46F (Kensington) Squadron, Air Training Corps
F O R T H C O M I N G E V E N T S
Please make a note of the forthcoming events that you’d like to take part in. Show this to your parents so that they can make arrangements to support your attendance. Regular attendance at activities will enhance your experience as an Air Cadet. You’re only young once so grab the opportunity to get involved.
O C T O B E R
Sun 19 FULL BORE SHOOTING Aged over 14 years of age and have a No.8.22 Weapon Handling Test (WHT) you may attend and have a go at the L98 Rifle. You’ll get dry training if you haven’t fired it before and get a L98 WHT signed up in your Record of Service (3822) valid for six months.
| Cost: £2-00 | Venue: Ash ranges, Hampshire | Travel: Sqn minbus |
| Start: 0800 SHQ, Return: 1700 | Staff: | Need No.8 WHT signed in 3822 |
Sun 19 WING SPORTS TRAINING The second in a series of London Wing sports training sessions. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn a place in London Wing’s Soccer,
| Cost: Own travel costs | Venue: Mile End Sports Centre | Travel: public transport |
| Start: 0900, finish 1200 | Staff: Mr Thompson | |
Mon 20 GUEST SPEAKER Flt Lt Michelle Goodman is the first female to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (the RAFs highest award for bravery) for her courage in Iraq will be the guest speaker to cadets and staff in London Wing. We would encourage all cadets to attend as this is the first part of a plan that will hopefully lead to our squadron getting lots of extra flying and visits to RAF stations. For more information on Flt Lt Goodman look up: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article3508222.ece
| Cost: money for canteen break | Venue: 344 Sqn HQ | Travel: public transport |
| Start: 1900, finish 2030 | Staff: OC | |
Sun 25 WING SPORTS TRAINING The last in a series of London Wing sports training sessions. This is your last opportunity to earn a place in London Wing’s Soccer,
| Cost: Own travel costs | Venue: Mile End Sports Centre | Travel: public transport |
| Start: 0900, finish 1200 | Staff: Mr Thompson | |
Tues 27 & Wed 28 HALF TERM TRAINING DAYS Two days of football skills for those who want to try out for our 5-a-side teams. Also one day opportunity for our recruits to put their half term to good use and accelerate through some training. The day (weds) will focus on teamwork, fitness, lessons and drill.
| Cost: Own travel costs | Venue: SHQ, | Travel: to football pitch |
| Start: 1100, finish 1630 | Staff: Ms Steph Cogdell, OC | |
Fri 31 Oct – Sun 2 Nov REGIONAL BAND CAMP This camp will allow the Squadron’s drummers to opportunity to develop and improve their skills with other London Wing Sqn bands. If you would like to attend the camp to audition for drums then contact Sgt Rhind Tutt.
| Cost: £20-00 | Venue: Browndown, Hampshire | Travel: coach |
| Start: All weekend | Staff: Sgt Ellie Rhind Tutt | |
DID YOU KNOW: In order to keep costs down Cadet Subscriptions need to be paid on time. Subscriptions are £2-00 per week and are payable in advance either six monthly or yearly. You can also pay your subs by direct debit. You need to have your subs paid up to date in order to tale part in ANY of the activities listed. To check your status please speak to the OC.
N O V E M B E R
Mon 3 NATIONAL AIR CADET EXAMINATIONS National exam night for Leading, Senior and Staff Cadets exams so get studying!! By passing the exams you’ll be another step towards achieving your BTEC in Aviation Studies.
| Cost: NIL | Venue: Sqn HQ | Travel: public transport |
| Start: 1830 - 2100 | Staff: F/O Filipe DaCunha | Note earlier start time |
Sat 8 LORD MAYORS PARADE A very prestigious and important Parade in the year, live coverage on the BBC1. As part of the RAF marching contingent celebrating 90 years of the RAF you’ll lead the procession as it makes its way through the City of
| Cost: Own travel costs | Venue: City of | Travel: public transport |
| Start: 0900, finish 1300 | Staff: Adjutant, Flt Lt J Weatherall | Only the smartest cdts will be selected |
Sun 9 REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE This is a compulsory parade for all Cadets, NCO’s and Staff. Full Blue Uniform Parade to mark the anniversary of the end of WW1. The Squadron will be providing a Squad of Cadets, a Wreath Layer, and Corps of Drums. We will also be supporting the Kensington RAF Association by carrying their Standard. The parade commences will march along
| Cost: Own travel costs | Venue: Meet at Sqn HQ | Travel: public transport |
| Start: 0900, finish 1200 | Staff: OC, Adjt | ALL TO PARADE |
Fri 14 – Sun 16 Nov WING JNR & SNR NCO COURSE A weekend residential course, run by the London Wing Training team, as open for all Junior and Senior NCO’s to learn new skills and continue their training as NCO’s and leaders.
| Cost: Own travel costs | Venue: Blackheath Cadet Centre. | Travel: public transport |
| Weekend | Staff: | All NCOs should apply |
Sun 16 FULL BORE SHOOTING Once again your chance to fire the big guns! If you are 15 years of age and have a .22 WHT you may attend and have a go at the L98 Rifle.
| Cost £2-00 | Venue: Ash ranges, Hampshire | Travel: Sqn minbus |
| Start: 0800 SHQ, Return: 1700 | Staff: | Need No.8 WHT signed in 3822 |
Sun 23 WING CROSS COUNTRY COMPETITION The final sports competition of 2008 and will be held at Chingford. 46F have had good results in the Cross Country over the past few year’s and this is another opportunity to remind the Wing who we are!! Everyone is a potential member of this team.
| Cost: Nil | Venue: Chingford Running Club | Travel: Sqn Minibus |
| Start: 0900, finish 1200 | Staff: Mr Thompson | May need parents to drive some cdts |
Fri 28 – Sun 30 Nov GREEN WEEKEND CAMP Designed for all new recruits that have recently joined us to continue their training and win their Blue Beret – a must to pass your First Class Cadet Examination. Also a camp for all existing cadets to try out some Field Craft skills during a 24 hr exercise.
| Cost: £20-00 | Venue: A desolate, wet and windy army training area!! | Travel: Sqn minibus |
| Start: weekend | Staff: OC | |
Sun 30 FLYING There are 18 places for flying with the friendly pilots at No.6 Air Experience Flight. You’ll fly the Grob Tutor; remember to ask for aerobatics!
| Cost: Nil | Venue: RAF Benson, Oxfordshire | Travel: coach |
| Start: 1000, return 1800 | Staff: | |
Sat 13 December CHRISTMAS PARTY A party not to be missed! This is a chance to celebrate year’s achievements. You’ll enjoy a traditional 3 course Christmas Dinner served by the Staff, and a dance afterwards to wind down after a busy year! Black Tie event – a chance to dress to impress!
| Cost: £5-00 | Venue: University Air Squadron Officers Mess | Travel: own arrangements |
| Start: 1800 - midnight | Staff: Ms Amanda Rhind -Tutt | Parents to arrange pick up |
CONTACT US:
Sqn telephone: 020 7591 0146 Web Site: www.46f.co.uk Email: 46f@premiersquadron.co.uk
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As ever with a busy organisation, nothing stands still for too long! Here are some updates to the forthcoming events listing recently issued:
MON 17 NOV SQUADRON PRESENTATION EVENING We are pleased to announce that the Mayor AND Lord Lieutenant of the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea have agreed to be our Guests of Honour and present awards on this night. It is a chance for cadets to receive awards and certificates in front of assembled families and guests. To reserve a place please reply using the RSVP below by Fri 31 Oct. THIS IS A COMPULSORY PARADE FOR ALL CADETS.
FRI 21 NOVEMBER FLYING AT RAF BENSON We have 18 places for flying on this afternoon. It will mean taking a day off school so you’ll need your parents and school support to go. We will provide you with a letter setting out the day to show them which usually does the trick! Check out the notice board and register your name.
MON 8 DECEMBER APOLLO AWARDS This event, hosted by the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Children Services, in the Great Hall at the Town Hall is a perfect opportunity to raise our profile in the local community. We will be represented by our Corps of Drums, who will be opening the show, with a resounding display of drumming. We will have a static display showing what we do and will also provide ushers to this high profile event. We are looking for 10 volunteers, who can hold their own engaging with the guests talking about the Air Cadets.
MON 15 DECEMBER LEADERSHIP PRESENTATION We have secured the services of Flt Lt Ted Atkins RAF VR(T) to give a talk on leadership based on his experience as a successful mountaineer and business entrepreneur ( he has climbed Everest three times and has patented a new oxygen delivery system). We will be hosting this event for Middlesex Wing and are expecting 150 cadets from both Wings to attend! This talk should be of interest to NCOs and those that aspire to become an NCO some time soon…
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Will / will not be able to attend the Squadron Presentation on Mon 17 November 2008.
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Please reply by Fri 31 Oct to reserve places.
Email returns will also be accepted on oc@premiersquadron.co.uk
If you need more information, or can help us in any way please CONTACT US:
Sqn telephone: 020 7591 0146 Web Site: www.46f.co.uk Email: 46f@premiersquadron.co.uk
