Recruit for Spouses - Confidence and Self Worth Webinar 8th Nov

 

Recruit for Spouses - Industry Insight (Cyber) 22nd Nov

 

Clearing Leaves ASP Paderborn Director Explains You Responsibilities

For UK families in Sennelager. Waste and garden maintenance rules can seem confusing at first. 

Dr. Dietmar Regener, operations manager at ASP explains what householder responsibilities are now the leaf fall has started. 

Science is fun! – Experiment Day in the Library in the Rathauspassage

The Paderborn City Library invites you to an exciting day of experiments on Sunday, November 5th in the Library in the Rathauspassage. 

There are questions upon questions and a day full of answers - for example:

• Why does the tongue stick to the ice cream?
• Why do balloons get smaller over time?
• Why does soap foam?
• How does a thunderstorm form?
• Why does a candle burn?

Kids Can Try Out Musical Instruments

On Saturday, November 4th, the municipal music school invites you to instrument information. 

In the main building of the music school at Gierswall 4, 33102 Paderborn, interested children, young people and adults can get to know and try out various keyboard, string, wind or plucked instruments from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Drum and percussion instruments can be tried out from 12 p.m. in the former Busdorf elementary school, where the music school's newly furnished drum room is located. 

Experienced teachers inform all visitors about the respective instrument and are happy to advise them.

The office is also open during this time and accepts new registrations or re-registrations for instrumental or elementary courses.

Paderborn Music School

Togetherall: How to Manage Feelings of Loneliness and Isolation

Is loneliness the new normal? With our means of connection changing over the last few years, we can all find ourselves feeling lonely at times. 

Check out this blog by @Togetherall's Chief Clinical Officer,  Ben Locke, PHD.

Ben provides his tips for dealing with feelings of loneliness and isolation. 

✅ Togetherall is FREE to anyone in the UK Military, Veterans & Family members aged 16+​

Historic Royal Palaces - £1 Tickets for Those on Universal Credit or Other Named Benefits

From 21 October 2023, £1 tickets for a day visit to the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace will be available to anyone in receipt of the following:​​

• Universal Credit
• Working Tax Credit
• Child Tax Credit
• Pension Credit
• Employment and Support Allowance
• Income Support
• Jobseeker’s Allowance

You can claim £1 tickets for up to six people per household. Only one person per household needs to show supporting documents.

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Museum of Army Flying: Free Admission Offers

 For further information please go to: https://armyflying.com/

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Forces Employment Charity: Career Change & Apprenticeships Event - Andover, 21 Nov

The Forces Employment Charity is hosting a transformative career change and apprenticeship event that's tailor-made for the entire military family.

They will be bringing employers from tech to nursing and everything in between all under one roof to discuss the exciting apprenticeship and career change opportunities in their area.

Come along and network, explore possibilities and demystify your future.

Brought to by @Forces Employment Charity, Test Valley Borough Council and Andover Leisure Centre.

Find out more at this LINK 

Para Standing Tennis Festival - London, 25 Nov

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) are developing a new format of tennis that will support injured Service people and retired personnel who wish to play the sport standing, and not in a wheelchair. 

The LTA would like to invite Service personnel, veterans and their families to attend the National Tennis Centre on 25th November for a day of tennis coaching, growing a new Para Standing tennis community and the opportunity for some friendly competition.​

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Thirty-one New Awards Made for Targeted Work Supporting Armed Forces Communities

 The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) is delighted to announce that they have awarded £2.9 million to targeted projects to deliver real change within Armed Forces communities under the Reaching and Supporting Armed Forces Communities programme. 

The latest round of grants under this popular programme has supported 31 projects across the UK. Each project can last up to three years delivering significant changes and improvements in Armed Forces communities with hidden or compelling needs. 

Military Mortgage Advice Webinars: 5th November to 26th November

 

 

International HIVE (iHIVE): Now Included in the Overseas Location Compatibility Checklist

Did you know that contacting iHIVE is now listed in the 'key actions to be taken' on the Overseas Location Compatibility Checklist?  

For Service personnel and families moving overseas, the Overseas Location Compatibility Checklist provides an initial list of personal and domestic factors to be considered pre-application for an overseas assignment, to determine the suitability of the overseas location, for the Service person and their immediate/close family.

For more information on this, or for any questions you may have on any location worldwide, contact iHIVE via RC-Pers-HIVE-iHIVE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk or +44 (0)7976 69 8527.  Visit the iHIVE Blog 

MOD Accommodation Team Furniture Research - Register Interest

The MOD Accommodation Team are reviewing what items of furniture are provided to you in SFA and how furniture provision could be improved for you and Defence.

Please email people-accommodation-research@mod.gov.uk by the 31st October 2023 if you would like to take part, or if you would like further information.​

Serve and Protect Credit Union: Eventbrite Free Financial Webinars

Serve and Protect CU are hosting a range of free financial webinars between now and December 2023, covering topics such as:

• ​Budgeting & Spending
• Boosting Your Credit Score
• Managing the Cost of Living
• What Lenders are looking for

You can view and register for the webinars here

There are a limited number of places available on the webinars, so they are offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Careers in STEM for Military Women, Spouses, Partners and Families 15th November

Careers In STEM for Military Women, Spouses, Partners and Families Tickets, Wed 15 Nov 2023 at 12:00 | Register on Eventbrite.

Dandelion Military Families: Bereavement Support Online Meeting - 21st November 1930hrs GMT

When 21st November 1930hrs GMT

Dandelion Military Families are hosting their next Online (MS Teams) Bereavement Support Meeting on 21st November at 1930hrs UK time.

To join email: dandelionmilfamilies@gmail.com

Little Troopers All Together Online Live Event 22nd October

This Sunday 22nd October at 10am The ArtBase will be running a live drawing session where everyone will learn how to draw a gorgeous Emu. You just need paper, pencils and a rubber.

Book your family space to join us HERE

*Sessions are free but we do ask you only book if you are confident you can make the date and time as places are limited*

​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 for whatever military reason.

Updated HIVE Locations Map

 

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Pinnacle Group SFA Winter Tips: Going Away for October Half Term

If you're going away over half term, why not leave a key with a trusted friend or neighbour so they can check on your home to reduce the risk of something going wrong?

​If any issues do arise, contact the Helpdesk on 0800 031 8628 or use this link.

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Togetherall: How to Manage Feelings of Loneliness and Isolation

Is loneliness the new normal? With our means of connection changing over the last few years, we can all find ourselves feeling lonely at times.

Check out this blog by @Togetherall's Chief Clinical Officer, Ben Locke, PHD., where he provides his tips for dealing with feelings of loneliness and isolation.

✅ Togetherall is FREE to anyone in the UK Military, Veterans & Family members aged 16+​

Halloween Events

We have a focus on family friendly events in the Paderborn area with pumpkin carving and corn mazes.

Then some more adult focused Halloween events designed to scare. Plus the "Legendary Paderhalle Halloween Party." 

Drive down to the "Hills" of Hochsauerland to Fort Fun which becomes Fort Fear for two nights. Or try your hand at the Frankenstein castle which offers one of the largest "full contact" scare shows around!

New Accommodation Offer: Third Roadshow on 25 Oct at HMS Collingwood and via Livestream

 

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Learn more here

Education Advisory Team : Information on School Admissions for Service Families

 

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X Forces: Free 3 Day Online Self Employment Workshop

 

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Making Positive Impacts to Veterans’ Mental Health and Wellbeing

Following the successful administration of the One Is Too Many programme, the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has commissioned the University of Chester to evaluate the findings from this innovative programme which focuses on veteran suicide prevention.

With funding from HM Treasury through the Veterans’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, the One is Too Many programme awarded £2.1M to nine projects across the UK, to organisations with experience in working with individuals who are at increased risk of suicide.

Are You Affected by A Loved One’s Harmful Use of Alcohol, Drugs or Gambling?

 

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ABF The Soldier's Charity - Race The World 23rd-29th October 2023

Now the July race of this years Race The World challenge has ended, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity are taking registrations for the next virtual all Army race, running 23 - 29 October 2023 If you think your Unit is up for the challenge, You can register for FREE here

Join ABF The Soldiers’ Charity in supporting the Army family in need. For Soldiers, For Life!

Email the team with any questions you may have to racetheworld@soldierscharity.org

Household Support Fund Awareness Week - 16-22 Oct

The Government has made an extra £842 million available to help the most vulnerable across England.

The funding is an extension of the Household Support Fund and has been allocated by the Department for Work and Pensions to councils in England, who will then use it to support those in need in their local area.

Councils can decide how best to use the funding to support people in their local area quickly and efficiently. The fund runs from 1 April 2023 to 31st March 2024.

The Household Support Fund is there to help low income households, including families, pensioners, unpaid carers, care leavers and disabled people. It provides immediate help for those who are struggling. This could include help with your energy, water, broadband and phone bills, as well as other essentials such as food, clothing and hygiene products. The fund can also assist with transport-related costs such as car repairs, buying a bicycle or paying for fuel.

Those wanting to find out what support is available in their local area should visit their Council’s website or contact their local council office.

For further information, go to the Household Support Fund on gov.uk.

GamCare: Signs of Gambling Harm and Where to get Support

Would you know how to spot the signs of gambling harm and where to get support? GamCare can help with some practical steps.

Gambling is very easy to access these days with our phones and multiple options to get involved. This can mean that we spend more of our time and money than we want to or mean to, and it is easy to experience the negative impacts of too much gambling.

GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms, and receives over 44,000 calls to the helpline and live chat each year to support people to change their relationship with gambling. 

There are a range of ways you can be supported - in person, over the phone, or virtually. If you're unsure if your own or someone else's gambling is becoming harmful, we've put together some useful signs to think about.

Reading Force - Claim Your Free Book

 

Reading Force

BuildForce Armed Forces Information Day

BuildForce Armed Forces Information Day with TfL and Morgan Sindall

Date: Thurs 30th November 2023

Time: 1000 - 1430

Venue: TfL, 5 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN

Defence Infrastructure Organisation: Communications Update (UK)

Winter Guide for Service Family Accommodation

A guide to help families get their homes winter ready can be found here.

Improved Compensation System

Pinnacle has now introduced a new improved compensation system making the process much easier for families to claim.

Families will see the new forms on the Pinnacle website, will be required to validate their email address (to ensure this is correct and vouchers are sent to the correct place) and will receive regular emails to update them on their claim's progress. All communications from the new system will be received from no.reply@pay729.net.

Pinnacle is aware of several legacy claims still in the previous system. The team is working hard alongside Amey, VIVO and voucher providers to process these claims as quickly as possible.

If families haven't heard back on a claim that pre-dates the new system (submitted before 1 Aug 23), they are requested to contact: compensation@pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk.

Candy Tumble Dryer Fire Risk

It has been identified that there is a potential safety hazard associated with 'Candy Smart' and 'Candy Smart Pro' tumble dryers. There have been several instances of plugs catching fire.

Please do check plugs regularly and contact the manufacturer if you have any concerns.​

Paderborn Autumn Libori Festival 21st -29th Oct

The Autumn Libori Festival starts on Saturday, October 21st to Sunday and runs until October 29th. You will find the fair on the 400 meter long fair mile on the Liboriberg in the city.

There are again many attractions waiting for you on the fair mile: The “Movie Star I” ferris wheel gives visitors the chance to enjoy a panoramic view of the fair and large parts of Paderborn.

Other rides this year are the “Car Wash” running shop, which offers pure fun for the whole family, the brand-new hair raising “Air Power” swing, the “Crazy Mouse” coaster promises, rushing around at 50 km/h.

Togetherall: World Mental Health Day, 10 Oct 2023

 It’s World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is mental health is a universal human right. 

@Togetherall has a community full of people from all walks of life, coming together to get (or give) the mental health support they need. Someone, somewhere will understand how you’re feeling and they’d love to hear your story. 

Togetherall is FREE to anyone in the UK Military, Veterans & Family members aged 16+ 

Visit togetherall.com​ to join today. 

SFA Winter Tips

Check your boiler is working 

 

 

Autumn is here and there’s no better time to check your boiler is working correctly:

• The pressure should be between 1 and 1.5
• Amend your thermostat, check the boiler fires up properly and radiators are warming up

If you’re having problems with your boiler, contact us on 0800 888 4242.