"the kiwi" december newsletter 2014

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3RD SIGNAL REGIMENT NEWSLETTERNovember -December 2014

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 1000-1200hrs

THE KIWI

Forthcoming Events

See our Facebook page formore info on all upcoming

events

The PRI shop is located inRHQ, next to Regt MT we

have loads of new stock in to

accommodate all.

1030hrs - 1200hrs

Tue and [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 Larkhill

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 from 1000 to 1400 .

Whats on in Wiltshire www.visitwiltshire.co.ukFor 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 free

entrance for 2 adults and 2children.

Item Page

Foreword 2

Whats On 4-5

Advertisements 6-9

Useful Information

10-12

Contents


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The Welfare Team

Foreword by Capt Alison Bunce

Dear Family and Friends,

The end of the year is drawing to a close, the Regiment has been incredibly busy this year with soldiersdeployed all over the world. We have subordinated from a Divisional Signal Regiment providing all thereal life support for the Headquarters to a Multi Role Signal Regiment under the command of 11 Signalbrigade. Everyone has had to work exceptionally hard and the Regiment has had a very successfulyear. It cannot be done without the support of the loved ones of the soldiers and for that I thank you.

The Christmas party season has already started and I hope you all enjoy the festivities and have arelaxing leave with you families. Coming back to a new year refreshed and ready for the coming yearschallenges.

I have left as your Unit Welfare Officer to work in the Regional Brigade Headquarters in Tidworth whereI am working with in the Rebasing team responsible for moving all the families in Germany that arereturning to the Saisbury Plain area.

I wish you all a safe and Happy Christmas and wish you all a very Happy and Healthy New year

Best Wishes

Alison


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The Welfare Team

WO2 Rob PlewsUnit Welfare

Warrant Officer

Capt Alison BunceUnit Welfare

Officer

Nessy StephensonUnit Welfare

Admin Officer

Sgt Martin StaplesUnit Welfare

SNCO

Sig Benjamin GreenUnit Welfare

Driver


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For all whats on in the Salisbury area visit:http://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on

Salisbury Charter MarketTheCharter Marketis a twice-weekly retail marketheld in Salisbury Market Place, and run by the CityCouncil. The market is held every Tuesday andSaturday, except on the third Tuesday in October(due to the annual Charter Fair).

Visit the Web for more info:

http://www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk/responsibilities/

Salisbury Market Place

.

Christmas Market

This yearSalisburywill be hosting

itsthirdChristmas marketbringing

with itsome wonderful stalls in the

historic setting of the GuildhallSquare.

SALISBURY PLAY HOUSEMOTHERGOOSE

MAIN HOUSE

3 December 2014 -10 January 2015

call the Box Office today on 01722 320 333


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INTRODUCING

THE WELFARE WOBBLES

What is causing you the most stress? - does the current housing shortage, the extension in the mile

radius or the transformation from Modern Housing Solutions to CarillionAmey confuse you?

All your queries / questions and stressful problems will be answered on this page to assist you withgetting them resolved.

Email your concerns to Sgt Martin Staples on [email protected]

Dear Welfare Wobbles,Recently I have been having problems with my boiler and it is not working as it shouldbe, who do I contact to rectify these issues?

CarillionAmey are now running with housing and faults as of 1st December thenumbers will stay the same and you can book your fault out as per usual -if you are

not happy with the service you are provided or they miss an appointment you canprogress with making a complain all complaints procedures can be found on theirwebsite: www.carillionamey.co.uk

Dear Welfare Wobbles,Lately I have been having issues with my front door as the lock does not always work,do I need to pay for my own locksmith?

You can book the fault out with CarrilionAmey the numbers are the same as before you

would have received all the information on booking faults out with your welcome packwhen you moved in. Dependant on the fault and if it is a priority the contractor willcome and fix it within an allocated time slot. If the fault is not affecting the security ofthe property then it will be logged as a routine fault. You are free to call a locksmith ifyou wish but you will have to pay the costs and these cannot be reimbursed.

Dear Welfare Wobbles,I would like to re-decorate my kitchen, am I allowed to do so, and if so can I decorate ithowever I like?

As a licensee you are free to make the house your home but any changes you makewill have to be put back to the original speck as when you first moved in. for moreinformation have a look on the CarillionAmey website: www.carillionamey.co.uk

Dear Welfare Wobbles,My husband is away on exercise at the moment and I dont drive, but I need to get tohospital appointments will you take me?

Unfortunately the Welfare are unable to take Wives/Partners and dependants for

routine appointments due to insurance reasons there are however many good publictransport links to enable you to get to your appointments. For information on publictransport have a look at the Wiltshire council website:www.wiltshire.gov.uk/parkingtransportandstreets/publictransport


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A 12m x 24m Rectangular Marquee

500 plain

700 with liner

For further information please contact;

Capt. Gronn via Nessy on 01980 672365

3 Signal Regiment

PRI Marquee Hire


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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 tobook your item.

All monies made on the use of our items will go to their upkeep and will give us theopportunity to purchase 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 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 utilitybill. 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 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 7AL Tel No: 01980 603001

Opening Hours: MonFri 0900 1330 hrs


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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: Tidworth 01980 656789

CONTACT SSAFA PLAINS COORDINATOR on:

07979374864
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Trussell-Trust/46074836918http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Trussell-Trust/46074836918http://twitter.com/#%21/TrussellTrusthttp://twitter.com/#%21/TrussellTrusthttps://db3prd0710.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=JDsSsOFp2UeKYQctogDh86xnCuyMgc8IK_5rh7f-R-7GeR1fEoPvxGP3N1iRbTu7P-iXSiysTyI.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.transportdirect.info%2fweb2%2fJourneyPlanning%2fhome.aspx%3frepeatingloop%3dYhttps://db3prd0710.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=JDsSsOFp2UeKYQctogDh86xnCuyMgc8IK_5rh7f-R-7GeR1fEoPvxGP3N1iRbTu7P-iXSiysTyI.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.transportdirect.info%2fweb2%2fJourneyPlanning%2fhome.aspx%3frepeatingloop%3dYhttp://ssafa.msgfocus.com/c/16DuLuJNG1b9MBEBpwmJhttps://db3prd0710.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=JDsSsOFp2UeKYQctogDh86xnCuyMgc8IK_5rh7f-R-7GeR1fEoPvxGP3N1iRbTu7P-iXSiysTyI.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.transportdirect.info%2fweb2%2fJourneyPlanning%2fhome.aspx%3frepeatingloop%3dYhttp://twitter.com/#%21/TrussellTrusthttp://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Trussell-Trust/46074836918http://www.trusselltrust.org/content/home/home.htmhttp://ssafa.msgfocus.com/c/16DuLuJNG1b9MBEBpwmJ


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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 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 accessour 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

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 a

wide range of issues. If you are facing any difficulties not listed above, this

does not mean we cannot help. Please let us know and we will help in every

way 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 / 844225

Email: [email protected] a completed Request for Support Form to Tedworth House (address above)Web: www.helpforheroes.org.uk
http://www.aff.org.uk/index.htmhttp://www.aff.org.uk/index.htmmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.aff.org.uk/index.htm


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

Wiltshire Police

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ADVICECitizens Advice 0844 3752775Trading Standards 08451 201202CAB Devizes 01380 728771

ANIMALS

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

TRAVEL

Travel Line

0870 6082680

National 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 708090

Water 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 416188

NHS 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 262285Homeless Trust 01722 338510Samaritans 01722 323355Shop Mobility 01722 328068Victim Support Wilts 01380 729476

Victim Support Hants

0845 3030900

Racial Equality Council 01225 766439Womans Refuge 08457 023468

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

LEISUREAmesbury Sports Centre 01980 622173

Durrington 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 2922

Ward Bks -01980 67 2794

Aspire Defence Helpline -0845 168 2300

Military Exchange -01722 336222

Army Welfare Service -AWS 01980 65 6789

RMP Duty Room -01980 672222/2251Emergencies (Police , Fire & Ambulance) -999MOD -01980 67 2340

Drumbeat-01980 60 2980

www.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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The Welfare Office islocationed at

The Haig Centre behind theCanadian Estate.


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Where is the Welfare Office?Canadian Estate

3 Signal RegimentWelfare Contact Details;

The Haig Centre

(To the rear of the Canadian Estate)

E-mail [email protected] Tel -01980 67 2365

Fax -01980 67 2318

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