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Christmas Party 2009
The cadets tried something different for their Christmas party this year - An overnight camp at Bradley Wood.
Saturday started with a bit of a navigation challenge around the wood followed by a range of activities during the evening - most of them extremely noisy !!!!
On Sunday we finished the weekend with a session on the indoor climbing wall with some very agile participants. Great weekend looking forward to next year already.
Bradley Wood Camp 5th/6th September
Cadets enjoyed a tiring but exciting weekend at Bradley Wood Scout Camp. Despite some individuals misgivings the archery session went extremely well with the boys overcoming a late dash for victory by the girls to win in style.
The main purpose of the camp was to provide cadets with an opportunity to apply the practical training they have undertaken in preparation for their DofE and National Navigation Award. This involved setting up the camp, meal preparation and use of their navigation skills around the orienteering course.
NO - We are not sharing this !!!!!!!
mmmmmmm, I'm sure that tree wasn't there when we came past earlier.
Orienteering
Despite picking what was probably the hottest day of this year so far a group of cadets took part in an orienteering exercise at Ogden Water. A team of boys took on the girls to see who could visit the most controls within the allocated time. THE GIRLS WON!! well done.
As well as being a very enjoyable day out the cadets taking part are now well on their way to their NNAS Bronze award.
Gliding Scholarships Go GOLD
After just five days on his scholarship course Sgt Daniel McCormack has achieved his Advanced Gold Wings (Gliding). Very well done and warm congratulations from everyone at squadron. Cpl Furminger has also just started on the trail of his Gliding scholarship and we wish him all the best and look forward to seeing another set of wings on squadron soon.
Sgt Daniel McCormack with his Advanced Gold Wings
Wing Athletics
Congratulations to our team who put in a tremendous performance on Sunday 17th May at the annual inter-squadron athletics event. Despite conditions being more suited to a swimming competition!!!, our cadets competed well and their efforts were rewarded when Cpl Furminger took the Gold medal in the Youths 200 metres. Well done to you all.
Cpl Furminger ahead of the competition.
Some more pictures from the event.
Cdt Harper Cpl Wilkinson All at rest
Wing Training Day
Cadets from the squadron took part in the Wing Training Day at RAF Church Fenton on Sunday 19th April. Teams were entered in the First Aid, Aircraft Recognition and Aeromodelling competitions.
Although not gaining a top three place the squadron did perform extremely well as a team and are to be congratulated on their efforts.
Christmas Party 2008
Mayor visits Calder Valley Squadron.
The Mayor of Hebden Royd, Cllr Susan Press paid a visit to the squadron on Thursday 11 December to meet the cadets and see first hand the type of activities that they can take part in. Hebden Royd Council recently provided a donation to the squadron which was used to fund the purchase of a small caravan for use when the cadets attend shows and other events throughout the area.
Cross Country Winners!!!!!!!!
Very well done to our Cross Country team who received the team trophy from Wg Cdr Daniel after coming first place in the youths team event. The team comprising Sgt McCormack, Cpl Furminger and Cpl Wilkingson were extremely pleased that their hard work and training resulted in the win. Congratulations also to Cdt Harper who came 16th in the boys race.
Gemma wins two Silver Medals
Congratulations to Cadet Gemma Sullivan who won two silver medals representing S&W Yorkshire Wing at the Regional swimming competition on Sunday 19th October - Well Done Gemma!!
New Sergeant
Congratulations also to Sergeant Daniel McCormack who has recently been promoted in recognition of the excellent contribution he has made within the squadron. Very well done!!
First Flights
Congratulations to Cdt Ogden, Cdt Morris and Cdt Harper who experienced their first flight in the Grob Tutor at 9AEF Church Fenton on Saturday 15th November. The weather was superb for flying and aerobatics and all three had a fantastic time - well done!
Here are some more pics with a better resolution: AEF 1, AEF 2, AEF 3 and AEF 4