BFPO Customer Notice – Temporary Counter Closures

Please be advised of the following temporary changes to the British Forces Post Office (BFPO) counter service:

Monday, 18 August 2025: The BFPO counter will be closed for the day due to staffing constraints.

Monday 8 – Wednesday 10 September 2025: The counter will be closed to allow for the installation of new Royal Mail Horizon Online equipment.

During both periods, mail collection and drop-off services will continue as normal, and there will be no disruption to the handling or dispatch of mail.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding and continued support.

What's On This Weekend

Paderborn Wine Village - Schloss Neuhaus 22nd - 24th Aug

Wineries from all over Germany showcase their fine wines. Visitors can sample and learn about their wines, as well as philosophize and discuss the wines. 

Celebrate the sparkling, full-bodied, sparkling, precious, and delicious wines from Germany.

• Aug 22nd: 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
• Aug 23rd: 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
• Aug 24th: 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM

More details on the Schloss website

Schweinmarkt  Brackwede in Bielefeld 22nd -24th Aug 

The heart of the district will once again be transformed into a lively festival ground – the traditional pig market will open its doors for the 583rd time! Fun fair, food stalls a roller skating ring and more. 

Drivetime 24 mins

Jell-o Ravensberger Park Bielefeld  24th Aug 

One-day open-air children's and family  in the expansive Ravensberger Park. Artists from near and far delight audiences with acrobatics, walk-through acts, live music, and theatre performances.

Full programme and details here

Motorhome & Caravan Show Dusseldorf 29th Aug - 7th Sep 

A massive show for those who love to explore the world as part of the Van life community. Full details here. Go and check out the latest models for Motorhomes, camper vans and caravans. Preview tickets €39.00 and €20 per day thereafter. purchase tickets online here.

Hederauen Festival - Salzkotten 29th - 31st Aug Visitors can look forward to a program of musical, cultural, and culinary highlights. The "Glanzstücke" women's flea market, the street food festival on the Sälzerwiese meadow, the "Hederzauber" water show, and the Fairtrade brunch at the Kunstrad. See the full event programme here. Drive time is 25 mins

Drive time is 25 mins

Padernacht Paderborn 29th Aug 

Join the mini festival along the Paderquelle. 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, music, street art, and acrobatics will take place at eight locations between the City Library and Stümpelscher Mühle. A total of eleven artists will begin their shows every half and full hour. 

Koln Lichterfest Cologne 30th Aug 

The massive Cologne fireworks are on again. Join the celebrations in the city from 3pm onwards.  you can either watch the fireworks from paid for areas or mingle with the crowds along the river.  Full details here. 

Night of the Museums in Paderborn 30th Aug

Art, culture, music, dance, and theatre to experience and participate in – On Saturday, August 30, 2025, the museums and galleries in Paderborn will open their doors from 6:00 p.m. and offer a diverse program for all ages. 

Schloss Neuhaus museums will take part and host a Cheat Day Street food festival. Museums across the district are taking part not just in Paderborn.

Other highlights include dancing, secret tours and a bat spotting event. Check the website below for full details. Entry is free in most museums for the whole evening. 

Full programme and event website here.

Locations for the Night of Museums in Paderborn

Recruit for Spouses Career Academy: Foreign & Commonwealth Programme

Are you a member of the Foreign & Commonwealth community with a qualification from your home country that you need transferring to its UK equivalent?Then RFS has some very exciting news to share with you!

RFS are thrilled to announce that applications are now open.

RFS will cover the costs of obtaining a Statement of Comparability and facilitate the application process, working with trusted service providers to ensure qualifications meet UK standards.

Eligibility:

- Partner of a Foreign or Commonwealth national serving in HM Forces (Royal Navy, British Army, or Royal Air Force)
- Over 18 years of age
- Partners include spouses, civil partners, fianc¨¦s(e), or individuals living with serving personnel in a relationship akin to marriage/civil partnership for at least two years

Application Requirements:

- Partners service number
- Date of entry to the UK
- Visa status (if applicable)

To apply for this support and service, sign up to our portal and navigate to programmes.