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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER (Welfare Office)3RD (UNITED KINGDOM) DIVISION HEADQUARTERS & SIGNAL REGIMENT - November 2013

WEEKLY COFFEEThis is a great opportunity to catch up with old & new

friends in a friendly environment.

Come along for a Coffee and a Chat

Coffee Morning Every Thursday in the Beeches 1000-1200hrsCoffee evenings every Monday at the Welfare Office 17001900 hrs

ANY OLD IRON

For t hc oming Event s

22 Nov Medals Parade

Information and return on pages

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29 Nov Wives Xmas Party

1 Dec Kids Xmas Party

Information and returns start onpage 9

[email protected]

On the last Thursday of each month the MHS Liaison Officer will conducta housing workshop at the Welfare Office. So come along and discus any

repair issues you may have.

The MHS CAP is also available on the following days -Mon - Heath House Larkhi ll

Tue - The Hive, Tidworth Leisure CentreWed - The Hive, Bulford Beeches

Thur - 177-189 Pepper Place, WarminsterFri - Heath House, Larkhill

This is for SFA Customers to personally discuss any SFA matters. TheCAP will be open f rom 1000 to 1400 .

Whats on in Wiltshire www.visitwiltshire.co.uk see page 6For information on all Act ivities contact the Hive on 01980672420

Or visit our Facebook site. 3 Div HQ and Sig Regt

The Welfare Office holds twotickets for Cholderton Farmcome along and sign themout. Each ticket gives freeentrance for 2 adults and 2children.

Item Page

Foreword 2 - 4

Whats On 4 - 12

Advertisements 13-15

Useful Information 16-17

Comments Slip 18

Contents

For information and to register telephone 01980672981,email [email protected] or call in at

our office on Kandy Road, Bulford.


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Forward by Capt Sven Gronn

The Welfare Team

November 2013 where has the year gone? This month will see the remainder of the Regiments deployedpersonnel return home please be patient as the Army mandates units to carry out Normalisation for allsoldiers returning form operations. Due to this mandated direction, the Regiment will conduct NormalisationTraining for all our returning troops which will be conducted over the 2 days post their flight landing at BZZ(there are a few flights where this may not run exactly the same they are the last couple to land and theirNormalisation will run during the medals parade week). Mr Branley will send you details of when your lovedones are due to arrive back in the UK and you will be given the opportunity to meet them in the Hub oncamp from there they will report back to work for 2 days and then head off on leave until the Medals

Parade on Fri 22 Nov 13.

The last of the Families Welfare events took place on Saturday 12th October - the trip to Sea Life wasawesome. Again Id like to take this opportunity to thank Bran for all his efforts with the deployed events Im sure youd all agree that over these last 6 months he has gone above and beyond the call of duty.

You will notice Cpl Staples is now working in the Welfare Office, he has joined us from 228 Sig Sqn and willbe part of the team for the foreseeable future. He is fully welfare trained and will be a valuable asset to theteam he also gives you all a break from Bran!

I have recently attended Part 2 of my two part Unit Welfare Officers Course and this is generally done afterbeing in the job for about 6 months I have done 7. My thoughts about the Welfare Officer job have

developed these last 6 to 7 months and this course helped clarify some issues. I have struggled with theterm Welfare when referring to the role that I have been appointed I often feel that it has negativeconnotations and should be rebranded to something like Community Support. This is something that theArmy regularly reviews but I would like to stress that we are here to support, not to be an organisation thatyou become linked with. I firmly believe that we are here to provide that extra link in the chain of agenciesthat help families, and not forgetting the single soldiers, of personnel who sacrifice normal lives in theservice of their country this is only right and as such dont link the team to purely civilian welfare terms. Itis only right that there is a support chain in every unit and I would hope that those of you who struggle toshare any issues, think they are burdening us or just dont like to ask any questions should re-evaluate theirthinking and just pick up the phone and ask! More importantly, if you consider the role we perform as, andpreviously mentioned, a community one then you will see that we want to help provide that community feeland not just be a port of call when people have a problem. Hopefully the last 6 months of community

support and family trips, which have been opened to all the Regiments families, will have helped prove thispoint?

WO2 Bran BranleyUnit WelfareWarrant Officer

LCpl Dave Tannock

Welfare Driver


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The Welfare Team

It was good to return from my course and reflect on what I learned back in March and bring my experienceof a unit which has been deployed on operations and is restructuring under A2020. I thought it right that Ishould make the families of the Regt aware of some key links, changes and events. These links and tips

are listed below my Foreword.

Nessy has compiled a list/flowchart which should have been emailed to you all by now, it gives clues andtips of how to deal with DIO and MODern Housing Solutions, please look at this and take on board what itsays.

December is nearly upon us and with this time of year comes extra stains and pressures to all Servicepersonnel especially with loved ones just returned from Afghanistan. Please dont let this time of year geton top of you, there is always increased tension with the need to buy presents, mess functions and extratime together.

Next months foreword will be from the Commanding Officer, so Ill write to you all in the New Year and wish

you all the best for Christmas and the leave that it brings. Good luck to 258 Sig Sqn with their transfer to 30Sig Regt and welcome to 228.

Take care,

Sven

I have listed these events and given information on all below:

Relocation of Germany based units to Bulford

You should be aware that Bulford will receive a large proportion of troops/units who will be relocating fromGermany and if you are due or are planning on staying in the area then the following will be useful:

4,000 extra personnel to the Salisbury Plain Training Area between now and 2018. To support this move,the MOD will be investing up to 800 million on facilities. A further 50 million will also be invested fromother government departments such as the Health and Education.

The MOD is planning:Extensive new build for single living accommodation (SLA)Conversion of existing SLA blocksAdditional mess facilitiesChanges to the training area

Extensive new build and some conversion of existing technical accommodation, including workshops,garages, armouries, stores and officesUp to 1,400 new houses for Services Family Accommodation (SFA).

Where the changes will take place:

Bulford, Larkhill, Tidworth and Ludgershall (specifically Perham Down site) will see MOD development,both within its fenced sites and the SFA adjacent to them. Other MOD sites in locations such asWarminster bases, Upavon, Westdown Camp, Knook Camp and Netheravon are unlikely to see significantchange. The pattern of Army training may also alter within the Salisbury Plain Training Area although thelevel of activity is not expected to exceed recent levels.

Further Information:

For more information visit:www.wiltshire.gov.uk/communityandliving/militarycivilianintegrationpartnership.htm


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The Welfare Team

Forward continued -

Funding for State Schools

There are two distinct and clear funding routes for State Schools that have service children attending them.

One is the Service Pupil Premium which works hand in hand with the Armed Forces Community CovenantGrant Scheme this gives schools specific government funding for each child that is from a Service familyand attends their school. The second is the governments 3 Million Support Fund which is run by theDirectorate Children and Young People (DCYP): the MODs lead for all issues regarding Service children.

In Dec this Support Fund will give out grants from successful bids made by State Schools, Free Schools,Academies and Local Authorities specifically regarding projects designed to help schools mitigate theeffects of exceptional mobility (something you have all encountered) and/or deployment of the ArmedForces community which they support.

Service parents who have a child attending a State School, Free School or Academy in the UK areencouraged to engage with their childs head-teacher to ensure they are aware of this fund.

More information is available on:

https://www.gov.uk/directorate-children-and-young-people

Debt

In recent years there has been a significant increase in soldiers and families becoming indebted tocompanies that are increasingly using more overt and aggressive tactics to loan money at ridiculously highrates. If you feel too embarrassed to raise this issue with the chain of command or the Welfare team thenplease go to Moneylink https://www.moneyforce.org.uk/- a web site specifically designed for forcespersonnel.

Alternatively use your local Citizens Advice Bureau for more information the closet of which can be foundat:

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/about_this_site/get_advice.htm

Relationship Issues

The 3DSR Welfare Team are here to help and can signpost you to different agencies who can help one ofthese, Relate, can be booked through the Army Welfare Services and the Welfare Team can make an easyreferral for this FREE service for you.


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Salisbury Christmas Lights, Switch On

Celebrate the start of Christmas

In the Guildhall Square from 6pm-8pm.

November 21st

Free to attend

Thursday 14 November at 7.30pm. 12.50 a ticket

Faures Requiem is the centrepiece of this years Remembrance in Salisbury

Performed by the full cathedral choir of boys, girls and men, accompanied by organist John Challenger

The programme also includes All egris Miserere and music by Bach, Elgar and Schutz

Faur Requiem for Rememberance Concert

at Salisbury Cathedral

Wrapped Up Christmas Craft Fair

In Andover November 30th

FREE admission to over 30 exhibitors and seasonal entertainment.

Quality hand made crafts make perfect Christmas gifts

This free event is a great opportunity to start your Christmas Shopping

nice and early with over 30 stalls from local professional artists and

crafts people.

For all whats on in the Salisbury area visit:

http://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on


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Events & Displays:

Royal Signals Corps Band

Fairground Stalls

Lady Gaga Tribute Band

Plus many more

3 (UK) Division HQ & Signal

Regiment

Everyone Welcome

Families Open Day 22 November 2013

1 300- 1 700hrs @ 206 Sqn Garages

Bar & DJ

StallsFun Fair

Inflatables

Free Ice

Cream

Hog Roast

Buffet Lunch

Lady Gaga Tribute

Band


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THE WELFARE OFFICE OF 3RD (UK) DIVISION HQ & SIGNAL REGIMENTSPREADING THE MESSAGE

An y Ol d Ir On

Regimental Medal Parade Followed by Families

Open Day

3 (UK) Division Headquarters and SignalRegiment will be holding an Op HERRICK

Medals Parade, fol lowed by a RegimentalFamilies Open Day on Friday 22 November2013

The Medals Parade will take place within the confines of Picton Barracks and will

follow a standard format, with VIPs presenting the medals.

On completion of the Medals Parade and after lunch the Regiment will hold i ts annualFamilies Open Day within the confines of 206 Garages. The event will host an arrayof stalls, inflatables for the children, Beer tent and a main stage were there will be 2groups to entertain you throughout the afternoon, see attached poster on page 10.

The day is open to all uni t Personnel and their families,

and the wider families of both Single and Marriedpersonnel.Timings wil l be confirmed closer to the date, howeverto allow families to plan, outline timings are asfollows:Medal Parade 1000-1200 (Parade Square)Lunch12001300 (HUB)Regimental Open Day 1300-1700 (206 Garages)

Note: An LS&GC Medal presentation will take place in

the WOs & Sgts Mess from 12001300, all Off icers and SNCOs together withrecipients and there families are to attend. All Timings are approximate.


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RETURN FOR MEDALS PARADE/FUN DAYFRIDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 2013

FromContact No..

I will*/will not* be attending the Medals Parade(*delete as necessary)

There wil l be ..Adults .Children

Dietary Requirements/Allergies ...

Addition Information:..

Those without a vehicle pass;

Car Details: Reg No.Make .Model

Proof of ID is required on entry to camp, Parking will besignposted upon entering Picton Bks.

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN NO LATER THANFriday 8th November 2013


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Childrens Xmas Party @ The Beaches

Childrens Xmas Party at the Beaches

Children's Entertainment:

Refreshments Available & Kids lunch

Timings are:

Arrive - 1200

Food - 1230

Entertainment - 1300

Santa Arrives - 1530

Refreshments available for Adults - Tea & Coffee

All those wishing to aend should complete the return on page 10

Limited Transport Available - for those who do not drive

Returns No Later Than Friday 22nd November 2013

For more informaon please contact WO2 Paul Branley on

01980 672365 or 01980 672407

Date: Sunday1st December 2013

Timings 1245 - 1600hrs


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RETURN FOR CHILDREN'S XMAS PARTY

Sunday 1st December 2013

From

Contact No..

I will*/will not* be aending the Childrens Xmas Party.

(* delete as necessary)

There will be ..Children aending

Addion Informaon:

..

Transport Required from .

If you dont drive or have problems with transport please don't despair,

give us a call and we will t ry and accommodate you.

Returns No Later Than Friday 22nd November 2013


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Wives Xmas Party @ WOs & SGTs Mess Picton Bks

Menu:Starter

Tomato Soup

Main

Trio Of Roast MeatRoast Potatoes

Seasoned VegetablesYorkshire Pudding

And All The Trimmings

SweetGateaux With Cream

Timings are:

Arrive - 1900-1930Dinner - 2015Disco - 2115Raffle - 2130

All those wishing to attend should complete the return on page 12Transport supplied to local area within a 10 mile radius - Call and book a seat

Returns to Welfare Office with payment

No Later Than Friday 22nd November 2013

For more informaon please contact WO2 Paul Branley on

01980 672365 or 01980 672407

The cost of this event will be 10.00pp

Date Friday 29th November 2013

Timings 1900 - Late


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RETURN FOR WIVES XMAS PARTY

FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER 2013

From

Contact No..

I will*/will not* be aending the Wives Xmas Party.

(* delete as necessary)

There w ill be ..Adults

Addion Informaon: (Dietary etc)

..

If you dont drive or have problems with transport please don't despair,

give us a call and we will t ry and accommodate you.

PLEASE RETURN THIS PERFORMA WITH PAYMENT NO LATER

THAN Friday 22nd November 2013

Cost is 10.00 per person

Please pay at the Welfare Office to reserve your seat.


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Thank you for supporting The Trussell Trust.If you'd like to give offline, please make cheques payable to 'The Trussell Trust' and send them to: The Trussell

Trust, Unit 9, Ashfield Trading Estate, Ashfield Road, Salisbury SP2 7HL

Thank you! Join us on facebook Follow us on TwitterTo plan your journey please follow the link below, it gives you a step by step guide and it is easy touse. So if you cant drive and want to get from A - B using public transport then use this site.

http://www.transportdirect.info/web2/JourneyPlanning/home.aspx?repeatingloop=Y

Army Families Federaon

Salisbury Plain Co-ordinator

Carol Morris

Tel: 07527 492783 Email:

[email protected]

ARMY WELFARE SERVICE (AWS)

AWSaim to provide a Welfare Support Service to assist with the challenge that arise in personaland service lives. If you wish to contact us please visit our website for information.

www.modoracle.com/service_welfare/aws.html Tel: Bulford 01980 672105

CONTACT SSAFA PLAINS COORDINATOR on:

07979374864


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ITEMS FOR USE FROM THE WELFARE OFFICE

For more information on the above items please pop into the Welfare office or give us a ring to book your

item.

All monies made on the use of our items will go to their upkeep and will give us the opportunity topurchase more items for the good and benefit of the Regt.

The new PRI minibus is a Ford Toreno 9-seater, which can be driven byanyone on a normal car licence. Daily hire charge of 30 for 3DSR activitiesand 50 for personal use and all other units.

For further details p lease contact the MT on 01980 672468/3308

Rug Doctor is an easy to use Carpet and Upholstery cleaner that canbe booked from the welfare office at an unbelievable price of 15a dayor 35.00 for the weekend.A deposit of 50.00is required, which will be handed back on return ofa clean and damage free item! Cleaning Fluids are provided at anextra charge of 5.00 and must be used with this machine. All costsare to sustain the upkeep of the Item.

This Panasonic Full HD Video Camera can be booked

out for a donation of just 5.00 per dayWith its built in Memory you can record thoseMemorable moments at the touch of a button. Alsocomes with Tripod. Ideal for the festive season

Or why not try out this Nikon 26x Optical zoom Camera withmemory card so you can easily transfer all your happy snapsto your computer and pass on to your friends and family for adonation of just 5.00 per day. Record your happy snaps thisXmas.

We have two new Bouncy Castles, a 12 x 12 and an 18 x 24 idealfor a birthday party in your Garden. Please contact the welfareoffice for more information. 12 x 12 hire 50.0018 x 24 hire 60.00Terms and Conditions are to be signed, prior to using all items.As with all Bouncy CastlesThere is a requirement to ensure you have personalliability insurance to cover any injuries. You will not be able to use it if you don'tso please check with your insurance company first and bring confirmation withyou

DEPENDANT ID CARDS

1. Pop into the Welfare Office with your partner or failing that your passport and a recent utility bill. Thiswill be used to confirm identity and relationship to a serving soldier.

2. Unit Welfare Team will then complete the initial paperwork and issue you with therelevant certificate to take to Tidworth.

3. Visit the pass office in Tidworth and have your pass issued. The whole process onarrival takes around 5 minutes. Address is as follows:

The Garrison Vetting OfficeThe Stables, Jagdalik Road, TidworthSP9 7AP Tel No: 01980 603001

Opening Hours: MonFri 09.30 1200hrs & Tue & Thur 13.30-15.30hrs


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What now? Are you a young Mum or Dad to be, or looking for extra support?Come and join one of our small and relaxed groups providing informationon birth, baby care and becoming a parent.

Sessions are free and lunch is provided at the first session!

Future Groups All sessions run from 10.00 12.30

For more information, or to be referred onto one of these courses, please speak to your

Community Midwife or phone 01722 425177 (Salisbury Hospital maternity reception)

in partnership with Salisbury Children Centres and

AFF is a registered charity that acts as a unique two-way communications link between the British Armyand its families. Find out more about AFF and its worldwide service to Army families on this website,

including: where and how to find us; how we represent your views and raise your concerns; how to accessour training and employment advice; and the latest news, including the AFF Families' Journal, YOURmagazine

2012 army families federation/ Registered charity No. 291202

AFF, IDL 414, Floor 1, Zone 7, Ramillies Building, Marlborough Lines,Monxton Road, Andover SP11 8HJ

The Support HubTedworth House, Tedworth Park, Tidworth, Wiltshire, SP9 7AJ

What is the Support Hub?The Support Hub offers a service to residents and visitors of Tedworth House, serving wounded, injured

and sick Servicemen and women; veterans; families and carers.It serves all three services and is made up of a range of Service Charities and organisations that

collectively offer advice and guidance on a multitude of issues that you might face, some of which are

Money Housing

Health Social Time & Respite

Important The Support Hub offers information, advice and guidance on awide range of issues. If you are facing any difficulties not listed above, thisdoes not mean we cannot help. Please let us know and we will help in everyway possible.

How can I access the Support Hub?Opening hours: Monday Friday, 09:00 17:00

Residents & Visitors can request support via Reception Tel: (01980) 844224 / 844225Email: [email protected] a completed Request for Support Form to Tedworth House (address above)Web: www.helpforheroes.org.uk


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POLICE.Amesbury 0845 408 7000Salisbury 0845 408 7000Wilton 0845 408 7000

Crime stoppers 0800 555 111MoD Police 01980 603099

Wiltshire Police 101

ADVICECitizens Advice 0844 3752775

Trading Standards 08451 201202CAB Devizes 01380 728771

ANIMALSLost & found 01722 502306RSPCA 0800 1234999

Wildlife Rescue 01980 862291

TRAVEL

Travel Line 0870 6082680National Express 08705 808080Rail Information 08467 484950

Wilts & Dorset Bus 01722 338955

TOURIST INFORMATIONAmesbury 01980 622833Fordingbridge 01425 654560Mere 01747 861211

Ringwood 01425 470896Salisbury 01722 334956

UTILITIES (emergencies only)

Gas Leaks 0800 111999Southern Electric 08457 708090

Water 08452 780845Floodline 08459 881188

HELP & HEALTHAlcoholics Anonymous 01380 729064Alcohol & Drug Advice 01722 820390Carers Support 01722 322746

Child Line 0800 1111Dyslexic helpline 01722 324260

Enable (disability) 01722 416188NHS Direct 0845 4647NHS Advice Wiltshire 01380 728899NHS Advice Hampshire 02380 627444

NSPCC 0808 8005000Overeaters Anonymous 07904 423485Parenting Alone Service 0845 600 1945Salisbury Hospital 01722 336262Relate 01305 262285Homeless Trust 01722 338510

Samaritans 01722 323355Shop Mobility 01722 328068Victim Support Wilts 01380 729476

Victim Support Hants 0845 3030900Racial Equality Council 01225 766439Womans Refuge 08457 023468

COUNCILSSalisbury City 01722 342860Dorset County 01306 251000Hampshire County 01962 341841Wiltshire 0300 4560100

East Dorset District 01202 886201Kennet District 01380 724911New Forest District 02380 285000

LEISUREAmesbury Sports Centre 01980 622173Durrington Leisure 01980 594594Salisbury City Hall 01722 434434

Art Centre 01722 321744Football 01722 326454Leisure 01722 339966Library 01722 324145

Playhouse 01722 320333

HELPLINE INFORMATION

3 DSR Orderly Officer - Via Ward Guardroom

Guardroom Picton Bks - 01980 67 2922Ward Bks - 01980 67 2794

Aspire Defence Helpline - 0845 168 2300

Military Exchange - 01722 336222

Army Welfare Service - AWS 01980 67 2105

RMP Duty Room - 01980 672222/2251

Emergencies (Police , Fire & Ambulance) - 999MOD - 01980 67 2340

Drumbeat - 01980 60 2980www.drumbeat.org.uk

HIVE - Tid; 01980 65 0224

Bul; 01980 67 2420 ( Nicole )HIVE on line at www.salisburyplainhive.blogspot.com

SODEXO CHILDCARE VOUCHERS

Tel- 0800 0852875www.modchildcare.co.uk

CLEANING OF SERVICE FAMILY ACCOMMODATION

For most the thought of moving house is stressful enough, without the worries of whether or not your quarterwill pass the March Out inspection. MHS in support of DE have two dedicated companies providing aguaranteed march out. These are Ideal and Insitu, for more details go to:

www.modernhousingsolutions.com/moving/moving_pre.asp

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS & WEB SITES


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IMPORTANT INFORMATION.


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COMMENTS SLIP/CHANGE IN CONTACT DETAILS

Unit Welfare Office3rd (United Kingdom) Divisional Headquarters and Signal Regiment7 Kandy Road, Bulford CampBulfordSalisbury, SP4 9AA

This slip has been designed for you, please complete it and tell us:

What you think we could do better What you would like to see in the Newsletter Concerns or issues you have Activities or Trips you would like to be see happening If we don't knowwe cant help! So please call when you have a problem. Have you changed your telephone number? Have you changed your email address?

Comments:

Please note, you do not need to fill in the contact details, but if you wish to receivefeedback we would need a contact address in order to reply.

Name: Contact telephone Number:

Address:

Where is the Welfare Office?Bulford Camp Shopping

3 (UK) Divisional Headquarters

&

Signal Regiment

Welfare Contact Details;

7 Kandy Rd, Bulford SP4 9AA

E-mail - [email protected]

Office Tel - 01980 67 2365

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