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Prior to the Essex Wing Athletics Competition on Sunday, our cadets attended a twilight coaching session at Garon Park on Friday evening, delivered by SS Athletics. The session provided a valuable opportunity to develop their skills across a range of disciplines, including javelin, discus and long jump. Alongside improving their technique and building confidence under…

A huge congratulations to our cadets who represented the Squadron at the Essex Wing Athletics Competition in Colchester yesterday. All of our cadets gave their all and represented the Squadron with pride throughout the day. A special well done to our Under 14 Boys team, who achieved an excellent 1st place in their category, contributing…

Last night we enjoyed a fantastic evening of fun, friendly competition and community spirit at our charity quiz night, raising an impressive £550 in support of cadet activities. It was a pleasure to see so many familiar faces alongside new supporters, all coming together to enjoy a relaxed and engaging evening. The night was filled…

Yesterday evening, some of our cadets enjoyed an excellent session bouldering at Indirock, located in the Victoria Shopping Centre in Southend. Indoor bouldering is a form of climbing that takes place on lower walls without the use of ropes or harnesses. Instead, thick safety mats are used to protect climbers as they tackle a variety…

We have one more award from the weekend to celebrate. Congratulations to Cpl Mahoney on being awarded their Bronze The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The Bronze DofE Award is the first level of the scheme and challenges young people to develop new skills, improve their physical fitness, volunteer in their community, and complete an expedition.…

At the weekend, we were also pleased to present classification badges to cadets who have recently achieved new milestones in their training. Well done to all those who have attained their Leading Cadet, Senior Cadet and Master Cadet classifications. Cadet classifications are part of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets progressive training syllabus and are…

The sunshine was on hand this morning to help us welcome 29 new recruits to the Squadron. Welcome to you all, we hope you enjoy your journey with us and make the most of every opportunity ahead! If you would like more information about joining the Squadron or would like to be added to our…

We recently completed a successful weekend of initial expedition and Bronze Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) training. The cadets covered campcraft, outdoor cooking and stove safety, route planning, the Country Code, and navigation skills before putting their learning into practice by walking their planned route from Hockley to Canewdon under remote supervision. Well done to all…

Last week, 1312 (City of Southend-on-Sea) Squadron opened its doors for an Open Evening to showcase the wide range of activities available to cadets. Visitors had the opportunity to see firsthand some of the training and experiences on offer, including fieldcraft, expedition training, band activities and first aid. Cadets and staff were on hand throughout…

Last weekend, we held a camp at Belchamps Activity Centre, giving cadets who joined the squadron in October the opportunity to put the skills they have learned to the test. The weekend included friendly competition across a range of activities, including first aid, leadership, archery, radio use, and a fun field gun race. Camping overnight…