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February/March 2017
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The VJTF and what you and your family can do to prepare
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Brigadier Mike Elviss Commander | 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade
Let me start by wishing all of you serving as part of the mighty 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade and Westfalen Garrison a Happy New Year! I trust that you enjoyed a well-earned break with family and friends over Christmas and return to work refreshed and ready for the challenges we will face together in 2017. This issue headlines with some thoughts on our commitments throughout 2017 and particularly to NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force, or VJTF. You may recall that the work of last year saw us take the strong political signal that a 14 nation multinational task force sends and turn it into a purposeful multinational brigade. 2017 will have a truly international feel for those in ‘The Iron Fist.’ The whole is greater than the sum of the parts. The VJTF does not stand in isolation; in fact, it is just one of many complementary tasks with which the Brigade is charged. The Royal Dragoon Guards will train our allies in Latvia and the Ukraine, and 4 SCOTS will deploy to Iraq to train the Iraqi Army to combat the scourge of Daesh. Moreover, 5 RIFLES left Paderborn (but not the Brigade) in the summer and are preparing to deploy to Estonia as part of NATO’s Enhanced Forward
Presence. You will also have seen in the news that the US Army is deploying forces into Poland. Indeed it is the new normal to have NATO forces deployed forward in the Baltic States and Poland to assure our partners in the Alliance of our collective commitment to their defence. This is an exciting time for the UK. We in 20 Brigade are in the vanguard of NATO commitments across Europe. This is a terrific responsibility and I have absolute confidence in every man and woman in the Brigade. Good luck.
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Trained. Ready. 20 X.
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With temperatures dropping to -15 degrees Celsius, 20 Armoured Infantry Brigade HQ deployed onto the Sennelager training area for Ex SPECULAR. Testing the ability to plan and execute brigade operations as part of their role as the UK’s rapid response force, it was the first time in decades that an Armoured Brigade has trained in
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manoeuvring its Armour and HQ staff and rebuilding their operational HQ with minimal notice.
2017 is a unique year for 20 X as it now leads NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) and also performs the role of the UK’s rapid response. The Vanguard Armoured Infantry Brigade (VAIB).
The Bde Comd Mike Elviss said, “This validation exercise has been a great opportunity to show that 20 X is ready, fully trained and has displayed the skills required of an Armoured Infantry HQ. As the only Armoured Infantry Brigade based in Germany, taking on the mantle of the VAIB is a great privilege for us all; we are the Iron Fist of the Iron Brigade.”
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n the first of January 2017, HQ 20 Armoured Infantry Brigade assumed command of the VJTF. This means that 20 X is available to move at very short notice to ensure NATO has the right forces, at the right place, at the right time. But what does this mean for the families? We have compiled a short checklist to ensure that if your serving solider does deploy, you have all the information you need to make their time away as easy as possible for you.
To do list
Having your soldiers’ full details is essential if they are deployed, so make sure you document their full name, rank, regimental number, unit name and their unit contact telephone number.
Has the solider entered their next of kin and emergency contact into the JPA system?
Do you know who your nominated UWO is and how to make contact with them?
Do you know where your nearest HIVE information centre and Army Welfare Service is?
Are you signed up to the Garrison weekly info email?
Are you authorised to deal with banks and other organisations eg internet providers?
Is your car prepared (serviced, BFG’d etc)?
Should you need them, do you know where all the key documents are?
Do you know who to contact in the case of an emergency?
Do you know how and when to phone the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC)? More information can be found at: Bfgnet.de Link to the Families Deployment Support Guide www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/families_deployment_guide_low_res.pdf
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Captain ‘Paco’ Montesinos (Spain) Major Javier Rios (Spain) Major Morten Gregersen (Denmark)
VJTF READINESS & OUR NATO ALLIES
101km 24 hour race
In March 2015 the former British Prime Minister, David Cameron, committed the UK to forming the Brigade Headquarters and major Unit contributions to the new NATO concept for its reaction forces. This was to be the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force – the VJTF. It would be charged with assuring NATO allies that we stood by them, with deterring aggression from potential aggressors, or solving any problem the Supreme Allied Commander of Europe (SACEUR) threw at them.
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These Legion Officers have encouraged the personnel from 20 X to take part and join them in the “101km Legion Race” which is the largest ultra-running phenomena in Spain. The race is massively popular and each year 7,000 runners, walkers and mountain bikers try to accomplish the distance in less than 24 hours. This year it will take place on 13th May and a 20 X team will attempt to achieve victory.
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The preparation for that role dominated 2016 with major exercises both at home and abroad. Now, in 2017 the VJTF stands ready, at only days notice to move. But what actually is the VJTF? The VJTF is built on the headquarters and some units of 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade (20 X), from UK units based in Sennelager and the UK; Infantry, Artillery, Engineers, Medics to name but a few. But member nations across NATO have dedicated units to it also – an armoured Infantry Battalion and other units from Denmark, a mechanised Battalion from Poland and a Light Infantry unit from Spain’s famous Foreign Legion
are only a few of the 14 nations that have built a fighting force that packs a powerful punch. The force is designed to live, move and fight independently wherever it is sent and to get there with the minimum of notice. Building that force into a cohesive team has been the responsibility of Brigadier Mike Elviss MBE. With the mantra “the whole is greater than the sum of the parts”. 2016 was a year of major interoperability exercises that showed Albanian, American, British, Croat, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Romanian, Polish and Spanish soldiers how best to work together. Not only is the VJTF the physical embodiment of the most enduring alliance on earth – NATO – but it is also a potent fighting force of tanks, helicopters and soldiers. Even though the VJTF is based in 20 X HQ; soldiers from the 13 other nations have joined their UK colleagues. Some of those soldiers are based permanently within the VJTF Headquarters. Let’s meet a few of them...
Captain ‘Paco’ Montesinos (Spain)
Major Javier Rios (Spain)
Major Morten Gregersen (Denmark)
Paco, the Spanish nickname for Francisco, is 34 and joined the Spanish Legion in 2002 before obtaining his degree as a Cavalry Officer in 2007. Although in Spain he is posted in the Light Armoured Cavalry Group “Reyes Catolicos” II of La Legion, he was designated by Spain as one of the Staff Officers for 20 X as a consequence of the Spanish contribution to the VJTF. For Paco, this is a great opportunity as he can work totally embedded within a British HQ with many possibilities to learn new techniques and procedures, which he can use in the future. Moreover, being immersed in a multinational environment as part of VJTF within NATO offers a fantastic challenge for him.
Javier comes from the Spanish Legion Brigade HQ where he has been the Future Operations Chief for the last three years. With an infantry background and after five overseas deployments, this is his third experience within the NATO Response Force. The first time he took part as Company Commander in a NRF Battle Group and the second time as part of the Special Operations Component.
Morten is a Danish Artillery Officer and joined the HQ in May 2016 as one of the lead planners for the VJTF. Prior to that he was the Joint Fires Officer in the Danish 2 Brigade for four years. An experienced officer, Morten was deployed with the Danish Battlegroup as part of Task Force Helmand, the British Brigade on Operation Herrick 15.
Paco is married to Elena and they have an 18 month-old baby, Francisco de Asis, who are both living in Germany with him. Being in a British environment has proved a fantastic opportunity for them to meet new people, be immersed in a new culture and also improve their English.
He arrived in Paderborn in July 2016 with his wife Teresa and their three children. They are enjoying the opportunity to completely integrate within the British community here in Germany. Teresa works in the Garrison Information Office and the children attend King’s and John Buchan school. As Javier says, “This is a great opportunity, not only from a professional perspective where working as part of VJTF within a British Brigade HQ is a unique experience, but also from a personal point of view for my whole family.”
Morten explains why he said yes to this job, “I see it as a natural development in my career but the most important thing is that I get a chance to be part of this NATO Reaction Force, meeting old and new colleagues and friends. I have met many British friends here that I first met in Afghanistan! It is amazing that even though we are 14 nations, when things start to happen we can still act as one alliance.” Morten brings into the HQ lots of brigade level experience, including having worked a lot with the Baltic States and the US Army in Europe. Morten spends time between Sennelager and his house in Denmark and thinks the British obsession with tea is hilarious.
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What happened? It has almost been two years since Nepal was hit by two devastating earthquakes. Since then the country continues to rebuild with the help of aid from the British Army and various aid agencies such as the Gurkha Welfare Trust. With more than eight million people affected, the tireless efforts by fund-raisers such as Sgt Shivashanker Tamang have been vital in supporting the redevelopment in the affected areas.
25 April 2015 7.8 magnitude 12 May 2015 7.3 magnitude OP MARMAT 4 SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 16 •
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89 British Army personnel involved, including from each of the core Gurkha Regiments – Rifles, Signals, Engineers and Logistics Rebuilt Amar Jyoti Lower Secondary School in Simi village, Lamjung district Supervised 19 Gurkha home builds in Lamjung, Gorkha and Syangja districts
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10th school rebuilt by GWT since the earthquakes, with 13 more to be completed by the monsoon in 2017 GWT has already built 622 homes in the Himalayan foothills £7.25 million already spent by GWT on earthquake response
THE Gurkha mission to help Nepal’s recovery from 2015’s devastating earthquakes ended in December as the final soldier returned from a remote construction site deep in the Himalayan foothills. About 90 troops, including 50 specialists from The Queen’s Gurkha Engineers (QGE), were deployed to Nepal in September as part of Operation Marmat 4 – meaning ‘rebuild’ in Nepali. The team has built a quake-resistant school and a number of homes for Gurkha veterans in Lamjung district, near the epicentre of the 7.8 magnitude quake which struck in April 2015. This is the final chapter in the British Army’s efforts to assist the Nepali Government’s disaster response. By working with its partner charity, The Gurkha Welfare Trust (GWT), the UK Brigade of Gurkhas has provided aid to thousands of Nepali citizens over the last 18 months. After initially deploying to support the immediate humanitarian relief efforts, the emphasis soon turned to reconstruction. Sergeant Major Birendra Kambang, who has over 20 years’ experience in the QGE,
including seven tours of Iraq and Afghanistan, is preparing to return to the UK after his second stint with Op Marmat. Birendra said: “We arrived at the tail end of a long monsoon, which made the initial construction work especially challenging. The guys showed real resilience to get through those early weeks when many locals were away celebrating the major Nepali festivals. They worked incredibly hard because they wanted to complete the mission before they left.”
The Gurkha Welfare Trust aims to provide welfare to enable Gurkha ex-servicemen, their dependants and their communities to live their lives with dignity, primarily in Nepal but increasingly in the UK and elsewhere.
The Gurkha Welfare Trust has an extensive network for delivering aid in Nepal having operated in the country since 1969. Op Marmat contribution is part of the charity’s wider ambition to help build or repair over 1,700 Gurkha homes, 600 water supply systems and 220 schools across Nepal by 2020.
To find out more about the Gurkha Welfare Trust and how to support them, please visit: www.gwt.org.uk
The head of GWT’s earthquake response, John White, said: “Op Marmat offers a true Rolls Royce solution. The work they’ve carried out serves as an example to all of our other construction teams working in the hills and they’ve been generous in sharing their expertise with our own staff and local labourers.” • •
OP MARMAT 2 OCTOBER 15 TO FEBRUARY 16 82 personnel, working up to 160km from base location (Kathmandu) 5 semi-permanent schools, 2 semi-permanent community halls and 4 Gurkha homes built in Sindhuli, Gorkha and Lamjung districts
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OP MARMAT 1 APRIL TO JULY 15 96 personnel providing emergency relief across severely affected areas 7,000+ CGI sheets distributed for temporary shelters 6,000kg of rice distributed 1 semi-permanent welfare centre built in Dolakha district 1 semi-permanent school built in Gorkha district
OP MARMAT 3 FEBRUARY TO JUNE 16 29 personnel supporting 60 locally employed civilians working 180km from base location (Kathmandu) 38 Gurkha home builds supervised in Ramechhap district
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ASTLEY COOPER CUP
CROSS COUNTRY COMPETITION
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he Queen’s Royal Hussars held their annual inter-squadron cross-country competition on Friday 12th January. The event is held as part of the regiment’s Duke of Edinburgh competition which decides which squadron is most competent at a variety of military events, including a stretcher race, performance on ranges and the regimental knowledge test. C Squadron currently holds this honour and
as such are renamed the Duke of Edinburgh’s Squadron and wear the Duke of Edinburgh’s cypher on their TRF. The event is named after Capt Donald Astley-Cooper, who was the Commander of the ‘Cooper Force’, that provided the protection for a large UN withdrawal during the Korean war. Five tanks were lost and AstleyCooper was killed in the manoeuvre but they successfully held off a marauding Chinese
army. During his time in the Army, Captain Astley-Cooper was a prolific cross-country runner and it is for this reason the cup is associated with the inter squadron cross-country competition that has been held in his name ever since. This year the competition was won by LCpl Onyuro, A Squadron, who ran the 10km race in 37 minutes. The current DofE Sqn were the overall winners with the best top 15 aggregate times.
The battle of Sobraon: 1 PWRR celebrate and remember The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment celebrated and remembered the 171st Anniversary of the Battle of the Sobraon. This year, the 2017 1PWRR Sobraon Sergeant is Sgt Wrigglesworth and he had the honour of carrying the Regimental Colour from the Officers’ Mess to the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess, through the ranks of the Battalion lining the route. The History The defeat of the Sikhs at the Battle of Sobraon on the 10th February 1846 marked the end of the 1st Sikh War. The British assaulted the enemy positions, but received heavy casualties and at one point it was thought that the battle was lost. Both officers carrying the Colours of the 31st 14
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were killed, and at that moment when defeat seemed inevitable, Sergeant Bernard McCabe of the 31st picked up the Regimental Colour, dashed forward under heavy fire and planted it on the highest point of the Sikh entrenchment. This put new life into the 31st, 50th and the other regiments, which then took their objectives in desperate, hand-tohand fighting. When the Sikhs at last turned and fled they left 10,000 casualties and sixty-seven guns behind them. Sergeant McCabe was commissioned and proved to be a hero again at The Siege of Lucknow with the 32nd Foot (a Forebear Regiment of today’s Rifles). The 50th emerged from the battle commanded by a subaltern, having lost half their rank and file.
VOTE for CHARLIE Military Working Dog Charlie, from 102 MWD Squadron, has been nominated for the Extraordinary Life of a Working Dog Award 2017.
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ilitary Working Dog (MWD) Charlie, a seven year old English Springer Spaniel, has had an active and operationally focused career that would be the envy of any soldier, already completing four operational tours. Displaying great versatility Charlie has been employed on a wide range of routine and unusual military tasks. Based in Sennelager, MWD Charlie first deployed operationally in August 2013 on Op HERRICK 19 to Afghanistan with 103 MWD Squadron. He remained in theatre for Op HERRICK 20 with 102 MWD Squadron, eventually returning to Germany in October 2014. During his deployment he worked in support of Infantry units to provide a weapons, ammunition and explosive search capability. Charlie also travelled to Kabul where he assisted in the security of the Afghan National Army Officer Academy searching for explosives and ammunition, thus providing a safe area in which the Officer Cadets could train. Charlie played a key role in allowing the safe closure of the British base, Camp Bastion, and was one of the last five MWDs to depart Helmand Province when the camp finally closed in 2014. Always protecting those around him, Military Working Dog Charlie was committed to over a year of constant operational service in an often dangerous, and always austere, environment.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, his handler Lance Corporal Bobby Denslow, 25, explained: ‘Charlie gives the guys that level of assurance of where IEDs or any other weapons could be hidden in the ground.’ Charlie has been well trained and knows what to look for in order to get his ball as a reward afterwards. Remaining with 102 Military Working Dog Squadron on his return from Afghanistan, Charlie had only a short break before preparing for operations again. Highly flexible in his duties, he has also supported numerous training activities worldwide, including Officer Cadets from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Danish and Dutch units and the Royal Marines. In 2015, Charlie was held at high readiness to support Military Aid to Civil Power (MACP) operations from March to July 2015. He has been trained and prepared for high readiness Contingency (Rest of the World) operations; ready to fly anywhere in the world to carry out search tasks. Highly versatile, he has also supported UK based operations including Cabinet level VIP venue searches prior to official events. In his latest operation, Charlie deployed with his handler at very short notice to support Counter Arms Proliferation within the Mediterranean. Adapting to life at sea very quickly in an unusual environment, Charlie has already proved his worth to the Royal
Marines; providing an additional level of assurance to the operation. MWD Charlie is at the very frontline of protecting our national security. The Squadron’s Commanding Officer Major Ken McIntosh told the Daily Mail: ‘Charlie is one of the finest examples of the uncomplaining, faithful and loyal companion that provides a level of comforting assurance that no other equipment can.’ Charlie has displayed an exceptional and consistently high level of performance throughout his military service and is a lovely dog with a fantastic character. For sustained professionalism and incredible versatility on operations Military Working Dog Charlie has now been recommended for the Extraordinary Life of a Working Dog Award 2017.
If you think that Charlie has done a brilliant job, give him your vote http://www.crufts.org.uk/ content/eukanuba-friendsfor-life/ The overall winner of Eukanuba Friends for Life is being announced live at Crufts on 12th March 2017.
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The GIO went to catch up with Sapper Bennie and Sapper Sheehan to find out what it’s like to be in the Royal Engineers
PUNCHLINES: LET US IN TO THE DAY OF A ROYAL ENGINEER.
PL: ARE YOU ENJOYING GERMANY SO FAR?
SAPPER BENNIE: As the UK are on high readiness, it’s our responsibility to ensure all the vehicles are prepared for moving out if needed. SAPPER SHEEHAN: Very similar for me too. I am also a driver of the Bulldog, along with being the team medic.
SB: Really enjoying it. I’ve been here since May. SS: I love Germany, There are so many perks to living out here. I actually lived in Osnabruck for 5 years when I was young as my dad is in the Army too. When 35 re-roles, I’ll hopefully be going to Wimbish to be part of EOD. My girlfriend, Courtney, will also be pleased I’m back in the UK.
PL: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE ARMY FOR?
PL: WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
SB: 2 years. Really enjoying it so far. SS: I joined when I was 22; so for 3 years now.
SB: I really like football - support Rangers. I also got to try out snowboarding in Austria with the Army - that was really fun! SS: I am part of the regimental rugby team and just generally like being outdoors. When I was in Canada on exercise, I tried out horseriding and rockclimbing which was really good.
PL: WHAT MADE YOU JOIN THE ROYAL ENGINEERS? SB: I was in a job that I didn’t really enjoy and I knew the Army would offer me a stable career. Being part of the Engineers meant I could also work outside and travel. SS: Being part of the Royal Engineers means you will have a trade at the end so you can use it in civvy street. I’m hoping to be in the Army for life though.
PL: If YOU COULD GIVE ANY ADVICE TO YOURSELF WHEN YOU JOINED THE ARMY WHAT WOULD IT BE? SB & SS: Just don’t stress and embrace the opportunities the Army offers.
1. Bergan for supplies, ammunition and personal effects 2. Monkey - used for hammering in pickets 3. Frog Cutters expandable wire cutters 4. DPM bush hat 5. Cold conditions hat 6. Knee pad 7. Mark 7 Scrimmed helmet with driving goggles 8. Emergency stretcher 9. Combat med kit 10. Ear defenders 11. Minefield marking kit 12. Respirator 13. Cruciform explosive method of entry charge 14. Osprey Body armour - driving gloves & notebook and writing implements 15. GPS 16. Combat webbing (Molle type) containing jet boil, mosquito cream, spoon, water bottle, water purification tablets, rifle cleaning kit, head torch and ear defenders. Rolled up sand bag on top 17. Waterproof trousers 18. Waterproof top 19. Cyalumes
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Winterberg Winterberg is the largest ski region in the Sauerland and one of the major ski resorts in central Germany. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced skier or snowboarder, there’s slope for you.
Winterberg lies within close proximity to all stations in Westfalen Garrison; Bielefeld (1hr 30min), Gütersloh (1hr 35min) and Paderborn (1hr 15min). With day passes starting at 34€ and toboggan passes from 6.50€, Winterberg offers an excellent day out for all in British Forces Germany.
Rental Winterberg has a whole host of rental shops. Rental of either skis or a snowboard with boots and a helmet range from between 20€ and 25€, with toboggans roughly 5€ for the day. We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.More information on rental can be found here; http://www. skiliftkarussell.de/en/skigebiet/ skiverleih.html
Ski Area Parking Winterberg provides a variety of pistes that span 34 slopes with a total distance of 27.5 kilometers. 14km of which are easy blue runs, ideal for the inexperienced and those looking to get their confidence back. 12km of more challenging red slopes, and finally 1.5km of difficult black, which boasts itself as being one of the steepest slopes north of the Alps.
Free parking is provided at the base of the main lifts in Winterberg, these are P2P7. Alternatively, the S40 bus runs directly from the train station on an hourly basis at 10 passed the hour, and takes approximately 5 minutes to reach the ski resort. More information on travel can be found here; http://www. skiliftkarussell.de/en/service/ anfahrt-parken.html
Lessons
Skischule Winterberg offer both group and private lessons in English, and is an excellent way to learn and improve your skills. The school offers both snowboard and ski lessons. Lessons start at 43€ per day, and usually last 3 hours, with a meet at 9:45am. Skiing is offered from the age of 5, with the younger skiers enjoying the “Kinderland” with easy slopes and a magic carpet lift. Childcare during lunch is also offered for a fee. Group sizes vary between four and eight children and four and ten adults per instructor. Snowboard lessons are offered to children above the age of 7 and adults, with the group sizes being between four and seven. Rental and Ski passes are not included in the price, and should be purchased separately. More information can be found http://www.skischule-winterberg.com/ 18
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It is another clear day in Les Contamines, France. A gentle wind blows up the valley. It is -17 degrees Celsius. Tpr Reynolds is half running, half dragging himself up a hill with his ski poles. He can’t feel his hands or his toes and his eyebrows are white from where the condensation from his breath has frozen. He has skied 5km, is utterly exhausted, and is only a third of the way through his race. Tomorrow he will do it all again.
Welcome to QRH Nordic Skiing.
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he season started off in Norway in late November with a training camp. Under the instruction of Lt Col. Bromley-Gardner, the team trained three times a day. Every morning would begin with a warm up run and a few mobility exercises. After coming back for a quick breakfast, it would be out again for two hours of skiing. Lunch would always be a leisurely affair, allowing everyone adequate time to warm their extremities and consume as many
calories as possible. Finally, after dragging themselves out for another two hour session in the afternoon, they would slump on the sofas waiting for the duty cook to finish dinner before they could slink off to bed. The six days on, one day off regime in Norway was demanding but necessary to develop the two Nordic disciplines, classic and skate, which are used in cross-country and biathlon races, respectively.
After a few days off over Christmas, the team moved to Hochfilzen, Austria, for EX NORDIC WHITE FIST: the RAC and RA corps championships. The course is a demanding one and is used on the world cup circuit. After a slower start in the cross-country races, the team found its rhythm for the biathlon events and finished on a high, winning a few medals.
EX NORDIC WHITE FIST complete, it was time to move to Les Contamines, France, for EX PIPEDOWN: the divisional championships. The team got off to a good start on the individual 15km cross-country race, but are again looking to build momentum for a strong finish on the biathlon events. .
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Military Wives’ Choir In the October/November edition of Punchlines, we paid a visit to the Kultur Raume in Gütersloh to watch the collaboration of all the Military Wives’ Choirs in BFG to record a song. The song joined all of the Military Wives’ Choirs from around the world to form part of a beautiful Christmas album that was released into the UK charts. The title, lyrics and music were all kept under wraps until its release on Friday 25 November where it was revealed that the song was called ‘Home for Christmas’. The song is a universal sentiment and this album was always going to have appeal to all in the British Forces at Christmas. It was aired for the first time after a long anticipated wait on the breakfast show of BFBS Germany. As an extra honour, Gillian Connolly and Gemma Kemble Stephenson, were chosen among 1006 women to record in London the two singles ‘Home for Christmas’ and ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ for Songs of Praise, which broadcast on 11 December. On the day of the recording in London, Gillian posted on Facebook: “What a fabulous day! Met so many lovely ladies and had a tear in my eye on
many an occasion. My feet throb, my legs ache, my voice is croaky but I’m full of pride.” Home for Christmas was enjoyed so much that it made it to number 2 of the Christmas classical charts. Well done ladies!
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What a fabulous day! Met so many lovely ladies and had a tear in my eye on many an occasion. My feet throb, my legs ache, my voice is croaky but I’m full of pride.
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YOUTH FIRST AID
A first aid training course for children took place in Sennelager. The children were aged from school year 1 up until school year 6 and all learnt a variety of skills suitable for their age. Subjects included: • • • • • • • • • • • •
knowing why help is important who the emergency services are how to contact them what to tell them how to keep themselves safe recovery position how to help someone that is choking how to help with bleeding and wounds bandaging slings CPR defibrillation
All the children were so enthusiastic and really got involved.
Katrina Mason, First Aid Instructor, has also devoted nine hours of her own time to teach the 1st Lippe Guides First Aid. On completion, the children were awarded with a Badge which consists of ‘21 points from Emergency Situations - Assembling a simple First Aid Kit’. The Guides enjoyed practising their skills on mannequins and even got the chance to use a choke vest to make things as realistic as possible. The Guides would like to extend their thanks to Katrina for making the course really enjoyable and for highlighting the importance of this subject and the qualification for the future. Being part of the Girl Guides gives you fantastic opportunities to learn new skills and meet other like minded people.
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Where every second counts... Pte Jake Farr, of 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment, was nominated for a Millie Award. Little did he know that his military training and quick reactions would ever lead to a Sun Military Award nomination, or more affectionately known as “The Millies”, but that’s exactly what happened to Private Jake Farr of 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment. It was whilst on Christmas leave back in 2014 that Jake faced the distressing scenario of being handed a lifeless body of a five week old baby boy by his distressed mum. However, the father of one did not hesitate, and realising there was no time to get to a hospital, he immediately began performing CPR using the techniques and training he learnt as part of his battle casualty drills, although he never imagined he would have to use these skills on the tiniest of lives. As Jake explained, “After a few minutes of carrying out CPR the baby started making some noises so I stopped but his eyes started to roll to the back of his head and he stopped breathing, so I started CPR again. “While I was doing this my wife Georgina began stripping his clothes off so I could get skin-to-skin contact. He came round again but this time I didn’t stop CPR. It was when I started breathing for him that’s when his heart kick-started again, he made a small splutter and started to cry and then I knew he was coming round - I felt euphoric.” On their arrival the paramedics could not praise Jake enough for having jumped in so quickly, reporting that normally the chances of a baby so young being brought back to life were fairly rare. For Jake, that was when it sunk in what had happened, “I started shaking, thinking what if he didn’t come round - but thankfully he did.”
Commenting shortly after Jake’s heroic deed his Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Mike Cornwell said, ”I am extremely proud of Private Farr. His actions were selfless, prompt and decisive and he has consistently been modest and unassuming. In short he has epitomized the British Infantry soldier. He is a credit to the Battalion, The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment and the Army.” Although Jake did not win the Hero at Home Millie award, to be nominated in itself is a fantastic achievement and he will always remain a hero to little baby John Edward Marshall and his mum Sophie. Written by Army Press Office
Contact 41 AEC on 0049 5254 982 4018 (Civ) or 94879 4018 (Mil) if you are interested in completing a first aid course
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Repeat for 1 min
Land softly and repeat with control.
Jump up and bring your heel to your glutes – be careful not to arch your back.
Stand with your feet pointed straight ahead and placed shoulder-width apart.
Butt Kicks
We’ve got your back. Sgt Dean Howard, PTI for 44 MFMI Coy, has designed a bodyweight circuit that can be done anytime, anywhere. Work those arms, legs, chest and core to sculpt a better body and see your fitness improve with this easy to follow circuit. This great 15 minute workout can even accompany you on a weekend away. Repeat the circuit twice.
Too busy? No gym membership?
Your 15 minute workout Resting your knees on the ground if necessary.
15 reps.
Inhale as you bend your elbows, and exhale as you straighten your elbows. Keep your elbows close to your sides as you bend them.
Place your hands directly under your shoulders.
Repeat for 1 min
Land softly, with your knees together and hands by your side, keeping your abs tight and back straight.
Jump up, extending your arms and legs out into a star shape in the air.
Stand tall with your arms by your side and knees slightly bent.
Star Jumps
EXCUSES
Press Ups
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Making sure to touch your toe each time.
20 reps each side
Return to the middle and repeat to the other side reaching to touch your hand to your toe. Keep moving from side to side.
Slightly raise your upper body off the floor and with one hand reach down your side to your toe.
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your hands next to your hips.
Toe Taps
Ensure good form throughout for max results!
20 reps
Continue down to full depth if you are able, and reverse the motion until you return to the starting position.
Begin the movement by flexing your knees and hips, sitting back, ensuring to keep your heels flat on the floor and your back straight.
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and cross your arms over your chest.
Squats
Move your bum in front of the bench with your legs either straight or bent in front of you on the floor.
Position your hands shoulderwidth apart on a secured bench or stable chair.
Tricep Dips
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20 reps Since U Been Gone Kelly Clarkson
Once you reach the bottom of the movement, slowly press off with your hands, and push yourself straight back up to the starting position.
Slowly bend your elbows and lower your upper body down toward the floor until your arms are at a 90-degree angle. Be sure to keep your back close to the bench.
Straighten out your arms and keep a little bend in your elbows to keep tension on your triceps and off your elbow joints.
Stay Motivated
Eye of the Tiger Survivor
Jump Around House of Pain
Chairperson
Huw Bithell Elizabeth Porter I’m 16 and from Bielefeld. I love baking, I enjoy going out with my friends and listening to music. I’m involved in the Youth Forum as I would like to help the community and because I enjoy working with groups of people who want to make a change and feel passionately about different issues. I have been volunteering at my local youth club for about 4 months and really enjoy it! I am also training to be a learning support assistant in my local school. I will represent the young people of BFG at the House of Commons during the UK Youth Parliament.
Secretary
YOUTH FORUM Contact Emma Twyford, AWS
We are a group of young people who are here to represent all young people within Westfalen Garrison. We meet every month to catch up and plan our projects, we design ways to get young peoples voices heard and communicate our views and ideas to the decision makers within the Garrison.
Kate Jones I’m 14 and have lived in Germany for 12 years. I enjoy listening to music and playing the guitar. I’m part of the Youth Forum mainly because I want to make sure young people have their say. It’s really important to me that young people have a voice, because the future will affect us the most. I’m still a new member, but I hope I can continue to help.
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Daniel Reeve I’m 14 and have lived in Paderborn for just over a year. The Youth Forum gives me the chance to influence change in the younger community and we also get qualifications from participating in it. I enjoying playing rugby and socialising with friends and the Forum gives me the chance to meet with people from other youth centres. The Forum is important as it gives us a voice and the chance to makes changes for the better.
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Bethany Robinson I’m 14 and have lived in Paderborn for around three and a half years. I enjoy gymnastics and socialising. While being involved in the Forum I hope to influence changes for young people and also gain my ASDAN qualification. I decided to be part of the Youth Forum for the opportunity to get involved, and so young adults are listened to about things that we would like to change.
I’m from Paderborn and have been part of the Youth Forum for a few years. I wanted to become involved to help affect change within my community.
I’m from Paderborn and I’m 15 years old. I’ve recently passed my babysitting training course and now have a qualification. The Youth Forum is important to me so young people can be heard and we can make changes within our area. I can also get another qualification doing the Forum.
In my free time I also play American Football for the Paderborn Dolphins. Furthermore, I have been lucky enough to be selected to represent BFG at the House of Commons during the UK Youth Parliament.
The Forum is a good way to communicate with the Garrison Headquarters. I’m pleased to be part of the team representing young people of the Garrison.
Liam West
In my free time I enjoy reading, listening to music and socialising with friends. The Forum is important to me to have the chance to improve life for young people in the Garrison.
I’m 13 and live in Paderborn. I’ve been in Germany for just over three years but lived in Bad Fallingbostel for the first two.
Abbie Ransley
Treasurer I’m 15 and live in Sennelager. I love to skateboard and also mountain bike with my friends up in the mountains. I’m participating in the Forum so I can help my community and also as it counts towards my Duke of Edinburgh award. Previously, I’ve volunteered at the youth centre and this Forum will help me represent young people.
I’ve lived within the BFG community throughout my entire life, 17 years. I’ve been involved with the BFG community in many different ways, such as working with the HIVE and representing young people on the Safeguarding Board. I’ve always tried to push myself to the limits and when receiving skills and qualifications, I have always intended to use these opportunities to enhance my future CV. The Forum helps develop skills such as leadership, teamwork and also shows I am willing to put myself forward in times when others need me and I will speak up on behalf of others.
Cole Thompson I’m 12 years old and at the moment I am the only representative from Gütersloh. I enjoy playing rugby, football and playing video games. I joined Youth Forum so I could give the views of younger kids.
Courtney Forsyth
Jordan Forest
As the youngest I bring different ideas because I know younger kids more and think like them. As I have been told, being part of Youth Forum also makes a positive impact on my GCSEs and also if I do my DofE, these will have a big effect on what job I have in the future. I think the Youth Forum is a great opportunity for me to become more mature and grown up.
Zoe Thompson I’m 14 and live in Bielefeld. I enjoy listening to music, going out with my friends and shopping. The Youth Forum is beneficial in so many ways and I enjoy helping those around me. It will also help me towards my silver Duke of Edinburgh. I’ve previously volunteered in the youth club and I enjoy looking after the younger children. I am looking forward to representing my youth club and meeting new people.
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I love to dance, play football and go to the youth club as I like to socialise with friends. Being part of the Forum also counts towards my Duke of Edinburgh award and the experience will help me when applying for jobs. I’m thoroughly enjoying being part of it.
Andrew Walker
01722 123 198
I’ve been a member of the Youth Foum since 2014, when I lived in Hohne Garrison, and have continued when I moved to Paderborn. Through my experience here I hope to further develop my teamwork and communication skills.
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A Spoonful of Sugar
LLP Lead Pharmacist Kat Darby answers your questions about Pharmacy Services in BFG.
Q Where can I get my prescription dispensed?
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Prescriptions from our medical centres can be taken to any of our dispensaries to be filled. We have dispensaries located in Catterick, Mansergh, Barker and Normandy Barracks. If you have a prescription from the hospital, this should be taken to a local German Apotheke for dispensing. Using an apotheke from the list below means you will not have to pay upfront for your medication. If you visit any other Apotheke, you will be required to pay for your medication at the time of purchase, even if you are usually exempt from prescription charges.
Q When should I order my repeat prescription?
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Repeat prescriptions take five working days to process, so you should place your
order once you have one week’s supply of medication left, to be on the safe side.
Q How can I pay for
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my prescriptions?
All of our dispensaries now have credit card machines, where you can quickly and easily pay for your prescriptions. If you regularly receive several items on prescription, it may be worthwhile to purchasing a prepayment card, ask your pharmacy technician for more information.
about medication, who can I ask?
Your local pharmacy technician is trained to assist with many common medication queries. Alternatively, if your question is more complex, you can call the Central Pharmacy on 0521 92544043
Local Apotheken (German Pharmacies): Kreuz Apotheke, Bielefeld St Georg Apotheke, Bielefeld Pluspunkt Apotheke, Bielefeld Tune Apotheke, Sennelager Centre Apotheke, Gutersloh Apotheke, Am Berliner Ring, Paderborn
Q What training do
pharmacy staff have to be able to deal with my medication? A pharmacist studies for five years at university, and must successfully complete a registration exam that allows them to practice. They will undergo further postgraduate training throughout their career. Pharmacy technicians must pass an intensive two year training programme, combining practical experience and academic assignments. Both groups are registered and governed by the General Pharmaceutical Council. Dispensary assistants have an NVQ Level 2, and work under the guidance of a qualified pharmacy technician.
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Q I’m on several
medications, and I would like a review. Where do I go?
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Q I have a question
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to speak with a pharmacist. We answer all kinds of questions from patients, including dosage, side effects, and interactions with herbal and over-thecounter medicines.
In addition to GP and nurse clinics, a new pharmacist clinic is commencing in April 2017. These clinics are designed for patients with existing conditions who need a review of their medication. The pharmacist can prescribe medications for you in the same way a doctor would, and will have an overall discussion with you about your medication. You can book into this clinic by calling your medical centre, or speaking to your local dispensary staff.
Contact: Kat Darby MRPharmS PgDipClinPharm LLPHealthcare-CenPharm-LeadPharm@mod.uk 0521 92544043 For more Information:
http://www.patient-wise.de/
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The Garrison Information Office went to speak to Anita and John Pluckwell. Read on to find out about the fantastic work they are involved in. How long have you both been living in BFG?
John, the Paderborn United, tell us more!
Most of our lives! We actually met in BFG in 1986 when it was BAOR (yes, we really are that old!) and have been fortunate enough to live in a number of locations.Paderborn is the place where we have lived the longest (2002-2011), returning in 2014. We really enjoy Paderborn, we call it home.
I started helping with the team my son was playing for. I loved the involvement, being part of a team and helping others. This quickly escalated and soon after becoming a qualified coach I took on one of the younger teams. On returning to Paderborn in 2014 I was honoured to be asked to become Chairman of the Club. The committee is 20 strong, which includes Anita who is responsible for the German communication and liaison.
Anita, what is your role in the HIVE? I am the HIVE Manager and as well as BFG, I cover the EJSU HIVES at Brunssum, Naples and SHAPE. It sounds like you’re very busy, what is your favourite part about working in the HIVE? I thrive on the variety of the role and the challenges it brings. Information never stands still and we are constantly striving to develop services that support the whole overseas community. We are currently supporting our colleagues in the UK to develop the i-HIVE service (International HIVE) which is intended to help service personnel make informed decisions about an overseas assignment before signing up to it (where there is a choice). It is a huge piece of work and I am pleased that we are able to be part of it.
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Since its formation around 18 months ago I have been the President of Rugby Football Club Paderborn United, which has a squad of 52 players. The Club continues to grow both in numbers and popularity with two sports now available. Working closely with AWS the Club will be involved with Southampton and Wolves. That said, we are always looking for extra hands, so if you are interested please get in touch. You’re both clearly very active within the BFG community. What is your favourite thing to do in Paderborn? We live close to Schloss-Neuhaus and there are so many amazing events over the year that take place in the Schloss gardens, The castle is one of our favourite haunts. We enjoy the city centre for shopping and the amount of restaurants,
Tell us a funny fact about you that no one would know. I (Anita) am actually more of a football fanatic than John! If you could give any advice to new families coming into BFG, what would it be? In BFG there is so much to do and see right on your doorstep and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Whatever your interest, whatever the time of year, whether you are on your own or part of a family, I guarantee that the HIVE will find somewhere for you to visit. The Germans have a good work-life balance and they don’t believe in paying over the odds for something. Generally entertainment, socialising and sporting activities will cost less here in Germany than back in the UK. Within the military community BFG has much to offer with amazing support networks and an abundance of clubs and activities. You get out of this community what you put in. Everyone has something to give. Give a little and you’ll be surprised at how much you get back!
Martin Smither:
40 years with British Forces Germany Martin Smithen, Bill Payment Manager with the Resources team located in HQ Westfalen Garrison, Sennelager, was recently presented with a 40 years’ service certificate by Commander Westfalen Garrison, Col JC Connelly. Martin commenced employment with British Forces Germany on 1 Nov 1976 when he joined 20 Ordnance Field Park, Ellis Barracks, Detmold in the grade of C3 Checker. A little over 12 months later, in January 1978, Martin moved to 4 Armoured Workshops REME on promotion to C4 Clerk. Not one to stay still for long, on 22 May 1978 Martin joined the Accommodation Services Unit (ASU) in Detmold on promotion to the grade of Accommodation Services Accountant. And it was with the ASU organisation that Martin spent the next 22 years of his service, working at ASU Detmold until its closure in
1995 when he then transferred to ASU Paderborn in Crocker Barracks, Sennelager, where he became the C6 Supervising ASA. On closure of the ASUs in 2000 Martin was transferred to the post of Bill Payment Manager working to the Budget Manager HQ 20 Armd Brigade and Paderborn Garrision based in Barker Barracks. In Aug 2001 Martin moved location with the rest of the Brigade and Garrison HQ into their current building in Antwerp Barracks, Sennelager.
Martin was joined at his presentation by his wife Rita as well as current and past work colleagues.
But it is not only 40 years employment that Martin has dedicated to the British Forces in Germany. Martin’s father was a member of 2nd Royal Tank Regiment and apart from his early years living in UK, Martin spent most of his childhood in the British Forces Germany environment, attending Montgomery, Gloucester and King’s schools. He has lived in Detmold for over 45 years.
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WRVS: HERE FOR YOU We believe the most important service that a WRVS Services Welfare Officer provides is a neutral listening ear outside the Chain of Command. We’re here to listen and signpost you on to the relevant service and we can provide you with ongoing support through the whole process.
Normandy Barracks Location: Building 40 above the NAAFI shop Services Welfare Officers: Michelle Foldvary & Mindy Wood Civ: 05254 982 2617 Mil: 94879 2617 Email: Normandy@wrvs.org.uk Opening Hours: Monday – Friday Saturday Sunday
10:00 – 22:00 15:00 – 21:00 16:00 – 22:00
Facilities: Lounge Area ICT Suite with printing facility Information Area Games Room – Snooker Table, Pool Table, Table Tennis, Darts Xbox Room Cinema DVD Library Book Library Free Tea and Coffee
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Dempsey Barracks Location: Building 9 next to the NAAFI Bar Services Welfare Officer: Evelyn Perry Civ: 05254 982 4240 Mil: 94879 4240 Email: Dempsey@wrvs.org.uk Opening Hours: Sunday 16:00 – Monday 10:00 – Tuesday 10:00 – Wednesday 10:00 – Thursday 10:00 – Friday 10:00 – Saturday Closed
19:00 17:30 13:30 17:30 13:30 13:00
17:30 – 21:30 17:30 – 21:30
NB: The centre is open on a Tuesday & Thursday between 13:30 & 17:30 but is unmanned Facilities: Lounge Area Pool Table ICT Suite with DII and printing facilities DVD Library Book Library Free Tea and Coffee
Bielefeld Barracks
NEW WRVS CENTRE opening soon on Athlone Barracks...
Location: next to the NAAFI bar Services Welfare Officer: Jill Smith Civ: 05219 254 3167 Mil: 94881 3167 Email: Bielefeld@wrvs.org.uk Opening Hours: Sunday 18:00 – Monday 09:00 – Tuesday 09:00 – Wednesday 09:00 – Thursday 09:00 – Friday 09:30 – Saturday Closed
22:00 13:30 13:30 13:30 13:30 13:00
19:00 19:00 19:00 19:00
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Mansergh Barracks
Barker Barracks Location: Building 16 above Monty’s Bar Services Welfare Officer: Amanda Lamb Civ: 05251 101 229 Mil: 94879 3229 Email: Barker@wrvs.org.uk Opening Hours: Sunday 18:00 – Monday 09:30 – Tuesday 09:30 – Wednesday 09:30 – Thursday 09:30 – Friday 09:30 – Saturday Closed
21:30 14:00 14:00 14:00 14:00 12:30
18:00 18:00 18:00 18:00
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Facilities: Lounge Area ICT Suite with printing facilities Snooker Table, Pool Table, Table Tennis, PS3 DVD Library Book Library Free Tea and Coffee
Location: Building 64 above the NAAFI shop Services Welfare Officer: Kim Scott Civ: 05241 842329 Mil: 94873 2329 Email: Mansergh@wrvs.org.uk Opening Hours: Sunday 18:00 – Monday 09:30 – Tuesday 09:30 – Wednesday 09:30 – Thursday 09:30 – Friday 10:00 – Saturday Closed
21:00 13:30 17:00 13:30 17:00 14:00
18:00 – 21:00 18:00 – 21:00
Facilities: Lounge Area ICT Suite with printing facility Information Area Snooker Table, Pool Table, Table Tennis, Darts, PS4s DVD Library Book Library Free Tea and Coffee
KICK OFF YOUR BOOTS… AND PUT YOUR FEET UP WITH WRVS
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JBS MEDIA CLUB
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very Thursday, the Army Welfare Service (AWS) go to John Buchan School to run an after school Media Club.
Here the children learn about various media formats including design and what they need to think about when creating items such as posters. The Garrison Information Office attended one of these sessions to give advice and guidance on poster making. Oliver Connelly said, “We create design products everyday as part of our role within the Garrison. It’s nice that we can help young children within the community.” The standard was already very high with children thinking about the colours they should use and how to make their designs engaging. Some of the techniques they were using were well beyond their years. We will be following the club in future editions to see what other fantastic work they get up to.
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he keyboard chatters as Olivia concentrates on the screen, proofing blog posts to go live across BFG. In her smart professional attire she fits naturally into the HIVE team, where she works for two days a week as part of her NVQ in Business Administration. Olivia is a student of King’s Vocational Hub in Gütersloh, who pride themselves on offering learning opportunities in a variety of vocational settings, allowing students to get out of the classroom and gain some real life experience. And HIVE has stepped up to support learners’ experiences by piloting a youth placement scheme in their offices across BFG. During her weekly hours at Bielefeld’s HIVE, Olivia carries out many of the admin tasks that keep the HIVE running; everything from sorting the post, producing HIVE guides, answering the phone and managing the blog. To date, the HIVE has hosted four student placements. Currently another two students, Kai and Jordan, also participate in the scheme at other HIVEs in the Garrison. Working in an office with public interaction offers valuable experience in customer service and is a great environment to boost the confidence of the students.
The blog is a responsibility Olivia enjoys, ‘I need to check each post meets the standard and that you can read the text properly, that it fits the space and it looks interesting. This is my first time working on a blog, it’s a really good thing to have when looking for a job.’ Everyone, from career experts to employers, agrees that work experience is a huge bonus for school leavers, and according to a 2016 survey almost 80% of employers think some level of work experience is essential. Time in the workplace allows young people to gain this real life experience while also growing in confidence. It shows school leavers are ready for the workplace and have built up useful skills that cannot always be taught in the classroom.
WORKING 9 TIL 5
BFG HIVEs lead the way in youth placement scheme
HIVE is committed to continuing these placements in the unique environment that is BFG, and is also looking at the possibility of widening the scheme across non-BFG HIVEs. One thing’s for sure, Olivia’s placement stands her in good stead for her return to the UK later this year. Her next move is to go to college, where she hopes to qualify to work with children.
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SUPPORT
ORGANISATIONS in
BFG
HIVE Bie: 052192 543 122 Gut: 05241 84 2220 Pad: 05251 571 91 Sen: 05254 982 2771
Open to all members of the Triservice community, HIVE information centres offer an extensive range of information on relocation, local unit and civilian facilities, places of interest, schools and further education, housing, healthcare facilities, employment and training opportunities.
Army Welfare Workers are trained to support, advise and encourage personnel to manage their problems more effectively. They deal with a variety of issues ranging from relationship problems, substance abuse and mental health concerns to problems arising from deployment and disability. Tel: 05254 982 4340
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Home-Start is one of the leading family support charities in the UK. Home-Start volunteers help families with young children deal with the challenges they face. They support parents as they learn to cope, improve their confidence and build better lives for their children. Bie: 0521 9254 3121 Gut: 05241 84 3957 Pad: 05251 528609 Sen: 05254 9304723
HOME START
RBL Vice President: Mr J Griffiths MBE Tel: 05254 4208
The Royal British Legion (RBL) is a charity providing financial, social and emotional support to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces, their families and dependants.
SSAFA Tel: 04234 432632
SSAFA provides lifelong support to anyone who is currently serving or has ever served in the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force and their families. They also provide direct practical support to serving members of the Armed Forces and their families, at home and overseas.
Army Families Federation The Army Families Federation puts your questions to a panel of experts. Q: Is it possible Service personnel will be asked to stay or leave BFG unaccompanied?
Q: When moving back to the UK, will Year 11 fit into the correct Exam Boards?
A: Some Service personnel in key appointments may need to go across early and prepare the barracks for the main body of the unit to arrive, which would involve a small period of being unaccompanied before an individual’s removals would arrive for their quarter. It also could work the other way around - families might move to the UK and the spouse then returns to Germany for a set period of time to close the barracks. In all circumstances, maximum welfare support will be on hand from the unit and the Brigade HQ to assist with the burden of transition and to make the process as smooth as possible.
A: It is usually disadvantageous for a pupil to change schools part way through two year examination courses. This might result in repetition or omission of work on the examination syllabus. Furthermore, the receiving school may not use the same examination board, leading to differences in the syllabus and requirements even for the same subject. Parents and students contemplating the possibility of staying into Year 10 or Year 12 at King’s in Sep 18 are advised to discuss this carefully with the relevant staff at King’s School.
Q: Why do we still have individual stations when the Garrison is so small now and why is there a necessity for two HQs – BFG and WFG?
A: HQ BFG created HQ Westfalen Garrison to focus on delivering the best possible support to all who live and work in our community here in Germany. With HQ BFG now concentrating on the bigger Army picture – such as supporting 20 (AI) Bde in its training – and drawing down the Army estate and returning it to the German Federal Authorities, having Westfalen Garrison concentrating on the immediate needs of the community means that energy can be focused into making life as good as possible for us all. Q: What will happen to the NAAFI as drawdown gets closer? Will it be closed before families leave?
A: NAAFI will stay for as long as the service is required by the local command and community. During all the recent drawdowns, most recently in Alanbrooke Barracks and Princess Royal Barracks, NAAFI has been one of the last to leave and often the service is much more than is required by the small population remaining at the end. Dates for closure of facilities will be agreed with local command and DIO.
AFF works at a local level directly with families and local command. They speak to Unit Welfare Officers and AFF specialists can help liaise with service providers with whom they have excellent contacts. At a strategic level branch directors work with senior command and AFF’s Chief Executive works with the most senior Army commanders and Government. AFF collects evidence from families about issues that are of concern, and collates this information in a database. They use this data to inform the chain of command what families are concerned about.
Regional Manager: rmgermany@aff.org.uk +49 1525 743 5450 Gutersloh: Gutersloh@aff.org.uk +49 5241 84 2220 Paderborn: paderborn@aff.org.uk +49 5251 57191
Q: If landlords want their properties back, how much notice do BFG require and how much notice could a family expect? Is it possible that landlords may wish to get their properties on the market early before there is a glut of properties for rent/sale in 2019?
A: The terms in the lease agreement dictate the notice period for both the landlord and the MOD. Usually we get nine months’ notice from a landlord. Yes, it is possible that landlords will look to get their properties back early, that was the case in Gütersloh and we looked to mitigate that factor by engaging early with landlords on an individual SFA basis based on an occupants TOUREX/ Assignment/rebasing date. We will be undertaking a similar exercise by early 2017 in Paderborn/Bielefeld. Q. How will SCE ensure quality teachers are retained until summer 2019?
A. A Voluntary Early Release Scheme (VERS) package will be available for existing staff who remain until the end of the summer term 2019. VERS has proved to be an effective retention measure in previous school closures. In addition, UK-based teachers wishing to remain with SCE will have Priority Mover Status for any vacancies in the remaining schools in Cyprus and elsewhere.
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YOU'RE INVITED TO THE GRAND OPENING OF
Hot and cold meals Kids' meals Soft Play Drawing Area
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STAY CYBER SAFE what you should do
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Thrift Shop
On Friday 09 December, the Thrift Shop reopened its doors following a relocation and refurbishment. It is now situated on the road past the NAAFI MAX & BFBS studio, on the left.
The newly opened Sennelager Thrift Shop is a high quality second hand shop that sells all your unwanted items and helps you make a little money on the side. On the sale of your items you will receive 70% of the agreed price whilst also supporting the Garrison Amenities Fund, which is used to support activities within the Paderborn area such as Bonfire Night.
The Thrift Shop sells practically anything from adult and children’s clothes to small items of furniture, toys, bric a brac & electrical items. All items should be in serviceable condition, clean and intact. The thrift shop staff will refuse items which they feel do not fit these categories. The support of the Paderborn Station CSWO Pete Wyatt with Bob Smith, John Pluckwell, Mark Ratcliffe and Keith Green has enabled the shop to reopen in a short timescale and their support has been greatly appreciated by all those concerned in this venture.
OPENING HOURS Mon - Friday 0930hrs - 1400hrs Saturday 1100hrs - 1400hrs
Your Account
An account can be opened for a fee of â‚Ź2.00.
BRINGING IN DAYS Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. There is a max of 10 items per person.
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PRICING
All items will spend 4 weeks at full price and 4 weeks on sale at half price. If, after this time the item remains unsold you can choose to collect your items from the thrift shop or they will be given to a local charity coordinator who will arrange for them to be donated to good causes.
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Army Library and Information Services
LOVE IS IN THE AIR During the month of February, Sennelager Library are offering you a ‘Blind Date with a Book’ to wash away those winter blues! Drop into Sennelager Library during February, the month of love, and choose one of our ‘Blind Date’ books by reading a short description. Don’t always judge a book by its cover, you may find the book
of your dreams - it’s fun and easy! Anyone taking part will be entered into a free prize draw and the winner will receive a bottle of bubbly and chocolates. During half term, drop in with the children to Sennelager Library to take part in some love inspired crafts. Any child that takes out a book during half term will be entered into
our raffle to win some delicious treats! There is a great variety of junior and adult fiction to choose from and the Library regularly receives new titles, which are always on display. Stuck for ideas? Below is a selection of prizewinning novels that are available to borrow from your local Army Library.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Just ask! Have you started an online course or a learning project? Need information? Drop in and see how we can help you with our non-fiction section or our online catalogue.
Prize Winning Books 2016:
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BIELEFELD LIBRARY
Bielefeld Library are running their first competition of 2017! You could be in with chance of winning a book themed gift basket. It’s easy. They want to hear about your favourite book. Simply go and visit Bielefeld Library, write a few lines about why you picked your book and pop your recommendation in the jar. It’s that simple! A name will be drawn from the jar and the winner will be announced in March.
Sennelager Library Community Hub Naafi Max Civilian: 05254 6620630 sennlib@alibs.detsa.co.uk Normal opening times Mon - Thurs 0900 -1700 Fri 0900 -1400
Barker Library Barker Bks Civilian: 05251 101128 padelib@alibs.detsa.co.uk Normal opening times Mon - Fri 0830 - 1630
Mansergh Library Mansergh Bks Civilian: 05241 842336 manslib@alibs.detsa.co.uk Normal opening times Mon - Fri 0900 - 1300
Bielefeld Library Block 8, Catterick Bks Civilian: 0521 925 43 123 biellib@alibs.detsa.co.uk Normal opening times Mon,Tues & Thur 0830 - 1630 Wed 0830 - 1300 Fri 0830 - 1200
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Martin Luther
The man who changed history 500
years ago, in 1517, an unknown German monk called Martin Luther changed the world. He didn’t realise it at the time, but his argument with the church started a train of events that led to the reshaping of Europe for hundreds of years after he died. There will be many events across Germany in 2017 to honour this remarkable man.
So what was the problem? At that time, in Western Europe, there was only one Christian church, led by the Pope in Rome. It was hugely powerful, and anyone who disagreed with it was likely to be called a heretic and burned at the stake. In 1508, the Pope hired a painter called Michelangelo to paint the ceiling on the recently restored Sistine Chapel in Rome. This took 4 years and was hugely expensive, so the church needed to raise money to pay off lots of debts. One of the ways it did this was to sell indulgences.
What is an indulgence? These were like certificates, pre-signed by the Pope in Rome, which pardoned a person’s sin and gave them access to heaven. So if you did something wrong, you could wait until a Pardoner was in the area and buy your forgiveness. This practice was then expanded to allow you to buy forgiveness for someone who had already died; so you could buy your dead friend’s or relative’s way into heaven, no matter how badly they had behaved while alive.
So how did Luther get involved? Luther was a monk and a university lecturer at Wittenberg, when Johann Tetzl came to town to sell indulgences. Luther thought that the church was exploiting the people and not teaching them that forgiveness can only come from God himself. Luther believed that it was possible for people to pray directly to God and to know Jesus without any need for a priest, so he had many arguments with Tetzl.
So what happened in 1517? Luther thought about all the things that were wrong with the church and whether he should go public with them. His life would be in danger – was it really worth it? Finally, on 31st October 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses (arguments) to the door of his church in Wittenberg.
Meet Playmobil Martin Luther To celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Playmobil have issued a limited edition Martin Luther figure, complete with pen (quill) and Bible. This version of Martin Luther has already been around some Garrison activities and will be visiting more over the course of the year. Watch out for Martin visiting your event or class soon.
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The term Protestant means someone who protests. This was the insult given to Luther and his followers in the years to follow.
CHAPLAINS
Father Ian Stevenson CF Dep Assistant Chaplain General Office: 05219 254 2491 Mobile: 0173 511 2080
Revd Heather Rendell CF Chaplain Westfalen Garrison Office: 05254 982 2033 Mobile: 01722 086 384
Revd Graeme McConville CF 26 Royal Artillery Office: 05251 101 559 Mobile: 01722 578 097
Revd Daniel Critchlow CF 35 Engr & 3 CS Bn Reme Office: 05251 101 932 Mobile: 01735 205 861
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Revd Richard Downes CF Church House Warden Office: 05741 203 89 Mobile: 01722 595 317 WESTFALENGAR-BIE-CHWARDEN@MOD.UK
Revd Justin Bradbury CF QRH & 1 AMR Office: 05254 982 2966 Mobile: 01722 086 315
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Revd Mike Thomason CF 20 Armd Inf Bde Office: 05254 982 2051 Mobile: 01735 103 404
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Revd Neil McLay CF 1 PWRR Office: 05251 101 274 Mobile: 01722 086 347
1PWRR-HQ-PADRE@MOD.UK
CHURCH SERVICES
St Christopher’s Church Dempsey Barracks, Sennelager Protestant service first Sunday each month at 0900hrs
St Peter’s Church Barker Barracks, Paderborn Protestant service every Sunday 1100hrs St Barbara’s Church Mansergh Barracks, Gütersloh Roman Catholic every service Sunday 0900hrs Protestant service every Sunday 1100hrs
St Maximillian Kolbe Church Catterick Barracks, Bielefeld Protestant service every Sunday 0900hrs Roman Catholic service every Sunday 1700hrs Our Lady of Lourdes Church Normandy Barracks, Sennelager Roman Catholic service every Sunday 1100hrs Including Children’s Liturgy
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Opening hours Monday-Thursday: 0830 - 1630hrs Friday: 0830 - 1230hrs Contact details Office: 05254 982 4953 Duty Mobile: 01732 098 662
Opening hours Monday-Thursday: 0900 - 1500hrs Friday: 0900 - 1300hrs Contact details Office: 05251 101 823 Out of Hours: 05251 101 243
QRH
Opening hours Monday-Thursday: 0830 - 1700hrs Friday: 0830 - 1300hrs Contact details Office: 05254 982 2344 or 2425 Out of Hours: 05254 982 2428
Opening hours Monday-Thursday: 0900 - 1230 & 1300 - 1600 Friday: 0900 - 1300hrs Contact details Office: 05254 982 2417 Out of Hours: 05254 9824126
BIELEFELD STATION
1PWRR
1AMR
Opening hours Monday-Thursday: 0830 - 1600hrs Friday: 0830 - 1300hrs Contact details Office: 05254 982 4953 Duty Mobile: 01732 098 662
35 ENGR REG
Opening hours Monday-Thursday: 0900 - 1300hrs (no appointment needed) & 1400 - 1630 (appointments only) Friday: 0900 - 1200hrs Contact details Office: 05251 101 213 Out of Hours: 05251 101 243
Opening hours Monday-Friday: 0830 - 1630hrs Contact details Office: (Mil): 953617633 Office (Civ): 01780 727633 Out of Hours: 01722 566290
3 REME
1 MWD
Opening hours Monday-Thursday: 0830 - 1630hrs Friday: 0830 - 1230hrs Contact details Office: 05254 982 4953 Duty Mobile: 01732 098 662
Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 0830 1230hrs & 1330 - 1530 Wednesday, Friday: 0830 - 1230hrs
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Contact details Office: 05241 84 2228 Out of Hours: 05241 84 2203 PADERBORN STATION
PADERBORN STATION
Opening hours Monday-Thursday: 0830 - 1630hrs (closed between 1245 - 1330) Friday: 0900 - 1230hrs Contact details Office: 05254 982 4292 Duty Mobile: 01732 098 662
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Useful Contact Numbers PADERBORN
MEDICAL AND DENTAL Barker Bks Medical Centre 05251 101 256 Barker Bks Pharmacy 05251 101 026 Barker Bks Health Visitor 05251 101 142 MRS Sennelager 05254 982 2414 MRS Sennelager Pharmacy 05254 982 4985 MRS Sennelager Health Visitor 05254 982 4807 Barker Bks Dental Centre 05251 101 290 Normandy Bks Dental Centre 05254 982 2482 TAS 24 Hour Call Centre 0521 305 3961 Patient Support/Hospital Hotline 0800 888 4242 GUARDROOMS Athlone Bks 05254 982 2428 Barker Bks 05251 101 243 Dempsey Bks 05254 982 2328 Normandy Bks 05254 982 2232 STATION AMENITIES Army Families Federation 01520 744 9741 Army Welfare Service 05254 982 4340 Community Link Officer 0173 517 3603 Garrison Information Officer 05254 982 2105 PRI 05254 6621394 Service Liaison Officer 05254 982 3329 41 AEC 05254 982 4019
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CENTRAL BANK Sennelager 05254 982 4193 Paderborn 05251 101 102 Central Bank HQ 05254 982 2948 HIVES Sennelager 05254 982 2771 Paderborn 05251 101 247 HOME-START Sennelager 05254 9304723 Paderborn 05251 528609 LABOUR SUPPORT UNIT (LSU) Customer Services 05254 982 5487 Sennelager iHub 05254 662 838 Registration Clerk 05254 982 5488 Vetting Clerk 05254 982 2389 POST OFFICES Sennelager Sorting Office 05254 982 2572 Paderborn (Barker Bks) 05251 101 778 VEHICLE LICENSING OFFICE 05254 982 2638 1MWD VETERINARY 05254 982 2361 HOUSING (HSO) HSO Manager 05254 982 2411 HSO Clerks 05254 982 4435
SCHOOLS & NURSERIES SCE IT Helpline 0521 9254 3547 Bishopspark, Paderborn 05251 543 9548 Bishopspark Honeypots FS1 05251 296 603 John Buchan, Sennelager 05254 982 5411 Attenborough, Sennelager 05254 982 2698 Acreswood Nursery, Paderborn 05251 878 1648 Happy Days Nursery Sennelager 05254 930 5160 Happy Hippos Sennelager 05254 930 5170 Teddy Bears FS1 05254 932 443 Childminding Co-ordinator 01722 115393 TRANSPORT Paderborn Bus Escort Supervisor 05254 982 2960 Admin Transport Service 05254 982 2842 Youth Club Transport 05254 982 4340 NAAFI STORES Sennelager Families Store 05254 2602 Paderborn Families Store 05251 59200 Athlone Express Store 05254 6622144 Barker Express Store 05251 8729456 Dempsey Express Store 05254 940418 Normandy Express Store 05254 939126
SOS
German Civil Police 110 German Civil Ambulance (Medical Emergencies) 112 German Civil Fire 112 RMP (Emergencies Only) 05254 982 2222 Telephone Assessment Service (TAS) 0521 305 3961 British Forces Social Work Service 0800 724 3176 RMP (Routine Calls) 05254 982 2223 Babcock 0800 888 4242
GUTERSLOH
MEDICAL & DENTAL Medical Centre 05241 84 2272 Mansergh Dental Centre 05241 84 2208 TAS Service 24hr Call Centre 0521 305 3961 Patient Support/ Hospital Hotline 0800 588 9936 GUARDROOMS 05241 84 2203 GYM 05241 84 2299 NAAFI 05241 235 410
GUARDROOMS Catterick Barracks 0521 9254 3152 Rochdale Barracks 0521 9254 3413 GYM 0521 9254 3249 HOUSING 0521 9254 3108
STATION AMENITIES Army Families Federation 01762 548 5762 Army Welfare Service 0521 9254 3200 Community Support Office 0521 9254 3217 Garrison Information Officer 05254 982 2105 Hive 0521 9254 3122 Home-Start 0521 9254 3121 Army Legal Assistance 0521 9254 3196 Labour Support Unit (LSU) 0521 9254 3111 Library 0521 9254 3123 Vehicle Registration, Fuel & Mehrwertsteuer Office 0521 9254 2397 Post Office 0521 9254 3202
Vehicle Inspections 05241 84 2281 WRVS 05241 84 2390 41 AEC 05254 982 4019 HOUSING 05241 84 3949 SCHOOLS & NURSERIES SCE Helpline 0521 9254 3547 Haig Primary School 05241 84 3840 King's School 05241 84 2210 Little Chicks Day Nursery 05241 21 0868
BIELEFELD
MEDICAL & DENTAL Medical Centre 0521 9254 3131 Routine Dental 0521 9254 3161 TAS 24 Hour Call Centre 0521 305 3961 Patient Support Officer/ Hospital Hotline 0800 588 9936
STATION AMENITIES Army Families Federation 01762 548 5762 Army Welfare Service 05241 84 3959 Garrison Information Officer 05254 982 2105 Hive 05241 84 2220 Home-Start 05241 84 3957 Labour Support Unit (LSU) 05241 84 2361 Library 05241 84 2336 Post Office 05241 84 2280 Vehicle Licensing Office 05241 84 2882
Vehicle Licensing Office 0521 9254 3729 Vehicle Inspections 0521 9254 3415 WRVS 0521 9254 3167 Bielefeld PRI Shop 05254 6621394 41 AEC 05254 982 4019 SCHOOLS SCE Helpline 0521 9254 3547 Bielefeld Primary School 0521 9254 3840 King's School 05241 84 2210 Butterflies Nursery 0521 201 7252
NAAFI 0521 201 7235
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Puzzle Page February/March 2017 Band Aid
Sudoku
What bands (or singers) are represented by these pictures? To help you out the number of letters is indicated next to each picture. So for example if the answer were to be New Order then you will see (3,5).
7
2
9
6
3
1 8
(5,3)
9
3 7
3
1 4
5 1
6 9
7 6
1
5
4 (3,2,4)
Room 314
Room 203
Room 124
Room 114
Zamora
Rios
Owens
Hartman
Logic Problem Mrs Cruz
(2,7)
3
Room 117
(3’1’4,3)
8
2 Days (9)
3 Days
(7)
4 Days 5 Days 6 Days Room 114 Room 117 Room 124 (6,6)
(8)
Room 203 Room 314 Help Diana sort out her next several hotel guests by matching each guest to his or her room number and the length of their stay.
Notes:
Scrabble Dabble
E 1 A 1 C4 H 3 G 2 D 2 N 2
Clues 1. The guest who is staying for 2 days is either the guest in room 124 or the guest in room 117. 2. The client who is staying for 5 days is in room 114. 3. Mrs. Cruz is in room 117. 4. The person who is staying for 5 days, the customer who is staying for 6 days, the guest who is staying for 2 days and Zamora are all different people. 5. Hartman is either the guest who is staying for 3 days or the guest in room 114. 6. Of Owens and Hartman, one is staying for 2 days and the other is in room 203.
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