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On Tuesday evening, five of our cadets attended the Southend Schools and Clubs Jack Petchey Achievement Award Ceremony at the Palace Theatre, following their successful nominations earlier this year. The event recognised the achievements of young people from across Southend who have made a positive impact within their schools, youth organisations, and communities. Each award…

Our cadets gave it their all on Sunday at the Essex Wing Athletics Competition, held at Colchester Garrison. Despite the heat, our cadets competed with their usual enthusiasm and determination. The cheering section was on top form too, with some brilliantly creative chants! We’re proud to have placed 3rd overall in both the junior and…

Three members of our NCO team attended the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award ceremony at Buckingham Palace yesterday, supporting the event alongside other cadets from across Essex Wing. The ceremony, held in the palace gardens, recognised young people from across the UK who have completed their Gold Award. Our cadets were part of the team…

On Sunday 11 May, while the rest of the Squadron were competing at the Essex Wing Sports Competition, a group of our cadets were proudly representing 1312 by volunteering at Southend’s Race for Life. They supported the event by handing out medals, Soreen bars, and water to the many runners and walkers taking part, offering…

Yesterday, eight of our dedicated cadets spent their time volunteering with the One Love Project in Southend, contributing to a great cause while working towards their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. In the warm Southend sunshine, our cadets rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into sorting and sizing baby clothes donations. Their work was part…

On Friday 9 May 2025, cadets took part in an exciting Try Out Athletics session at Garons Park, supported by national-level coaches from SS Athletics. The event was designed to help cadets build confidence, improve their athletic ability, and prepare for the forthcoming Inter-Squadron Athletics Competition. Throughout the evening, cadets were introduced to the fundamentals…

The VE Day concert at Horse Guards Parade was a very popular event, with many of our cadets hoping to attend. With limited spaces available, a random name generator was used to fairly decide — and seven of our cadets were fortunate enough to be selected to attend last night. It was a truly memorable…

On Thursday 8th May, cadets and staff from 1312 (City of Southend-on-Sea) Squadron proudly attended the Southend City Beacon Lighting Ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. VE (Victory in Europe) Day commemorates the momentous day in 1945 when the Second World War ended in Europe. It honours the courage and sacrifice of…

Congratulations to FS Short of 1312 (City of Southend-on-Sea) Squadron, who has been appointed as the City’s very first Mayor’s Cadet! Following a competitive selection process, FS Short was chosen by the incoming Mayor, Cllr Nigel Folkard, and was officially appointed during the Mayor Making Ceremony at the Civic Centre on Wednesday 7th May 2025…

Four of our cadets took to the skies on Saturday for another fantastic day of flying. While there were a few nervous faces as they climbed into the cockpit, those nerves quickly gave way to excitement and confidence once they were airborne, along with some huge smiles! Each cadet came away thrilled by the experience,…