High St Christmas Light Switch On

Sunday 19th November

For selected cadets...

11:45 latest - Parade at Mary Magdalene Church, High St. 

Uniform - No3 with warm kit underneath and GLOVES. Clean Boots.

End Ex: No later than 18:00 which is when the High St re-opens.

Food will be provided (sandwiches & drinks).

Fireworks

Saturday Night

16:00 Latest @ Lake Meadows - Round Table control point near the Cafe.

Expect finish approx 21:30

Sunday Morning

08:15 @ Lake Meadows - as above.

Expect Finish approx 12:00

Uniform both days: No3 with warm layers underneath. Gloves.

Tuesday 28 Feb

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

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

FIRST AID COMPETITION

NOTE... ORIGINAL DATE FOR FIRST AID COMPETITION WAS INCORRECT, SHOULD READ 25TH NOT 232RD

BERLIN CAMP

All those going to Berlin, a further payment of 100 Euro is required by next Thursday 12th January (at latest)

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  

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

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

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

EVENTS IN NOVEMBER

5TH - FIREWORKS LAKE MEADOWS

6TH NOVEMBER. FIREWORKS CLEAN UP

ALL CADETS ARE EXPECTED TO BE INVOLVED

12TH NOVEMBER. FESTIVAL OF REMEMBERANCE

13TH NOVEMBER REMEMBERANCE PARADE AND CHURCH SERVICE

20TH NOVEMBER , CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON

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

                                               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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2016

First parade for cadets will be Thursday 7th January 2016

Leading revision

This link below is your revision guide to the third subject.

Airmanship revision guide

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.