Bulford
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Locations
The Bulford area includes military facilities at the following locations:
- Bulford
- Netheravon
- Wilton
and the main married quarter areas are:
Area Overview
Bulford is situated in the beautiful countryside of Wiltshire and forms one part of Tidworth, Netheravon and Bulford Garrison. Bulford lies at the foot of Beacon Hill and the A303 runs along side making it easy to reach such places as Basingstoke, Reading and London as well as Southampton, Bournemouth and Exeter. The village of Amesbury is situated just 3 miles from Bulford Camp and just outside Amesbury are the recognised World Heritage sites of Stonehenge and Woodhenge.
Children and Education
The Beeches family centre situated on Bulford Road is a community centre with a range of facilities including a bistro/coffee shop, a conference room, a function room and bar. These are available to hire for christenings etc. There is also a crèche and pre-school, a beautician and unisex hairdressers. Bulford Children's Centre runs a Stay and Play group for 0-5 year old and in-betweeners for 6 month - 18 month olds.
The Haig centre, situated off Bulford Road at the back the Jefferson Estate, is where all the youth activities take place and boasts such facilities as: The Haig Nursery (all day child care), The Getaway Club (after school and holiday care centre for children from Kiwi and Bulford primary schools), The Youth Club (5 to 12 years), Bulford Cubs and Scouts, Parent and Toddler Group, The Thrift Shop and Health House where the midwives and health visitors work from.
Transport and Travel
The SSAFA Volunteer Project Did you know that there are SSAFA Volunteers working in your area to make life a little easier for families and single servicemen and women? We can help with lifts to hospital if you are temporarily unable to drive, help at home if you are ill - or perhaps you're just new to the area and feeling lonely; we can help. You may need time out from the children over a few weeks if things are difficult at home or you may be a single soldier without a car who needs help collecting a relative from the station. If you are struggling to cope and need temporary help ring the SSAFA Volunteer Coordinator on 07979 374864 - we may be able to make your life a little easier. Do you have time to join the dedicated SSAFA volunteer team ? Call the Coordinator to find out more about it.
Pets
Medical and Dental
There is a new dentist opened called Whitecross Dental Surgery, Drummer Lane, Tidworth that are currently accepting new patients (March 2010).
Sports and Leisure
Pushy Mothers - www.pushymothers.com
Classes are for an hour and involve lots of cardiovascular work ( power walking only ) toning muscles with a resistance band, lots of squats, lunges and abdominal work. We do buggy drills and play a few games too. A fun packed hour which just seems to fly by!
Classes are run from 3 different parks in Salisbury.
Shopping and Tourism
Bulford has a range of facilities which are within walking distance. Bulford shopping precinct has a Londis, Post Office, Military tailors, hairdressers, army surplus shop, an all day café/pizza takeaway,Indian take away, an Indian restaurant and a new off licence.
Within Picton / Kiwi Barracks there is the HUB that has the following facilities: a Londis shop, coffee shop,cash machine, bar and 2 function rooms.
Jobs and Recruitment Agencies
References
Army Families Federation Co-ordinator for Salisbury Plain - Tel: 0752 749 2783 - Email
[1] The Drumbeat Newsletter. Tidworth, Netheravon & Bulford Community Newsletter. www.drumbeat.org.uk
