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High-res Congratulations 1181 Syston Squadron ATC! - nominated at the vInspired Awards as outstanding young volunteers (story submitted by Cpl George Sutton, Aged 15, Wreake Valley Academy) On Tuesday 26th March 2013, five cadets and one member of staff from 1181 Syston Squadron ATC boarded coach C of the East Midlands train to St. Pancras Station in London after a steaming hot cup of coffee in the comfort of Leicester train station. After enjoying several refreshments and five toilet stops each on the underground, we reached Old Street, London, and the quest to find the Premier Inn began. After several yards of putting our DofE skills into practice, we found our luxurious home for the evening. A “quick” one hour change into our uniforms began and in the hour, both the girls and even the boys were ready to depart for the Roundhouse Theatre where the Grand Ceremony was being held. A quick navigation of the tubes made essential transport for getting around the big city of London. Mingling with other award winners, we soon discovered some of the amazing facts about why some people were at the event and what astounding things they have/had achieved. We were called to our seats and the evening began with our hosts, The Saturdays, comedian Eddie Kadi and Former UK Model and TV Presenter, Katie Piper. The ceremony lasted two hours, revealing all of the fantastic award finalists and their commitments to their communities, we saw the winner’s faces and how much it meant to them to be recognised and rewarded for being an outstanding young volunteer in today’s society. Representing the East Midlands Regional Winners in the team volunteering catagory, the cadets from 1181 Syston ATC Squadron looked immaculate in their uniform and representing the Air Training Corps proud. They were nominated for the award as a result of 1181 Squadrons commitment to volunteering in the community and for other organisations such as RAFA and the British Legion. The volunteering gives them a sense of pride and achievement whilst also contributing to their Duke of Edinburgh Awards and their Public Services BTEC run by CVQO. Flt Lt Andy Kenyon said: “Being nominated for the award and being invited to a large national awards ceremony is a testament to the hard work put in by the cadets of 1181 throughout the year. Their commitment to improving their community and helping others is a credit to themselves. I am very proud of them and all the work that they do.” 1181 Squadron meet on a Monday and Thursday from 19:00hrs to 21:30hrs and are based in the ATC hut in the grounds of Wreake Valley College. We are actively recruit new members and any interested parties should contact Flight Lieutenant Kenyon on oc.1181@aircadets.org. If you would like to submit a story about your BTEC cadets and activities, please send it to pr2@cvqo.org

Congratulations 1181 Syston Squadron ATC! - nominated at the vInspired Awards as outstanding young volunteers

(story submitted by Cpl George Sutton, Aged 15, Wreake Valley Academy)

On Tuesday 26th March 2013, five cadets and one member of staff from 1181 Syston Squadron ATC boarded coach C of the East Midlands train to St. Pancras Station in London after a steaming hot cup of coffee in the comfort of Leicester train station. After enjoying several refreshments and five toilet stops each on the underground, we reached Old Street, London, and the quest to find the Premier Inn began. After several yards of putting our DofE skills into practice, we found our luxurious home for the evening.

A “quick” one hour change into our uniforms began and in the hour, both the girls and even the boys were ready to depart for the Roundhouse Theatre where the Grand Ceremony was being held. A quick navigation of the tubes made essential transport for getting around the big city of London.

Mingling with other award winners, we soon discovered some of the amazing facts about why some people were at the event and what astounding things they have/had achieved. We were called to our seats and the evening began with our hosts, The Saturdays, comedian Eddie Kadi and Former UK Model and TV Presenter, Katie Piper.

The ceremony lasted two hours, revealing all of the fantastic award finalists and their commitments to their communities, we saw the winner’s faces and how much it meant to them to be recognised and rewarded for being an outstanding young volunteer in today’s society.

Representing the East Midlands Regional Winners in the team volunteering catagory, the cadets from 1181 Syston ATC Squadron looked immaculate in their uniform and representing the Air Training Corps proud. They were nominated for the award as a result of 1181 Squadrons commitment to volunteering in the community and for other organisations such as RAFA and the British Legion.

The volunteering gives them a sense of pride and achievement whilst also contributing to their Duke of Edinburgh Awards and their Public Services BTEC run by CVQO.

Flt Lt Andy Kenyon said:

“Being nominated for the award and being invited to a large national awards ceremony is a testament to the hard work put in by the cadets of 1181 throughout the year. Their commitment to improving their community and helping others is a credit to themselves. I am very proud of them and all the work that they do.”

1181 Squadron meet on a Monday and Thursday from 19:00hrs to 21:30hrs and are based in the ATC hut in the grounds of Wreake Valley College. We are actively recruit new members and any interested parties should contact Flight Lieutenant Kenyon on oc.1181@aircadets.org.

If you would like to submit a story about your BTEC cadets and activities, please send it to pr2@cvqo.org

High-res Congratulations to 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron   Three more Air Cadets from 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron have continued their personal development by gaining a BTEC award.   Cadet Sergeant Oscar Waldron, and Cadet Corporal’s Adam Brown and Julie Nash have been awarded with a BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services, gained through CVQO.  This year alone the Squadron has gained seven BTEC’s in Public Services.   CVQO is an educational charity in existence since 2001, providing the opportunity for members of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), Army Cadet Force (ACF) and the Air Training Corps (ATC) to gain internationally recognised vocational qualifications.  The Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services is gained by the cadet demonstrating experience in a variety of theory and practical elements with an emphasis on leadership, teamwork, communications, problem solving and fitness.   Cadet Corporal Adam Brown said “Gaining my BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services has allowed me to gain a formal qualification because of my involvement with the Air Cadets.  This helps me demonstrate to employers and universities my involvement in a varied range of learning environments”   Cadet Warrant Officer Jess Bradshaw, Squadron BTEC Officer added “The Squadron continues to work closely with cadets to ensure they achieve their full potential.  This is done through formal training with CVQO and continued development on the Squadron”   104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron meet on Monday and Thursday evenings at our headquarters on Newmarket Road.  For more information about joining as either a cadet or member of staff please contact 01223 295324 (Monday and Thursday Evenings) or email info@104atc.org

Congratulations to 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron

 

Three more Air Cadets from 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron have continued their personal development by gaining a BTEC award.

 

Cadet Sergeant Oscar Waldron, and Cadet Corporal’s Adam Brown and Julie Nash have been awarded with a BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services, gained through CVQO.  This year alone the Squadron has gained seven BTEC’s in Public Services.

 

CVQO is an educational charity in existence since 2001, providing the opportunity for members of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), Army Cadet Force (ACF) and the Air Training Corps (ATC) to gain internationally recognised vocational qualifications.  The Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services is gained by the cadet demonstrating experience in a variety of theory and practical elements with an emphasis on leadership, teamwork, communications, problem solving and fitness.

 

Cadet Corporal Adam Brown said “Gaining my BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services has allowed me to gain a formal qualification because of my involvement with the Air Cadets.  This helps me demonstrate to employers and universities my involvement in a varied range of learning environments”

 

Cadet Warrant Officer Jess Bradshaw, Squadron BTEC Officer added “The Squadron continues to work closely with cadets to ensure they achieve their full potential.  This is done through formal training with CVQO and continued development on the Squadron”

 

104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron meet on Monday and Thursday evenings at our headquarters on Newmarket Road.  For more information about joining as either a cadet or member of staff please contact 01223 295324 (Monday and Thursday Evenings) or email info@104atc.org

ILM L3 Success for three Cdt NCO’s from 29F (Rugby) Sqn who recently went on a CVQO course. CWO Webb, Cdt FS Fletcher and Cdt Sgt Morgans were three of the sixty people selected from over a thousand to have a place on the CVQO ILM Level 3 Leadership course. Throughout the course candidates had to complete a written assessment on leadership types and techniques, displaying their knowledge and personal leadership skills in the practical situations experienced during the week. Read more on the Central & SE Region ATC website.

ILM L3 Success for three Cdt NCO’s from 29F (Rugby) Sqn who recently went on a CVQO course.

CWO Webb, Cdt FS Fletcher and Cdt Sgt Morgans were three of the sixty people selected from over a thousand to have a place on the CVQO ILM Level 3 Leadership course.

Throughout the course candidates had to complete a written assessment on leadership types and techniques, displaying their knowledge and personal leadership skills in the practical situations experienced during the week. Read more on the Central & SE Region ATC website.

Vocational Qualifications For Cadets at 104 (City of Cambridge) Sqn Four Air Cadets from 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron have continued their personal development by gaining a BTEC award. Cadet Flight Sergeant Rhuben Smith, Cadet Sergeant Mark Saberton and Cadet Corporal’s Emma Loftus and Ellie Murray have been awarded with a BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services, gained through the Cadet Vocational Qualification Organisation (CVQO). CVQO is an educational charity in existence since 2001, providing the opportunity for members of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), Army Cadet Force (ACF) and the Air Training Corps (ATC) to gain internationally recognised vocational qualifications. The Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services is gained by the cadet demonstrating experience in a variety of theory and practical elements with an emphasis on leadership, teamwork, communications, problem solving and fitness. Cadet Flight Sergeant Rhuben Smith said “Gaining my BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services has allowed me to gain a formal qualification because of my involvement with the Air Cadets. This helps me demonstrate to employers and universities my involvement in a varied range of learning environments” Cadet Warrant Officer Jess Bradshaw, Squadron BTEC Officer added “The Squadron continues to work closely with cadets to ensure they achieve their full potential. This is done through formal training with CVQO and continued development on the Squadron” 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron meet on Monday and Thursday evenings at our headquarters on Newmarket Road. For more information about joining as either a cadet or member of staff please contact 01223 295324 (Monday and Thursday Evenings) or email info@104atc.org For the latest news and information from the Squadron you can follow us on Twitter at 104AirCadets 

Vocational Qualifications For Cadets at 104 (City of Cambridge) Sqn

Four Air Cadets from 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron have continued their personal development by gaining a BTEC award.

Cadet Flight Sergeant Rhuben Smith, Cadet Sergeant Mark Saberton and Cadet Corporal’s Emma Loftus and Ellie Murray have been awarded with a BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services, gained through the Cadet Vocational Qualification Organisation (CVQO).

CVQO is an educational charity in existence since 2001, providing the opportunity for members of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), Army Cadet Force (ACF) and the Air Training Corps (ATC) to gain internationally recognised vocational qualifications.

The Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services is gained by the cadet demonstrating experience in a variety of theory and practical elements with an emphasis on leadership, teamwork, communications, problem solving and fitness.

Cadet Flight Sergeant Rhuben Smith said “Gaining my BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services has allowed me to gain a formal qualification because of my involvement with the Air Cadets. This helps me demonstrate to employers and universities my involvement in a varied range of learning environments”

Cadet Warrant Officer Jess Bradshaw, Squadron BTEC Officer added

“The Squadron continues to work closely with cadets to ensure they achieve their full potential. This is done through formal training with CVQO and continued development on the Squadron”

104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron meet on Monday and Thursday evenings at our headquarters on Newmarket Road. For more information about joining as either a cadet or member of staff please contact 01223 295324 (Monday and Thursday Evenings) or email info@104atc.org

For the latest news and information from the Squadron you can follow us on Twitter at 104AirCadets 

CVQO learner recognised with Major rank

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Congratulations to 17 year old Welling air cadet and CVQO learner Benjamin White who has formally been appointed to Drum Major of the Welling Air Cadet Corps of Drums – a privilege normally only bestowed on those who have passed the national ACO Drum Major course.

The rank was rewarded in recognition of his fantastic achievements within the ACO despite profound physical and learning disabilities.

Benjamin became the first pupil at The Marlborough School in Sidcup, which specialises in students with complex physical, mental and education needs, to achieve a mainstream educational qualification by completing his CVQO-led BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music in 2011.

Top Cadets chosen for Durham Northumberland Wing ATC

The Wing Commander of Durham Northumberland Wing has selected his two top Cadets - Cadet Flight Sergeant Georgina Cassidy of Longbenton Squadron, and Cadet Flight Sergeant Matthew Leathard of City of Durham Squadron - and they will now go forward to the Regional Competition.

Georgina Cassidy, of Benton, has displayed remarkable abilities across a wide range of activities. She has gained a BTEC First Diploma in Aviation Studies, BTEC First Diploma in Public Services, BTEC First Diploma in Music, Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Silver Gliding Wings.  

“It’s a great honour to have been put forward by the Squadron as the top female cadet and it’s unbelievable that the Wing has now nominated further,” said Georgina. “Whatever happens, I’ve had a fantastic time as an air cadet and gained so much, and now I enjoy helping others to achieve what I have, and more,” she added.

Matthew Leathard, of Durham City, has also excelled in a wide range of activities in the Corps. He has gained BTECs in Public Services and Aviation Studies, and completed the prestigious Junior Leaders course. He has also completed his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, a Flying Scholarship, Gliding Scholarship and has represented the Wing and Region in several sports.

The two Cadets were selected after interviews held at Wing Headquarters. They will now represent the Wing in the prestigious Dacre Sword and Brooch competitions.

Swadlincote Air Cadets are recruiting!

The 1211 (Swadlincote) Squadron ATC invite enthusiastic youngsters and their parents to attend an informal recruitment evening at their headquarters on Eureka Park in Swadlincote on Tuesday 5th February at 7pm.
 
Squadron Commander, Flight Lieutenant Alyn Thompson RAFVRT, explains:

“We open our doors to new recruits only a few times each year. This is an ideal opportunity for any young people who have been following our good progress in recent news to join us and become part of the good work we do.

“We offer every Cadet an exciting variety of activities and professional training that will give them an array of skills and leadership experience to make them stand out when they venture into the world of work.

“We set aside plenty of time to answer any questions after our recruitment team deliver their informative presentation. Guests are welcome to talk to our Staff and Cadets to find out first-hand what the Air Training Corps has to offer.”

Like all UK MOD Cadet Units, Swadlincote can offer internationally recognised qualifications through CVQO for their Cadets and Instructors - so far they have put through over 100 learners! They currently have over 30 registered for this year!


If you would like to seek any further information regarding the Swadlincote Air Cadets please visit their website or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/1211Sqn