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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER (Welfare Office)3RD (UNITED KINGDOM) DIVISION HEADQUARTERS & SIGNAL REGIMENT - OCT 2012

WEEKLY COFFEE This is a great oppor t unit y t o cat ch up wit h old & new

f r iends in a f r iendly environment .Come along f or a Cof f ee and a Chat

ANY OLD IRON

Fort hcoming Events 15 Nov- Cof f ee Morning 22 Nov- Cof f ee Morning

7 Dec- Wives Xmas Part y 9 Dec- Children' s Xmas Part y

12 Dec- Sp Sqn Xmas Funct ion TBC Jan 13 - 202 Sig Sqn New

Year Funct ion 5 Dec- 206 Sig Sqn Xmas Funct ion

Shopping Trips

14 Nov- Salisbury 21 Nov- Basingst oke

28 Nov- Swindon 5 Dec- Andover

See page 8

[email protected].

Coffee Morning Every Thursday in the Welfare Office from 1000-1200hrs

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 -MonHeath House Larkhill

TueThe Hive, Tidworth Leisure CentreWedThe Hive, Bulford Beeches

Thur177-189 Pepper Place, WarminsterFriHeath House, Larkhill

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

Whats on in Wiltshire www.visitwiltshire.co.uk see page 6 For information on all Activities 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

Meet the Team 2

Unit News 3 - 5

Whats On 6-11

Advertisements 12-14

Useful Information 15

Comments Slip 16

Unit Welfare Officers Introduction 2

Contents

For information and to register telephone 01980672981 , email [email protected] or call inat our office on Kandy Road, Bulford.


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Foreword by Capt Mac McDonaldUnit Welfare Officer3 (UK) Div HQ and Sig Regt

Captain Mac McDonald

With the leaves falling and the cold mornings appearing more regular, it is fair to say that winter is upon us.On that note can I recommend that heating systems and radiators within SFA are turned on and tested.Past experience tells us that faults, resulting in complete heating failure will occur within the first couple ofweeks of being turned on. As important is the Winter Measures that should be put into place if you are

going away for a period of time visiting friends and family this will ensure you dont come back to aDisaster. Heating should be placed on a low setting and left on whilst you are away from the home, inaddition giving a key to a neighbour is not a bad idea, as this will allow them to check your house from timeto time.

Most of you will be aware that the Unit held its annual Big Brew event within the HUB. The day as everwas well organised and supported by all members of the Sig Regt and Div HQ, raising some 1200 forSSAFA. A Big thank you to Staff Sergeant Harvey for organising this years eventWell Done!At the request of families I intend to open next years event up to families and friends so please keep aneye out for the event anticipated to be in October 13.

So whats on the Horizon, well we have just secured the much needed funding required to purchase twonew Bouncy Castles at a cost of more than 3500. These I expect will see some heavy use next year, asever Unit personnel may hire these for private functions at a cost of 45 for the 10ft x 10ft castle and 60for the larger 15ft x 15ft, this offers a saving of some 40 and 60 respectively on local hire charges.

At the time of writing this foreword only 47 days stand between us and Christmas Day, so why not takeadvantage of one of the shopping trips to purchase what I can only imagine is a large Christmas list. ThePRI minibus will also be available for hire over the Christmas period; however I would suggest you contactRegimental MT (01980672468) and place a booking. The minibus is normally in high demand during thisperiod with families visiting for the festive period.

Finally planning for the Ladies Christmas Function and Childrens Christmas Party are now in full swing, asever we desperately need a few ladies to help out on the committee, this will ensure a successful night, soplease come forward.

Mr s Tr acey Bat esAdminist r at ion Of f icer

WO2 Bran Br anleyUnit Welf ar e Warr ant

The Team


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202 Signal Squadron Officer Commanding (OC) Major C DixonSquadron Sergeant Major (SSM) WO2 Brown

OCs Foreword

The Squadron has been training hard this month with elements on exercise in East Anglia; others away on courses and theremainder preparing for Regimental exercise. The training and hard work will ensure we as a Squadron are as prepared as possible

for the challenges ahead supporting 1 Mechanized Brigade during their build up to operations in Afghanistan. But it hasnt beenall hard work there have been some excellent opportunities for the Squadron to enjoy themselves. The troop visit to RAF BrizeNorton; Regimental sports competition and Big Brew all breaking up the in Barracks Routine. I am looking forward to seeing howthe Squadron is getting on when I visit the many activities and Exercises which are ongoing. I would like to thank the Squadron fortheir hard work and for the families for your continued support.

Past

A warm welcome goes out to the following personnel who recently arrived within the Sqn:

Officers: Capt Hudson who has taken on the daunting task of Sqn 2I/C.SSgts: Bird and Campbell who have fallen into FOB and Bastion Troop not forgetting our very own newly promoted SSgtChaffer.Sgts : Adams, Downer, Metcalf, Rees and Stewart who have all joined Bastion Troop, plus Sgt Boon joining the mighty LashkaGah Troop.Cpls : Antoine and Watson.

The Sqn is now almost fully manned with only a few PIDs left to fill before Op HERRICK 18.

Present

Ex FLYING BUFFALO RAF Brize Norton - (28 Aug 12)

With a busy scheduled month, the Squadron conducted a PACEX ready for Exercise PASHTUN PANTHER. This involvednumerous late nights and early starts, even managing to fit in the COs Health Fair and Challenge Cup.

A lot of the boys and girls are still away on their pre-deployment courses and with our numbers now bolstered, excitement isstarting to grow. That said this excitement is soon quashed whenever we hear about the daily PT.

Grenade Range Warminster - (25 Sep 12)

This month saw a cracking Grenade L109 Range ran by Sgt Ware in Warminster. The feedback from the shop floor was verypositive. He was assisted in the smooth running of this range by both Sgt Mitchell and Cpl Latusek.

Grenade Ready Throw

As a treat, on departing to the almighty 206 Signal Squadron, Lt Whinton gifted her oldSquadron a visit to RAF Brize Norton. It was an opportunity for a go on the C130

Simulator. It turned out to be a fantastic day with a much needed bit of Squadronbonding SSgt Chaffer was a complete flying jelly, and I, SSgt Bickford, was a trueborn Top Gun.


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202 Signal Squadron

Continued..

Squadron Equipment Care Training (3 5 Oct 12)

As you can see from the above photograph, the Squadrons Equipment Care morning was a huge success with higher numbersturning up than anybody could have anticipated. Well Done Sqn Ops!

Future

Ex BUFFALO VALIDATE 1 & 2 are around the corner and will be a great opportunity for the members of this Squadron to learnsome Afghanistan FOB styled tactics as we move through our Mission Specific Training.

Christmas will come as a much needed break before we return and really ramp up the training!

Other News

A special mention goes out to Mrs Stephanie Taylor-Rice who gave birth to a baby girl on the 23 rd September 2012. Little Piper-Louise weighed 7lbs 10oz.


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206 Signal Squadron

Officer Commanding (OC) Major D SpencerSquadron Sergeant Major (SSM) WO2 Bedward

Past

Life in 206 Sig Sqn continues at a frantic pace! Op Olympics was a resounding success for the Sqn and we have now recovered all ourpersonnel. The longest attachment to the Operation was Sig Smith 860 having completed just over 2 months as a coach driver.

The Sqn conducted an Adventure Training package in Castlemartin during the mid two weeks of August. A great 2 week package wasdelivered by Lt Brown, Sgt Hall and LCpl Smith. All individuals participated in trekking, climbing and kayaking with Lt Browngetting the maximum use out of his golf clubs and time off, no change there some may say!

Present

The Sqn Ops Officer Capt Coutts has been the only continuity in recent months balancing the demands of the Division, RegimentalOps and lead for the MACA Headquarters, aswell as being the only Sqn officer in station for large periods of time. The Sqn has had alarge turn over in key appointments and we say farewell to Capt Rachel Clayton who moves to 7 ABSS (207) to assume theappointment of 2IC, Lt Benjy Brown who moves to 1 MBSS (215) and Lt Alice Gifford who moves to 11 Sig Regt. YofS SSgt JulieOConnor moves to 30 Sig Regt next week and will have an additional two members of the family shortly, congratulations to bothJulie and Wes. SSgt Cansfield moves to 10 Sig Regt and SSgt Ali Johnstone has completed her service and moves to BT, best wishesto both Neil and Ali. Sgt Matty Adams makes the short trip to 202 Sig Sqn.

The Sqn welcomes Capt Donna Gavin, 2Lt Mel French, 2Lt Stu Dunster, SSgt Chris Swan and his wife Susan and SSgt JamesJohnson and his wife Maria.

Cambrai Troop have been busy, raising 5000 for the ABF, SSgt Neil Cansfield completed the great north run with Cpl Barley and SigTyrell whilst the remainder of the Troop conducted various bag packing days at the local supermarkets.

Future

Mons Troop are preparing to take on the Regiments FALCON capability which promises to be a busy and rewarding time. Dare wesay that we are looking forward to back loading our COMORANT capability in the near future.

Cambrai and Normandy Troop are currently preparing for Ex Red Resolve and Iron Resolve 12 which are running throughoutOctober. This will prove to be a testing environment for our new Troop Commanders, they will have to build and commission themain and forward Headquarters prior to the annual Staff College Visit. The Garrison bonfire will be headed up this year by MonsTroop and the Sqn FofS. As we progress into the later stages of the year we will conduct a week of Sqn mandatory training awayfrom the local area.


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Christmas Wreath Making at the Old Wardour Castle, Wiltshire. Sat 24 Nov 2012

Get ready for Christmas with our Christmas wreath making workshop. Led by our expert wreath maker, start thesession by exploring the beautiful grounds to collect your own materials. Learn about the different techniques used tomake your wreath and get creative with the opportunity to make something special to take home with you.How to BookPurchase your tickets today by calling our dedicated Ticket Sales Team on 0870 333 1183 (Mon Fri 8.30am 5.30Sat 9am 5pm).PricesTicket price includes entry to event & Old Wardour Castle, plus a hot drink.

Member (Adult) 15.00Adult 20.00Timings; 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm

Nr Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire - SP3 6RR

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/eventsFestive Family Fun Trail at The Old Sarum, Castle Road, Salisbury. SP1 3SDSat 15 & Sun 16 Dec 2012. 11am - 3pm

We need your help to solve our festive mystery! Bring along the whole family to crack the clues and earn your prize .

How to BookTickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day.PricesEnglish Heritage Members Free

Adult 3.80

Child 5 - 15 yrs 2.30

Concession 3.40


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Date Time Location No of Seat sAvailable

Remarks

Wed 14 Nov 12 0920hr s ret urn1145hr s

Salisbur y - Tesco 14 Seat s Designed t o f itaround Cr che


Basingst oke 14 Seat s Designed aroundSchool


Swindon - Out let 14 Seat s Designed t o f itaround Cr che

Wed 5 Dec 12 0920hr s ret urn1145hr s

Andover Tesco / Asda 14 Seat s Designed aroundSchool

Wed 12 Dec 12 0920hr s ret urn1145hr s

Salisbur y - Tesco 14 Seat s Designed t o f itaround Cr che

Trips supported by the ABF Minibus

Weekly shopping t r ips available, complet e wit h f r ee t r anspor t f or all Families. Simplycall t he Welf ar e Team on 01980672407 and secur e your seat (s).

First Come! First Served!

Depending on numbers the above locations can be changed to suit the individual.


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Childrens Xmas Party @ The Beaches

Childrens Xmas Party at the Beaches

Children's Entertainment:

Refreshments Available & Kids boxed lunch (Fresh Sandwiches)

Timings are:

Arrive - 1245

Food - 1330

Entertainment - 1400

Santa Volunteer Arrives - 1530 Photos Taken

Refreshments available for Adults - Tea & Coffee

All those wishing to attend should complete the Performa attachedLimited Transport Available - for those who do not drive

Returns to Welfare Office with payment of 6.00No Later Than Friday 23rd November 2012

Bring a present for Secret Santamax value of 5.00(please put your child's name on it)

For more information please contact WO2 Paul Branley on01980 672365 or 01980 672407

Date Sunday 9th December 2012Timings 1245 - 1600hrs


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RETURN FOR CHILDRENS XMAS PARTYSunday 9th December 2012

FromContact No..

I will*/will not* be attending the Childrens Xmas Party.(*delete as necessary)

There will be ..Children attending

Addition Information:

Dietary needs / dislikes ...

Transport Required from ..

If you dont drive or have problems with transport please don't despair, give us a call and we will try and accommodate you.

PLEASE RETURN THIS PROFORMA WITH PAYMENT OF 6.00 NO LATER THAN Friday 23rd November 2012


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Ladies Xmas Party @ WOs & SGTs Mess Picton Bks

Ladies Xmas Party in the WOs & Sgts Mess

Menu:Starter

Tomato Soup

MainTrio Of Roast Meat

Roast PotatoesSeasoned Vegetables

Yorkshire PuddingAnd All The Trimmings

SweetGateaux With Cream

Timings are:

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

All those wishing to attend should complete the Performa attachedTransport supplied to local area within a 10 mile radius - Call and book a seat

Returns to Welfare Office with paymentNo Later Than Friday 23 November 2012

For more information please contact WO2 Paul Branley on01980 672365 or 01980 672407

The cost of this event will be 15.00 and dont forget to bring a present to thevalue of 5.00 for the secret Santa.

Date Friday 7th December 2012Timings 1900 - Late


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RETURN FOR LADIES XMAS PARTYFRIDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2012

FromContact No..

I will*/will not* be attending the Ladies Xmas Party.(*delete as necessary)

There will be ..Adults

Addition Information:..

Dietary needs / dislikes ....

I Require Transport From

.

If you dont drive or have problems with transport please don't despair, give us a call and we will try and accommodate you.

PLEASE RETURN THIS PROFORMA WITH PAYMENT NO LATER THAN Friday 23th November 2012

Cost is 15.00 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 TrussellTrust, Unit 9, Ashfi eld Trading Est ate , Ashf ield Road, Salisbury SP2 7HL

Thank you! Join us on facebook Follow us on Twi t t e r To 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 Federa on Salisbur y Plain Co-ordinator

Carol M or ris

Tel: 07527 492783 Em ail:[email protected]

New APP for Military Families

I am ex Royal Navy and now travel around Europe for work. I came up with the idea while travelling.

The concept of the app is for the parent to read their child's favourite bedtime story and record their voice and takepictures of the book, or even make their own story up and involve the child to draw the pictures. Then once theparent is away from home their story can be played back to them on an iphone, ipad or android pad or phone.Once it went live, approx 2 months ago an Army Major friend of mine said I should contact you as he thought it was agreat app.If you need any other information please let me know.Unit B, Deacons House

Bridge Road, BursledonSouthampton.SO31 8AZTel 0044 (0)7703 [email protected] www.readtome.co.uk


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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 youritem.

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 please 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 15 a dayor 35.00 for the weekend.A deposit of 50.00 is 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.

Small indoor Bouncy Castle (similar to that pictured) 10 perday, or 20 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.

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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POLICE.Amesbury 0845 408 7000Salisbury 0845 408 7000Wilton 0845 408 7000Crime stoppers 0800 555 111MoD Police 01980 603099

Wiltshire Police 101ADVICE Citizens Advice 0844 3752775Trading Standards 08451 201202CAB Devizes 01380 728771

ANIMALSLost & found 01722 502306RSPCA 0800 1234999Wildlife Rescue 01980 862291

TRAVEL

Travel Line 0870 6082680National Express 08705 808080Rail Information 08467 484950Wilts & Dorset Bus 01722 338955

TOURIST INFORMATIONAmesbury 01980 622833Fordingbridge 01425 654560Mere 01747 861211Ringwood 01425 470896Salisbury 01722 334956

UTILITIES (emergencies only)

Gas Leaks 0800 111999Southern Electric 08457 708090Water 08452 780845Floodline 08459 881188

HELP & HEALTHAlcoholics Anonymous 01380 729064Alcohol & Drug Advice 01722 820390Carers Support 01722 322746Child Line 0800 1111Dyslexic helpline 01722 324260

Enable (disability) 01722 416188NHS Direct 0845 4647NHS Advice Wiltshire 01380 728899NHS Advice Hampshire 02380 627444NSPCC 0808 8005000Overeaters Anonymous 07904 423485Parenting Alone Service 0845 600 1945Salisbury Hospital 01722 336262Relate 01305 262285 Homeless Trust 01722 338510Samaritans 01722 323355Shop Mobility 01722 328068Victim Support Wilts 01380 729476

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

COUNCILS Salisbury City 01722 342860Dorset County 01306 251000Hampshire County 01962 341841Wiltshire 0300 4560100East Dorset District 01202 886201Kennet District 01380 724911New Forest District 02380 285000

LEISURE Amesbury Sports Centre 01980 622173Durrington Leisure 01980 594594Salisbury City Hall 01722 434434Art Centre 01722 321744Football 01722 326454Leisure 01722 339966Library 01722 324145Playhouse 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 672222/2251Emergencies (Police , Fire & Ambulance) - 999MOD - 01980 67 2340

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

HIVE - Tid; 01980 65 0224Bul; 01980 67 2420 ( Nicole )

HIVE on line at www.salisburyplainhive.blogspot.com

SODEXO CHILDCARE VOUCHERSTel- 0800 0852875

www.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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COMMENTS SLI PTo:

Unit Welf ar e Of f ice3r d (Unit ed Kingdom) Divisional Headquar t ers and Signal Regiment7 Kandy Road, Bulf or d CampBulf or dSalisbury, SP4 9AA

Thi s slip has been designed f or you, please complet e it and t ell us:

What you t hink we could do bet t erWhat you would like t o see in t he Newslet t erConcerns or issues you haveAct ivit ies or Tr ips you would like t o be see happeningI f we don' t knowwe cant help! So please call when you have a pr oblem.

Comments :

Please not e, you do not need t o f ill in t he cont act det ails, but if you wish t o r eceivef eedback we would need a cont act addr ess in or der t o reply.

Name: Cont act t elephone Number :

Addr ess:

Where is t he Welf are Of f ice?Bulf ord Camp Shopping

Old Kiwi Pub

3 (UK) Divisional Headquar t er s&

Signal Regiment

Welf are Cont act Details;7 Kandy Rd, Bulf ord SP4 9AA

(Opposit e t he Kiwi Pub)

E- mail - 3dsrwelf are@btconnect . comOf f ice Tel - 01980 67 2365

Fax - 01980 67 2318

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