Bingo Night THURSDAY 3rd Feb

BINGO .....Thurs 3rd Feb at the HUB ...Doors open 7.30pm for eyes down at 8pm ......£10 for 10 games .....Raffle...Joe 90.....Snowball....All welcome ......cheers

*****669 Homecoming activities 30th January*********CANCELLED***

The Welfare Officer Capt Stuart has cancelled the Arts and Crafts Session which was scheduled to take place in the Community Centre this Sunday, we have had no response from families.

******YOUTH CLUB UPDATE*******Back on 9th FEB

Dishforth Youth Club

Needs your support

Starts Back Feb 9^th  

We need volunteers on a Wednesday between 16.30-20.15pm.

You don’t need to be a parent just interested in Youth Work and preferably sports.  

 If you can help out even on an ad hoc basis please call the Welfare Office on: 01423 321617 mil: 4617

****DEPLOYMENT**** 9 Regt AAC HOMECOMING UPDATE

Due to arrival dates changing  we are planning a FREE Homecoming Family day on 13th Feb which is a Sunday.  It would be nice to have a  Homecoming/ Valentine theme( of course) and entertainment for the Children who attend. We have 2 options;

1 Bridge Inn Hotel-with a themed room ,3 course Sunday and a children's entertainer.

2 Beningborough Hall-a themed separate dining area , carvery then children's activities taking place 12-3pm in the indoor activities room, the gardens and house are great to explore and there is a Woodland play area.  

Coach transport and the opportunity to take extended family will be available for both venues.



Both venues can be found be clicking on the following links;

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-beningbroughhallandgardens

http://www.thebridgewetherby.co.uk/

 
Please respond with your comments and any other ideas.

PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID COURSES:19th and 20th February-Community Centre

PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID COURSES: Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th February 2011. 1 day course: ...Ideal for those who would like to learn about First Aid for Children and Babies. Cost for this is £50 per person, Inclusive of a Paediatric first aid Manual and VAT. Each student will recieve a certificate of attendance. 2 Day Course: Ideal for those wishing to gain the HSE approved and OFSTED recognised Certificate. This course goes into more Childhood illnesses and the students get more practical training. Cost: £75.00 Per person, Inclusive of a Paediatric First Aid Manual, VAT and Certification that is valid for 3 years. To book your place on this course please email samantha_helen@hotmail.co.uk All applications/Payments for the above courses must be submitted no later than Wednesday 9th February 2011. LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE FOR THESE COURSE DATES!!!

Magic Memories are coming to Dishforth Airfield Community Centre on Thursday 17th Feb 2011 from 1.30pm onwards....

FREE SHOOT:

Magic Memories are coming to Dishforth Airfield Community Centre on Thursday 17th Feb 2011 from 1.30pm onwards....

**20% COMMISION WILL GO TO DISHFORTH LADIES CLUB**
...
Single image prices:
6x4 £3
8x6 £5
10x8 £10
12x8 £12

Montages:
10x8 £20
12x8 £25

These offer great value for money:
Four 6x4
Four 8x6
One 10x8
TOTAL: £20

To book your slot email: Samantha_helen@hotmail.co.uk
Call:07792 133 544See more

www.magicmemories.biz

Magic Memories specialises in creating beautiful portraits and montage

*****669 Homecoming activities 30th January*********PLEASE RESPOND***

Dear All

As part of the Homecoming preparations the Unit Welfare Office, HIVE and 669 SQN have come together in the organisation of a Families Arts and Crafts Day.  The idea of the day is to do some fun activities in preparation for the returning soldiers including:-

• Home coming banners, for when the coaches of returning soldiers come into Dishforth Airfield to welcome them home.

• T-shirts design, for the children and adults to have a t-shirt with their returning family members photograph on and write your own message on using fabric pens – open to all ages

Venue:           Community Centre

Times:           12:30 – 15:00

If you would like to attend please complete the information below and return to the welfare office by Wednesday 26th  January, including a photograph you would like putting on transfer paper to be ironed on the day, the photo’s can be on a disc or a printed version.  Please e-mail your photos to welfare9aac@btconnect.com or drop them to the Welfare office or HIVE in the Community Centre by the morning of the 28^th January.  You will need to supply your own T-shirts and materials for banners.  Fabric paints, pens and T-shirt transfers will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there

HOMECOMING DATE AND VENUE TO BE ANNOUNCED AS SOON AS WE HAVE FLIGHT CONFIRMATION

Name:………………………………………………………

Number in Party…………………………………………..

Number Transfers to be made………..                     

Photograph attached  YES / NO

Dishforth Ladies Club Meeting Minutes

MINUTES OF THE WIVES CLUB MEETING HELD AT DISHFORTH AIRFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE AT 13:00 HRS 17 JAN 2011

Present;

Emma Moore Lynne Olwhitton Lisa Mosley

H Dangford Leah Caz Done

ITEM (a)	DISCUSSION/POINT (b)	ACTION (c)
1.  Introduction.	Dishforth Ladies Club meeting held on Monday 17 January 2011 at 13.00hrs. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all that attended; I hope 2011 will be a good year for Dishforth Ladies Club.
2.  AGENDA.	1. Discussed events we wish to run over the coming months. 2. Discussed possibility of running regular trips out. 3. Discussed Funds. 4. Discussed the possibility of running a First Aid Course. 5. Discussed the use of a Survey. 6. Meet and Greet
3.  Review minutes of last meeting.	None available
4.  Points.	1. Proposed Events: Photo shoot This will be a booking only event and will run in conjunction with the Mums and Tots group on Thursday 17th February 2011 from 13.30hrs. Agreed that we will use http://www.magicmemories.biz/ as they have offered a 20% discount. (Samantha Steedman to make booking). Karaoke night Agreed Samantha Steedman would contact Lisa Blyth with regards to using Karaoke machine from hub.  Wii Night Discussed running a Wii night £1.00 entry, Winner takes all. Agreed at meeting this would be a nice relaxed event where people were welcome to bring along their own choice of drinks. (Date and time to be confirmed). Cocktail Night Discussed running another Cocktail night. Samantha Steedman to look at cost. To be discussed further at next meeting. Chip n Dip Night Simply open Community Centre for a Chip N Dip Night , Agreed at meeting this would be a nice relaxed event where people were welcome to bring along their own choice of drinks. (Date and time to be confirmed). Movie Night  Agreed at meeting this would be a nice relaxed event where people were welcome to bring along their own choice of drinks. Monday Activities Discussed the possibility of running weekly activities on a Monday evening for local children/families. Volunteers include: Emma Moore, Lisa Mosley and Samantha Steedman. To be discussed further at next meeting. Royal Wedding Tea Party Tea Party to take place on Sunday 8th May 2011 from 14.00hrs. Variety of activities for the children including Cake decorating, Bride and Groom Competition, Plate decorating and a Bouncy Castle and much more. Emma Moore has kindly volunteered to put a poster together for this event. We will require volunteers to assist both running up to and at this event, To be discussed further at next meeting. Easter Egg Hunt/Party To be discussed further at next meeting. Children’s Disco (Termly) Suggested we run Children’s disco termly, This would total 4 Per year. To be discussed further at next meeting. (Samantha Steedman to look into cost of using Boroughbridge leisure Centre for roller disco). 2. Proposed Trips out: Treasure Island Samantha Steedman to Request transport be provided by Welfare  in the form of the mini bus (trial basis). Samantha Steedman also to speak with Treasure Island reference the possibility of discount for forces families. Menwith Hill Bowling Samantha Steedman to request transport be provided by Welfare in the form of the mini bus. Families Day at Thirsk Racecourse Samantha Steedman to look at cost and transport, Discuss further at next meeting. Ripon Racecourse ladies day Samantha Steedman to look at cost and transport, Discuss further at next meeting. 3. Funds Chairperson Charlotte Melling to remain chairperson at present. Charlotte Melling to confirm funds. (Will hopefully have this information ready for next meeting). 4. Paediatric/Basic First Aid Course Agreed Samantha Steedman would look at cost, Samantha Steedman also to speak with families office with regards to the possibility of funding for this from COPF or PRI.  5. Proposed Survey Samantha Steedman to put together a Proposed survey regarding what families would like to see provided by Dishforth Ladies Club, To be delivered to the residents of Dishforth Airfield. 6. Regular Meet and Greet Discussed the possibility of a Meet and greet page on facebook along with introduction/welcome packs and regular meet and greet sessions. To be discussed further at next meeting.
5.  AOB.	20% discount offered to Dishforth Ladies Club from Indian Take away in Boroughbridge.
6.  Date of next meeting.	Monday 31st January 2011 at 17.00hrs, To be held at Dishforth Airfield Community Centre.	All

Schools Census Pupil Premium-' Registration ENDS TODAY'

Schools Census Pupil Premium Registration or 'Getting more money for your child's state school'

If you are a member of the armed forces and a parent/carer with a child attending a state school in England, you could get more money for their school with the Schools Census Pupil Premium Registration.

Deadline 20 Jan 11: Register your child with your state school in England as a ‘Service child’ for the School census by 20 Jan 11 to ensure the school gets additional funding (£200/child)

As part of its commitment to Service Personnel and their families the Coalition Government has announced it is providing additional funding to state schools in England for the children of armed services personnel.

Service children – many of whose parents are on operational duty overseas – face unique challenges and stresses. The premium will provide extra funding to schools to assist with meeting these needs.

·       The funding is part of the pupil premium introduced in England from April 2011. The money will be paid to local authorities as a specific grant based on January 2011 schools census figures for pupils in years from Reception to Year 11.

For 2011-12 the pupil premium allocations will be based on the number of children recorded as eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) as at Jan 11. This amounts to £430 per pupil eligible for FSM. In addition a ‘Service Child’ recorded in the census will attract a further pupil premium of £200.

·       Service parents and carers are encouraged to consider contacting their child’s state school to ensure their child is registered as ‘Service Child’ before the census return date, which is 20 Jan 11. All Service children registered will maximise the grant given to the school so they can be better supported.

Points of contact:For more information contact your local state school, county education authority or the DfE website or ring the Children’s Education Advisory Service, which provides information and support to Service families and eligible MOD civilians on all aspects of the education of their children in the UK and overseas, on 01980 618244.

Current Community Activities- UPDATE

We currently offer the following in and around camp;

Sunday 09.00- Group Cycle ride with Dishforth Flyers Cycle club meet at the Community Centre-all abilities welcome. Have a look at the cycling BLOG 

http://www.dishforthflyers.blogspot.com/

Monday 09.30-12.30 Mums and Tots based in the Community Centre £1.00

Monday 18.30-Cycling club meet at the Gym for a Cycle fit workout session-FREE

Tuesday 13.30-14.00 Jo Jingles Music Class-please have a look at http://www.jojingles.com/
for further details
Tuesday 18.30-Partners PT a popular class in the Gym-circuits based on Army PT-FREE

Tuesday-18.45-19.30  Zumba Dance-Latin based dance class Dishforth Airfield Community Centre £4.00

Thursday- Morning transport available for Wives shopper run-book on demand by calling Catherine on 01423 321617 or e-mail welfare9aac@btconnect.com FREE

Thursday- Stay and Play 1.30-15.00  FREE

We also have a Thrift shop based in the pavilion-new stock just arrived, general opening times are as follows;
Tue 09.30-11.30 Wed 10-2 Thurs 09.30-11.30 for further information ring Laura on 07964 577512

Coffee Shop facility  is open all week except Thurs AM  open from 09.30-12.00
Free Internet access available in the HIVE- 01423 321463 open 09.15-13.00 Mon-Fri
FREE Gym membership for all dependants you require an induction please book by calling 01423 321645

Mums ans Tots at Dishforth Airfeild Commuinty Centre

Mums and tots group runs every monday morning (term time) from 9.15am, £1 per family, All welcome, a different activity for the children each week and a snack and drink will be provided for the children and tea and coffee for the mums dads or carers, the local health visitor attends the session on the first monday of the month for baby weight checks ect no appointment necessary just pop along.
We hope to see lots of you there

Childminder Update

 Joanne Kelly is a registered childminder living at Dishforth Airfield, she will have a full time/part time plance availible from March her details are as follows;

Joanne Kelly
01423 323622
07969 159076

Zumba Dance-Tuesday 18.45-19.30 £4 per Class

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Time	Every Tuesday evening 18:30 - 21:30
Location	Dishforth Airfield Community Centre
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Wives Club Shopper Run-Thursday 20th January 09.30

Hello all, the shopper run will be departing from the Community Centre at 09.30am there are 4 places left call Catherine 01423 321617 or mil 4617 to book.

Please see attached information on the Catterick Garrison Wags Choir

*****669 Homecoming activities 30th January*********CANCELLED***

                                                                                           THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED -WE HAVE HAD NO RESPONSE FROM ANY FAMILIES

                                        

Dear All

As part of the Homecoming preparations the Unit Welfare Office, HIVE and 669 SQN have come together in the organisation of a Families Arts and Crafts Day.  The idea of the day is to do some fun activities in preparation for the returning soldiers including:-

• Home coming banners, for when the coaches of returning soldiers come into Dishforth Airfield to welcome them home.

• T-shirts design, for the children and adults to have a t-shirt with their returning family members photograph on and write your own message on using fabric pens – open to all ages

Venue:           Community Centre

Times:           12:30 – 15:00

If you would like to attend please complete the information below and return to the welfare office by Wednesday 26th  January, including a photograph you would like putting on transfer paper to be ironed on the day, the photo’s can be on a disc or a printed version.  Please e-mail your photos to welfare9aac@btconnect.com or drop them to the Welfare office or HIVE in the Community Centre by the morning of the 28^th January.  You will need to supply your own T-shirts and materials for banners.  Fabric paints, pens and T-shirt transfers will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there

HOMECOMING DATE AND VENUE TO BE ANNOUNCED AS SOON AS WE HAVE FLIGHT CONFIRMATION

Name:………………………………………………………

Number in Party…………………………………………..

Number Transfers to be made………..                     

Photograph attached  YES / NO

AWS Stay Connected 2011

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*******BOWLING THIS SUNDAY-16th JANUARY 12.30-16.00*********

Hi all, I need your payment for bowling by 11.45am TODAY.  Remember to take ID for all adults.  If your place is free I still require date of birth and nationality for adults attending, coach transport will be provided by Eddie Brown Tours and will depart 12.30, return approx 16.00. Have a great time.

*******BOWLING THIS SUNDAY-16th JANUARY 12.30-16.00*********

Hello all please meet at the Community Centre at 12.25, the coach will depart at 12.30.  ALL 8 lanes are booked from 13.00-16.00 so there will be plenty of space for all.  PLEASE PAY tomorrow by lunchtime otherwise families of deployed soldiers bowl and eat for FREE

*******Stay and Play Session CANCELLED 13th February*************

Please note that due to lack resourcing, the session will be on next week as normal.  If any of the attendees of the session would like to make use of the community centre please contact Catherine on 01423 321617. 

*****AWS Walkabout update***********

AWS will be at the school from 09.00 then will be popping into the community centre.  The Unit Welfare Officer Capt Stuart will also be holding a forum from 10.30am in the Community Centre.

AWS-Have your say event Monday 17th January




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Wives Club Shopper Run-Thursday 13th January

Wives Club Shopper run to Ripon this Thursday 09.30am picking up at the Community Centre-spaces availible call Catherine on 01423 321617 to book a place.

Mums ans Tots at Dishforth Airfeild Commuinty Centre-NOTICE

 Monday the 24th of Jan that Emma Moore will be bringing her phoenix cards to sell at mums and tots

******YOUTH CLUB CANCELLED FROM 12th JANUARY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE************

Youth Club Update

We no longer have a dedicated AWS Community Development worker covering Dishforth Airfield, Alison Eagles has taken up a position in Chester and at the moment her role has not been filled.  We will need to consult with our volunteers to ascertain if we have the resourcing ourselves to make the sessions viable.  If you would like to volunteer to help with running Youth Club please let Catherine in the Welfare Office know. 

 We will keep you updated as soon as we have any further clarification from AWS. 

********Pie and Pea Supper Night-now 14TH JAN- CANCELLED********

Please note that the Pie and Pea supper night is cancelled due to low numbers.  This would have been an ideal opportunity to update the community on events and for you to feed us with your ideas on what events you would like to see in the Community. 

If you have any ideas or would like to speak to the Welfare Team with your ideas please contact 01423 321617.

NOTICE-POSSIBLE POWER OUTAGE FRI 11TH FEB

1.       There is electrical work being carried out, on camp, Fri 11 Feb 11, this MAY affect married quarters.

Service Childrens Educational Update

The Government have decided to include Service children in their plans for the pupil premium.  This fact was released in a Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) before Christmas and further details are in the link below.  In short,

 · Service children, many of whose parents are risking their lives for their country, face unique challenges and stresses. The premium will provide extra funding to schools to assist with meeting these needs e.g. providing pastoral care.    

 · The funding is part of the pupil premium introduced in England from Apr 11.  The money will be paid to local authorities as a specific grant based on Jan 11 schools census figures for pupils in years from Reception to Year 11.  

 · For 2011-12, the pupil premium allocations will be based on the number of children recorded as eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) as at Jan 11.  This amounts to £430 per pupil eligible for FSM.  In addition a ‘Service Child’ recorded in the census will attract a further pupil premium of £200. 

 · Service parents and carers are encouraged to consider contacting their child(ren)’s state schools to ensure their child(ren) are registered as ‘Service Children’ before the census return date which is 20 Jan 11.  All ‘Service Children’ registered will maximise the  grants given to schools so that they can be better supported.  
 

· POC for more information: contact your local state school, county education authority or the DfE website or ring the Children’s Education Advisory Service who provide information and support to Service families and eligible MOD civilians on all aspects of the education of their children in the UK and overseas on 01980 618244.  

CONSORTS’ DINNER - WEDNESDAY 19 JANUARY 2011

CONSORTS’ DINNER - WEDNESDAY 19 JANUARY 2011

1st Battalion Scots Guards Officers’ Mess 

The annual Consorts’ Dinner will now be held on Wednesday 19 January 2011 in 1st Battalion Scots Guards Officers’ Mess, Bourlon Barracks, and this note serves as an invitation to all wives/husbands of serving officers within ITC, 4 Bde and Catterick Garrison.   Please note the change of date from the previous email.  

As some of you may know, this event has become something of a tradition and a wonderful opportunity for us ‘Consorts’ to get together without our other halves and have an enjoyable evening!  

The cost of the evening will be £30 per head (cheques to be made payable to Officer Consorts Luncheon Club) but unfortunately your place cannot be guaranteed until I have received payment. The cost will include welcome drinks, a three course meal, wine during dinner and coffee and cheese afterwards.  There will then be a bar available after dinner for those who fancy another drink or three (!) so please remember to bring some cash along too!  Additionally, the Pipes and Drums and Dancers of 1st Battalion Scots Guards will entertain us during dinner.  The dress will be cocktail dresses/Black Tie and the evening will commence at 7.30 for 8pm. Sadly, we are unable to provide transport but perhaps you can arrange something through your own units.  Finally, although this letter is being sent out through all the UWO’s, if you know of any other 'officer's consort' who may not have received this please do forward it accordingly. 

Please complete the proforma below and return it to me by no later than Monday 3rd January.  The Officers’ Mess seats only a limited number of people and so please respond promptly to guarantee a place! 

I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 19 January! 

Caroline Jopp

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CONSORTS’ DINNER - WEDNESDAY 19 JANUARY 2011

1st Battalion Scots Guards Officers’ Mess 

Name: ……………………………………………………………. 

Unit …............................................................................................. 

I am/am not able to attend the Consorts Dinner (please delete as applicable). 

Dietary requirements if applicable….................................................................

Contact details (preferably email address): ……………………………………… 

Please return to:  Caroline Jopp, 108 Richmond Road, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 3AW, telephone: 01748 830458 mobile: 07860 475872 

Email: ckjopp@aol.com

AWS Update

Dishforth Flyers Cycling Club Update

Zumba Dance-starts next Tues 18.45-19.30 £4 per Class

Tuesday Nights Dishforth Airfield Community Centre  

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Stay and Play Sessions EVERY Thursday 13.30-15.00

Stay and Play sessions run every Thursday during term time in the Community Centre from 13:30 – 15:00 where all are welcome.

The sessions are by Tracy O’Neil Parent Support Advisor from Knaresborough Children’s Centre and Alison Eagles, Community Development Worker from the Army Welfare Service.

There is no need to pre book, just turn up on the day and have fun getting involved in the activities with your children.  It’s free to attend this group and snack is included.

If you would like more information feel free to contact us at:-

Knaresborough Children’s Centre – 0845 349590

We look forward to seeing you there