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The ATC Sunday parade has been cancelled due to the inclement weather.
| 2012-02-05 | Permalink |
Cambridge gain new instructors
Air Cadets from 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron will benefit from three new instructors after three cadets completed the Cadet Methods of Instruction Course.
Cadet sergeant Nadine Unwin, Cadet Sergeant Rhuben Smith and Cadet Corporal George Metcalfe all attended a course in December run by the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Training team at RAF Henlow. During the course they were instructed in various aspects of instructing such as how various people learn, how to structure a training session and how to write a lesson plan.
Following the course the cadets spent a month perfecting their training techniques by instructing cadets during the Squadron parade nights. Once they felt ready they prepared a presentation and lesson plan to be delivered under the watchful eye of Squadron Leader Tony Kelly, Wing Training Officer for Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing. Following their assessed lessons each cadet was pleased to find out they had passed and were now able to wear their instructor cadet lanyard, a yellow lanyard worn over the left shoulder.
Cadet Sergeant Nadine Unwin said “It was really interesting learning about how to structure and deliver a lesson, I am pleased to have earned the yellow lanyard although I found my assessed lesson nerve-wracking.”
Pilot Officer Chris Cox added “At 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron we are committed to developing our senior cadets into effective instructors, a skill that is useful not only in the cadet forces but when they start looking for employment or go to university.
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
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| 2012-02-03 | Permalink |
City Squadron gains sports leader
A cadet from 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron has gained his Community Sports Leader Award. Cadet Sergeant Rhuben Smith completed the course following an intensive weekend course held at ATR Bassingbourn in Cambridgeshire.
The weekend was designed to instruct the cadets in the skills required when training and leading groups of young people in sports activities. The course consisted of lesson theory, risk assessment, business in sport and child protection. Other skills learnt included learning how to motivate people to achieve. Following the training Rhuben was required to devise and deliver a fifteen minute session for a group of four.
A sports leaders course is a fun practical course that focuses on leadership rather than technical ability making it open to all and the course can provide an excellent stepping stone for someone interested in a career in the sports and leisure industry. The course also develops leadership skills whilst increasing self confidence that comes through taking responsibility for their own and others learning and enjoyment.
Cadet Sergeant Rhuben Smith said “I really enjoyed the course and found it interesting learning about a different aspect of sport from what I was used to. I can now take what I have learnt back to my Squadron and help develop junior cadets.”
Pilot Officer Chris Cox added “The skills that Cadet Sergeant Smith has learnt by completing the Community Sports Leaders Award compliment the leadership, teamwork and communication skills currently on offer at 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron perfectly.”
The course was run by P&R Partnerships, a company which run a range of sports courses for young people. Air Cadets can participate in a variety of sports during their time as a cadet including football, netball, hockey, rugby, swimming, athletics and X-Country.
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
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| 2012-02-02 | Permalink |
Air Cadets to celebrate formation
On Sunday 5th February, Air Cadets from the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Eastern Sector will celebrate the anniversary of the formation of the Air Training Corps with a parade in Newmarket.
Cadets and staff will be led by the drum section of 2417 (Newmarket) Squadron for the parade which also includes 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron, 1094 (City of Ely) Squadron, 1451 (Haverhill) Squadron, 2461 (Sawston) Squadron, 2523 (Linton) Squadron and 2524 (Oakington) Squadron.
The Air Training Corps, this year celebrating it’s 71st Anniversary, was formed from the Air Defence Cadet Corps in 1941 when the government of the time realised the important training that was being delivered to young men who then went on to serve either in the military. The present day Organisation continues to promote an interest in the Royal Air Force, aviation and adventure whilst developing skills in leadership and citizenship.
Activities available through the Air Training Corps included flying, gliding, target shooting and adventurous training such as mountain walking, climbing, abseiling and kayaking. The Corps also provides life skills training in the form of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, BTEC qualifications, leadership training and first aid. Cadets regularly visit UK RAF stations along with overseas visits to Germany, Gibraltar and Cyprus.
Squadron Leader Tony Kelly, Eastern Sector Commander said “Cadets and staff are proud to recognise their history each year by coming together for a parade. Up and down the Country similar events will be happening to celebrate the achievements and aims of the Air Training Corps.”
The parade will begin at 1230 from the Cadet Centre on Rayes Lane in Newmarket, cadets will march to St Marys Church where en route the salute will be taken by Wing Commander Paul Bower, Officer Commanding Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing.
| 2012-01-31 | Permalink |
Cadets and staff from 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron had a taste of the showbiz life as they were filmed for the BBC television programme Flog It!
| 2012-01-25 | Full story |
Cambridge Air Cadets make the grade
Twelve Air Cadets from 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron have completed their recruit training and have been awarded their First Class Cadet classification badges.
| 2012-01-24 | Full story |
Cambridge cadets continue the gold standard
A team of seventeen Air Cadets from 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron have continued their winning start of the year at the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing X-Country championships held at ATR Bassingbourn.
| 2012-01-23 | Full story |
Cambridge Air Cadet in skiing adventure
Cadet Warrant Officer Jess Bradshaw from 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron has joined ninety cadets from across the Air Cadet Organisation for it’s annual Nordic Skiing Expedition to Zwiesel in Germany.
| 2012-01-23 | Full story |
Cambridge cadets set to be TV stars
Flog It! the major BBC2 antiques series which regularly gets an audience of two million viewers each weekday comes to IWM Duxford and 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron will be there!
| 2012-01-17 | Full story |
Air Cadets from 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron can celebrate after winning gold in the first Wing sporting event of 2011, the junior netball held at RAF Brampton.
| 2012-01-15 | Full story |