WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE GARRISON This Weekend
Grab your calendar, Garrison—we have an incredibly packed lineup of events, local festivals, and vital community updates as we wrap up the month of May! 👇
IN THE GARRISON
Calligraphy Class Returns!
Back by popular demand! Get hands-on and learn how to create your own beautiful lettering artwork at this fully practical workshop.
📅 When: Sunday, 31st May
📍 Where: Loseke CC
💶 Cost: €10 per person
📲 How to join: Spaces fill up fast! Send a direct message to Annie on Facebook to register.
Back by popular demand! Get hands-on and learn how to create your own beautiful lettering artwork at this fully practical workshop.
📅 When: Sunday, 31st May
📍 Where: Loseke CC
💶 Cost: €10 per person
📲 How to join: Spaces fill up fast! Send a direct message to Annie on Facebook to register.
THINGS TO DO IN GERMANY
Sennelager Schützenfest 2026 🎯
Get ready for a massive weekend of local culture! The traditional Marksmen's Festival is here with live music, parades, and parties. Best of all, evening admission is completely FREE!
Get ready for a massive weekend of local culture! The traditional Marksmen's Festival is here with live music, parades, and parties. Best of all, evening admission is completely FREE!
- Saturday, May 30th: Mass at St. Michael (4:00 PM), Wreath-laying (6:15 PM), Handover ceremony (7:00 PM), and the big party with Korn&Co plus a live DJ starting at 8:00 PM!
- Sunday, May 31st: Wake-up call, Royal Procession & Parade (2:00 PM), Children's bird shooting (4:30 PM), and a DJ dance party (6:00 PM).
- Monday, June 1st: Church service (8:30 AM), Breakfast, guest reception, and awards (10:00 AM).
🌐 Full Schedule: schuetzen-sennelager.de
🚗 WEEKEND ROAD TRIPS (Under 40 mins away!)
🎈 Mausolinos Bouncy Castle Festival (Rietberg)
- Massive inflatable fun for kids up to 14 years old. Open daily 10 AM – 6 PM. Weekdays included in park entry; weekends are €3 extra for kids.
- 📍 Drive time: 30 mins. Get Directions on Google Maps
🏎️ 2nd Classic Car Festival (Bilster Berg)
- Two days of live motorsport, stunning classic car meets, and race track action.
- 📍 Drive time: 37 mins.
- Event Info & Schedules
🧵 Wolle-Festival & Handicrafts Fair (Paderborn)
- The ultimate fair for knitting, crochet, sewing, and textile crafts at Schützenhof Paderborn.
- 📍 When: Saturday & Sunday. Get Your Tickets
🏃 Schloss Hamborn Forest Run
- Lace up for a scenic 5km or 10km run through beautiful local woodland.
- 💶 Cost: €10 per entry. Sign Up Here
- 📍Drive time: 21 mins
📢 FROM THE HIVE: HAVE YOUR SAY!
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1️⃣ Overseas Valuing Families Survey: An independent survey for the AFF to highlight the real issues Service Personnel face when moving overseas. Get details at the HIVE.
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2️⃣ New Arrivals Experience: Brydon House needs your feedback! Tell us about your arrival experience so the HIVE and community teams can better support incoming families long-term.