CO GSU:Welcome to the new Sennelager Garrison Newsletter. Each month GSU will publish this Newsletter to spread information about any changes or updates to policy, notices, as well as any local updates and information for the Garrison community as a whole.
If you have any news or events that need to be shared, please inform Mrs Pippa Chase (SennelagerGSU-HQ-CGp-Asst).
NOTICES
CGS –General Sir CRV Walker KCB DSO assumed the role of Chief of the General Staff on 17 Jun.
Armed Forces Pay Award 2024 –The announcement of the pay award will likely happen after the General Election and at this stage it is not possible to give exact timelines. Defence is hopeful that an announcement will be possible ahead of parliamentary recess, but there remains potential for further delays. Please be assured that any pay award will be backdated to 1 April 2024.
JPA & Apps Major Downtime–A number of services incl JPA& MySeries Apps will be unavailable for the duration of the Application Migration Cutover window between 16 Aug – 2 Sep.
MySafety –The reporting element of DURALS has been rebranded to ‘MySafety’ MySafety is accessible online via MODnet and initial incident alerts can be completed via any Personal Electronic Device (PED) connected to the internet via MySafety Alert on the Defence Gateway.Civilian and military users can access MySafety without needing to request an account. Upon first logon, they will need to enter their service/staff number and an account will be automatically created.
CEA (My Admin) - Local policy is that MyAdmin is NOT to be used for CEA purposes, please continue to email Mrs Jo Harness as before and apply for CEA/SCV as normal using the desktop version of JPA.
CEA (Autumn Term) - As a result of JPA unavailability for 2 weeks from mid-August, Defence Business Services DBS has brought forward the submission and processing dates for CEA (see JPA Ops Bulletin 2405-001) claims for the Autumn 24 term. As a result, CEA rates for academic year 2024 / 25 will be effective from 1 July 24 and notified via a Directed Letter.
Health&Safety Checks – The GSU H&S Advisor is available to support H&S checks in Normandy Bks. Line Managers should be conducting 6 monthly workplace inspections which should be recorded for audit.
Get You Home (Overseas) – As of 1st June 2024 the GYH(O) rate has been reduced from £269 to £248.
Service Women Health Page–Information for Service Women and the CoC can be found at the new Defence Connect page: https://jive.defencegateway.mod.uk/groups/ahp/blog/2024/06/28/are-you-a-woman-or-do-you-know-any-service-women-if-yes-then-this-article-is-for-you
WELLBEING
Army Health Landing Page – There is a new Army Health Landing page for all things health and wellbeing. Access via SharePoint (Army-Health Promotion - Home (sharepoint.com)). The new dashboard covers Diet, Nutrition, Hydration, Musculoskeletal Injury, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Mental Fitness, Suicide Prevention, Force Health Protection, Alcohol, Sleep and smoking cessation.
SPORTS EQUIP PUBLIC FUND& LIVED EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENT FUND
The GSU have been allocated their annual allocation of Sports Equip Public Fund (SEPF) for 2024-2025. If you have any ideas on what Category One or Two sports equipment is required for the benefit of the Garrison community, please inform Mr Allen Poulson in the Garrison Gymnasium.
The Garrison is now a RC RPOC and has delegated authority to spend small amounts against the Lived Experience Improvement Fund. If there are any requests for funding against the fund, please request through you CoC to engage with HQ GSU.
CHANGE OF ALLOWANCE RATES – AS OF 1 JUL
CEA (BOARD) Senior - £9,080 (from £8,992)
CEA (BOARD) Junior - £7,489 (from £6,998)
Day Subsistence (Germany) - €67.78 (from €66.87)
Special Messing Allowance (Germany)-€50.83 (from €50.15)
Note the Child Element of the Disturbance Allowance increased to £109.41 from £81 on the 1 Apr 24.
GYM DAILY EVENTS
Day Time Event Remarks
Mon 1230-1315hrs Circuit Training Contact Allen Poulson for further details
1715-1815hrs Zumba Contact Sylvia Lane to book in
Tue 1230-1315hrs Spinning Class Contact Allen Poulson for further details
1245-1315hrs Zumba Contact Sylvia Lane to book in
Wed 1230-1315hrs Circuit Training Contact Allen Poulson for further details
Thu 1230-1315hrs Spinning Class Contact Allen Poulson for further details
1245-1315hrs Zumba Contact Sylvia Lane to book in
Fri 1230-1315hrs Mobility Class
Keep an eye on the ‘Sennelager Garrison Community Group’ and ‘Sennelager Fitness’ Facebook sites for updates
MESS EVENTS
OFFRS’ MESS SUMMER BALL (1900hrs Sat 27 Jul) –Theme is Olympics opening ceremony, ensure you book in by 10 Jul
WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess Summer Function (1900hrs Fri 26 Jul) – Theme is Beach Party
USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS YOUTH CLUB
Normandy Bks Guardroom
Athlone Bks Guardroom
Normandy Bks Duty Officer
Welfare Officer
RMP (Emergencies Only)
RMP (Routine)
Emergency
Mitie Hotline 05254 9822232
05452 9822428
0172 2590322
0172 2024007
05254 9822222
05254 9822223
112 Fire & Amb, 110 Police
0800 888 4242 Mondays – 1700-1900hrs (5yr olds and school Yrs1&2)
Tuesdays – 1700-1900hrs (School Yrs 3&4)
Wednesdays – 1700-1900hrs (School Yrs 5&6)
At the Loseke Community Centre
€2 a session (plus €1.50 for tuck)
All children & young people must be registered with AWS:
BRYDON HOUSE WELFARE EQUIPMENT TO HIRE
The following can be rented from the Brydon House Team:
Stand Up Paddle Boards - €15 per day
Ladies & Gents Bikes - €5 per day
Toddler Bike trailer - - €5 per day
Email: RC-AWS-BFG-0Mailbox@MOD.GOV.UK to book.
WELFARE AND AWS EVENTS SENNELAGER GARRISON SOCIAL MEDIA
Coffee Mornings – Wed & Thu 1000-1200hrs in Brydon House.
Tots of Fun – Thu 1000-1130hrs at Loseke Community Centre.
For live updates on any events please follow the ‘Sennelager Garrison Community’ Group Facebook page.
JCCC VIRTUAL CONTACT CARD
JCCC Virtual Contact Card. If your family needs to contact the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), all they need is the 24/7 phone number and your service number. The new JCCC Virtual Contact Card makes this easier, simply scan the QR Code, save the JCCC Virtual contact card to your contacts, personalise with your Service number and share with your family.
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