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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Germany: What's On This Weekend


Fri 7th Nov - Garrison Bonfire Night - 1730 


Still time to make your own guy - you can bring them along before the judging at 17:30.
NAAFI will be card only payments for the food and drink. 

Sun 9th Nov - Remembrance Service- Normandy Bks 1000am 


Fri 7th - 9th Nov - Martinimarkt Salzkotten 

A vibrant atmosphere awaits on and around the Sälzerwiese meadow  (Drive time 20 -25 mins– a craft market, a village of huts with a funfair for all ages, a party in the festival tent, shops open on Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm, and much more. 

As the darker months begin, everyone is invited to celebrate St. Martin's Day at Salzkotten's traditional torchlight procession with a St. Martin's play and the subsequent distribution of Stutenkerl (sweet bread figures) takes place amidst the aroma of roasted almonds, many treats, and the lively funfair atmosphere in the Sälzerhalle parking lot. With a little luck, you might even win your Christmas roast in the goose raffle.

On Sunday, the shops open for business.




Sun 9th Nov from 10am - Family fun Day Heinz Nixdorf Museum Paderborn - Winter sports theme - Free entry

Celebrate the final family day of the Nixdorf100 anniversary year with us – with a winter-themed, sporty program full of fun and surprises! 

Try your hand at curling, spin the wheel of fortune, or test your shooting power with the ice hockey speed meter! A real highlight: the two "SnowRider" shows with Tobi van Deisner – Europe's most famous balloon artist. With plenty of humor, incredible balloon creations, and lots of interactive elements, he'll take you on a colorful comedy journey – guaranteed to be surprising and entertaining. 

The exciting rally through the permanent exhibition invites you to solve riddles, participate, and discover through play. Creative stations and tricky tasks await you everywhere. 



Tue 11th Nov - St Martins Day Parade - Paderborn Masperplatz from 1715

Enjoy the traditional St Martins Day celebrations in Paderborn as the story of St Martin sharing his cloak with a beggar is played out. Then hundreds of children lead a torchlit procession to the cathedral where a service concludes the event. 



Sat 6th December Münster Coach trip 


Tickets are selling fast. Pay deposits to community support in Brydon house. enjoy an evening is one of the regions most atmospheric Christmas markets.