SHOPPING (TAX FREE)


Central Bank: HO 0521 101844 Mil: 79 3844 Central Bank Detmold: Tel: 05231 37585 Mehrwertsteuer (Germany’s VAT) can be deducted from Bills valued at 50 Euros or over for items or services obtained from participating companies. To enable you to do this you will require an Auftrag or a One Stop Shopping form from Central Bank. Speak to the Staff at Central Bank for further details and for a list of where you can take advantage of the system. Central Bank can been found at the Sennelager Naafi Max and within the HSCO building at Barker Bks.


Customs Officer (Andrew Johnson) – 05251 101 370 Mil: 79 3770


SHOPPING .


Many shops close early on Saturdays, Banks and some shops close for lunch every day and Sunday shopping is not generally available. On occasions a special event is held where the shops open on a Sunday – keep an eye out within the HIVE’s What’s On Guide for further information.


A popular shopping centre in Paderborn with the British Community is the Sudring which is open in the evenings. www.suedring-paderborn.de


TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS/DISCONNECTIONS


The country code for Germany is +49. eg: 0049 5254 982 2771 The German direct enquiries number is 11834. The military direct enquiry is 05254 982 192. When dialling the UK from Germany dial: 0044 then drop the 1st zero from your number eg: 0044 (0) 208 111 2222


The Hive can supply directions to the Deutsche Telecom Office in Paderborn or give you the number of a company who can help with your telecommunication requirements. Your bills, correspondence and customer care will of course be in German. It’s important to be aware of the terms and conditions of your service agreement. Many German phone and internet plans are only available for example with a 2-year minimum contract and also require that you cancel months in advance in order to avoid an automatic (and binding) contract extension. Public telephones are also widely available, however most of them are no longer coin operated; you will need a phone card. The cards are available in various denominations at post offices, filing stations, supermarkets and most newsagents.


TELEVISION All quarters are fitted with Aerial points.


If you do not have a satellite dish, they can be


purchased out here through SSVC, and there are companies in the local Sixth Sense newspaper where you can set up a Sky connection. Within the Paderborn/Sennelager area you can collect your BFBS digi box from Athlone Accommodation Stores, and the card from the SSVC Shop at the Naafi Max. If you are living in Detmold, you will find that your Estate Manager will provide you with a box on your march in.


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