Cadets and Staff from Ferndown Squadron assisted the JTYAF at its annual Dog Show. Sgt Calum Roberton entered both his dogs Odin and Freyja into the Gun Dog class and Odin (pictured below) gained a Second Place.
The cadets thoroughly enjoyed the experience and we received very good feedback on how helpful and polite they were from both the JTYAF and the people attending the Dog Show.
M Berry
OIC
Location West Parley Memorial Hall
Start 0930
Uniform CS95
Finish Approximately 1330
The Annual Draw was held on Monday 21 September 2013 by the Squadron Civilian Committee.
Results are shown below:
| Prize | Ticket No. | Name | Amount |
| 1 | 436 | Jean Bartie | £100 |
| 2 | 1631 | Finicane | £50 |
| 3 | 210 | R. Clarke | £25 |
| 4 | 1217 | Chappel | Prizes of goods and services donated by Ferndown businesses |
| 5 | 1949 | Botley | |
| 6 | 1514 | Wicks | |
| 7 | 1728 | Dale | |
| 8 | 1468 | Chant | |
| 9 | 1917 | Giles | |
| 10 | 1902 | L. Simmons | |
| 11 | 1643 | Cameron | |
| 12 | 840 | Beck | |
| 13 | 1155 | Jayles | |
| 14 | 895 | Kelly | |
| 15 | 1222 | Halliwell | |
| 16 | 1011 | B. Bradley | |
| 17 | 800 | Croxford |
M Berry
OIC
There will be a Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) display vehicle in the car park of Ferndown British Legion all day on Friday 27 Sep 13. The vehicle will there during the day so if you have the chance to visit either at lunchtime or after school please do so. RAFA have recently started a new Youth Branch which you may also be interested in finding out more about.
M Berry
OIC
I would like to personally thank all the cadets and NCOs who attended Wing Activities Day to represent the Squadron. Thanks go to all of those you who have spent many parade nights in preparation for this event, and we were impressed with your willingness to take part in events on the day. I would like to single out the Drill Squad in particular, despite missing some of your regular members you rallied together and gave an impressive performance under Sgt TH. I will post the detailed results of the day once they become available from Wing HQ.
M Berry
OIC
For those of you in the drill team, here is the Drill Sequence for WAD.
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Action No |
Movement |
Mark (Max 10) |
Action No |
Movement |
Mark (Max 10) |
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1 |
Marker |
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31 |
Close Order-March |
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2 |
Tallest on the Right, |
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32 |
Right-Dress and Eyes-Front |
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Shortest on the Left, in |
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33 |
3 Paces Right Close-March |
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single Rank-Size |
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34 |
3 Paces Rearward – March |
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3 |
Squad-Number |
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35 |
5 Paces Left-Close-March |
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4 |
Odd Numbers, Two Paces |
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36 |
Move to the Right, Right- |
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Forward – March |
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Turn |
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5 |
No 1 Stand Fast, Ranks, |
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37 |
By the Left, Slow-March |
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Right and Left-Turn |
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38 |
Squad-Halt |
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6 |
Form Squad, Quick March |
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39 |
About-Turn |
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7 |
Right-Dress and Eyes |
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40 |
By the Right, Quick-March |
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Front |
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41 |
Mark-Time |
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8 |
Open Order-March |
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42 |
Change-Step |
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9 |
Right-Dress and Eyes |
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43 |
Squad-Halt |
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Front |
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44 |
By the Right, Quick-March |
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10 |
Move to the Right, Right |
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45 |
Left-Wheel |
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Turn |
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46 |
Change-Step |
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11 |
About-Turn |
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47 |
Left-Wheel |
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12 |
Into Line, Left-Turn |
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48 |
Into line, Left-Turn |
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13 |
About-Turn |
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49 |
Squad-Halt |
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14 |
Stand At-Ease |
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50 |
Right-Dress and Eyes- |
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15 |
Squad-Shun |
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Front |
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16 |
Move to the Right, Right |
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In-cline |
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Sub-total 1 (Max 500) |
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17 |
To the Front-Salute |
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18 |
To the Left-Salute |
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19 |
To the Right-Salute |
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SQUAD Max 75 |
Dressing Standard (25) |
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20 |
Move to the Right, Right |
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Bearing/Confidence (25) |
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In-cline |
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Overall Impressing (25) |
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21 |
By the Left, Quick-March |
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Sub-total 2 (Max 75) |
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22 |
To the Front-Salute |
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23 |
To the Right-Salute |
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24 |
An Officer Passing your |
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NCO IC Max 75 |
Execution of Orders (25) |
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Front, To the Front – Salute |
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Bearing/Confidence (25) |
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25 |
About-Turn |
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Control of Squad (25) |
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26 |
To the Left-Salute |
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Sub-total 3 (Max 75) |
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27 |
Eyes-Left, Eyes-Front |
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28 |
About-Turn |
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29 |
Squad-Halt |
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Sub-total 1 | (Max 500) |
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(middle of parade ground) |
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Sub-total 2 | (Max 75) |
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30 |
Into Line, Right-Turn |
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Sub-total 3 | (Max 75) |
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Drill Sequence Total | (Max 650) |
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Inspection Total | (Max 150) |
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The following cadets willbe enrolled on Friday 20 Sep 13.
Cdt Jerram
Cdt Kent
Cdt Smith
M Berry
OIC
The Squadron will be taking part in Wing Actvities Day on Sunday 22 Sep 13, at RAF Boscombe Down.
Cadets are to be at the Squadron HQ by 0650 for a 0700 departure. We will be travelling on A Wilts and Dorset Bus with cadets from 149 (Poole) Squadron. Please ensure you are on time as the bus will not wait.
The event finishes at about 1730 so it is likely that we will return to the Squadron HQ between 1900 and 2000,
Uniform for the day is smart No3 (CS 95 combat clothing). Please ensure that these are smart and presentable and that your boots have been polished. All cadets attending MUST have a beret, we are aware that we have a shortage at the moment so please arrange to borrow a beret of someone who is not going on Friday, if you do not have one.
Cadets taking part in the drill competition should bring their No1 uniform (light blue shirt and tie) as well as a Jumper and ATC anorak.
In addition cadets should pack a pair of trainers to take part in the sports or climbing wall. Sports kit is NOT required,
All cadets must be in possession of their 3822 with a photo in it. In addition all cadets should complete a TG21 form (and TG23 as necessary). These are to be handed to Sgt Roberton (Team Manager prior to getting on the bus).
Messing facilities will not be available so you must bring a packed lunch and drinks for the day.
You will have already been placed in various activities by the NCOs helping run the team. More information can be obtained from the Team Leader Sgt Roberton or his deputies Cpl Payne and Cpl Dullage.
The aim of the day is to take part in the activities and have, whilst hopefully scoring some points for the Squadron.
M Berry
OIC