Strengthening Parents Programme

 

What's on

Lots to see this weekend. enjoy some trips out  to cultural and historic sights. Check out the massive Japan Day party in Dusseldorf. Visit new born animals at nature parks and more. 

A mixed outlook for the weather continues, so keep this link and map of indoor places to go handy. Useful in the event of rain.

UNESCO world Heritage day with lots of events to join.

Visitors can explore the 52 cultural and natural sites in Germany. Tours and activities are on offer at each site. Visit this link to learn more Visit this link to learn more

Japan Tag

June 1st  The massive event Dusseldorf is this weekend with events all day food and drink to try.

Enjoy a spectacular Japanese fireworks display on the Rhine. It will be a day full of Japanese art, culture and cuisine.   

Learn more at this website Learn more at this website. 

Choir in the park

June 2nd

Westfalen park Dortmund this Sunday . The Konzerthaus Dortmund the largest singing school in Europe is putting on an outdoor show from 1500 -1700.

Entry included in park admission. Learn more here.

Spring Babies

If you want an outdoor adventure this weekend, try the wildparks.

New born animals can be seen across the regions zoos and wildparks. Take a look at Haderhausen and Springe both have a lots of new born plus some rescued from floods. Including Otters, Bison, wild pigs, wild horses. 

Friday Brunch 

Veterans 7th June at the NAAFI

Lifeworks Employment Support

 

Schloss Neuhaus Bike Day and June Sports Day

Bike Day-  26th May 1100

visit the Schloss to try out the latest bikes or try to grab a bargain in the lost bike auction.

At the Paderborn Bicycle Day more than ten dealers will show around 200 bicycles from a wide range of manufacturers and will be happy to advise you in detail.

Local tourist office teams are also on hand to share information on the bike routes available in NRW and Germany.

The main attraction of this year's Paderborn Bicycle Day will probably be ice cream man Skotty with his nostalgic ice bike.

The lost bike auction awaits visitors at the Brunnentheater from 2:30 p.m.

Paderborn Day of Sports - 19th June 2pm

During Paderborn Sports Day over 90 Paderborn sports clubs, departments and institutions invite young and old to take part and try out new activities.

You can win some great prizes from clubs, partners and sponsors as part of the “Active Wins” participation campaign by taking part in at least 10 participation offers from the clubs and institutions.

The open-air sports studio at the Brunnentheater also promises a lot of fun, action and entertainment. Presentations and demonstrations from sports clubs await visitors.

The Paderborn Sports Day is organized by the sports youth in the city sports association in cooperation with the Paderborn sports service, the association We move all children in the Paderborn district and the Schlosspark und Lippesee GmbH.

Football Loving Families are in for a Real Treat this Weekend.

Enjoy the EURO 2024 "Sand world" celebration and the SCP 07 kids club football day. 

Entry is free for children up to age 17 and €9.50 for adults. 

In addition to seven large sand sculptures with the motto #footballlove, visitors can see how their skills match up at games stations throughout the park.

Mitie - Sennelager Helpdesk Contact

 

Tell us how Wraparound Childcare has Impacted Your Family

 

Complete the survey 

Discover my benefits website

Cadets: Sign Up for Defence Discount Service Savings!

Are you a cadet over the age of 16? Sign up to Defence Discount Service and start saving!

Tell your friends too! 

• Just follow these simple steps on our website or app to sign up:
• Click register on our home page
• Select 'Cadet Forces'
•  Fill in your details, including the name of your cadet unit
•  Hit register
• Sign up and save today!

Easy Resettlement Magazine - Spring Issue

Have you read the Spring issue of Easy Resettlement yet? Easy Resettlement is a quarterly magazine that assists Service leavers with their resettlement process. 

We work with numerous employers (many of whom have pledged their support through the Armed Forces Covenant) as well as training providers, armed forces charities and organisations such as the CTP and ELCAS about your entitlements, all of which will assist you in moving through your resettlement process. 

You can read the Spring issue as well as back issues and to make sure you never miss a copy you can subscribe for free.

Magazine | Easy Resettlement Magazine

Civvy Street - May 2024 Edition

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UK Health Security Agency Advice - Be Tick Aware

Ticks can be active all year round, but they are most active in the months April to July, and sometimes later in the autumn.

Don't let ticks stop you from enjoying the outdoors but reduce the chance of acquiring a tick bite by:

1. Using a repellent that prevents ticks
2. Wearing long sleeves and long trousers to reduce direct skin exposure
3. Keep to clearly defined paths and avoid brushing against vegetation
4. Regularly check for ticks and brush off any you find immediately
5. When you’re back indoors, check for any ticks on you, your children and pets
6. If you find a tick, remove it as soon as possible with a removal device


Find out more, including what to do if you're bitten

Childcare Applications for Parents With 9-Month-olds now Open

 Homepage | HMRC Childcare Choices

FrontFoot Jobs: Join Taylor Wimpey's Fast Track Program to become an Assistant Site Manager

 Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Taylor Wimpey's exclusive 12-month Fast Track Program and embark on a rewarding journey as an Assistant Site Manager. 

 No Experience Necessary!  

Whether you're looking to kickstart your career or make a change, we provide the training and support you need to succeed. 

 What You'll Gain:  

 Hands-on Training & Development 

 Valuable Experience in Site Management 

 Competitive Salary & Benefits 

 Opportunity for Career Progression 

 Requirements:  

* Passion for Construction and Site Management 

* Strong Communication Skills 

* Willingness to Learn and Adapt 

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow with a leading company in the construction industry! 

 Apply Now and Secure Your Spot in Taylor Wimpey's Fast Track Program!  

Visit :https://www.frontfoot.jobs/job/tephzh/assistant-site-manager-fast-track-nationwide/high-wycombe-head-office/- 

Or contact the FrontFoot team on 0330 111 4282 or via email: info@frontfoot.jobs 

This offer is exclusively open to members of the armed forces community and is also listed on the Career Transition Partnership website. 

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): Two DVSA Vehicle Examiner (MOT) Roles Available in Multiple Locations

GFIE-308- Vehicle Examiner (MOT) - DVSA - Multiple locations

Closing Date 5 June 2024

This role at Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, OR be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame OR Military Spouse/Partner: Your current partner must still be serving OR was discharged within the last 12 months.

Training Opporutnity -XForces

The Ripple Pond Spring 2024 Newsletter

 

Use this link to read the newsletter 

Overseas Survey - Thank You

An update on the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) overseas families survey, which took place last summer.

• Thank you to the overseas personnel and families that took the time to complete the MOD's overseas families survey, which ran from July to August 2023.

• Your feedback is helping to shape Defence policy and processes to better meet the needs of you and your family.

• An MOD report is due to be published this year outlining key survey findings and will be publicly available on Gov.uk. Further details will be shared in due course.

To find out more about Defence's 10-year plan to drive forward positive initiatives for Service families, read the Armed Forces Families Strategy 2022-2032.

If you have any questions, please contact: People-AFFS-FamiliesTeam@mod.gov.uk.

HIVE Update

Garrison News

• Oberhausen Coach Trip - Book your coach trip by this Friday -  Tickets for the coach trip to Oberhausen  must be confirmed by this Friday. 

• Gate Closure -Antwerp Gate Closures for German Bank holidays are on the 9th, 20th and 30th May this year. 

• Euro 2024 Flights are getting expensive around the dates of the England games in Germany for the euros. June 16th, 20th & 25th Gelsenkirchen, Frankfurt  & Cologne

• Health and Wellbeing Fayre - Keep the 22nd  May Free and join the Health & Wellbeing fayre for free tea & Coffee plus tasters from the NAAFI team. supporting our SP and their families. 

What's on 

German Fathers Day 9th and Mothers Day 12th May

Schloss Neuhaus Beer Festival 

Starts this week on Thursday - German Fathers Day. the Gardens are transformed into a giant bar complete with music and food. the Mayor of Paderborn will tap the first Keg on Thursday 9th and the event runs until the weekend and wraps up on Mothers Day 

• May 9th: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• May 10: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. 
• May 11 : 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. May
• 12: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m

Street food festival Dusseldorf  9th -12th May Starts 4pm Fri 12 noon on Sat & Sun.

Property - people have been asking what you need to do to buy property in Germany as an expat - Here is an online webinar to help 13th May 

The Stuttgart Cansttater comes to a close this weekend on the 12th May - Large fireworks and funfair with Beer fest. 

Hamburg port anniversary celebrations 9th -12th May 

The event celebrated by the Hamburg Port Anniversary is the declaration of Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa, in 1189, that Hamburg's port was a custom-free zone. It was this tax exemption that enabled Hamburg to prosper and eventually become the third-largest port in Europe, and so it is celebrated at this triumphant anniversary, year after year.

Frankfurt Green Sauce Event 

This Frankfurt speciality consists of sour cream, oil, vinegar, mustard, hard-boiled eggs and seven herbs (parsley, chives, chervil, cress, borage, sorrel and salad burnet). Green sauce (Grüne Soße), known as “Grie Soß” in Frankfurt dialect, is usually served cold, with boiled potatoes and hard-boiled eggs. A whole host of events will celebrate the sauce from the 11th - 18th May in Frankfurt, more info here.

Antwerp Gate Closure - GE Public Holidays - May 2024

• 9th May – Gate will close 1800 hrs on 8th and reopen 10th at 0700 hrs
• 20th May – gate will close 1800 hrs on 17th reopen 21st at 0700 hrs
• 30th May – Gate will close 1800 hrs 29th reopen 31st at 0700 hrs

Service Family Accommodation: UK-Wide Townhall Events

Find out more here

Serve & Protect Credit Union - May Online Webinars and Smile & Save Podcast

Free financial webinars this May from Serve and Protect - don't miss out!

🛒 Managing the Cost of Living

👤 Domestic Violence - The Financial Impact

✍️ Budgeting & Spending

🚀 Boost Your Credit Score

🔍 What Lenders Look For

🔗 Register

Episode 2 of the Smile and Save Podcast is here, brought to you by Serve and Protect. Discover the importance of financial resilience in this short episode 🎧

🔗 Listen here

Catterick Garrison Employment and Support Fair - Wed 15th May

 

Family Action - IT Support Analyst Job Opportunity

Family Action have a new role just in, which may be of interest to Service leavers or military partners.

UK Remote (Midlands Area) Job Opportunity with a national charity – IT Support Analyst – Full Time, Permanent, Remote with Midlands travel​.

Family Action say: "Our Family Action IT team is like a stealthy group of wizards who work in the background, ensuring all cogs turn so others can work their magic and help families and vulnerable people unhindered! If you're technically minded (ITIL), looking for a rewarding role at an established charity, click here to read more & apply!"

Quest Magazine May Edition

 

Read the latest issue here

Army Cadets Mental Health

Are you struggling with your #MentalHealth ? 

Do you need someone to talk to? 

Check out Kooth.

Kooth are a service that allows you to get help by both talking to someone and accessing advice.

Fighting With Pride Guide to Help & Support 2024

Three of the pillars of action for Fighting With Pride (FWP) are Direct Support, Community Building and Capacity Building. 

In partnership with The Veteran UK we have produced a resource to showcase our community, highlight the direct support we are gaining from partner organisations, government and service chiefs and list the many organisations joining our Pride in Veterans Standard (PiVS), expanding our capacity to reach LGBT+ veterans, serving members, reservists, adult cadet force members and their families.

This is our inaugural digital version, focusing on the community and listing the rapidly growing number of organisations joining PiVS and offering services and support to you. 

It shows organisations, local and national, that offer support from housing to employment, education to therapy, social networks to physical and mental health services and so many others, and who, as members of PiVS, have shown a commitment to the particular help and support needed for LGBT+ veterans and families.