Visa and Immigration changes for non-UK nationals

If you or your family hold a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) which expires on 31 December 2024, you will need to replace it by registering for a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account.

UKVI will be contacting customers by email to advise them to register for a UKVI account, but you do not need to wait to be contacted to take action. 

If you or family members have changed your email address since your last application for leave, or used someone else’s email address, you may not receive this email, but you can still register for an account.

Santa Trains in Germany 2024

Looking for a steam train with a special visit from Santa / St Niklaus?

These trains tend to sell out fast so if you want to get tickets book early.

Germany offers some great opportunities. One rule you have to remember is book early tickets on most trains will sell out in September / October.

You will need to visit websites and set reminders for the days ticket sales start. 

1, Eisbhan Tradition -This service travels from Hovelhof just 10min away from Normandy Bks. THis year the train will run on the 8th Dec and leaves Hovelhof at 11.45am  and 15:15. You can either ride the return journey or stop in Gutersloh and enjoy the Christmas market for a few hours and catch the 17:00 train back.

2, Brockenbhan - The Harz Mountains are one of Northern Germany's most loved attraction. Chocolate Box towns and the Brocken. One Santa train service and one Advent Train run each year. 

Halloween Events 2024

For the Kids

31st Oct Maize Maze + Halloween kids party plus torches and bonfire parade (weather permitting)

The maze is on a family farm 15 mins away in Schlangen . Tickets can be purchased on the day €3.50 party begins at 16:00) but you can arrive earlier.

12th -13th & 19th -20th Oct - "Kidsoween". Tickets for the special kids event at Fort Fun are on sale now. Fort Fun is famous for their Adult themed horror events at Halloween. Kids are not forgotten though, on four special days the park puts on family focused Halloween days.

You can book tickets here