Sponsored Walk in Aid of JTYAF

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Aug 272013
 

On Saturday 07 Sep 13 cadets from Ferndown will be joining 149 (Poole) Squadron on their annual sponsored walk.  The cadets from Poole are raising funds for their Squadron and our cadets have asked to raise money for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF).

Administration

Cadets will need the usual Form TG21/TG23 and 3822.  This is an normal ATC Adventure Training activity and as such cadets are covered by ATC insurance.

Transport

Cadets will need to be at Studland Car Park at 0830.  The walk will finish at Wareham Quay at approximately 1615.   Transport details will be finalised in the week leading up to the event.

Equipment

  • Civilian clothing suitable for walking (no jeans).  CS95 is not to be worn.
  • Pair of walking boots/shoes that have been broken in prior to the walk
  • Rucksack (no webbing) military day sacks are acceptable
  • Waterproofs ( DPM are acceptable in this case if no others are available)
  • Packed lunch and adequate water for the day 1 – 2 litres
  • Emergency rations
  • Personal first aid kit
  • OS 195 map and compass if you have them

Conduct

Cadets are reminded that although they are in civilian clothing they are still representing the Corps and their behaviour should reflect this during the walk.

Sponsorship

We understand that many of you have recently raised funds for the JTYAF through the Dorset Plane Pull.  Bearing this in mind it is not compulsary to be sponsored for the walk and cadets may take part purely as an adventure training activity if they wish.

Those cadets wishing to obtain sponsorship for the walk should use the attached form.

 

 

M Berry

OIC

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    Bournemouth Airshow Joining Instructions

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    Aug 232013
     

    The Bournemouth Air Festival will take place from 29 August to 1 September 2013 and once again this presents an excellent opportunity for recruiting and publicity. This year, the ACO will be concentrated in one location in the expanded RAF village at the pier which will occupy much of the site of the now demolished IMAX theatre. As a result we have a larger area for exhibits and more space which will be filled with the wing marquee, fieldcraft and AT displays and the region media trailer.

    Each Day is split into 3 shifts Morning 1000-1400, Afternoon 1300-1700 and Evening 1600-2000.  You have already nominated which days/shifts you want to attend and this information has been passed to the Airshow Corordinators.  You are responsible for getting yourself to and from the Airshow.

    Uniform is working dress, dark blue shirt.  If it looks like rain please bring your ATC waterproof jackets with you.  On arrival report to the ATC Tent in the RAF Village at the IMax site to the East of the Pier.  From here you will be assigned to a team and activity.  There will be somewhere to store bags so you can bring lunch with you.  Please also ensure you have a waterbottle and sun cream.

    As with all ATC activities a TG21/23 form will be required but this can be made out for several days if you are attending on more than one day.

      M Berry

      OIC

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      Dorset Plane Pull Joining Instructions

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      Aug 232013
       

      We will be pulling the Boeing 737 on Monday 26 August 2013 in order to raise funds for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF).  Cadets attending are to ensure that they have:

      • Completed the Liability Waiver Form and had it signed by their parents (or self if over 18).
      • Bring Sponsor Form and whatever money they have raised to date with them.

      Uniform is CS95.  cadets should arrive at the event by 1000 hrs and we will pull the plane with members of 149 (Poole) and 171 (Christchurch) Squadrons between 1100 and 1200.

      There is an option to assist 130 Squadron with the manning of stands etc. during the event.  If you wish to do this make us aware on the day and we will liaise with 130 Squadron.

      Please ensure that you collect any outstanding sponsorship money post the event and return it to the Squadron who will pass it on to the JTYAF.

      Directions below

      M Berry

      OIC

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      Gliding Schollarship

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      Aug 162013
       

      If any cadet aged 16 years plus has completed the necessary medical forms for a Gliding Schollarship, the Wing may have one available at short notice.   Note you MUST have completed the necessary medical RAF Form 6424 certificates from your GP.

      If you have not done this then please do not apply for this.  Any cadets that have completed the paperwork and are in a position to attend a resedential course at short notice please let me know at oc.2358@aircadets.org as soon as possible.

      This does not preclude cadets from applying for future courses.

      M Berry

      OIC

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      Squadron Bovington Exercise 16 – 18 August 2013 – Joining Instructions

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      Jul 292013
       

      Information

      Purpose.  This is a Ferndown only weekend which will consist of a mixture of training and exercises.  The objective of the weekend is to improve the fieldcraft skills, team work and leadership skills of cadets.

      As there is currently no female cover available, unfortunately this activity will only be open to male cadets.

      Costs.  Cost for the weekend is £15.00 per cadet.  This should be paid by Monday 12 Aug 13.

      Cadets will need to complete a Form TG21, with a TG23 for additional medical declarations.

      Transport.  Cadets should arrive at the HQ on Friday 16 Aug 13  by 1700.  We will return to the HQ on Sunday 18 Aug 13 between 1600 and 1700 hours.

      Safety Brief.  A safety brief will take place on Monday 12 Aug 13.  All cadets should attend the brief.

      Food.  Ration Packs are not available.  Students should prepare food based on the list below.  Note food will be provided for the remainder of the weekend.

      Kit.  A kit list is provided opposite.  The Squadron will be able to supply some kit.  Cadets who have kit problems should see a member of staff as soon as possible before the weekend.

      Contact.  During the field phase Squadron staff can be contacted on the following mobile number 07926194274 In the Squadron HQ the contact number is 01202891644.

      If you require any further information or have any issues, you should contact a member of Sqn staff.

      Rough guide to making up a ration pack

       

      • 6 x small tins of spaghetti, beans, ravioli etc.
      • 3 x mars bars or similar
      • 1 bar of chocolate
      • 1 packet plain biscuits
      • 1 packet sweet biscuits
      • 1 jar meat paste or similar
      • 4 cup a soup or similar
      • boiled sweets or similar

      Kit List

      Beret & 3822 Sleeping Bag Wash kit & toilet paper
      Hat Camping Mat Whistle
      Combats Mess tins Matches/lighter
      Boots Knife, fork and spoon Baby wipes
      Waterproofs Torch & spare batteries Hexi burner
      Rucksack and/or webbing Personal first aid kit spare blocks
      Complete change of clothing, to include socks and underwear Poncho, bungees, tent pegs and string

       

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      Enrolements

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      Jul 162013
       

      The following cadets will be enroled on Friday 19 Jul13.  If you are unable to make this date please do not worry as we will enroll you at a later date.

      • Bateman
      • Chapman
      • Davies
      • Dennis
      • Harris
      • Jackson
      • Keep
      • Rolph
      • Turner

       

      M Berry

      OIC

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      Sponsored Walk Sat 07 Sep 13

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      Jul 092013
       

      149 (Poole) Squadron will be holding a sponsored walk on Saturday 07 Sep 13, in the Purbeck area.  They have invited us to join them.  As the walk is to raise funds for their Squadron, we have proposed that cadets taking part from 2358 will raise money for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF).  We will be putting a notice up in room 3/4 so you can add your name if you wish to take part in the walk.

      M Berry

      OIC

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