Applications open for the Service Pupil Support Programme

Applications are now open for the Service Pupil Support Programme which is part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Families Fund (AF3).

The programme will award grants between £5,000 and £150,000 to projects supporting service children along their educational pathway, and to reach their full potential. Deadline is midday on 30th April 2025. See the Press release for more detail and links.

Paderborn Karneval details 2025

The big parade kicks off 14:14 on Sat 1st March.

Here is the route in Paderborn:

Hathumarstraße – Mühlenstraße – Kisau- Westernmauer – Marienstraße – Marienplatz – Rathausplatz – Kamp – Kasseler Straße – Heiersstraße – Ükernplatz – Mühlenstraße -Hathumarstraße - Maspernplatz-Ost.

© City of Paderborn

Road closures
Closures begin on March 1st, from 8 a.m. on the side streets. Followed by further closure measures on the inner ring.

Due to the current security situation in Germany, this year in particular, it is pointed out that neither driving into nor leaving the closed area of ​​the inner ring is possible from 12 p.m.

The procession is expected to end around 6 p.m. However, the respective sections of road can only be reopened once the street cleaning, which is carried out by the ASP, has been completed.

DIO Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Comms Update

Reporting damp and mould

Tackling damp and mould in SFA remains a top priority for DIO and our suppliers. Over 9,000 homes have already benefited from the delivery of damp and mould works since the taskforce stood up in 2023. In response to the works delivered, reoccurrence of damp and mould has been addressed in circa 85% of cases.

It is important that you report all cases of damp and mould and to let us know of any reoccurrence of the issue so that we can continue to tackle this. Please also see our guide for families that outlines helpful tips to prevent damp and mould developing in your homes.

We are aware of a recent IT issue which may have affected your ability to log damp and mould issues using the online repairs form on Pinnacle’s website. This has now been resolved; however, if you have used the online form to log an issue and have not yet received a follow up call, please call Pinnacle on 0800 031 8628, selecting option 1.

Any issues of damp and mould can also be reported by calling Pinnacle on 0800 031 8628 or emailing repairs@pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk