Punchlines June July 2017

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June/July 2017

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Brigadier Mike Elviss Commander | 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade The Iron Fist of the Iron Division Welcome to another actionpacked edition of Punchlines.

It seems an age ago when I first asked: ‘Are you ready?’ You have emphatically answered ‘yes’ and behind that confident and determined answer has been, and continues to be, a huge amount of work for which I remain immensely grateful.

From a military perspective, I should highlight two major exercises. Firstly, Exercise BRIGHT GAUNTLET took place during the last week in April saw a snap-check of our readiness focused on units drawn from across the Brigade, principally: 1 PWRR, 1 Armoured Medical Regiment and 3 Battalion REME. In parallel, both 26th Regiment RA and 35 Engineer Regiment exercised in a similar way under their own formations in barracks. The exercise was designed to test our collective readiness and the results were superb. The energy, determination and flexibility demonstrated by everyone involved proved hugely impressive. Well done and thank you.

Secondly, the QRH has deployed on Exercise SABER JUNCTION in southern Germany.

I visited the Regiment in early May and was able to meet the American trainers who were assessing the QRH’s readiness and warfighting skills. The US team judged that the QRH were the finest, and most pleasing to me, the most aggressive unit they had seen in the last six rotations of the exercise.

That is fine praise indeed and again, I am indebted to the entire team who pulled out all the stops to get the QRH to the line of departure allowing them to perform to such a high standard.

Elsewhere the Army Welfare Service hosted the annual Volunteers’ Reception on 5 May in the NATO Officers’ Mess. The evening celebrated all of those champions from across our community who voluntarily do so much on our collective behalf. From kid’s sport through to the Royal British Legion, there are numerous examples of astonishing dedication, sacrifice and selflessness. It was humbling to be asked to present the awards

and genuinely inspiring.

We have also enjoyed some sporting success over the last few weeks. Children from across BFG played rugby in front of eighty two thousand fans at Twickenham during the half time interval at the Army v Navy Rugby match. The Brigade Headquarters was crowned BFG Squash champions with the winning team of three having a combined age of over one hundred and forty. 35 Engr Regt were crowned BFG football champions, which is a great achievement. The Brigade Headquarters entered a team into the Spanish Army’s 101km ultra-marathon race in Rhonda, Spain. Eleven determined runners competed in what was grueling event – an incredible achievement.

In closing I would offer that I am routinely astonished and always impressed by your individual and collective efforts across the Brigade. Thank you.

Stay ready!

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EX. Bright Gauntlet

11 MWD Farewell Parade 20X Brigade Annual 13 Reception

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EX. BRIGHT GAUNTLET

20th Armoured Infantry Brigade with its Headquarters in Germany is currently fulfilling the role of the United Kingdom’s High Readiness Vanguard Armoured Infantry Brigade (VAIB) and is presently held at the highest state of readiness within the 3rd (United Kingdom) Division - ‘The Reaction Force’.

Following a short notice deployment order issued last week elements of the VAIB and Vanguard Support Brigade (VSB) deployed onto the Sennelager Training Area in Northern Germany as part of a Readiness Verification Exercise (RVE).

The RVE - Exercise BRIGHT GAUNTLET - was designed to test and demonstrate the deployability of the High Readiness Units and was executed by the 3rd Division Headquarters to assure the General Officer Commanding (GOC) that those Units held at High Readiness were ready and able to deploy in accordance with their orders from Army Headquarters (the Army Readiness Order).

Addressing personnel deployed on Ex BRIGHT GAUNTLET, Commander 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade, Brigadier Mike Elviss said: “Preparing for war is our core business and this exercise is all about assuring the GOC that we are indeed ready and we are prepared for war should the call to action come.”

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As part of 20 Armoured Infantry Brigade, The 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (1 PWRR), who provide the Armoured Infantry component of the VAIB, deployed on the exercise with 1 Armoured Medical Regiment (1AMR) who are part of the Vanguard Support Brigade (VSB). The VSB provides the Logistic, Equipment and Medical support to the VAIB. When asked about the high readiness commitment, Corporal James Boyce,1PWRR remarked: “As a Battalion we are all prepared, ready to move and react to any task played upon on us. I’m very proud of my Battalion and of my Regiment, it’s a great honour to have this title bestowed upon us.”

The exercise finished with a tactical demonstration delivered by 1PWRR whilst 1AMR handled simulated casualties to demonstrate its ability to deploy an operation Medical Reception Station (MRS) in support VAIB operations.

Speaking during the exercise Lance Corporal Paul Flynn, 1AMR said: “As a regiment we train constantly to maintain our readiness; everyone within the medical capability is confident we can do our jobs and deliver our role if called upon to do so.”

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MEDICS TAKE TOUGH ARMY TEST

Three British Army medics serving with 1 Armoured Medical Regiment, based in Paderborn, took one of the US Army’s toughest tests in Grafenwöhr, Germany where the 212 Combat Support Hospital of 30 Medical Brigade, hosted the US Army Europe’s 2017 Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) competition.

A total of 215 candidates from 11 countries competed for this prestigious badge during the five-day challenge where they had to demonstrate exceptional competence and outstanding performance during a gruelling 120-hour testing event.

Second Lieutenant Liam Yeo was one of the three British medics taking part, where his capability as a soldier was scrutinized just as closely as his health professional role.

“The tests are a combination of expert medical skills and also field warrior skills, your typical military skills that you are expected to perform and striking the balance is actually quite difficult”, explains Liam.

During testing candidates were required to exhibit superior physical fitness and mental clarity when faced with life-or-death situations. The testing includes a written exam, combat testing lanes (CTLs), daytime and night-time, land navigation, and a 12-mile road march.

Three testing lanes required Soldiers to complete 42 tasks from four categories: tactical combat casualty care, evacuation, communication and warrior skills.

An evaluator shadows each candidate, judging their reactions and their performance of each task without giving any feedback.

Private Mark Mcrea, who is also serving with 1 Armoured Medical Regiment, said in advance of the test: “I’ve done a lot of revision and practice. It’s probably more green skills than medical skills, for example learning how to operate American radios. I’ve learnt a lot of new stuff, that’s for sure. It’s a challenge but I look forward to it.”

With only a 10-20 percent pass rate, the Expert Field Medical Badge is of the most prestigious and coveted awards a medical professional can obtain in the Army. It is a symbol of excellence, an outward sign of technical and tactical proficiency. Simply performing steps in the wrong order, forgetting to check a pulse or not marking a T on a casualty’s forehead after applying a tourniquet will cause a Soldier to fail a task. Soldiers who fail a certain number of tasks from any category are eliminated immediately.

Private Aaron Eastman from 1 Armoured Medical Regiment decided to go for the Expert Field Medical Badge only a month before the event and was the first time that he had worked with medics from other Armies. That experience alone, he says, made the trip worth it. “They use equipment we don’t have and other processes of loading casualties onto equipment that we don’t use. All of this will be useful for the future, especially as we are more likely to work on future deployments together in multinational teams.”

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Farewell to Sennelager after 70 years

Soldiers from 1st Military Working Dog Regiment said farewell to their German hosts with a parade held in Chiron Lines in Sennelager.

and other Baltic/Slavic states, who for political, ethnic or religious reasons could not return to their own countries.

Some 120 soldiers and two dogs formed up in front of invited guests and families for one last time in Germany before rebasing to the UK in the summer.

A uniformed force, the MSO was run along similar lines to the British Army and provided four trades, of which one was a dog handler. These dog handlers were employed by the RAVC’s No 1 War Dog Training Unit in Sennelager and were employed throughout the time of the British of the Rhine, providing essential security support.

Supported by the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas, the troops stood firm in pouring rain to receive one of Germany’s highest military awards – the Fahnenband, a Ribbon of Honour, in acknowledgement of the regiment’s achievements for peace and security in the Federal Republic.

1 MWD is the only operational unit in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, one of the smallest Corps in the British Army. The first RAVC dog unit moved to Sennelager in November 1945 and a key role was the provision of support to dog handlers of the German Mixed Service Organisation (MSO).

The MSO was initially set up to employ ex-prisoners of war from Yugoslavia, Poland, Lithuania, Estonia

So successful was the collaboration between the RAVC and the organisation, that dog handlers became the last remaining branch of the MSO, finally devolved on March 31, 1994.

Despite numerous name changes of the years, the current 1st MWD was formed in 2010 and more recently has served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Deploying hundreds of soldiers and dogs to Afghanistan on the NATO mission, RAVC handlers saved countless civilian and NATO soldier’s lives.

It was a sad day, too, for the German hosts to lose another unit from Paderborn as part of the Army’s re-basing programme to relocate all Germany based troops to the UK by 2020.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Mayor of Paderborn, Michael Dreier, said: “You were accepted, respected, highly regarded neighbours – you are our friends. We will miss you.”

The regiment, comprising of 327 soldiers and officers and around 200 dogs, will re-locate to North Luffenham in summer 2017.

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He added: “You have made our city more interesting and I look forward to a reunion in Paderborn, the UK or wherever in the world you may be.”

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HECTOR TESTS ENGINEERS Last month two Squadrons from 35 Engineer Regiment deployed out to Sennelager Training Area on Exercise HECTOR’S RESPONSE. Not only did the Exercise test the Regiment’s readiness for possible future deployments with the Engineers being put through various personal and equipment assessments it also provided an opportunity for them to foster closer ties with Panzerbataillon 203, based in nearby Augustdorf.

With two Leopard 2 tanks from the Panzerbataillon joining the Engineers on the training area the Sappers demonstrated their impressive bridging capability by

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quickly deploying their tank launched bridges (also known as Close Support or Assault Bridges) numbers 10 and 12 which the Leopard tank crews crossed without hesitation.

For many watching the crossing this was first time they could recollect the two Units working together and represented a further example of the strengthening of the links between the two NATO allies following last year’s announcement by the Defence Secretaries, Michael Fallon and Ursula Von der Leyen, of a closer Defence relationship between Germany and the UK.

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20th Armoured Infantry Brigade Reception

On Friday, 19th May, the 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade reception was held in the historic location of Schloss Neuhaus. The Brigade has exceptionally strong links with the local community in Paderborn and this was a fantastic opportunity for all to come together and celebrate their close ties.

Many Local dignitaries attended the event including the Burgmeisters from Paderborn and the surrounding areas. In a speech, the Brigade Commander Brigadier Mike Elviss welcomed the 150 guests for canapés and drinks and focused on the close relations between the local community

and the soldiers that the Bde has had for many years. “Still to this day, we are welcomed with open arms”, Brig Elviss said.

Due to the inclement weather The Band and Bugles of the Rifles sounding the retreat spontaneously marched into the Bürgerhaus surprising everyone and playing fantastic music for over 25 minutes and even marching through the smiling guests. At the conclusion of the concert everyone moved outside to watch the traditional firework display in time with music, which was typically amazing, capping off a truly memorable evening.

Pre-race Pasta Fiesta, Brig Elviss and Major Hadfield carbohydrate loading.

Super Paco, 79 years o 10th time.

20 Brigade team complete gruelling RONDA,14th May 2017 A team of eleven from Headquarters 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade (HQ 20 AI Bde) have completed a famous ultra-marathon in Spain. This is their account: “As part of their current NATO commitments, HQ 20 AI Bde are lucky enough to have two Spanish Legionnaires, Major Javier Rios and Captain Paco Montesinos, working with them. Shortly after their arrival in late 2016, the topic of a race was mentioned by one of them (although the exact culprit’s identity is perhaps fortunately shrouded in doubt).

With little further consideration, it was suggested that perhaps the HQ staff should enter a team.

Christmas and a busy exercise schedule passed before it dawned on us that this was no ordinary race. We had volunteered for an iconic 101km ultra-marathon around the beautiful but rugged region of Ronda in southern Spain.

A quick search of guides on the internet returned phrases such as ‘brutal’ and ‘not for beginners’. A combination of pride and excitement meant there was no turning back but neither could compensate for niggling injuries and a general lack of training. As the race day fast approached, a motto of ‘how hard can it be’ papered over our sub-conscious anxieties.

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As a warm sun rose over rocky crags and canyons in Ronda on Friday 12th May, it became quite clear to our team of eleven that it could, in fact, be very hard. The team comprised volunteers from Lance Corporal to Brigadier, with almost no experience of distance running save for our two Spanish hosts. A day of thorough administration thankfully took our minds off such naivety, with the Legion Brigade magnificently guiding us through registration, kit preparation and essential carbohydrate loading. This latter activity spanned about ten hours in the form of a vast tapas lunch and then a traditional pre-race pasta fiesta, featuring camaraderie, bugles, drums and even a little cerveza.

Two breakfasts completed the gorging come race-day but by then our minds were truly elsewhere.

We made our way pensively to the start inside Ronda’s football stadium where we then waited for what seemed like an eternity while mountain bike entrants set off and all 4000-odd runners filed into position. A near-clear blue sky thankfully clouded somewhat as 1100hrs approached and we became like extras in Evita as the Brigade Commander of the Legion addressed us from a balcony: Viva Espana!

Viva el Rey! Viva La Legion! The final energy bars were made to seem somewhat redundant by the sight of one elderly competitor preparing to set off with a plastic bag full of flat breads… and then there was a bang.

old spanish legend, doing this race for his 20X Team at the finish line wearing their completion tops, 7 minutes after 24 hrs cut off time.

Spanish Legion Brigade 101 km race.

Historic and picturesque Ronda became a stream of garish Lycra but the mass soon thinned as we headed into glorious but hilly farmland. Split into a few distinct groups, the first 30km seemed idyllic for most of the HQ 20 AI Bde team as the crowds cheered from white-washed villages.

The unfortunate exception was SSgt Ishwor Thapa, who burst into vomiting fits before having to seek a hasty restorative injection in his rear-end.

Helpfully, his colleague Sgt ‘PK’ Gurung captured his miraculous recovery and joyful jig on camera before they carried on undaunted.

After the milestone of the first marathon at 42.2km, chirpy demeanours descended into grim concentration. Groups split as everyone went through their own personal battles, ironically recalling the ultramarathon runner’s adage that with pain as your friend you will never be alone. A stress fracture in the foot caused one of our number to abandon the race at the 75km mark but the rest

continued. It was a slog, punctuated with seemingly interminable hills, which became progressively harder as darkness fell and we ran into the puddles of light cast by our head torches. By dint of effort though, the end did draw close if only to produce one final, cruel joke in the aptly nicknamed ‘Funny Hill’ that lead us 4km up the steep gorge back into Ronda and to the finish.

Emotions upon crossing the line were a mix of joy, shock and pride; a celebratory sip of beer in the cold night did not really register against the battle that most of us were now fighting against our physically and emotionally exhausted bodies. A few hours of sleep were snatched before we emerged hobbling to see in the final few competitors complete the course ahead of the 24-hour cut off time.

Whether each of us would enter another ultra-marathon is uncertain: it has had an unexpectedly profound impact on us, etching suffering and

sacrifice into our faces in quite a humbling manner. It has definitely honed the Army values of selflessness, courage and discipline in each of us and we are undoubtedly stronger for the race. It also reinforced what we already knew about the proud and gritty Spanish Legion Brigade; we are truly fortunate to have them as allies.

Our two adopted Legionnaires, Javier and Paco, must be thanked openly for their inspiration and flawless hosting, as must our own Captain Justin Ede who administered us all the way to Spain and back. Stiffly, but with feeling, we repeat:

Viva La Legion!”

Brig. Elviss with Spanish Legion Brig. proudly wearing his completion top after successfully earning his right to do so.

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2017 VOLUNTEER AWARDS Volunteers have been honoured for they dedication and hard work during this year’s Volunteers Reception.

20th Armoured Infantry Brigade presented volunteers with Commander’s Commendation to mark their commitment and contribution to BFG.

CAPT SHAUN REEVE

KAREN ELLIS

SGT GAIL ROBERTSON BIANCA FROGGETT

The very best of us

NATASCHA ROBERTSON

LEANNE UDALE

GREGG PARKINSON DENISE PARKINSON

TARA BUNRNETT

MARICA LEAWERE

PETER BRAMHALL

KAREN BATTY SSGT MARK REES

CHARLOTTE ORTON

KATHY BRAMHALL

ROBERT MILLAR

The event was held at the NATO Officers’ Mess, Normandy Barracks, on 5th May 2017.

“There is something incredibly honorable about people who give freely of their time and effort in support of others. The people we are here celebrating tonight really are vital to our community. They are vital to our quality of life out here and as we draw down, they’ll become ever more important.

They’re the very best of us.” Brig Mike Elviss

There was entertainment provided by Paderborn’s Military Wives’ Choir, the evening celebrated 16 committed members of the BFG community who continually give up their spare time to help others.

2017 VOLUNTEER AWARDS

MANSERGH BARRACKS

THE NEW COMMUNITY CENTRE This centre is open to all the community (military and civilian) within Gütersloh area, either for clubs, groups, work socials or private use (with a maximum attendance of 100 people). The room may be booked via Mr Rogers in the Station Admin Office, Bldg 5, Room 10 or on extension 3968 and will be on a first come first serve basis.

The person responsible for making the

As with all MOD buildings this is a no

booking must make themselves available

smoking venue and all users must

prior to their event to have the venue

comply with the Station Fire Orders

handed over to them. They will then be

and evacuation policy. The responsible

responsible for ensuring that the facility is

person must ensure that a safety brief

handed back in the same high standard that

is carried out at the start of any event

it is received in. Any costs incurred as a

to ensure attendees are aware of the

result of wilful damage to the venue may be

evacuation routes and muster point.

raised against the responsible person.

The Community Centre has been

Children must be supervised by a

established for the benefit of the

parent or responsible person at all

community to enjoy and must be looked

times and must not be allowed to

after by all; hence the control

wonder into any other part of the

mechanisms that will be put in place.

building. The responsible person must be mindful that the area outside is a dangerous working environment and children must not be unattended.

English Stammtisch in Paderborn Do you like to meet up with Germans improving their English? We are a group of English speaking citizens and would like to meet native English speakers. We meet regularly at the Lenz-Bar, Heiersstraße 35, in the center of Paderborn. With tea, beer, whisky or a glass of wine we speak and discuss in the world’s most spoken language.

We invite you to meet us and talk in your native language in a pub atmosphere. We will help you to practice your German knowledge too. Email: englishstammtischpb@googlemail.com to be invited to the next meeting.

The team are given their Army strip by the Commander of BFG, Brigadier Ian Bell, at their training session.

Recently, the opportunity of a lifetime presented itself for some of the U12, U11 and U10 BFG rugby players to go and play competitively at Twickenham against some of the youth Naval teams at the historic 100th Army v Navy match on the 29th April.

After months of preparation 26 children, 6 coaches and 4 support staff were ready for their trip back to UK to play a tag rugby tournament in front of 80,000 people.

BFG supplied two Army youth squads combining players from Paderborn Pirates, Bielefeld Bulldogs and Gutersloh Giants and sent them to the UK for the weekend of a lifetime.

Prior to the children and volunteers leaving, lots of fundraising in the forms of raffles, card sales, bake sales, parent contributions and a generous donation from the Garrison Welfare Fund aided the Army squad to travel and stay in the UK as well as supply the very smart Army strip they all wore.

SSgt Rees is the Deputy Director

for the Paderborn Pirates, and has provided consistent, pro-active support to the Director throughout this year. As a Level 2 rugby coach he guides the training programme for the older children, and his constant presence at training sessions enables less-qualified coaches to continue to engage in training with the younger children.

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Despite his relentless work in the close battle, he has retained a strategic vision, forming a BFG u12 and u10 team with Bielefeld Bulldogs, and organising combined training sessions, transport, and

The children enjoyed visiting the National History Museum in London as well as training at Twickenham, touring the Army rugby museum and feasting in all different eateries in the country’s capital before the big match on the Saturday.

All the children have come back with memories that will last a lifetime.

This truly unique opportunity for the kids, has all happened almost entirely thanks to SSgt Rees’s drive and enthusiasm. funding for bespoke BFG kit and clothing.

To keep the club growing he has also pushed to get John Buchan School to commit to after school rugby training sessions for their pupils, further committing his own time to supporting this initiative; for many of these pupils it is their first taste of rugby. For all his work in the Paderborn Pirates this year, and in particular for committing so much of his own time to expose more children to the wonderful sport of rugby, SSgt Rees was awarded with a Commander’s Commendation, on May 5.

Pictures by Steven Hickman and Gruffydd Thomas

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On 1 April 2017 seven teams across British Forces Germany came together in Rochdale Barracks for a daylong netball tournament.

Captain Neil Rudd in British Forces Germany is running hundreds of miles this year for Duchenne UK, a charity that is close to his heart.

Running

SPORT WITHIN THE BRIGADE

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The annual BA(G) inter Unit Squash Competition took place on Barker Barracks in Paderborn. The competition was over subscribed this year with teams from 20X, 35 Engr Reg, 1 AMR, 3 REME and Paderborn Station.

Neil's former Queen's Royal Hussars colleague Marc Clark has a young son who was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in 2015.

Fitting in training around his British Army job, Neil raised ÂŁ5,000 for them last year and is aiming to try and match that again this year by doing a number of personal challenges, including three marathons.

He has already taken part in the Hermannslauf run, and the 100km London to Brighton Ultramarathon.

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Football On 26 April 2017, 35 Engineer Regiment Inter Squadron Football competition took place in Ahorn Sports Centre in Paderborn. Teams from LAD, 44, 77 and 37 squadron all came together to take part and then cheer on the other teams when they were spectators. 35 ENGR REG that went on to win the B(AG) Football competion. Well done guys!

Watt Bike The Watt Bike Winter Series Presentations took place at Barker Barracks gymnasium. The Watt Bike is a fantastic tool in helping people enhance their fitness and is available in most of the army gyms across the Brigade.

PEC Spring Show

The Spring Show was held on 29th and 30th of April. It consisted of dressage, show jumping and cross country. The show gets a lot of support from the German community and without their support the shows would not be possible.

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Army Welfare Service Community Support

ARMY

Booking Information Army Welfare Service Community Support aims to provide learning and personal development opportunities through a range of fun, planned activities and experiences. This Summer there are opportunities to get out there and try new skills, learn about yourself and others, develop new interests and spend time with your friends.

This booklet gives you the information for each activity week.

If you require any further information, contact the AWS office on

Telephone: 05254 982 4340 or Email: RC-AWS-BFG-0mailbox@mod.uk

Bookings

BOOKINGS WILL BE TAKEN FROM TUE 6 JUNE AT AWS Office on Normandy Barracks Mon-Thurs 0900hrs to 1500hrs Friday 0900hrs to 1230hrs Tel: 05245 982 4340

AWS Office on Catterick Barracks Mon-Thurs 0900hrs to 1200hrs Friday 0900hrs to 1200hrs Tel: 0521 9254 3200

AWS Office on Mansergh Barracks Mon-Thurs 0900hrs to 1200hrs Friday 0900hrs to 1200hrs Tel: 05241 84 2220

BOOKINGS WILL BE MADE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.

Bookings can also be made at your local HIVE

A consent form must be completed for each participant.

Consent forms must be completed by parent/guardian and accompanied with full payment, by the specified closing dates, when making bookings.

Refunds Refunds cannot be given, due to the pre-payment of activities and booking allocation.

Most activities have been subsidised by AWS.

Activity forms are also available on BFGnet, HIVES and from all AWS Offices *Transport will be provided for all activities unless otherwise stated�

Camp Adventure Starts Monday 24th July Runs for 5 weeks Age 5 yrs to School Year 6 Monday - Friday 0900 - 1500hrs €45 per weekly booking Week 5 €40 Mon-Thurs An Amazing American Playscheme Experience!

One highlight of the Summer is the unique playscheme run by Camp Adventure at John Buchan School in Sennelager and Bielefeld Primary School. Transport information will be provided at booking.

Weekly themed activities offer children an incredible journey of play, arts and crafts, dance, song, sports and much more...

On the last day of each week parents are invited to attend, watch and partake in the ‘Camp Adventure Presents’ show. The children will perform and present all they have done during a busy and fantastic week. After the show, children can leave with parents or travel home on transport.

Closing Dates Week 1 (24 - 28 July): 14 July Week 2 (31 July - 4 August): 24 July Week 3 (7- 11 August): 31 July Week 4 (14 - 18 August): 7 August Week 5 (21 - 24 August): 14 August

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Wolves FC Football Coaching Ages 5+

â‚Ź45 for the week John Buchan Middle School Mon 24th July - Fri 28th July 0930hrs - 1500hrs Clos i n g da te fo r b o o k ing is Fr id ay 1 4 th J u l y Wolves Football Club will be holding coaching sessions for young people at John Buchan School. Full details on booking.

Please ensure that participants bring a packed lunch, plenty of drinks and appropriate outdoor footwear and clothing.

Please bring sun-cream and a hat.

In association with Paderborn United

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Leeds Rhinos Summer camps Ages 5+

€45 for the week

3 Camps / 3 Options

John Buchan Middle School Mon 31st July - Fri 4th August 0930hrs - 1500hrs Closing date for bookings Friday 14th July Please ensure that all participants bring a packed lunch, plenty of drinks and appropriate indoor / outdoor clothing and footwear. Please bring suncream and a hat.

1- Rugby Camp Community coaches from Leeds Rhinos will be holding coaching sessions for the young people with the assistance of coaches from Paderborn Pirates and Bielefeld Bulldogs Rugby Clubs.

2- Cheerleading Camp The camp will be delivered by the all-dancing Leeds Rhinos ‘Rhinestones’ dance team.

3- Sports Camp This exciting multi-sports camp will be delivered

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Week 3 Activity F o r S c h o o l Ye a r s 7 + M o n d a y 7 - F r i d a y 1 1 Au g u s t

â‚Ź 4 5 fo r t h e we e k C l o s i n g d a t e s fo r b o o k i n g s F r i d ay 2 8 t h J u l y Information on transport and timings will be provided upon booking.

Monday

Dortmund

Jump XL Trampoline Park & Shopping

Tuesday

Duisburg

Moonlight Mini Golf & Ten Pin Bowling

Wednesday

Mohnesse

Water Sports Day, British Sailing Centre

Thursday

Willingen

Summer Tubing, Summer Taboggan & Swimming

Friday

Soltau

Heide Park Theme Park Soltau

AWS Poppy Adventure Break

Zell am See, Austria

Sunday 21 - Friday 25 August

S c h o o l Ye a r 7 +

A parental contribution of â‚Ź25 for the week Young people m ust be able to swim 5 0 m un aided to atte nd.

Closing date for booking is Friday 14th July

This fun-filled adventure packed week of activities is subsidised by the Royal British Legion.

Throughout the week, young people will be swimming, gorge-walking, rafting and High - ropes.

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AWS Poppy Adventure Break

Mohnesse

Mon 28 Aug - Fri 1st Sept

S c h o o l Ye a r 4 , 5 & 6 A parental contribution of â‚Ź25 for the week Young people m ust be able to swim 2 5 m un aided to atte nd.

Closing date for booking is Friday 14th July This fun-filled adventure packed week of activities is subsidised by the Royal British Legion.

Throughout the week, young people will be swimming, sailing, wind surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, canoeing, biking and team building.

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QRH EX SABER JUNCTION “The Queen’s Royal Hussars have been a very challenging and determined adversary” commented Captain Jess Faugstad of the US opposition force: “We have not fought a UK tank Regiment before and they have proven to be pretty hard to find, although we are familiar with the ground they are very skillful in moving around the wood blocks. It is a cat and mouse scenario trying to find them, it has been a tough fight.”

up against the American engineers and are sharing equipment and looking at different solutions to problems.”

Speaking during a brief lull in the exercise Lieutenant Colonel Nick Cowley, Commanding Officer of QRH, said the benefits of working in a multinational environment to prepare for major combat operations were evident: “Here in Hohenfels we are working very closely with other NATO counterparts, having formed In the hugely demanding exercise, up a Battlegroup with a Company designed to replicate the modern of Italians and Polish that is training battlefield, the soldiers were thoroughly under a US brigade. I have liaison tested at every level of their soldiering officers working with me and their skills as Lieutenant Jonathon Nice, “A” soldiers are fighting alongside my tanks Squadron QRH, explained: “Having a on the battlefield. In addition to this completely live enemy has certainly my headquarters is within touching brought its own level of challenge distance of the American Headquarters and reality to the exercise and this, and communications between us are combined with the complexity of the working well. terrain, has meant that all our low level skills and drills like roaming patrols and “All the different nations are learning how we camouflage our equipment from each other and while the have had to be up to scratch to fundamental soldier skills remain counter the threat of indirect fire and the same we have all had to relearn Soldiers from The Queen’s Royal dismounted enemy patrols. We are some of the good old-soldiering skills.

Hussars (The Queen’s Own and enjoying the challenge; it has gone There has seen a definite and visible Royal Irish) (QRH) recently swapped really well and we have had some fairly improvement in how we are working the predominantly flat training intense engagements with the enemy from where we were at the start of the areas in Sennelager for the testing environment of the sweeping wooded over the last few days calling in indirect exercise and I am proud of how the fire on one occasion to destroy their battlegroup is doing.” hills of Hohenfels, Southern Germany tanks.” to participate in Exercise Saber “Personally this has probably been the Junction 17.

For Sapper Andre Wachnicki, of 35 most testing exercise I have done. We Engineer Regiment, the exercise have been up against a free thinking The U.S. Army Europe directed provided an opportunity for him to enemy that knows the ground he is exercise saw the Regiment deploy put into practice his newly obtained operating in and one that definitely as the manoeuvre battlegroup that skills as a Bulldog driver: “At times the wants to win. It is a good challenge for involved almost 4,500 soldiers from 13 terrain has been really difficult to judge us.” contributing nations. with steep inclines and large obstacles to manoeuvre around, it is challenging “The feedback we have received is The QRH Battlegroup, which had very positive. I think we surprised Polish and Italian companies attached but it’s all good experience.” Of the exercise itself and working closely with many by how mobile, aggressive and to it, were tested throughout the quick we were able to move in this exercise not only by the unpredictable other NATO allies he added: “This is complex terrain. We have shown that weather conditions and testing terrain my first time working in an armoured Battlegroup Headquarters and it has the heavy tank can move quickly in but by an opposition force which this environment and demonstrated was given freedom of movement and been interesting working with the Polish, Italian and American soldiers what the Regiment are able to do on subjected them to attacks utilising and seeing all the different capabilities operations.” various armour, air and electronic in action is impressive. Everyone is capabilities in addition to special getting along really well, working

By APO forces raids and ambushes to seize together - we have pitched our Bulldog equipment and personnel.

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Bad Lippspringe Landesgartenschau The Bad Lippspringe Landesgartenschau officially opened in front of an audience of over 2,000. Town Mayor Andreas Bee and Minister President Hannelore Kraft, as well as mascot Lippolino, launched the opening in the large meadow in Bad Lippspringe’s Arminiuspark.

The ceremony began with a nature inspired performance from Paderborn’s jazz dance group Silió followed by the men’s ballet group TuRa Elsen. Bad Lippsringe’s primary school also sung Lippolino’s song and the band BeJones, whose line up includes several members from Bad Lippspringe, premiered a song written specially for the town and the Landesgartenschau. The opening ceremony was then brought to a close with a fantastic marching display from The Band of The Queen’s Division, who had travelled over from the UK to take part in the celebration.

The spa town is the smallest place to ever host this popular event, with the motto ‘Blumenpracht und Waldidylle’, as well as being the first garden show in North Rhine-Westphalia to take place in front of a forest setting. The event will feature themed gardens and flower displays covering 33 hectares of land, and will run until 15 October.

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The Band is one of the 22 bands of the British Army and is part of the Corps of Army Music; it is based in RAF Henlow in Bedfordshire. The band is currently visiting BFG to provide musical support to units. Part of their duties involve performing for community and defence engagement events.

During the morning, the bandsmen and women rehearsed

alongside King’s pupils in sectionals and full ensemble.

The aim of the morning was for King’s musicians to improve and develop their rehearsal and performance techniques alongside professional musicians, culminating in a concert performance for parents, students, staff and governors.

Capt Ben Mason, Director of Music of The Band of The Queen’s Division, gave us his own impression: “We thoroughly enjoyed our time working with the young musicians from King’s School. It was great to perform

for students, staff and the wider community.

“It is clear from today’s activities that music is a fantastic way of bringing people together.”

Maria Briggs, Subject Lead for Music at King’s School said: “This was a very exciting opportunity for not only King’s musicians but for the school community. Listening to and watching a performance delivered by highly skilled and professional musicians is a privilege and one which we do not encounter frequently at King’s.”

The bi-annual health awareness day for 3 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME was held on 16 May 2017 at Barker Barracks Gymnasium.

All soldiers were encouraged to visit each station to find out important information on food, nutrition, hearing, adventure training, dental, smoking cessation, sexual health, BMI and physiotherapy. The most visual stand saw solders guessing how much sugar were contained in each displayed drink – the results were often quite shocking with Blackcurrent Ribena containing 52.6g of sugar in one drink!

SSgt N Yates said: “We hold the event bi-annually to ensure maximum attendance. It really does make a huge difference to your fitness if everyone thinks about the bigger picture. It’s great to attend these events as you hear new initiatives and it really encourages learning.”

Thank you to everyone who attended and to all of the organisers. It was a fantastic event!

REME HEALTH AWARENESS DAY

THE BAND OF THE QUEEN’S DIVISION

King’s School has been extremely lucky to have The Band of The Queen’s Division visiting their school on Wednesday 26th April.

We heard from Captains Kim Findley Cooper and Josh Conway Captain Josh Conway was completing this gruelling challenge for Combat Stress which is a fantastic charity and a subject which is so close to his heart.

With the lead up to the race, Josh would train as often as possible but often with work demands it was hard to build up any consistency, He said: “The event itself was an awesome experience; I met some amazing people along the way and made some friendships for life.

“My fears of getting injured were realised and it was tough to keep on going. The support that I received along the way was exceptional and a good boost to keep me going. I’ve raised around £2k, so far and I’m signed up for the Race in 2019!”

Captain Kim Findley Cooper said: “The 32nd Marathon Des Sables has brought with it all the challenges you could expect.

Having to run 156 miles in 6 days through the dunes, rocks and outcrops of the Sahara desert while carrying all your kit is, if you can believe it, even harder than it sounds. On Sunday 9 April, I and 1,200 other competitors set off on the unofficial hardest race in the world.”

MARATHON DES SABLES

A huge congratulations to the BFG duo after completing one of the hardest endurance challenges, the Marathon Des Sables.

“Physically, there were the obvious hazards and dangers. When it’s 53ºC with no wind, you start thinking that the ration on water is cruel, rather than challenging. We had a few close encounters with camel spiders but the really lethal threats were from Cobras and Scorpions, thankfully always further away.

One guy had a heart attack on day 2, but the most common problem was foot care.

Though everyone had it to some degree, I’ll never forget being at a foot station and seeing someone’s bone sticking through their toe. I let him go first!”

“Nevertheless, it’s more of a mental challenge.

You have to remind yourself how beautiful the desert is at night, when at 2am after walking all day, the longest day, you still have 26km to go until your checkpoint. My walking partner by this point had become a zombie and desperately needed a 3 hour stop which I had no objection to. We eventually got in at 10am Thu, immediately collapsing in the 52ºC heat of the “rest day” before the final leg.”

“As ever, it’s the people who get you through it. The inspiration of the trip was Duncan Slater, who as a bilateral amputee and Aghan Veteran not only managed to compete but actually did very well. I’ll never work out how exactly he got through the Jebels, basically semi-vertical rock faces where you have ropes to help you clamber up hot rocks. A feat worthy of the ITV documentary on him that ran concurrently. And seeing Josh, a familiar face, almost every day as we passed each other was really reassuring, even if he did overtake me for the last time 2km before the finish.”

“I’d have liked to have done better than just outside 700th place but my feet were like mince meat by that stage. Far more important was the experience itself and being part of the Walking with the Wounded team that raised funds for amputees and PTSD veterans. The camaraderie and spirit of everyone I met along the way was incredible.

If you take your salt tablets, drink your bottled water and bring buckets of psychological resilience, it’s doable even without being mega fit. I’d recommend it to anyone.”

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Spo munity! com The BFG Information Office went to speak to Becky Carruthers to find out about all the amazing work she does within BFG.

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ecky is the Registrations Member and the Child Protection Member for the Paderborn Pirates Rugby Club. She has brought a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and expertise from her previous club. She has identified, refined, and implemented a number of initiatives that have seen the club maintain its size despite the ongoing drawdown as well as updating the membership process and bringing greater rigour to its structure. She has driven forward the critical but less-than-glamorous role of child protection. Furthermore, when the time allows, she is always happy to get onto the paddock and assist the coaches with ensuring the children are paying attention and squeezing the maximum enjoyment out of their sessions at the club. Aside from all this, she has provided a ferociously robust sounding board amongst the members of the committee, not afraid to challenge where appropriate – exactly what a belligerent Director requires – and endlessly supportive.

little positivity into what they already know and tapping into that potential releases so much confidence in a person sometimes that it is great to see.

Read on to find out about what she had to say.

What do you enjoy doing in Paderborn?

How long have you lived and worked in BFG?

Having lived in Paderborn previously back in 2003 we really like living here. There is always something going on, whether it be a food festival, a carnival, Oktoberfest, Christmas markets, Halloween Corn mazes, a music gig or simply beers and a bratty, there is always something to see and do all year round.

I am currently living in Paderborn, Germany with my three gorgeous children whilst accompanying my husband who is serving with 3 Bn REME. We have lived nearly 14 years in Germany on several postings and many different units, including Hohne, Fallingbostel, Gutersloh and Sennelager.

Do you enjoy your role within the AEC? What do you love most about it?

I currently work at 41AEC in the Functional Skills department which delivers English, Maths and ESOL to serving personnel. The best thing about my job is seeing the soldiers pass their exams and how much they grow in confidence because of it. Sometimes our learners lack self-confidence in their abilities due to always being overlooked as they grew up, and yet simply instilling a

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How long have you volunteered at Paderborn Pirates Rugby Club? What made you volunteer at the Club?

I originally started volunteering and getting involved with rugby through my husband, who is a keen rugby player, and my son who began training at Gutersloh Giants rugby club back in 2010. After volunteering at the Giants and my husband coaching we were posted to Hohne in 2012 and helped set up a brand new club called the Hohne Chargers. We were then posted to Brunei and got involved with the ‘Panaga Crocs’ team before being posted back to Paderborn Germany in October 2015, where once again, now all three of my children wanted to train and play with the Paderborn Pirates and helping out was just part of the course.

We particularly like Ahorn Park and Haxtergrund in Paderborn for kids playparks, football, cycling and walking the dog as well as going over to Exstersteine and the Teutoberg Forest near Detmold. The good thing about Germany too is how accessible the rest of Europe is. Last year we just threw our camping gear in the multivan and went off visiting France, Luxembourg and Belgium on a bit of a road trip.

It will be a sad day when Germany draws to a close for the serving soldier.

SSAFA SUPPORT RRU SSAFA is pleased to have supported yet another excellent cause helping service personnel and their families living in Germany.

WHO SAID REHABILITATION HAS TO BE DULL!! This is certainly not the case for Westfalen PCRF currently managed by Maj Paul Thompson and supported by an extremely strong team of 3 military ERI’s and 7 SSAFA employed physiotherapists.

In a quest for innovation and optimising quality rehabilitation services a number of novel ideas were discussed within the Westfalen Primary Care Rehabilitation Facility (PCRF). The best of these was from SSgt Llewellyn – but of course – who is an extremely keen Corps and Army level cyclist. It was decided that no matter WHAT your injury is that you’re needing physio / rehab for, you can indeed cycle to keep fit and maintain momentum for recovery.

To that end SSAFA and the Army Welfare fund were approached

by SSgt Llewellyn and a bid for financial support was processed.

The team were extremely pleased with the success of the bid and with the money we have been able to purchase 8 top quality Shimanoequipped Marin Bobcat Mountain Bikes.

The bikes will ‘revolutionise’ the way that we can deliver rehabilitation for our patients both in the Primary care and Regional Rehab Unit environment. Taking advantage of some excellent bike riding locations around Normandy Barracks Soldiers will now have an alternative, fun but challenging form of non-impact

physical development. Rest assured the rehab facility has an abundance of qualified and experienced Mountain Bike Leaders (MBL) so there will never be a reason to not utilise these robust fitness tools, no matter what the weather. Some may say that there is now literally no excuse not to keep fit and active whilst recovery takes place.

The financial support was also used to purchase helmets, safety equipment and a maintenance package for the upkeep and guaranteed lifetime of the bikes to ensure that this great facility can be used for many years to come. Major Thompson and SSgt Llewellyn have successfully completed the Park Tool School bike maintenance course and are qualified to carry out the maintenance of the bikes to make sure they stay in tip-top condition!

The bikes were supplied by Anthony ‘Jem’ Jemmett of Epic Performance, an ex member of the REME, who has been involved in the SSAFA Ride of Britain as a group leader. He has also provided specialist bikes, bike services, and maintenance schools whilst on posting with his wife WO2 Menzies (RTSA Sennelager RRU) here in Germany through his company and we thank him for his help.

Maj Paul Thompson, the team of Westfalen Primary Care Rehab Facility (PCRF) and the Regional Rehab Unit (RRU) would like to extend their most sincere thanks to both SSAFA and the Army Welfare fund for their extremely generous financial support.

Thank you also to the SSAFA Team, headed up by Mrs Sarah Elviss and supported by Mrs Rachel Ormiston, Mrs Loulou Thorne and Mrs Helen

Hatton who gave up their time and support to help us mark the ‘start’ of our rehabilitation venture. Thank you also to Brigadier Elviss, whom quite gladly I am sure, took time away from a very busy desk in 20X to show his support for our venture. Last, but not at all least, a huge thank also to the SAO, Mr John Pluckwell of Paderborn Station, who must be given credit for processing, advising and communicating the grant application to SSAFA. It was with his drive and determination that we had direction for this idea and is this kind of selfless commitment that makes good things happen for our soldiers. I now leave Germany on my posting this week with every confidence that we have done / and continue to do our best to promote rehabilitation services within BFG. Written by Helen Hatton Attenborough School: Fri 16th June King’s School: Tues 20th June Bishopspark School: Thurs 22nd June John Buchan School: Fri 23rd June All unit welfare coffee mornings w/c 19th June

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JBS Great British Bake Off John Buchan School hosted their annual Great British Bake Off event. Six teams battled it out to be named the ultimate star bakers.

The whole purpose of the event was to celebrate pupils’ achievements in Food Technology by demonstrating their vast array of skill and knowledge gained. The whole event brings the community together and sparks friendly competition between pupils and staff.

The six teams were made up of one team from the year 8 catering students, another from the TA support staff and the other four from the school house system.

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Each team were tasked with making a flan and 13 scones - the judges didn’t want to see any ‘soggy bottoms’ or ‘burnt bits’. The team of judges marked using set criteria while all of the teams ensured their workstation was tidy ready for the announcement. The judges were Andy Drakeford, Padre Mike Thomason, Adam Richardson, Callum Keen and Neil Roberts.

The school spirit was second to none and every person taking part should be proud of his or her efforts. Congratulations John Buchan School – an event Mary Berry would be proud of!

Netball Tournament On 1 April 2017 seven teams across British Forces Germany came together in Rochdale Barracks for a daylong netball tournament.

The sun was shining as all the teams congregated at the gymnasium to start the warm ups and team tactic talks. All players were briefed and the referees took their positions to start the first of the 12-minute matches. 12 minutes does not sound like a long time but the game of netball requires both physical and mental stamina

due to the need for quick thinking, strategic play and fast movement on the court.

It was nice to see all of the teams sitting together and cheering each other along. Every team celebrated every goal. It must be said that the sportsmanship was second to none and everyone really respected each other. Each team was there to win though and came out fighting each time.

The skill was very apparent and it was clear there was a true love for the game.

Everyone congregated in the Royal British Legion for the awards ceremony where drinks and food were laid out for the competitors. Every team should be proud of their efforts but Mansergh ladies were the overall winners. Congratulations Mansergh!

Thank you to all the organisers, referees and competitors who were involved in such a fantastic day.

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“Different Faces, Different Places”

Bielefeld Primary pupils in FS1 have recently been studying the topic ‘Different faces, different places’ as part of the Early Year Foundation Stage Curriculum, where they look at ‘People and Communities’ and learn about the different occupations people have. FS1 teacher Jan Durban took her class to visit some of our community’s main services and act out a roleplay in Bielefeld’s Post Office, Library, Hive and Medical Centre.

Starting in Bielefeld Library, the children had a good look around, before sitting down in the cosy kids area and listening to Laura Nellist reading ‘The Snatchabook’. After the story ended there was activity time where the children coloured characters from the book and had a look at all the other books the library provides. There are tales of dragons spitting fire, witches playing spooky games, pirates on the seven seas, and princesses trying to sleep on peas. Laura and Thomas are looking forward to all the children visiting the library in the future; “It’s not boring at all

and more fun than you think - kids come and find out!”

Olivia, an NVQ Student working in Bielefeld Hive, tells us what the kids visit was all about; “Jeanette and I

had a visit from FS1 children who came over from Bielefeld school, they had just left the library relaxed after the librarian had finished reading them a story. When asked what the HIVE was, one of the children replied, ‘Information!’

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been in to the HIVE before with their parents, 3 of the children raised up their hands. I then assisted Jeanette in the handing out of the packs, these contained information leaflets on theme parks, swimming pools and zoos.

Plus a booklet on places to visit which they could then take home to their parents.”

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At the Medical Centre kids were divided in three different groups visiting the nurse, the doctor and the physiotherapist. Katrina Taylor, the physiotherapist, happened to be the mother of one of the kids attending the visit; “As both

a mum of Jack in FS1, and a physiotherapist, I was lucky enough to be able to spend time with the children, helping to explain our role within the Bielefeld Medical Centre.

The children enjoyed some lighthearted anatomy games as well as joining in on a quick exercise class modified to their abilities.

As a lot of these young children only ever have contact with the medical centre at times of illness or for immunisations, it was really lovely to be able to show them the positive sides of the service that we provide, and to demonstrate that the medical centre is not a place to be feared. The FS1 visit was enjoyed by all members of the medical centre, providing a nice change to our daily routines.”

After the experience Jan Durban, FS1 teacher, said; “The children

learned so much about the jobs people do through role play, as part of the “Different Faces, Different Places” topic. But by visiting all these different places today, they could actually see the people in our community doing these jobs for real. They had a fantastic morning.

A big thank you to everyone we visited.”

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BFG schools have a long history of planning and facilitating inter school sporting opportunities for our young people.

The PE Leaders of the MOD schools are working together with their headteachers and colleagues to ensure that sporting events and competitions are regularly on offer and available for children in our schools.

The PE leaders meet termly and take

turns in hosting different sporting events.

So far this year there has been a netball tournament, a cross country event, a dance festival and a football tournament with lots more planned for next year too!

These team events serve to provide an enriching experience for all of the young people but also to cement the links and foster good relations between schools and the Army.

Cross Country meet 6th April John Buchan Primary School cross-country meet was held at King's School field at Mansergh Barracks, Gutersloh. Organised by John Buchan, children from Haig School and Attenborough School also attended and had a fabulous afternoon.

All children had a warm up lap together led by some enthusiastic Year 8s from John Buchan.

Year 3/4 races went first, running two whole laps of the entire field. First, the girls ran, followed by the boys. Next up were the Year 5/6 girls and then boys, who did 3 whole laps of the field.

The points were tallied and then certificates were presented to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for all the races. The overall winning school for year 3 and 4 was Attenborough and the overall winning school for year 5 and 6 was John Buchan.

Dance Festival 16th May “Haig School hosted the BFG Dance Festival at 26 Gym on Mansergh Barracks. This involved a range of children right from FS2- Year 10! Each dance group attending performed dances they had practised and rehearsed to perfection to all spectating. The Kings School Dance Company made up of Year 10 children then carried out a super workshop, in which all the children were able to learn a dance that the Dance Company had choreographed themselves.” Kirsty Smith, PE Leader (Haig School)

Bad Lippspringe Sports Pitches.

This year, Lindsay Pearson (Bishopspark School) has enlisted the support of the coaches and management at Paderborn United football club to host an inter-schools football tournament. Participating schools are Bishopspark, John Buchan, Attenborough, Bielefeld and Haig.

Children from Year 1 up to Year 6 have been selected to form 7 a side teams who played in a tournament format. The children have been busy practising in school and have been working on developing skills of team work and improving overall footballing ability.

With the support of Paderborn United, there were trained coaches on hand to enable the day to run

smoothly. With over 200 children taking part, this is no mean feat!

Thanks to the Army, there has been a chef to provide a BBQ lunch for all the participants. Additionally, all participants had received a medal for taking part and winning teams had taken a trophy back to display proudly in their schools.

“I would like to extend my personal thanks to John Pluckwell at Paderborn United who has been integral in ensuring that this event could take place. Also, to all of the Paderborn coaches and individual school staff who have given their time and resources to provide a quality learning experience.”

Lindsay Pearson (Bishopspark School)

Army Library and Information Services 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 - Thurs 0900 - 1630 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

Mummy Bloggers: There has been a heated debate in the national press recently regarding ‘Mummy Bloggers’ and 2017 has seen a booming trend in parenting books derived from social media. Whether you regard them as ‘slummy mummies’ or just honest and entertaining accounts of parenthood, we have a wide selection of new titles to choose from!

Even one for the dads…

Star Wars Reads at the Library: In a galaxy far, far away...

This Easter we teamed up with DK to celebrate Star Wars Reads. Each library gave away free Star Wars activity packs to all visiting children which included: - activity sheets - stickers - Star Wars poster - drawing competition with the chance to win cinema vouchers The reading force is certainly strong with our young borrowers as we gave out over 150 activity packs!

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Contact CEAS

Children’s Education Advisory Service

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he Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS) is part of the MOD’s Directorate of Children and Young People (DCYP), the triservice focal point for all matters relating to children.

CEAS are a small team of educational professionals and dedicated advisers who are there to support the parents of all three services with any issue linked to their children’s education; Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), curriculum concerns and general mobility issues. The team can also provide help with main stream school admissions and have an information sheet which provides advice and details the rights and responsibilities parents have relating to school admissions.

CEAS also provides information and advice on all issues relating to the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) – which is available for eligible Service personnel should they wish to consider Boarding School as an option for their children.

The CEAS team can help you to make sense of the process by providing advice and information

sheets and while service parents make the actual application for CEA, through JPA, you will need a CEAS reference number in order to start your application.

Details on eligibility criteria and everything else relating to the allowance is all contained in JSP 752, Part 2, Chapter 9.

The decision on whether boarding school is right for your child is a very personal decision. It depends on many things, not least the individual temperament of your own child and whether they are suited to boarding. Claiming CEA so that you can access the boarding sector can be one way of ensuring stability during important stages of education for some children - but it is important to be realistic as boarding schools do not suit all children. Some children thrive in boarding school, however other children do struggle and the potential advantages/ disadvantages are very individual.

There are many considerations and even if you are eligible for CEA then long term financial considerations are still important.

Currently parents will pay at least 10% of the school fees plus the many extras that are charged especially in the independent school sector.

Email: DCYP-CEASEnquiries @mod.uk Phone: 01980 618244 Fax: 01980 8245

State Boarding Schools are not very well known but are well worth considering both for the quality of their academic provision where some outperform independent schools but also as they are considerably cheaper than Independent Schools. State Boarding Schools only charge fees for the boarding element - as the education provision remains state funded.

Whichever type of school a service parent is considering the key is to read JSP 752, Part 2, Chapter 9 and to also understand that your application will need to be processed through your unit and onto the MoD team ‘Pay and Allowances Complaints and Casework Cell (PACCC) for a decision on CEA before you enter into any contract with any school.

We understand that decisions around your child’s education are some of the most profound that you will take as a family.

Our message is that by seeking information, advice and guidance at the earliest opportunity you will put yourself in the best position for everything to work well. The fastest and simplest way to contact CEAS is always by email.

All CEAS information sheets will soon be available to download from the Gov.uk website.

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Recruit for Spouses

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Last year, we’ve helped over 1000 spouses with their CVs, put over 120 into jobs

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a community available to British Armed Forces spouses all around the world who were passionate about their own career, personal potential, and growth? Oh wait, there is!

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves to you all in Germany.

We are a small group of military spouses who run Recruit for Spouses. Created in 2012 by our CEO Heledd Hendrick, an Army wife. We are a multi awardwinning, social enterprise whose main focus is to get military spouses back into work, whilst building a network of supportive employers who appreciate, respect, and understand the military lifestyle and how it can enhance their business.

Last year, we helped over 1000 spouses with their CVs, put over 120 into jobs and gave 100 spouses enhanced digtal skills, while gaining over 400 new job opportunities.

At the moment, we cannot offer employment in Germany, BUT we can offer you so much more while you are out there in terms of growth, empowerment and support, as well as in preparation for your return to the UK. We absolutely believe that each of us not only deserves the support, but we need it. We know that it can be tough during postings abroad where you are even further away from friends, family, your lifestyle, your career…your comfort zone. And while we are all grateful for the opportunities to travel with our partners and explore different countries and cultures, it is normal to sometimes feel resentful or disheartened when either the novelty wears thin or you begin to panic about becoming insignificant or losing your identity.

As the Marketing Manager, I thought that I would give you an introduction to Recruit for Spouses from the platforms that you would find most useful.

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Ella McPartlin

We have a fantastic Facebook Forum which is secure and private. It is a great place to find out about our upcoming webinars, live Q&A sessions and coaching programmes. You have direct access to advice, and are able to discover the online resources that we have available to you, as well as ask questions, chat, and network with us and your fellow military spouses in all sectors and stages.

We host one or two webinars (online seminars) each month, they are free to all military spouses and range from CV writing, to starting a business, to setting yourself up as a Virtual Assistant. All of our speakers understand the obstacles and limitations that military spouses face and tailor the webinars to reflect that and offer you the best possible advice in each scenario.

We have just launched our new website with an abundance of inspirational stories, advice and information about us - the team, our clients and our community, so please register with us. It will also benefit you for when you prepare for your return to the UK by having a point of contact and ready-made support network should you wish to find employment.

If you need any further information about us or what we offer, please give Maggie a shout or email us directly at enquiries@recruitforspouses.co.uk We look forward to welcoming, and meeting, each and every single one of you.

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

BFG-HQ-G1-OPSPERSCHAPSDACG@MOD.UK

26RA-PADRE@MOD.UK

WESTFALENGAR-HQCHAPLAIN@MOD.UK

35ENGR-RHQ-PADRE@MOD.UK

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

QRH-HQ-PADRE@MOD.UK

Revd Mike Thomason CF 20 Armd Inf Bde Office: 05254 982 2051 Mobile: 01735 103 404 20X-CHAPLAIN@MOD.UK

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

WELFARE DETAILS

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Contact details Office: 05254 982 4953 Duty Mobile: 01732 098 662

Opening hours Monday-Thursday: 0900 - 1500hrs Friday: 0900 - 1300hrs Contact details Office: 05251 101 321 Out of Hours: 05251 101 243

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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 hrs & 1330 - 1530hrs Friday: 0900 - 1230hrs Contact details Office: 05254 982 2417 Out of Hours: 05254 9824126

BIELEFELD STATION 46

Opening hours Monday-Thursday: 0900 - 1600hrs Friday: 0900 - 1230hrs

1AMR

Opening hours Monday-Thursday: 0800 - 1600hrs Friday: 0800 - 1300hrs Contact details Office: 05219254 3208 Out of Hours: 05219254 3252

35 ENGR REG

Opening hours Monday-Thursday: 0900 - 1430rs Friday: 0900 - 1200hrs

Opening hours Monday-Friday: 0830 - 1630hrs Contact details Office: (Mil): 953617633 Office (Civ): +44 (0)1780 727633 Out of Hours: +44 (0)1780 727781

3 REME

1 MWD

Opening hours Mon, Tues,Thurs: 0800 - 1700hrs Wed: 0800 - 1330hrs Friday: 0800 - 1200hrs Contact details Office: 05251 101 844 Out of Hours: 05251 101 243

Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 0830 1230hrs & 1330 - 1530 Wednesday, Friday: 0830 - 1230hrs

26 RA

Contact details Office: 05241 84 2228 Duty Mobile: 01722 175483

PADERBORN STATION

Opening hours Monday-Thursday: 0900 - 1600hrs (closed between 1230 - 1330) Friday: 0900 - 1230hrs Contact details Office: 05254 982 2437 Out of Hours: 05254 982 2232

WELFARE DETAILS

Contact details Office: 05251 101 213 Out of Hours: 05251 101 243

PADERBORN

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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 WRVS Barker Barracks 05251 101 229

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Normandy Barracks 05254 982 2617 Dempsey Barracks 05254 982 4240 CENTRAL BANK Sennelager 05254 982 4193 Paderborn 05251 101 102 Central Bank HQ 05254 982 2948 HIVES Sennelager 05254 982 2771 Paderborn 05251 57191 HOME-START Sennelager 05254 9304723 Paderborn 05251 528609 LABOUR SUPPORT UNIT (LSU) Customer Services 05254 982 5487 Recruiter 05254 982 2541 SCE Recruter 05254 982 2661 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) Office Supervisor 05254 982 2411 General Enquires 05254 982 4435 SCHOOLS & NURSERIES SCE IT Helpline 0521 9254 3547 Bishopspark, Paderborn 05251 543 9548 Bishopspark 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 3252 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 2329 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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Danielle works to help recent law-school graduates find jobs in the legal industry. Using only the clues below, match each of her latest placements to the date they were hired and the name of the law firm that hired them.

Clues 1. The person hired on March 15th was hired by Haynes Inc..

2. Gabriel was hired by Barr & Cobb.

3. The Haynes Inc. hire was hired 3 days after the Ingram & Kemp hire.

4. Cynthia was hired 3 days after the Dorsey Assoc. hire.

5. Gabriel was hired 6 days after Zachary.

6. The Dorsey Assoc. hire is either Rosalie or Gabriel.

L 2 O1 B4 R 1 U2 D2 E 1 How many words of 3 letters or more can you make using the Scrabble letters above. There is at least one seven letter word. Target: Fair 5, Good 10, Excellent 15 words.

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COURAGE

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SELF-DISCIPLINE

Full and Weekly Boarding Available Collaborating with BFG to provide natural progression for students

Why choose us?

• An independent school atmosphere at

an affordable price. £433.20 per term* covers ALL the boarding costs, with the education paid for by the State.

• Students enjoy an active lifestyle

including sport, music, drama and outdoor activities, with over 70 clubs and activities offered.

Located on a beautiful 150-acre site in Dover, • Unique ethos helps promote Kent, The Duke of York’s Royal Military School • An all round education with an character and life skills, with students academic focus. is a state boarding school for students aged 11 • Graded ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted. encouraged to achieve their potential in a supportive community. to 18.

• A £24.9m building programme has just been completed to enhance our already • GCSE results significantly above the We offer a broad curriculum including GCSEs impressive school site and facilities national average. new boarding houses, Good transport links to London and • and A Levels at our unique and iconic school including teaching blocks, drama studio, sports Europe. centre and climbing wall. with its strong traditions.

If you qualify for CEA, you will only pay £1,299.60 per year. Full 2017/18 fees are just £12,996

www.doyrms.com *Fees reviewed annually - price for those qualifying for CEA

CASA DEL TORO

Est. 2015

Owner: T h

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niz

Cater for all occasions We exclusively use the high-quality meat of fresh Argentine Aberdeen Angus cattle. Over the open charcoal grill, the steaks get the typical BBQ flavour.

Address Opening Hours Residenzstr.

17 Tues. - Thurs. 17.30 - 22.00 33104 Paderborn - Neuhaus Castle Fri - Sat. 17.30 - 23.30 E-mail: info@casadeltoro.de Sundays & Holydays: Tel .: 0 52 54 - 80 866 99 12.00 - 15.00 / 17.00 - 22.00 Owner: Thomas Deniz,

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We speak English. We accept tax-free forms for bills over 100 euros.