Reminder. This Tuesday we parade at 18.45, in sports kit
We will be going to the Emmanuel church to take part in the Pancake races
You will finish at SHQ at approx 21.30
DINING IN RETURNS MUST BE IN ON TUESDAY. WE ARE GETTING CLOSE TO THE EVENT
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Wednesday, February 08, 2017
ESSEX WING NATIONAL AIR CADET ADVENTURE TRAINING CENTRE
(WINDERMERE)
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ADVENTURE TRAINING COURSE 2017
NOTE As this is not a school holioday period, there is a letter available for Headteachers fully explaining the justification for allowing time off school
1. Introduction: OC’s are invited to nominate Cadets wishing to undertake the Essex Wing week at the National Air Cadet Adventure Training Centre Windermere (NACATC) during the week 13th – 20th May 2017 inclusive.
2. Course Content: The programmed activities are likely to include Duke of Edinburgh expeditions at Bronze and Silver levels, abseiling, rock-climbing, canoeing, mountain cycling and other leadership development activities. The course aims to promote the development of personal skills, and promotes character building and teamwork. Travel is by coach and the fully inclusive cost of the course is £130.
3. Eligibility: Cadets must be enrolled and physically fit to take a full and active part in the planned programme, which includes physically challenging elements. This course is historically very popular and therefore Squadron Commanders are encouraged to put forward cadets who have something specific to gain from the course, i.e. Cadets seeking either Bronze or Silver expeditions (Practice or Qualifying)
4. Initial Bids: Required by Friday 24th February and by email to the Course Adjutant, CI Sophie Adams, via the following address, preferably by use of the attached excel spreadsheet. Formal offers of places will be confirmed by Friday 3rd March 2017.
5. Payment Plan:
a. Course Fee - £130
b. A minimum Deposit of £50 is required once an offer of place is confirmed (Friday 3rd March) and no later than Thursday 31st March 2017.
c. Full Balance is required no later than Friday 7th April 2017. d. Preferred method of payment is by BACS - cheques will be accepted.
6. Place Confirmation: The centre can only accommodate a maximum of 20 male and 10 female cadets.
Places are available to all Squadrons within Essex Wing and are likely to be taken very quickly.
Initial allocation of places will be confirmed by 3rd March. A reserve list will be in place to allow for any subsequent withdrawals. Applicants are to make themselves aware of the Essex Wing Standard Terms and Conditions which are attached and apply to this course.
8. Please Note - Planning Day: All course attendees are required to attend a Planning Day on Saturday 8th April (1000-1800 Hours) at 276 (Chelmsford) Squadron HQ. Full details will follow but day will include Kit briefing and Route Planning for DofE
Speak to Adj or Training Officer if you are intrested and your parents agree to you attending
NOTE As this is not a school holioday period, there is a letter available for Headteachers fully explaining the justification for allowing time off school
1. Introduction: OC’s are invited to nominate Cadets wishing to undertake the Essex Wing week at the National Air Cadet Adventure Training Centre Windermere (NACATC) during the week 13th – 20th May 2017 inclusive.
2. Course Content: The programmed activities are likely to include Duke of Edinburgh expeditions at Bronze and Silver levels, abseiling, rock-climbing, canoeing, mountain cycling and other leadership development activities. The course aims to promote the development of personal skills, and promotes character building and teamwork. Travel is by coach and the fully inclusive cost of the course is £130.
3. Eligibility: Cadets must be enrolled and physically fit to take a full and active part in the planned programme, which includes physically challenging elements. This course is historically very popular and therefore Squadron Commanders are encouraged to put forward cadets who have something specific to gain from the course, i.e. Cadets seeking either Bronze or Silver expeditions (Practice or Qualifying)
4. Initial Bids: Required by Friday 24th February and by email to the Course Adjutant, CI Sophie Adams, via the following address, preferably by use of the attached excel spreadsheet. Formal offers of places will be confirmed by Friday 3rd March 2017.
5. Payment Plan:
a. Course Fee - £130
b. A minimum Deposit of £50 is required once an offer of place is confirmed (Friday 3rd March) and no later than Thursday 31st March 2017.
c. Full Balance is required no later than Friday 7th April 2017. d. Preferred method of payment is by BACS - cheques will be accepted.
6. Place Confirmation: The centre can only accommodate a maximum of 20 male and 10 female cadets.
Places are available to all Squadrons within Essex Wing and are likely to be taken very quickly.
Initial allocation of places will be confirmed by 3rd March. A reserve list will be in place to allow for any subsequent withdrawals. Applicants are to make themselves aware of the Essex Wing Standard Terms and Conditions which are attached and apply to this course.
8. Please Note - Planning Day: All course attendees are required to attend a Planning Day on Saturday 8th April (1000-1800 Hours) at 276 (Chelmsford) Squadron HQ. Full details will follow but day will include Kit briefing and Route Planning for DofE
Speak to Adj or Training Officer if you are intrested and your parents agree to you attending
Friday, January 20, 2017
FIRST AID COMPETITION
NOTE... ORIGINAL DATE FOR FIRST AID COMPETITION WAS INCORRECT, SHOULD READ 25TH NOT 232RD
Thursday, January 05, 2017
BERLIN CAMP
All those going to Berlin, a further payment of 100 Euro is required by next Thursday 12th January (at latest)
Monday, December 19, 2016
2017 DATES
3 FEB WING PRESENTATION EVENING 19.00 CHELMSFORD..BANNER BEARER AND ALL UNIFORM CADETS
5 FEB ATC SUNDAY PARADE. 1300 - 16.30 BASILDON TOWN CENTRE. ALL UNIFORMED CADETS TO ATTEND
12 - 18 FEB SQUADRON CAMP - BERLIN
4 MAR WING SHOOT RAF HONNINGTON
11 MAR SQUADRON DINING IN EVENING - ENROLMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
23 MAR FIRST AID COMPETITION SQUADRON FIRST AID TEAM REQUIRED
14 - 17 APR SILVER DOFE PRACTICE AND ACTUAL EXPED. THERE MAY ALSO BE AN ACTUAL BRONZE EXPED DFEPENDING ON STAFFING
21 - 23 APR FALKLANDS COMPETITION
5 FEB ATC SUNDAY PARADE. 1300 - 16.30 BASILDON TOWN CENTRE. ALL UNIFORMED CADETS TO ATTEND
12 - 18 FEB SQUADRON CAMP - BERLIN
4 MAR WING SHOOT RAF HONNINGTON
11 MAR SQUADRON DINING IN EVENING - ENROLMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
23 MAR FIRST AID COMPETITION SQUADRON FIRST AID TEAM REQUIRED
14 - 17 APR SILVER DOFE PRACTICE AND ACTUAL EXPED. THERE MAY ALSO BE AN ACTUAL BRONZE EXPED DFEPENDING ON STAFFING
21 - 23 APR FALKLANDS COMPETITION
EASTER CAMP
REMINDER.
You need to make a BACS payment (£10 deposit) to secure a place before the end of December, AND confirm this has been done
You need to make a BACS payment (£10 deposit) to secure a place before the end of December, AND confirm this has been done
Thursday, December 08, 2016
DECEMBER NOTICES
Thursday 15th - Normal parade evening, though dress will be civilian clothing, and we will all meet at Festival leisure park for an evening of bowling, followed by Macdonalds. All cadets should attend. Timings later
Sunday 18th 18.40 parade at SHQ. Christmas carol service at Emmanual church. All cadets to attend. Uniformed cadets - No 2 Finish approx 21.15
Sunday 18th 18.40 parade at SHQ. Christmas carol service at Emmanual church. All cadets to attend. Uniformed cadets - No 2 Finish approx 21.15
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
THIS WEEKEND
A reminder for this weekend
Christmas child. 09.50 at Squadron, No 2c uniform. End Ex 13.00
Sunday, Christmas lights. Parade at Squadron 12.30. End ex approx 17.30 uniform No 2
A date for December. Carol concert Sunday 18th (evening)All cadets are expected to support this event. Parents are always welcome to attend
Christmas child. 09.50 at Squadron, No 2c uniform. End Ex 13.00
Sunday, Christmas lights. Parade at Squadron 12.30. End ex approx 17.30 uniform No 2
A date for December. Carol concert Sunday 18th (evening)All cadets are expected to support this event. Parents are always welcome to attend
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Friday, September 23, 2016
ZEPPLIN COMMEMORATION AND WING ACTIVITY DAY
SATURDAY 24TH SEPT
CADETS TO PARADE AT 09.20. LIGHT BLUE SHIRT, TIES, BRING, DONT WEAR JUMPER
PARENTS TO DROP CADETS OFF IN ALMA LINK, THE SERVICE ROAD TO WAITROSE CAR PARK
PICK UP FROM SQUADRON AT APPOX MIDDAY
08.20 PARADE FOR THOSE INVOLVED IN BANNER PRACTICE
SUNDAY 25TH SEPT
PARADE AT SHQ TO LEAVE AT 07.45
WEAR No3
BRING No2A WITH JUMPER. MAKE SURE ALL UNIFORM IS NEAT AND WELL PRESSED AND THAT HAIR MEETS THE REQUIRED STANDARD
BRING UNIFORM ON A HANGER
RTU APPROX 17.15 HRS
FOR THOSE WISHING TO TAKE PART IN THE SPORT TRIALS, BRING THE APPROPRIATE KIT
Thursday, September 08, 2016
BERLIN CAMP 2017
Date 12 – 18 Feb 2017 (School half term)
The above camp will focus on WW2 and the Cold war. In previous years we have run this very successful and enjoyable camp. There are numerous visits to sites, most of which have a guided tour
The WW2 part of the camp focuses on the “Final solution “. including a visit to either Sachsenhausen or Ravensbruuck concentration camp.
The cold war section focuses on the Berlin wall and the occupying powers, including a visit to the prison run by the secret police.
Other sites visited :
Wannsee conference
Nuclear bunker and second world war bunker
Site of gestapo HQ during WW2
HQ where the army plotted to kill Hitler
Checkpoint Charlie
Accomodation will be in a youth hostel. The cost is for dinner, bed and breakfast, lunches are financed by cadets themselves
Cost = £250. This is heavily subsidised by the Squadron Association
A non – refundable deposit of £70 will be required by end October
Thereafter, £50 per month (2 months) and a final payment of £80
A letter will go out tonight (8th Sept) to gauge the interest
If there is sufficient interest, the camp will go ahead
Date 12 – 18 Feb 2017 (School half term)
The above camp will focus on WW2 and the Cold war. In previous years we have run this very successful and enjoyable camp. There are numerous visits to sites, most of which have a guided tour
The WW2 part of the camp focuses on the “Final solution “. including a visit to either Sachsenhausen or Ravensbruuck concentration camp.
The cold war section focuses on the Berlin wall and the occupying powers, including a visit to the prison run by the secret police.
Other sites visited :
Wannsee conference
Nuclear bunker and second world war bunker
Site of gestapo HQ during WW2
HQ where the army plotted to kill Hitler
Checkpoint Charlie
Accomodation will be in a youth hostel. The cost is for dinner, bed and breakfast, lunches are financed by cadets themselves
Cost = £250. This is heavily subsidised by the Squadron Association
A non – refundable deposit of £70 will be required by end October
Thereafter, £50 per month (2 months) and a final payment of £80
A letter will go out tonight (8th Sept) to gauge the interest
If there is sufficient interest, the camp will go ahead
Friday, August 26, 2016
DONKEY DERBY
SUNDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
We need at least 10 cadets to assist with the car parking at the Donkey Derby, from about 10.00 - 16.00
Full details next week
We need at least 10 cadets to assist with the car parking at the Donkey Derby, from about 10.00 - 16.00
Full details next week
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Various activities
There are two important events to make you aware of
1. 24 Sept is a commemorative parade for the shooting down of a Zeppelin during WW1
This Squadron is heavily involved and various important dignitaries will be attending. All cadets are expected to attend. Details in due course
2. 22-25 Oct. (half term) Visit to Somme France as part of the 100 year commemoration of the Battle of the Somme. Costings and details together with applications will be publicised in the next 2 weeks. Places are limited
Tuesday, April 05, 2016
Dates For Your Diary
Note the following dates for your calendar:
15 - 17 APR - Falklands competition
01 MAY - Inter Squadron athletics
08 MAY - Squadron Nav Ex (All Attend)
21 MAY - Essex Wing LFMT RAF Honington
21 MAY - Essex Wing LFMT RAF Honington
22 MAY - John Baron fun walk (All Attend)
28 - 29 MAY - Bronze DofE practice expedition
11 - 12 JUN - Recruit camp
17 - 19 JUN - Stock fete
25 JUN - Armed Forces Day parade
11 - 12 JUN - Recruit camp
17 - 19 JUN - Stock fete
25 JUN - Armed Forces Day parade
03 JUL - Wing parade
16 JUL - Essex Wing LFMT RAF Honington
17 SEP - Essex Wing LFMT RAF Honington
05 NOV - Fireworks night
06 NOV - Fireworks clean-up
13 NOV - Remembrance Sunday parade
26 NOV - Essex Wing LFMT RAF Honington
17 SEP - Essex Wing LFMT RAF Honington
05 NOV - Fireworks night
06 NOV - Fireworks clean-up
13 NOV - Remembrance Sunday parade
26 NOV - Essex Wing LFMT RAF Honington
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Dates For Your Diary
Note the following dates for your calendar:
29 JAN - Wing presentation evening
07 FEB - ATC Sunday parade
05 MAR - Dining in night
12 - 13 MAR - Falklands competition training weekend
20 MAR - Essex Wing LFMT RAF Honington
15 - 17 APR - Falklands competition
01 MAY - Inter Squadron athletics
21 MAY - Essex Wing LFMT RAF Honington
22 MAY - John Baron Fun Walk
17 - 19 JUN - Stock fete
03 JUL - Wing parade
16 JUL - Essex Wing LFMT RAF Honington
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Tuesday, December 01, 2015
Tuesday, September 08, 2015
Our Recent Successes
After a very busy weekend of the South Sector Drill Competition and Inter-Squadron Swimming Competition I am very happy to announce the following successes.
Banner Drill - 1st in South Sector
Our Banner Team will now go forward to the Essex Wing finals this weekend.
Swimming:
Cdt Goodwin - 1st junior boys breaststroke
Cdt Mitchell - 3rd senior girls backstroke and freestyle
The points gained from these medals meant we came:
3rd in Essex Wing for junior boys swimming
3rd in Essex Wing for senior girls swimming
This is an excellent achievement for both cadets; Cdt Goodwin will now go to the Inter-Wing competition and represent Essex Air Cadets.
Well done also to Cdt Attridge for his participation in the event, it would have been good to see more of our cadets attending this.
Saturday, August 22, 2015
KENT WING USA AVIATION EXPERIENCE CAMP
Two “AVIATION” packed weeks in Florida, USA
Be a part of the Worlds 2nd Largest Fly-in.
Open to all London and SE Region Cadets & Staff
Cadets must be 16 years old on the date of departure
30th March – 13th April 2016
Cost : £999
(includes Insurance, Flights, Accommodation, Food & Transport)
If you would like to apply or know more, visit our website:
http://aerospace.kentwing.org
There are additional costs, so view the website
You must apply through the Officer Commanding 2393
Before applying, make sure you can take time off school / work
Closing date 12th Sept 2015
Be a part of the Worlds 2nd Largest Fly-in.
Open to all London and SE Region Cadets & Staff
Cadets must be 16 years old on the date of departure
30th March – 13th April 2016
Cost : £999
(includes Insurance, Flights, Accommodation, Food & Transport)
If you would like to apply or know more, visit our website:
http://aerospace.kentwing.org
There are additional costs, so view the website
You must apply through the Officer Commanding 2393
Before applying, make sure you can take time off school / work
Closing date 12th Sept 2015
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Dates For Calendar
Note the following dates for your calendar:
25 JUL - 01 AUG - Cyprus adventure training camp
25 JUL - 01 AUG - Drill and ceremonial camp
02 AUG - Nostalgair at North Weald
08 - 09 AUG - L98A2 training and WHTs
11 - 18 AUG - Gibraltar blue camp
24 - 27 AUG Silver D of E expedition
28 - 29 AUG - Operation Trafalgar
05 SEP - South Sector drill competition
06 SEP - Donkey Derby
06 SEP - BASIC course
12 SEP - Wing field day
24 - 31 OCT - RAF Valley (blue camp)
24 - 31 OCT - Green camp
07 NOV - Fireworks night
08 NOV - Remembrance Sunday
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