Wiltshire Cadets on parade at Royal Wootton Bassett

Over 100 cadets and staff of Dorset/Wilts Wing had the honour to be invited to help the people of Wootton Bassett celebrate the bestowal of a royal prefix to the name of the town – the first time this has been done for more than 100 years.

Letters patent confirming the change of name were presented by the Princess Royal at the special two-hour ceremony held on Sunday 16^th October. The Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Defence were among the other distinguished guests present.

The cadets, all from local squadrons, were joined by contingents of Army Cadets, Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadets in lining the entire length of the route through the town centre.

As part of the ceremony, a C17 and a C130 both performed a fly-past, bringing back memories for many people of the repatriation flights to nearby RAF Lyneham that had taken place since 2007. In all, there were 167 repatriation ceremonies.

At the end of proceedings, there was a final salute from the Vulcan which flew off into the sunset after a memorable and unique occasion.

Wing Commander Vanessa Toth, Officer Commanding Dorset/Wilts Wing, said afterwards “It was a great privilege to be invited to be part of this ceremony, and the cadets involved were a credit to the Air Training Corps”.

Region Activities Day Media competition rules

RAD11 competition rules

Veteran Cadets at RIAT

Two former cadets from Dorset/Wilts Wing were among a small group invited to attend RIAT to help celebrate the 70^th anniversary of the Air Cadet organisation.

Jack White (87) and Ted Smith (85) both joined 1926 (Portland Flight) in 1941, and were amongst the first-ever Air Cadets. They both have very vivid memories of air experience flying in wartime from RAF Warmwell, and thoroughly enjoyed their time as cadets before being called-up for active service.

They joined a small gathering, which also included Group Captain Bill Walker, to help celebrate the 70^th anniversary of the air cadet organisation. They had an opportunity to see for themselves the gliders that are in use, talk to both staff and cadets from gliding squadrons, and watch rehearsals for the air display.

“We were delighted to be invited to RIAT and have an opportunity to meet some of today’s cadets” said Ted Smith, “They are all so smart and polite”.

70th Anniversary Veteran's Parade

Region Activities Day 3rd October 2010 - the results are out

Results

Pictures and information from the day can be seen here

MEDIA SKILLS

COMPETITION RESULTS

first place

2327 Havant Squadron

second place

1860 Speedwell Squadron

	New website
	2189 (Calne) Squadron
	www.atc2419sqn.co.uk
	www.freewebs.com/atciow
1st Place	http://www.burghfieldaircadets.org.uk/
	Existing website
	633(West Swindon) Squadron
	www.2386atc.com
1st Place	www.1105winchester.co.uk
	www.bicester-atc.co.uk

Calender babies 2011

Queen's birthday flypast pics available

http://www.box.net/shared/kb3dde3809

Summer Camp 2010

Summer Camp at RAF High Wycombe

The Cadet Experience - Views from the Thames Valley Area

listen to views from Staff and Cadets

A selection of the best Air Cadet including those from the South West Region

www.flickr.com/aircadets

Jersey from the air

Photo's

Penguin News

courtesy of Mark Pile and Martin Ware

Penguin News (3MB pdf)

D-DAY

South West Cadets and Staff take on Remembrance Responsibilities

RAF web site carries the story

Squadron Leader Rick Webb with contingents from Devon and Somerset Wing

CVQO

Find out more about the CVQO

Follow this link to find a leaflet regarding the BTEC First Diplomas and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and how the DofE can assist with the BTEC qualifications.　　

BTEC qualifications

Working with the fire and coast guard services helps Instructor Cadet Francis Heard gain a BTEC award - read on .......

Francis Heard

case studies

Air Cadet Instructors at CVQO Graduation

Twenty two Air Cadet Instructors from all over the UK were recognised for their community based learning achievements on Friday (23 October). Admiral the Lord West of Spithead presented the awards at the CVQO (Cadet Vocational Qualification Organisation) graduation ceremony, at the prestigious Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth, in front of colleagues, families and friends.

They were presented with a City and Guilds Senior Award in Youth Management and Training, comparable to Foundation, Honours and Master’s degrees and achieved through their work as a Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

They were from among 88 adult volunteers from the Ministry of Defence’s sponsored Cadet Forces across the United Kingdom to graduate with CVQO internationally recognised awards from City & Guilds. Successful completion of these awards recognises at least five years of professional development and managerial experience.

Edward Woods, Chief Executive, CVQO, praised the volunteers’ efforts saying: “The qualifications which you have attained are held in very high regard. Not only do they demonstrate the importance and quality of the training that adults receive through cadet training courses, but they are highly valued within the world of work. We are immensely proud of all you have accomplished and whatever your ambitions, we wish you well for your continued success. On behalf of all of us at CVQO I congratulate each of you here today. ”

Lifelong learning such as is available through CVQO and the cadet movement, remains very much at the forefront of Government thinking. Through its fundraising activities CVQO hopes to be able to expand what it can offer to young people and adults alike.

Our man in the Falkland Islands

The latest pictures are here!

Falkland's pictures

News of Royal Air Force life down under from a former Air Cadet now detached to and flying a Tornado on tour in the Falklands.

Read the blog about his first week in the Falklands ………

read on

"News from the Falklands; week 2, blog 2, flying, a downed aircraft, escape and evasion, and penguins .........."

read on

PODCASTING for AIR CADETS

see the first trial www.aircadets.tv

To find out more information about the Air Cadets or to register your interest visit To register or telephone the national call centre on 0845 600 6601.

Headline		Summary	HQ
	House of Commons visit for a lucky Newbury Cadet	Cadet services for the youth of today - cadets have a voice	Thames Valley
	Newbury triumph at Calshot Cadet Challenge	Inaugural Challenge: we came away winners!	Thames Valley
	Basic Expedition Leader success	.... and aim to increase cadet adventure training	Bristol & Gloucestershire
	Member of Parliament held up in Aldershot Super Market!!	A helping hand aids charity fundraising .....	Hants & IOW
	WANTAGE PARADES IN HEROES MEMORY	A service for Pilot Officer Dennis Holland, World War Two pilot in the Battle of Britain.	Thames Valley
	Cadets take part in Airborne March in Holland	Hampshire Air Cadets at Arnham commemoration	Hants & IOW
	Heartstart Article	a record numbers of cadets receive Heartstart training	Bristol & Gloucestershire
	Exercise Brecon Adventure	climbing Pen y Fan - the highest summit in South Wales	Bristol & Gloucestershire
	New Commanding Officer flies into Eastleigh Air Cadets	all change at 1216 Eastleigh Squadron	Hants & IOW
	Totton Sqn Joint Cadets of the Year	.... not known in the last twenty years!	Hants & IOW
	Totton Air Cadets Just Plain Sailing	Royal Navy invite 2498 to HMS Illustrious	Hants & IOW
	Wallingford cadets fly in to help with Air Display	North Moreton Air Pageant organised by flying adventurer Polly Vacher	Thames Valley
	Wallingford Cadets Share British Legion Award	Cadets' joint award for service to the community and their squadron	Thames Valley
	National Marching Band Camp	Musicians attend camp at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, Grantham	Hants & IOW
	Cadet wins UK Athletics Young Official of the Year	Success for Flight Sergeant Calum Piper	Hants & IOW
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This web site is open to the cadets and staff of the Air Training Corps in the South West Region. If you are looking for information about the Air Training Corps click here www.aircadets.org

A BIG 'WELL DONE'

Many congratulations and thanks to all members of the South West Media Team and to the wings, squadrons and countless individual cadets, staff and civilian committees who support and promote the ACO image and our wide ranging activities.

For a second time in five years, your enthusiasm, organisation and consistent efforts have been recognised again in 2011 with the award to the South West Region of The Mike Cross Trophy for the Best ATC Region for Media & Communications Output.

The full Media & Communications Awards and photography results are on the HQAC web site, starting at

HQAC

South West Region features as short-listed nominees in 10 of the 14 MACA categories and as winners of:

Best Broadcast
Best ACO Web Site
The Hope Trophy (jointly) - linked to the tragic loss of Flt Lt Jon Egging
Best Wing Media & Communications Officer
The Mike Cross Trophy for the Best ATC Region for Media & Communications Output

Photography Course for Media Communications

The dates for the next programme of Non Specialist Basic Camera Operator Courses (CN 5410) at the Defence School of Photography (DSOP) have now been confirmed. Places will be initially offered only to the Regional & Wing Media Comms personnel,

+-with the intention that over time all of the Regional & Wing MCO’s will have received the same minimum level of photographic training. (If places remain unfilled they will then be offered to the wider MC community.)

Nominations should be sent directly to the MMO at RAF Cranwell (detaisl from your MCO) detailing the name, post, address, contact details and staff number of personnel wishing to attend. Please also detail the level of photographic experience and training that you have and the that course you wish to attend. Please note that spaces on the courses are limited and therefore will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Please note that the courses are of five days duration and are held at the Defence School of Photography, RAF Cosford, Wolverhampton.