising a delicious treat on Pancake Day in the Bull Pen. The pancakes went down a storm, especially enjoyed by the children! A special “Thank You” to the chef, Mr Stephen Cameron, who kindly volunteered to come along and feed everyone; yet another successful coffee morning in the Bull Pen.
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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
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Office Opening Times Mon to Fri - 0800 to 1730hrs Out of hours contact
05251 101 534
Although Fri 27 Feb was a cold and wet day, it did nothing to dampen the spirits of the successful Junior NCOs, who passed off on the 5 Rifles parade square in Alanbrooke Barracks. Led by Lance Corporal(LCpl) Webb, the forty seven Riflemen formed up, to be presented their first stripe by Major General Patrick Sanders CBE DSO, ACDS (Ops) in the MOD and shortly GOC 3 (UK) Div. After inspecting the parade, and awarding the newly-promoted soldiers with their new rank, Major General Sanders addressed them on the significance of their new position, whilst reminding them that the rank of LCpl is the ‘“Hardest to gain and the easiest to lose”. The gruelling six-week cadre, which culminated in a two-week exercise on the Haltern training area, thoroughly tested every student in all functions of leadership, focussing on the ability to perform in the role of a Section Commander, leading their sections through challenging tactical scenarios and proving to the Directing Staff that they were deserving of the privilege of leading Riflemen. The new LCpls have all been awarded the SA(K) 90 qualification, which permits them to act as safety supervisors and coaches on static ranges, as well as the qualification that allows them to act as Exercise Conducting Officers, for dry training Battle Exercises involving the use of blank ammunition and pyrotechnics. In addition to awarding them these new qualifications, the Cadre’s critical function was training the Riflemen to embrace their potential as leaders in the field. Through a series of progressive lectures and small exercises, the students were taught the intricacies of leadership; physically – through a series of endurance events and a particularly memorable sword range; morally – through management of their peers both in camp and in the field; and conceptually – through the preparation and execution of their own plans during tactical training. The Cadre had begun with seventy-one hopeful students, from the various Rifles Battalions but many were unable to complete the cadre owing to recurring injury. Major General Sanders made two presentations and the following were taken from the parade programme: “As Riflemen, marksmanship is a core skill, borne out of our heritage as skirmishers and maintained with pride in modern times. During the Cadre, the students were assessed on their marksmanship ability during a series of tests. The Top Shot on the course was LCpl Smith. For this achievement, he is presented with the Baker Rifle, a symbol of our roots as the marksmen of the British Army.”
“For his outstanding performance across all aspects of the JNCO Cadre, the award for Top Student goes to LCpl Webb. Today, LCpl Webb is presented with the Cornish Cane, named after Cpl Cornish who was killed on Operations in 2006, and has the honour of leading the entire pass-off parade.” The pass-off parade was supported by an eclectic band, an amalgamation of pipers and drummers from the PWRR, the QRH, 4 SCOTS and the Scots DG who joined the buglers from the Rifles. It worked well and the parade was a memorable and fitting occasion to mark this successful JNCO cadre.
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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
Application for a Temporary 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 you personal e-mail address.
Coffee Mornings - Coffee mornings are now held in the Welfare Room/Cpls’ Mess (10am – noon) every other Friday, come along, take the weight off your feet and have a brew.
110 Pro Coy, have now thankfully had everyone return home safely from Op HERRICK 20 and OP TORAL. As a Unit we are keen to keep to the forefront of our minds, the lessons and fitness gained from these deployments, to help keep and push our Unit to the pinnacle of the RMP. With Operations still fresh, the OC’s Friday Battle PT has now been introduced, to ensure that our Unit remains ‘Fit to Fight’ at all times. They are not your average PT sessions, the PTI’s are working immensely hard to identify new locations, sick exercises, to hold team events to truly push everybody’s physical boundaries. As time goes by these events are gradually becoming more gruelling, and will culminate in a team event in April.
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
Normandy Welfare Centre The Welfare Centre provides welfare support for HQ Paderborn Station, HQ 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade and all minor Units based within Normandy Barracks. The Welfare Centre is a facility which is available to the community of Paderborn Station to use, so please come along and take advantage of the facilities which include an indoor and outdoor soft-play area for the children, and a chillout room so that you can relax in a nice and welcome environment. The staff will even make you a cup of tea or coffee, and also provide a soft drink for the children. Everybody is welcome! Teapot Tuesdays continue to be a successful event and is well attended so why not join in and make new friends. Another successful event was the Valentine’s Day celebrations, held on Tue 10 Feb. Everyone was keen to purchase raffle tickets, for some great prizes, and there was an added bonus on the day where the first 15 people to arrive received a lovely box of chocolates. As with all Teapot Tuesdays ,tea and coffee were at hand - with juice available the children, as well as a wide range of lovely cakes, which had been carefully prepared and brought by the talented ladies of our community. We look forward to the next event that will take place on Tue 28 Apr 15. At this event you will have the opportunity to enter a cake competition. Everyone is welcome so please come along and take part; it’s not just for HQ Paderborn Station it’s for the community. There will be many different charities, including Defence Medical Welfare Service, who will be selling tickets for their fund raising fashion show. It’s always a pleasure to welcome new faces to the Station; we hope to provide a friendly face and place to meet new people when you arrive in Germany.
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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 CHAPLAINS Robert Browning School...........................Mil: 2401 or Civ: 05254 982 2401 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 COMMUNITY SUPPORT Honeypots FS1 ............................................................................05251 296603 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 Labour Support Unit (LSU)...........................Mil: 3516 or Civ: 05251 101 516 TRANSPORT HIVE Sennelager..........................................................................05254 982 2771 Paderborn Bus Escort Supervisor...........Mil: 3807 or Civ: 05254 982 3807 HIVE Paderborn.................................................................................05251 57191 Patient Transport Coordinator................Mil: 2842 or Civ: 05254 982 2842 Service Liaison Officer ............................... .Mil: 3342 or Civ: 05254 982 3342 White Fleet Clerk.........................................Mil: 2343 or Civ: 05254 982 2343 Veterinary Clinic ...........................................Mil: 2361 or Civ: 05254 982 2361 Youth Club Transport ...............................Mil: 4340 or Civ: 05254 982 4340 41 AEC ...............................................................Mil: 3552 or Civ: 05251 101 552 E-Learning Centre...........................................Mil: 3418 or Civ: 05251 101 418 WELFARE OFFICES Sennelager Library......................................................................05254 6620630 Normandy Welfare Ctr....Mil: 2437 / 2270 or Civ: 05254 982 2437 / 2270 Paderborn Library............................................Mil: 312 or Civ: 05251 101 128 QRH ...............................................................Mil: 2344 or Civ: 05254 982 2344 QDG......................................Mil: 2417 / 2904 or Civ: 05254 982 2417 / 2904 35 Engr Regt............................Mil: 3213 / 3305 or Civ: 05251 101 213 / 305 WRVS SERVICES WELFARE OFFICERS WRVS Alanbrooke Bks ................................... Mil: 3531 or Civ: 05251 101531 1 PWRR...........................................Mil: 3823/3321 or Civ:05251 101823/321 WRVS Barker Bks..............................................Mil: 3229 or Civ: 05251 101229 5RIFLES.....................................Mil: 3513 / 3582 or Civ: 05251 101 513 / 582 WRVS Dempsey Bks.....................................Mil: 4240 or Civ: 05254 9824240 3 CS BN REME.................................................Mil: 3713 or Civ: 05251 101 713 WRVS Normandy Bks...................................Mil: 2617 or Civ: 05254 9822617 200 Signal Sqn....................Mil: 4699 / 4439 or Civ: 05254 9824699 / 4439 110 RMP.........................................................Mil: 2725 or Civ: 05254 9822725 DENTAL Alanbrooke Bks Dental Centre ....................Mil: 3645 or Civ: 05251 101 645 OTHER HELPLINES Barker Bks Dental Centre .............................Mil: 3290 or Civ: 05251 101 290 Army Families Federation (9am - 12 noon).........................01520 7449741 Normandy Bks Dental Centre....................Mil: 2482 or Civ: 05254 982 2482 BFG Relate...................................................................................02161 4722826 BFG Victim Support...................................................................05251 1809340 GUARD ROOMS Early Years Officers.........................................................05254 982 4902/4903 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 Normandy Bks...............................................Mil: 2232 or Civ: 05254 982 2232 If you are using a military phone for the following freephone numbers, remember you still need to dial 0 before the helpline number: 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 BFG PARENT PARTNERSHIP SERVICE HQ BFG, BFPO 140.............................Mil: 94881 2683 or Civ: 0521 92542683 Crimeline..............................................................................................0800 184 2222
HOUSING Housing Office...............................................Mil: 4435 or Civ: 05254 9824435
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Useful Links • www.aff.org.uk/families • www.mod.uk/jshao • https://sts.forcesgateway.mod.uk/ • http://www.mod-pc.co.uk • www.forcespensionsociety.org • http://www.recruitforspouses.co.uk/ • http://seen2help.co.uk/
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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.
www.hotel-lichtenau.de Telefon: +49 5647 230 Fax: +49 5647 580 E-Mail: info@hotel-lichtenau.de
Hauptstr. 40 33165 Lichtenau-Kleinenberg
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. 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
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COMMUNITY CLIPBOARD The Royal British Legion Paderborn Branch e.V (V.R.2077. BR 3440)
Car Boot Sale/Flohmarkt Dempsey Barracks, Husarenstr, Sennelager Sunday 24 May 2015. From 11:00 – 16:00
Visitors will not be allowed entry until 10:45 Tea & Coffee + Bar Facilities Fish & Chips + Other Attractions English Breakfast, 11:00 – 13:30 All car booters are welcome also Commercial Stalls. Pitches 5 metres wide €10 donation. Commercial stall; size and donation negotiable on booking.
Tables available for €5 donation includes a €2.50 refundable deposit on return of your table
Book now to avoid disappointment
You can also join the Legion on this day If you wish. Book now by telephoning Jim Griffiths MBE on 05254 4208 E-mail: griffithsjames159@gmail.com
Deutsche Gäste sind Herzlich willkommen.
Kein Eintrit bis 10:45 Uhr We are open to the public
All visitors are welcome, come along and help us to help others who are not so fortunate.
SERVICE NOT SELF UK Registered Charity No 219279. Germany StNr 66/270/09424. www.britishlegion-paderborn.com
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