Outdoor Swimming in Gangelt

Family friendly outdoor swimming pool in Gangelt is now open - daily (seasonal) from early morning until evening. There is a paddling pool for little ones and a giant slide for older children.

For more information and online booking, click here

Childcare Applications for parents with 9-month-olds now open

 Childcare support is expanding in the UK. For more information, click here.

Summer Reading at JFCBS Library

 

Job Vacancy - BFPO Logistics Clerk

VACANCY: BFPO LOGISTICS CLERK – 2 POSITIONS

Both British Forces Post Office (BFPO) Logistics Clerk positions within the UK National Support Element (UKNSE) Brunssum will become vacant this summer. The positions are part-time Category S3 of 20 hours per week and the starting rate of pay is € 891.73 gross per month, going up to a maximum of € 1044.27 in 7 annual increments.

It should be noted that due to the nature of these roles, the successful applicants will need to undergo a Category 2 Security Check and that UK security requirements preclude the employment of non-UK nationals in these positions.

The BFPO Logistics Clerks are responsible to the Head of Location for the efficient running of the BFPO and for ensuring that logistical requirements are met.

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

For information about Lyme Disease from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment in the Netherlands, click here

Civvy Street - May 2024 Edition

The latest edition of Civvy Street is available here​

Breakfast Baps at the Brit Cafe, 31st May

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Civil Service Jobs - HR Case Manager

HR Case Manager, based nationally (UK). Closing date 21st May.
The vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

For job description, benefits and how to apply, please click here

Tri Border Walking Club Walk in Wurselen, 12th May

The walking club are meeting on Sunday 12th May in Wurselen, near Aachen for an 8.4km walk. The trek will take us along the river Wurm, through woodland, around the castle and end at Burg Wihelmstein restaurant.

Everyone is welcome. For more information, please email:
triborderwalking@hotmail.com

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.