On Monday Sgt Roberton took a list of cadets who wished to commit to taking part in the Nijmegen Marches in Holland this year.  Those cadets names have now been submitted to the Nijmegen coordinator CI James Whyte of 68 (Westbury) Squadron.  Hopefully having been previously briefed cadets are aware of the level of commitment and costs involved in taking part in the marches.

Please read through the documentation listed below and make both yourselves and your parents/guardians aware of the level of commitment and costs involved.  Funding can be applied for through the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) and CI Whyte has provided a sample application form, which should be submitted through myself.

The 27 Jan 13 deadline has been extended for this Squadron and therefore cadets are to complete the following actions:

• Go through the information thoroughly and make sure that your parents and yourself are aware of dates, funding requirements and the level of commitment required.  Note that SE Sector (which includes our Squadron will be arranging attendance at Training Walks or our own Training Walks).
• On Friday 25 Jan 13 confirm to OIC/Sgt Roberton that you are able to meet the requirements for the marches and funding (this may include the need to apply through JTYAF).
• By Monday 28 Jan 13 have the appropriate Application Forms completed, passport photographs and deposit cheque completed.

The Application Forms required are:

Civlian Team

• Application Form (either of PDF or Excel Nijmegen Application Form)
• BDWF Membership form (Found in the Civlian Nijmegen Information Document)
• 4 passport photographs in colour

Military Team

• Application Form (either of PDF or Excel Nijmegen Application Form)
• BDWF Membership form (Found in the Military Nijmegen Information Document)
• Military team £90 deposit cheque made out to ‘Dorset and Wiltshire Wing ATC’ (military)
• 4 passport photographs in colour

These forms will be checked through on Monday 28 Jan 13.  Cadets are then responsible for sending the forms to the following address via first class post.

For 13 years, Dorset & Wiltshire Wing has been running a highly successful Adventure Training Camp

To the Island of Jersey, Kindly hosted by 7 (Overseas) Squadron ATC. This is the 14^th year and the Camp will run from 13 to 21 August 2013.The Camp is open for up to 20 Cadets and will be a residential Camp.

The Camp lasts for One week on the Island of Jersey, plus an additional day on 13 Aug 2013 for pick up and travel.   The Accommodation whilst in Jersey is within the building of 7 (Overseas) Squadron ATC and cadets and staff

stay on camp beds throughout. The camp is self sufficient, so all cadets and staff assist with the preparation of meals as well as ensuring the building is kept in good order. The building has its own Kitchen, Shower and Toilet

Facilities.

The week consist of several activities which may include

• Coasteering
• Walking
• Swimming
• Kayaking
• Climbing
• Sailing
• Surfing
• Abseiling
• Raft Racing
• Beach Sports
• Visits to local Educational Facilities such as Jersey Zoo

All activities are subject to the availability of qualified instructors as well as the weather conditions. The programme is flexible throughout the week to ensure maximum time is given to Adventure Training Activities.

Cadets over the age of 15 at the time of the camp and who have attended a UK camp of at least two days duration are eligible to join this camp.  It is stressed that this is a busy week of Adventure Training Activities and as such, cadets should have a good level of physical fitness and personal organisation.

The cost of this years camp is £230 per person. This has been kept at the same as the last few years. The cost includes Accommodation, Food, Transport, All Activities including educational visits, and an embroidered Polo Shirt to celebrate taking part in the Camp.

For further information please speak with Cpl NP or TH who both attended the Camp last year.  If you wish to attend the camp please apply to the Squadron through the ‘Attendance at Courses’ email form and we will get your application process underway.

M Berry

OIC