CHANGE OF PARADE TIME - WINTER HOURS

We are moving to our winter hours slightly early this year.

With effect from TUE 02 OCT:

• First Parade will be at 1930hrs (please arrive before this to be ready on parade at this time)
• Collection time remains un-affected at 2145hrs

Important Dates for your diary...

• SUN 02 SEP - All Cadets Expected
• Morning - Fun Walk (Walking, car-park marshalling & recruitment)
• Afternoon - Stock Donkey Derby (car-park marshalling & general duties)
• SAT 08 SEP - Essex Wing Inter-squadron swimming competition
• SUN 09 SEP - All Cadets Expected
• Wing Parade
• Wing Competitions
• FRI 21 - SUN 23 SEP - Tri-Service Falklands Competition (Team Only)
• SAT 03 & SUN 04 NOV - All Cadets Expected
• Sat Evening - Roundtable Fireworks, Lake Meadows (Event Support)
• Sun Morning -Lake Meadows Litter Pick
  
• SUN 11 NOV - All Cadets Expected
• Morning - Remembrance Day Parade
• Evening - Town Beacon Lighting Parade
• SUN 18 NOV - Essex Wing Inter-squadron Cross Country Competition
  
• SAT 24 NOV - All Cadets Expected
• Billericay Town Christmas Light Switch-on & activities (Event Support)
• FRI 07 - SUN 09 DEC - South Sector Junior Qualified Instructor Course (JQAIC)

Parade Time Change to 1900

IMPORTANT

First Parade will switch to 1900hrs commencing Tuesday 03 APR 18

Important Dates For Your Diary

Please note the following forthcoming important dates:

• Sun 29 APR 18 - Essex Wing Inter-squadron Athletics (Chelmsford)
• Sat 12 MAY 18 - Wing LFMT (L98A2) RAF Honington
• Sat 19 MAY 18 - Wing Long-Range Shoot Thetford ETR
• Fri 08 JUN 18 - Sun 10 JUN 18 - Essex Wing Falklands Memorial Competition
• Fri 15 JUN 18 (pm), Sat 16 JUN 18 (all day), Sun 17 JUN 18 (am) - Stock Fete (includes 2393 Presentation & Awards Ceremony on Sat)
• Sat 30 JUN 18 - Armed Forces Day Parade
• Sun 08 JUL 18 - Wing Parade, Competitions & Families Day

Please note that items in bold are those at which attendance of all enrolled cadets is expected and for which absence must be pre-authorised with suitable reasons provided to squadron staff.

IMPORTANT - PARADE CANCELLED - 01 MAR 18

Due to the adverse weather conditions and in consideration for the safety of cadets and staff, we have decided to STAND DOWN tonight's parade.

We expect to resume normal parade on Tuesday subject to conditions at that time. Uniform for Tuesday will be No3 for all except the Junior Cadre for whom it will be No2c.

IMPORTANT - Re: Karting Party 19th December

All cadets intending to participate in the karting this Tuesday must bring with them a completed and signed TG21 Form and where necessary one or more TG23 Forms.

The forms can be downloaded using the links below and printed.

If you do not have the facilities to download and print these, Fg Off Taylor will have a supply with him on the night and these can be completed and signed by a parent or guardian of the cadet at that time.

Any cadet who does not have the relevant signed forms at the start of the event will not be able to participate.

TG21 Form (Karting)

TG23 Form

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