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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER (Welfare Office) 3RD (UNITED KINGDOM) DIVISION HEADQUARTERS & SIGNAL REGIMENT - May 2012
WEEKLY COFFEE
This is a great opportunity to catch up with old & new friends in a friendly environment. Come along for a Coffee and a Chat
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Forthcoming Events
24 May-Coffee Morning 31 May-Coffee Morning Feb - May 12Future Armed Forces Pension Team (FAFPT) will be coordinating a comprehensive consultation exercise. 8 June - Jubilee Medals Parade See page 3 Whats on in Wiltshire www.visitwiltshire.co.uk
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The Welfare Office holds two tickets for Cholderton Farm come along and sign them out. Each ticket gives free entrance for 2 adults and 2 children.
For information and to register telephone 01980 672981, email bulford-clc@hotmail.co.uk or call in at our office on Kandy Road, Bulford.
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3 (UK) Division Headquarters and Signal Regiment will be holding a Medals Parade to mark the 60th Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11, followed by a Regimental Families Open Day on Friday 8 June 2012. The Parade will take place within the confines of Kiwi Bks with the Commanding Officer and Squadron Commanders presenting the medals.
On completion of the Medals Parade the Regiment will hold its annual Families Open Day within the confines of the Sports Field on Camp. The event will host an array of stalls, inflatables for the children, Beer tent and a main arena were there will be a variety of events taking place throughout the afternoon. The day is open to all unit personnel, their families and the wider families of both single and married personnel. Timings will be confirmed closer to the date, however to allow families to plan, outline timings are as follows: Medal Parade from 0900 - 1130hrs Regimental Open Day 1200 - 1700hrs All enquiries for the Regimental Open Day to SSgt Milton (202 Sqn) on 01980 672486
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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!
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 information on 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 Army and 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 access our training and employment advice; and the latest news, including the AFF Families' Journal, YOUR magazine 2012 army families federation / Registered charity No. 291202 AFF, IDL 414, Floor 1, Zone 7, Ramillies Building, Marlborough Lines, Monxton Road, Andover SP11 8HJ
This Panasonic Full HD Video Camera can be booked out for a donation of just 5.00 per day With its built in Memory you can record those Memorable moments at the touch of a button. Also comes with Tripod. Ideal for the festive season
Or why not try out this Nikon 26x Optical zoom Camera with memory card so you can easily transfer all your happy snaps to your computer and pass on to your friends and family for a donation of just 5.00 per day. Record your happy snaps this Xmas.
Small indoor Bouncy Castle (similar to that pictured) 15 per day, or 25 for the weekend. Disclaimer requires to be signed, prior to hiring the item.
As with all Bouncy CastlesThere is a requirement to ensure you have personal liability insurance to cover any injuries.
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 to purchase more items for the good and benefit of the Regt.
HELPLINE INFORMATION
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Amesbury Salisbury Wilton Crime stoppers MoD Police Wiltshire Police ADVICE Citizens Advice Trading Standards CAB Devizes ANIMALS Lost & found RSPCA Wildlife Rescue TRAVEL Travel Line National Express Rail Information Wilts & Dorset Bus 0870 6082680 08705 808080 08467 484950 01722 338955 01722 502306 0800 1234999 01980 862291 0845 408 7000 0845 408 7000 0845 408 7000 0800 555 111 01980 603099 101
TOURIST INFORMATION Amesbury Fordingbridge Mere Ringwood Salisbury 01980 622833 01425 654560 01747 861211 01425 470896 01722 334956
UTILITIES (emergencies only) Gas Leaks 0800 111999 Southern Electric 08457 708090 Water 08452 780845 Floodline 08459 881188
DEPENDANT ID CARDS
1. Pop into the Welfare Office with your partner or failing that your passport and a recent utility bill. This will 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 the relevant certificate to take to Tidworth. 3. Visit the pass office in Tidworth and have your pass issued. The whole process on arrival takes around 5 minutes. Address is as follows: The Garrison Vetting Office The Stables, Jagdalik Road, Tidworth SP9 7AP Tel No: 01980 603001
CLEANING OF SERVICE FAMILY ACCOMADATION For most the thought of moving house is stressful enough, without the worries of whether or not your quarter will pass the March Out inspection. MHS in support of DE have two dedicated companies providing a guaranteed march out. These are Ideal and Insitu, for more details go to: www.modernhousingsolutions.com/moving/moving_pre.asp
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E-mail - 3dsrwelfare@btconnect.com Office Tel - 01980 67 2365 Fax - 01980 67 2318 UWWO - 01980 67 2407
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