Research is being conducted to inform how the Army will gauge how Service Personnel and their families are doing in everyday life and how the Army will help and support them when it is required.
This is being conducted by Army Digital Discovery who are based in Army Headquarters, Andover as part of the Directorate of Information.
The aim of the survey is simply to better understand how our families access information. Responses will be anonymised unless individuals agree to further contact by the Digitial Discovery Team.
Click the link to take the short survey
Life Skills Family Questionnaire (office.com)
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Monday, February 27, 2023
Medieval Fairs Germany 2023
Medieval fairs complete with knights, Dragons, music and crafts are super popular in Germany.
From the end of March onwards you will be able to enjoy events across NRW.
Below are links to the websites of the two major companies who stage medieval fairs. Both have a full calendar of events for this year. Some events are free others are ticketed expect to pay €10- €15 pp for the very largest events.
SudenFrei - This company has a touring show which has lots of events in NRW.
History Event - Based in Dusseldorf they put shows and evnts all across the Rhine area.
Paderborn Free Spring Music Festival 5th -7th May
© Jakob MarweinPhillip Dittberner will perform at Rathausplatz on Friday May 5th from 9pm. Dittberner landed his first hit in 2014 with "Wolke 4".
On the first weekend in May, the Paderborn advertising community will again attract thousands of people to the city center of the East Westphalian regional center.
Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023
Initiated in 2014 by Harry, Duke of Sussex, the Invictus Games will be held in Germany for the first time in 2023. The German Armed Forces and the City of Düsseldorf are proud to jointly host this unique international sports festival.
Paderborn Youth Sports Day
On June 11, 2023, the castle park in Neuhaus Castle will once again be transformed into the largest sports mile in the region.
Friday, February 24, 2023
Serve & Protect Finance Webinar
Improve your financial resilience with this budgeting and spending webinar | Friday 17th March 1400-1500 | Register for FREE 👇
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Little Troopers - All Together Online - Brilliant Bricks Lego Club 25th February BOOK NOW
All Together is a deployment club for military children, part of that programme is All Together Online! A series of exciting, live, online events aimed at military children under 11 who have a parent away from home.
We have another All Together session of the 2023 programme THIS Saturday 25th February at 1000hrs Brilliant Bricks Lego Club, book HERE
Paderborn Wine Village Schloss Neuhaus
Who doesn't like to celebrate in a cozy atmosphere with music and small treats?
The wine festival at Neuhauser Castle is a real classic that fascinates wine lovers every year.
Winegrowers from the major German wine-growing regions and guests come together, taste, philosophize about the different vintages and not only enjoy wine, but also small dishes and the music program.
In the Paderborn wine village, wine is the main event . Discover and experience the diversity of German grape juice - whether in the form of fine wines, sparkling bottles or fine brandies.
The wine festival at Neuhauser Castle is a real classic that fascinates wine lovers every year.
Winegrowers from the major German wine-growing regions and guests come together, taste, philosophize about the different vintages and not only enjoy wine, but also small dishes and the music program.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
2023 Events in NRW
Image Copyright NRW tourism.com
Mar
- 1st Mar - 31st May Dortmund Brewery Sausage and beer celebration. Website
- 18th March Hovelhof irish Folk Festival, live celebrations tickets €21 available from Ticket direct in Paderborn and Town Hall in Hovelhof
- 25th The Schloss Neuhaus Music Train Marching Band will be playing classiscs and reimagined pop hits. tickets on the website €12
- 25th March, Bielefeld Farm Museum, Bread making family day, from grain to tasting learn ho to make tradittional bread. Website €6
- TBC - Hamm Butterfly House in the Maxipark reopens. Website
Apr
- 1st April- The Mohnesse Lake cruise starts again. Daily options include Breakfast, brunch and dinner trips. Tickets here
- 1st - 16th April Dortmund Easter fair "Fredolino"
- 23rd April to July Rhur Piano Festival - Various locations. A steady stream of stars enthrals audiences: the Ruhr Piano Festival has become the largest piano festival in the world.
- 29th April Schloss Neuhaus - Ceramics market, Strolling, looking and shopping at the artisan market
May
- 1st May Schloss Neuhaus Summer opening event. Music, food and drink to celebrate the launch of the summer events.
- 1st May Recklinghausen 'Ruhrfestspiele' Festival visitors come to experience the extraordinary: international stars such as Cate Blanchett, John Malkovich and Juliette Binoche, as well as German film and television celebrities. Website.
- 5th - 7th may Paderborn Free music festival. Details
- 13th May Japan Day Dusseldorf a massive cultural celebration with food and festivties all day. Website
- 14th May - Schloss Neuhaus Paderborn Cycle Day. test out the latest bikes and enjoy the free entertainment.
- 18th - 21st Schloss Neuhaus Beer Festival, sample beers, food and other drinks from across Germany, live entertainment.
- 27th -29th May Flachsmarkt in Burg Linn Apart from the stalls, highlights in the event programme include knights’ games as well as tournaments and aerial shows: Jealous noblemen may duel for a maiden’s favour with lance, sword, and shield; falcons may soar above the rows of spectators. Bards play their flutes and lutes on the stages and paths, while jugglers and fire acrobats make torches fly through the air to the music here and there.
- 27th -29th May Dortmund Once upon A Time Festival, three days of family focused fantasy entertainment and events. Website
June
- 2nd - 4th June Tolkientag in Geldern- An absolute must for fans of tolkiens books and the LOTR trilogy and Hobbit movies. Live action and immursive events.
- CHIO in Aachen World Equestrian Festival- The largest equestrian festival in the world includes competition and events.
- 11th June Paderborn Youth Sports Day in Schloss Neuhaus park. Details
- 18th June - Castle day in Munsterland - Visit and experinence many secret and special locations over 40 are available to choose from.
- 24th ExtraSchicht 500 events, 50 venues, 20 cities. The Ruhr Area comes to life.
- TBC Roman Festival in Xanten
July
- 11th June Paderborn Youth Sports Day in Schloss Neuhaus park. Details
- 14th -23rd Dusseldort Rhine fair the "Rhinekirmes" is a massive event in Dusseldorf one not to miss.
- TBC - NRW Gardens and Parks Day
August
- 10th Aug - 23rd Sep Rhurtriennale
- 12th Aug Schloss Neuhaus - Paderborn Classic Car Days website.
- 18th - 20th Aug Schloss Neuhaus - Paderborn Wine Village
- 17th -21st Aug Bielefeld Concerts in the park. The Stadt has arranged a week of clssical concerts. Website & tickets
- 23rd -27th Aug Gamescon in Cologne website
- 31st Beehoventfest - Bonn celebrates its most famous son for one month each year. The Beethovenfest has long since become a world-renowned festival.
September
- 8th -12th Sep Pützchens Markt in Bonn Tradition and nostalgia meet at a fair with action-packed rides: more than one million visitors are drawn.
- 23rd Sep - 10th Oct Stuttgart - Cannstatter Volksfest
November
ETS: Virtual Session: IT Skills – 21st March 1400-1430
When: 21st March 1400-1430
These days, everyone needs good IT skills. Come along to this short webinar to get some top tips on improving yours.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Ascot 2023
Ascot Racecourse have agreed to extend their offer of discounted tickets on race days throughout the 2023 season to Armed Forces personnel, including the Wednesday and Friday of Royal Ascot.
Please contact your nearest HIVE for the discount codes, or visit the 'announcements' section on defnet.
Please contact your nearest HIVE for the discount codes, or visit the 'announcements' section on defnet.
SSAFA Health Visitor - EJSU Page
Our SSAFA Health Visitor has set up a group to share public health messages, hints, tips and guidance for children and families across mainland Europe.
Friday, February 17, 2023
"Phoenix des Lumières" - Dortmund
The very latest interactive art exhibition in Dortmund has opened on a massive scale.
Amazon In Person Event - Portsmouth
Join @forcesemployment as they partner with Amazon and a special VIP guest to for an in-person event to provide more info about Amazon's amazing apprenticeship opportunities.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Reading Force - The Rock Retreat Young Writers Competition 2023 - Sign up by 20th Feb
The Rock Retreat Young Writers Competition 2023 is inviting Reading Force children and young people aged 9-19+ to take part!
NHS Armed Forces Health
For information on healthcare for the Armed Forces community, visit www.nhs.uk/armedforceshealth
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Little Troopers - Applications for March Residential Weekend in Swindon
Little Troopers opens applications for March residential weekend in Swindon
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