“The Future Lies Above And The Challenge Lies Within” – 425 (Aldridge) Squadron RAF Air Cadets
Every year nearly 56,000 Air Cadets and volunteer staff take part in exciting events all over the UK. There are over 1,000 squadrons across the UK run by volunteer staff who want to make a positive difference to their communities by providing a modern, dynamic, sustainable air-minded youth organisation of choice that offers fun and challenging opportunities for both young people and volunteers.
The Air Cadets is parented by the Royal Air Force and exists to provide adventurous opportunities and good citizenship to young people in their communities. The Air Cadets are not a recruiting organisation for the Royal Air Force. The volunteers who give up 2 nights a week and their weekends for local young people are not interested in anything but young people`s potential in Aldridge. Equality, diversity and inclusivity are a central part of the Air Cadets` ethic.
“The cadet experience is open to anyone” explained Flight Lieutenant Laura Horobin”, Officer Commanding of 425 (Aldridge) Squadron RAF Air Cadets. “So whatever a young person`s background, religion, gender or ability then providing they are aged between 12 when beginning school year 8 and 17 years old they can be a cadet”.
Aside from flying, gliding, sports, adventure training, the Duke of Edinburgh`s Award Scheme, BTEC and target shooting there are many opportunities to get stuck in. Young people are encouraged to challenge and develop their skills to help them succeed in whatever they do. The Air Cadets encourage young people to volunteer their time to support the local community. Examples include helping the Royal British Legion raise £5,821.99 at Morrisons in Aldridge for the Poppy Appeal. This charity supports the Armed Forces community, past and present. The young people also supported Aldridge Lions raise money for the charities.
Interested?
Where To Go:
425 (Aldridge) Squadron
Station Road
Aldridge WS9 OBN
Time & Date Details:
Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6.45pm – 9.30pm
Costs:
£3 per week
Email:
Flight Lieutenant Laura Horobin (Officer Commanding)
oc.425@aircadets.org