SFA Window Safety Restrictors (UK)

The safety of families living in Service Family Accommodation (SFA) and Substitute Service Families Accommodation (SSFA) is a top priority. With warmer weather meaning more windows will be open in homes, we would like to remind families to check that all window safety catches/restrictors are working correctly.

If restrictors are not working or windows can be opened more than 100mm when restrictors are engaged, then please report the fault to the National Service Centre immediately on 0800 031 8628 to ensure a repair is carried out. If you live in SSFA, please contact Mears on 0800 032 4547.

Please note that window restrictors must not be disengaged for any reason where children or vulnerable members of your household are at risk from falling.

For more advice about preventing accidents in your home visit the Child Accident Prevention Trust website.​

BFBS Radio Jubilee Weekend all Request Party

We're letting the audience choose the songs for the three whole days of the Jubilee weekend.​

What would you like played?

Bus Services for Central Paderborn Post Tornado

Clean up and repair teams have worked hard to clear the storm damage. Busses are running again to some of the worst affected area. Some  central Paderborn areas will remain closed until the end of this week.

With the start of operations on Tuesday, May 24th, both the Dören-Park and the area around Senefelder Straße can be served regularly again.

The "Westerntor" stop has been open for regular service since Monday, May 23rd. Riemekestraße has also been reopened, so that the “Friedrich-Ebert-Straße” and “Westfriedhof” stops there can once again be used as normal.

Attenborough School Car Boot 3rd July 10am to 12 Noon

 

Paderborn Tornado - Press Conference from the Mayor

A tornado crossed Paderborn on Friday evening and left a trail of devastation. From the south-west to the north-east it crossed the city at a width of about 300 metres. Trees were uprooted, roofs torn off, vehicles overturned. 43 people were injured, 13 of them seriously. A seriously injured person was transferred to a special clinic in Bielefeld. 

More than 400 emergency services carried out over 200 operations. NRW Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst and NRW Interior Minister Herbert Reul have announced that they will be there in the afternoon.

Claiming Universal Credit from Overseas

Personnel serving overseas (and dependents) are eligible to continue claiming Universal Creit as if they are in the UK. The DWP website is due to be updated soon to reflect this.

App Based Tours of Paderborn Available in English Language

With the help of your smartphone or tablet and the "Actionbound" app, you can explore the most beautiful sights in the city on your own. 

The tour is aimed at Paderborn visitors who want to discover the city spontaneously at any time. The app has an English language version of the popular Paderborn tour.

NHS Feeling Lonely

 www.NHS-Every Mind Matters-Loneliness

KOOTH

 

Visit KOOTH to learn more 

Defence Child Bereavement Network

 

Childcare Briefing with Marama Alliance

HIVE will be facilitating a Brief on Childcare Options via the Marama Alliance Facebook Page. The brief will be live streamed on to the Facebook Page for people to view.

Questions can be submitted prior or on the evening. via the Marama Alliance Facebook Page.

Tuesday 24th May at 1800hrs.

Guided Bike Tour as Part of the "Monumenta"

A special tour (German language) has been arranged by the Stadt Museum for this week. On Saturday, May 14, at 2 p.m., the City Museum invites you to a bike excursion to the Senne. The meeting point is the Natural History Museum in Schloss Neuhaus

Thriving Lives Toolkit Launched

Helping schools support children and young people in Armed Forces families

The Thriving Lives Toolkit interactive platform developed by the SCiP Alliance in partnership with the Office for Students Uni Connect Programme and The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust was launched this week.

Free Webinars this May from the National Careers Service

 

Cancelation of a Deutsche Telekom Contract

Here is a translation of the text from the DT website. The text covers what they expect in the event of a customer leaving Germany. 

"I am moving abroad. Do I have a special right of termination?
Yes. If you move abroad, you have a special right of termination according to § 60 TKG (Telecommunications Act). By law, you are granted a period of one month to the end of the month.

EM3 Armed Forces Veterans and Families Programme