Updated Diary of events May - Aug 06

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• Use it to inform your parents of forthcoming event you would like to take part in
• Plan your other commitments, such as course work etc.
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DIARY OF EVENTS for 46F (Kensington) Squadron, Air Training Corps

1. Air Experience Flying Fri 7 Jul

We have 15 places available for flying at RAF Benson. Cdts will be selected by the FGO, Mr Walker.

2. Wing Small Bore Competition Shoot Sun 09 Jul

Another chance to shoot at Ash Ranges in Hampshire. This competition shoot will be open for any cdts.

3. Sqn Adv Trg Camp 14 – 16 Jul

The Sqn will be going Longmoor Training Camp for adventure training. Activities will include training for the Innes Sword Competition, shooting, obstacle course, night navigation exercise, orienteering and teamwork exercises. Look out on the notice board for details. Cost £15-00.

4. RAF Annual Camp 8 – 15 Jul

A chance to spend a week at RAF Lyneham, home to the RAF’s fleet of Hercules aircraft. This camp is during school time and we have a place for one female cadet only.

5. RAF Annual Camp 22 – 29 Jul

This is a week at RAF Honnington aimed at showing you what life is like in the RAF. You will be attending the camp with cdts from 5 other London Wing Sqns. Activities will include shooting, map reading exercise, combat exercise with the RAF Regiment, flying and visits to various RAF sections around the base. Cost will be approx £40 - £50 and we have 6 places only.

6. New Zealand Project Meeting Mon 31 Jul

This will be fund raising meeting for our expedition to New Zealand next February.

If you wish to take part in this exciting venture to the other side of the world then there is still time to contact the 2i/c, Fg Off DaCunha.

7. Summer Air Cadet Experience 29 Jul – 25 Aug

This year we will be selecting successful cadets from the Induction Camp in Jun and existing cdts to continue and enhance their training and skills. We will be conducting a first aid course, marksmanship course, Communications Badge training and Innes Sword training. As part of the course we will be going to camp to Pirbright and Longmoor for shooting, obstacle course training navigation and night exercises.

8. Longmoor Training Camp Thu 3 – Mon 7 Aug

This camp will be based around basic adv trg skills such as map reading, camping and cooking outdoors, team walking skills etc. We will also be taking part in shooting, obstacle course, and night navigation exercise.

9. Scotland Adv Trg Week 12 – 19 Aug

As part of the Summer Experience we will be conducting a week long mountain training week in the highlands of Scotland. There will be a chance for cdts to complete their DofE Expeditions at both Bronze and Silver. Training will also include preparations and selection for our New Zealand trip in Feb 07.

10. Squadron Open Evening Fri 25 Aug

The cdts taking part in the summer training programme will present a display to their families and dignatories from Kensington & Chelsea and Islington Council. A enrolment and Presentation Parade will be followed be a drinks and buffet reception for parents to meet the Sqn staff.

11. London Wing Swimming Competition Sat 2 Sep

We are the current Wing Swimming Champions, are you going to let that go?... Train hard and win easy. It’s Up to All Of Us to bring that trophy (which Wing still haven’t been able to present to us) home.

12. Squadron Re-Union Dinner Sat 9 Sep

This will be a grand affair for existing and past members of the Sqn. It will be a major fund raising event for our expedition to New Zealand and all project members will be expected to help promote, organise and run the event. Our last re-union was attended by 85 people. Let’s make this one bigger and better.

13. Wing Shoot Day Sun 17 Sep

Another chance to shoot at Ash Ranges in Hampshire. This shoot will be open for any cdts aged 14+.

14. Wing Field Day Sun 24 Sep

On this day London Wing Sqns compete for the Annual Drill Competition and Aircraft Recognition, amongst other things. We haven’t competed in the Drill Comp for two years. It’s Up To All Of Us to get a winning team together. Drill is an essential skill; the level of proficiency at drill portrays a Sqns pride, moral and training efficiency. Poorly drilled troops don’t win wars.

15. Innes Sword Competition Fri 29 Sep – Sun 1 Oct

This is the ‘World Cup’ of competitions, it is the most keenly fought competition in the year. The winning Sqn is deemed to be the best in London Wing and will get the opportunity to go on and compete against the Army and Sea and Marine Cadet Forces in the Elworthy Competition the following weekend. The events include obstacle course, shooting, first aid, command task, orienteering and drill. We have a unmatched pedigree in winning the Elworthy seven times. Are you up to matching your predecessors achievements and prove that 46F is still the premier Sqn in London Wing.

16. Air Cadet Sports Courses

The Air Cadets run a comprehensive programme of sports courses aimed at getting young people qualified in sports training. If you wish to attend one of these courses, then booking early as possible will give you a better chance of getting that place. If interested please contact the Sqn Sports Offr, Mr Thompson.

Course	Course No.	Date	Venue	Cadet or Adult	Min Age	Charge
Rugby Coaching Level 1	S1/06	4-9 June 06	RAF Cranwell	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Sports Leader Award	C1/06	18-23 Jun 06	Cosford	SNCO and Inst Cdt	16	£35
Sports Leader Award	C2/06	6-11 Aug 06	Cosford	SNCO and Inst Cdt	16	£35
Rugby Referee	S2/06	3-6 Sep 06	RAF Halton	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Hockey Umpire (Basic)	S3/06	10-14 Sep 06	RAF Halton	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	£10 + messing charge
Soccer Referee (Basic)	S4/06	22-24 Oct 06	RAF Brize Norton	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Sports Leader Award	C3/06	10-15 Dec 06	Cosford	SNCO and Inst Cdt	16	£35
Nordic Skiing	NS/06	12-21 Jan 07	Bavaria	Adults + Cadets	16	£180
Rugby Referee	S5/06	4-7 Feb 07	RAF Halton	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Sports Leader Award	C4/06	4-9 Feb 07	Cosford	SNCO and Inst Cdt	16	£35
Netball Umpire	S5/06	9-11 Feb 07	Cosford	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Basic Winter Training	BW/06	23-32 Mar 07	Bavaria	Cadets + 4 Staff	16	£360