News 2017

New Year   New Start

Wednesday 11th January

Welcome back!

2017 already looks like a record breaking busy year.

We look forward to your support and your best efforts and continue to thank our parents, guardians and supporters for their dedicated commitment.

Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards

Wednesday 11th January

Congratulations to Flight Sergeant Katie Morrell, Sergeants Abbie Gregson, Grace Leather and Lewis Swinglehurst who have been awarded with their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Badges.

It is a proud moment for them having done Duke of Edinburgh for 3 years through each of the levels culminating in success.

They will be awarded with their Certificates in London later in the year.

Risk Assessment Course

Saturday 28th January

Civilian Instructor Mr James MacDonald attended the latest risk assessors course today which was presented by the North Region Health & Safety Advisor Nichola Foster.

He also undertook training to become a tutor for the Cadet Health & Safety Entry Level Award.
This is supported by the British Safety Council which involves light-hearted training in workplace hazard awareness.

Wing Conference

Sunday 29th January

Flight Lieutenant Samantha Morrell attended the conference today which included a presentation by the North Region Commander, Group Captain Mark Leeming.

His presentation included the proposals for the New Cadet Forces Commission recently approved by the Queen.
It does not affect how uniform staff go about their business but you will see a change in rank slides in the future for both officers and senior non-commissioned officers.

During the afternoon we supported a round robin event which included rotations for child safeguarding, adventure training within the Wing, staff development and the new progressive training scheme that is being introduced for all cadets.

75th Anniversary Tree Plant

Sunday 5th February

Thank you to Civilian Instructor Miss Holly Moreland and Cadet Alex Lambley who gave up their morning to represent the Squadron for the tree planting.

This was to be the final event of celebrating the end of the Air Cadets 75th Year.

It was attended by the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester and many staff and cadets from around the Wing.

Enrolment Parade

Friday 10th February

The Squadron Chaplain, Reverend Hilary Brunyee enrolled our latest group of junior cadets, Cadets Emma-Leigh Dawson, David Edwards, Gaby Leather, Leah Payne and Joshua Wagstaffe, in the presence of their parents and friends.

Welcome to 1099, we hope you have a great cadet experience.

Wing Sports Trials   Royton

Saturday 11th February

Thank you to the following cadets who gave up their morning to support the wing trials.

Junior Girls Netball

Cadets Caitlin Beckley, Taylor-Jade Cookson and Emma-Leigh Dawson

Senior Girls Hockey

Flight Sergeant Katie Morrell and Cadet Shannon Bradley

Junior Boys Rugby

Cadets Seb Foy and Daniel Murphy

If selected, they will represent Greater Manchester Wing in the following events in March.

Thanks to those parents who took the time to transport the cadets to Royton and back. Your support is much appreciated.

Wing Cross Country Competition

Sunday 12th February

What a fantastic result from our Cross Country Team who tried their best and represented the Squadron in good spirits, despite the freezing weather which rained and tried to snow for most of the day.

Junior Girls

Cadets Caitlin Beckley, Gaby Leather and Leah Payne

Senior Girls

Flight Sergeant Katie Morrell and Cadet Shannon Bradley

Junior Boys

Cadets Ethan Clarke-Gauld, Justin Markland and Daniel Murphy

Intermediate Boys

Cadet Alex Lambley

Senior Boys

Sergeants Harry Powell, Lewis Swinglehurst and Corporal Lewis Topping

Cadet Daniel Murphy of the Junior Boys Team came second in the individual event and has been awarded his Silver Medal by Wing Commander Dave Archibald.
He has been selected to represent the Wing Team on Sunday 26th February.

Our Junior Boys Team won Gold Medals and the Senior Boys Team gained Bronze Medals.

The Girls teams combined came fourth, added to the Boys teams score, we have come second overall in the Wing Competition.

Absolutely brilliant. You were a credit to us all.

Thanks to Flight Lieutenant Samantha Morrell, Civilian Instructor Miss Holly Moreland and Flight Sergeant Grace Leather for supporting the team and giving up their day.
Thanks to Sergeant Jacob Beaver who was our nominated Route Marshal for the day.

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Region Cross Country Competition

Sunday 26th February

Congratulations to Sergeant Lewis Swinglehurst and Cadet Daniel Murphy who gained Wing Blues having represented the Wing today.

Cadet Murphy was part of the Junior Boys Team who came second overall and gained a Team Silver Medal.

Overall Greater Manchester Wing won the day with all the teams combined results.

Wing Shooting Development Weekend

Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th February

Well done to the following cadets Cadets Seb Foy, Justin Markland, Daniel Murphy and Daniel Platt, who trained on the L98A2 for the very first time and passed their Weapons Handling Test.
After a course of nearly two days, passing the test is very stressful.

Thanks to Flight Lieutenant Samantha Morrell who assisted in training cadets over the weekend.

Live Shooting Day

Tuesday 21st February

Cadets got the opportunity to fire the No 8 (.22 rifle) and for those qualified the L98A2 (5.56) rifle.
New shooting policies and formats were in place and cadets got the opportunity to take the new Live Firing opportunities.

Thanks to Flight Lieutenants Matt Coakley, Samantha Morrell, Sergeant Tom Bayliss, Civilian Instructors Mr Tom Appleby and Mr Joe Morrell, who gave up a working day during half term to take cadets from 319 (City of Salford) and 1099 (Worsley) squadrons, live firing at RAF Shawbury.

Wing Staff Development Weekend

Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th February

Opportunities exist for staff and staff cadets to attend one of four courses that take place every three months and is a progressive training course.

Whilst we did not have staff on this course this weekend, Flight Lieutenant Samantha Morrell acted as the Heartstart Instructor for the course on the Saturday.

Wing Activity First Aid Course

Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th February

Civilian Instructors Mr Steve Everett and Mr Joe Morrell attended this training weekend to requalify for their first aid awards. All staff have to be up to date in qualifications for first aid.

Thanks to Flight Lieutenant Samantha Morrell who was an assessor for the course on the Sunday.

All candidates passed the course. Well done.

Awards

Promotion

Flight Sergeant

Sergeant Grace Leather

Health & Safety Awards

Flight Sergeants Katie Morrell, Grace Leather, Sergeants Abbie Gregson, Harry Powell, Lewis Swinglehurst, Corporals Joe Kay, Lewis Topping and Cadet Alex Lambley, were presented with their Health & Safety in the Workplace Certificates.

The course prepared by Civilian Instructor Mr James MacDonald who works in Health & Safety, brings new ideas and equipment to make the course, which is held over two evenings fun and interesting.

Parents Expedition Kit Evening

Wednesday 1st March

Thanks to those parents who were able to make the session this evening. We hope that you found it useful.

Adequate expedition kit is vital to ensuring maximum safety and comfort of an expedition. If you have any follow-on questions then please do not hesitate to pop back to the squadron.

Thanks to Civilian Instructor Mr James MacDonald who took the time to prepare for the evening.

First Aid Training Meeting

Friday 3rd – Saturday 4th March

Flight Lieutenant Samantha Morrell is part of the training team for North Region First Aid and this weekend we spent time reviewing policies and plans to update our professional development.

We also saw sight of the new badges that are planned for first aid training and discussed plans for the gold badge.

Fieldcraft Conducting Officers Course

Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th March

Well done to Civilian Instructor Mr Steve Everett who passed the course this weekend in the most atrocious weather and now becomes a fully authorised Fieldcraft Officer.

Final Hockey Practice

Saturday 4th March

Thanks to Civilian Instructor Miss Holly Moreland who kindly took the girls to the final hockey practice this morning.
Wet weather again didn’t ruin the enthusiasm.

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North Region Hockey Competition

Sunday 5th March

Well done to Flight Sergeants Grace Leather, Katie Morrell and Cadet Shannon Bradley who represented Greater Manchester Wing today.

Sadly the Wing did not fair too well in the competition against Cumbria & Lancashire, Yorkshire, Durham and Northumberland but they did get Wing Blues.

Well done for giving up so much training time over the last few weeks and the whole day today.

Civilian Welfare Committee Meeting

Thursday 9th March

Thank you to those parents/guardians and officers of the civilian committee for giving up their time this evening. Without support from current parents and guardians the committee cannot function.

It was a busy meeting this evening as this was the first for the New Year.
Decisions were made regarding proposals for a new rifle range, the Squadron Presentation in May and the 50th Anniversary Dinner in November 2017.

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The next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting and will be on Thursday 8th June. Please try to support this where you can.

North Regional Rugby Competition

Sunday 12th March

Congratulations to Cadets Ethan Clarke-Gauld, Joe Kay and Justin Markland who represented Greater Manchester Wing today and gained Wing Blues.

It was a long day for them and the team came 4th overall. Good effort. Well done.

Wing Training Weekend

Friday 17th - Sunday 19th March

Well done to the following cadets who attended the weekend courses and passed.

Junior NCO Part l

Cadet Shannon Bradley

Junior NCO Part ll

Corporal Bradley Atherton

Senior NCO Part ll

Sergeants Jacob Beaver and Lewis Swinglehurst

Expedition Supervisors Training Course

Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th

Flight Lieutenant Samantha Morrell attended a refresher course with Cumbria and Lancashire Wing which included a practical exercise on Sunday in the pouring rain.

Staff need to remain current in all their qualifications and awards so thanks to her for giving up another weekend.

Promotions

Wednesday 22nd March

Corporal

Cadets Alex Lambley and Daniel Murphy

Wing Shooting Day

Saturday 25th March

Following extensive training on the L98A2, Cadets Seb Foy, Justin Markland and Daniel Platt took to the ranges of RAF Shawbury with other staff and cadets from around Greater Manchester wing.
A long day but well worth it.

SSAFA Bag Pack

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd April

Saturday

Thank you to the following cadets; Corporals Bradley Atherton, Joe Kay, Daniel Murphy, Cadets Caitlin Beckley, Shannon Bradley, Emma-Leigh Dawson, David Edwards, Declan Lawton, Oscar Miles, Leah Payne and Joshua Wagstaffe, who gave up much of their day to support SSAFA and the Squadron for the bag pack.
The afternoon session was also attended by Bradley Haff.

Today they raised £859.92.

Sunday

Thank you to the following cadets; Sergeant Harry Powell, Corporals Bradley Atherton, Alex Lambley, Lewis Topping, Cadets Caitlin Beckley, Shannon Bradley, Emma-Leigh Dawson and Seb Foy, who supported the full day of collecting.
The afternoon session was supported by Flight Sergeant Grace Leather, Corporal Daniel Murphy and Cadet Thomas Maher.

Today they raised £560.74.

Thanks to the shoppers of Asda, Swinton for their generosity.

Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions

Thursday 13th - Saturday 15th April

A busy weekend with lots of activity. Good walking weather on the Thursday but very wet on Good Friday which turned out to be a valuable experience.
All the cadets did extremely well.

Duke of Edinburgh Silver Expedition

Corporals Shannon Bradley, Joe Kay, Daniel Murphy, Lewis Topping, Cadets Caitlin Beckley and Justin Markland.
Flight Sergeant Noe Ignatowicz of 319 (City of Salford) Squadron was also in the team.

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition

Cadet James Downey with Cadet Joe Driscoll of 319 (City of Salford) Squadron, successfully completed their Bronze Expedition.
This group also saw the final bronze practice for Cadets Thomas Maher and Daniel Platt with Cadet Bailey McCadden of 319 (City of Salford) Squadron.

Thanks to Flying Officer Simon Doherty of 317 (Failsworth) Squadron who assessed the lads.

Cadet Joshua Wagstaffe came out for his first weekend and did a great job for his ACO Pre-Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Blue Badge.

Thanks to all the staff and senior cadets; Flight Sergeant Katie Morrell, Sergeants Harry Powell, Lewis Swinglehurst and Corporal Alex Lambley, who supported the weekend.

Sports Leaders

Saturday 15th - Monday 17th April

An excellent weekend of commitment and continuous activity by all concerned.

The following cadets; Flight Sergeants Grace Leather, Katie Morrell, Sergeants Harry Powell, Lewis Swinglehurst, Corporals Bradley Atherton, Shannon Bradley, Joe Kay, Alex Lambley, Daniel Murphy, Lewis Topping, Cadets Caitlin Beckley, Emma-Leigh Dawson, David Edwards, Seb Foy, Declan Lawton, Christopher Matthews, Justin Markland, Leah Payne and Daniel Platt, took part in a wide range of sports and activities consisting of games experience, circuit training and safe warm ups, potted sports and skills circuits, play-ground games, ice breakers, relays and team activities.

Each cadet had an opportunity to practice their communication and sports leadership skills.
Well done to you all.

Thanks to Civilian Instructors Miss Holly Moreland and Mr Joe Morrell who were a great help supporting the course.

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Sports Leaders Course Update

Wednesday 26th April

Flight Lieutenant Samantha Morrell attended an update today regarding changes to the courses that are being offered to organisations and schools.
We have an active sports leaders programme as most of you know.

Youth First Aid & Heartstart Course

Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th April

After school Cadets Emma-Leigh Dawson, David Edwards, Mike Morrow, Leah Payne and Joshua Wagstaffe attended the course to qualify for each of these awards.

Squadron Leader Lee Moore

Wednesday 19th April

Squadron Leader Lee Moore was the Wing Shooting Officer and more recently the Wing Fieldcraft Officer and very sadly died unexpectedly at the age of 35.

He has been instrumental in setting up a Wing Shooting Training Team, planning lots of courses and wing shoots that our cadets often take part in.

Flight Lieutenant Samantha Morrell, Sergeant Harry Powell and Corporal Alex Lambley represented the Squadron by attending his funeral.

He will be very sadly missed.

RIP

Wing Field Day

Sunday 23rd April

The results are in and we came =7th overall.
Really impressive result but once again our aircraft recognition and aero modelling were not our strong points!

Banner Drill Team

Flight Sergeant Harry Powell   Standard Bearer

Escorts to the Banner; Flight Sergeant Katie Morrell, Sergeant Lewis Swinglehurst, Corporals Joe Kayand Lewis Topping

Drill Team

Flight Sergeant Katie Morrell   Drill Team NCO - 7th

Flight Sergeant Harry Powell, Sergeant Lewis Swinglehurst, Corporals Bradley Atherton, Joe Kay, Lewis Topping, Cadets Shannon Bradley, Alex Lambley, Declan Lawton, Thomas Maher, Justin Markland, Daniel Murphy and Daniel Platt

Banner Team and Drill Team scores combined - 13th
Good result really for a strong competition and we know we made a few mistakes.

First Aid Team

Flight Sergeant Grace Leather, Cadets Shannon Bradley, Thomas Maher and Daniel Murphy

7th

Leadership Team

Flight Sergeants Grace Leather, Harry Powell, Corporal Joe Kay, Cadets Shannon Bradley, Alex Lambley, Thomas Maher and Daniel Murphy

3rd

Media

Corporal Lewis Topping   Excellent result with his media poster

5th

Volleyball Team

Flight Sergeants Grace Leather, Harry Powell, Sergeant Lewis Swinglehurst, Corporal Lewis Topping, Cadets Declan Lawton, Christopher Matthews and Daniel Murphy

7th

Thanks to all the cadets who did an eleven-hour day from start to finish. Great teamwork.
Congratulations to you all for your effort and commitment.

Parents Evening

Wednesday 26th April

Thank you to all those parents and guardians who were able to attend the meeting this evening.
I hope you found it beneficial.

We discussed ways of how we could help you and how you could help us.
Thank you for your feedback and compliments.

Awards

Promotions

Flight Sergeant

Sergeant Harry Powell

Corporal

Cadet Shannon Bradley

Band

Instrumentalist Badge

Cadet Thomas Maher

Drummers badge

Cadet Justin Markland

First Aid

Youth First Aid Badges

Cadets Emma-Leigh Dawson, David Edwards, Leah Payne and Joshua Wagstaffe

Wing Blues

Senior Hockey

Flight Sergeant Katie Morrell and Cadet Shannon Bradley

Junior Rugby

Corporal Joe Kay and Cadet Justin Markland

Cross Country

Sergeant Lewis Swinglehurst and Cadet Daniel Murphy

Junior Cadet Training

Monday 1st May

Thank you to the following cadets; Cadets Emma-Leigh Dawson, David Edwards, Bradley Haff, Gaby Leather, Christopher Matthews, Oscar Miles, Leah Payne, Jake Robson and Joshua Wagstaffe, who enjoyed a catch up training day today.

They all passed their learning outcomes on the Air Training Corps, the Royal Air Force and History of Flight.

Annual Presentation

Friday 5th May

Thank you to Squadron Leader Gavin Roberts who presented the awards through-out the evening.

Whilst there were so many outstanding elements to the evening, a summary of awards are as follows.

Cadet of the Year

Flight Sergeant Harry Powell

Junior Cadet of the Year

Cadet Thomas Maher

Sports Cadet of the Year

Corporal Daniel Murphy

As usual the cadets were exemplary in their support for each award and we congratulate you all for everything that you have gained and achieved.

I am sure you want to thank our wonderful staff team without whom many of the activities and events would not take place.
They are all unpaid volunteers who give up every Wednesday and Friday and many weekends.
I would also like to thank their families and partners, for their valued support.

Thank you to all our parents, guardians, families and friends who supported this evening.

Thanks to the Royal British Legion Boothstown who always welcome us enthusiastically.

Thanks again for a great night. We look forward to another great year.

Wing Athletics Competition

Sunday 7th May

Well done to the Athletics Team coming 8th overall today.

Junior Girls

Cadets Emma-Leigh Dawson and Gaby Leather

Senior Girls

Flight Sergeant Grace Leather, Corporal Shannon Bradley and Cadet Caitlin Beckley

Flight Sergeant Grace Leather   Bronze Medal - Discus

Junior Boys

Cadets Declan Lawton, Thomas Maher, Jake Robson and Joshua Wagstaffe

Cadets Declan Lawton   Silver Medal - 200m

Thomas Maher   Silver Medal - 1500m

Intermediate Boys

Corporals Joe Kay, Daniel Murphy, Cadets James Downey and Justin Markland

Corporal Daniel Murphy   Gold Medal - 100m   Gold Medal - Long Jump

Senior Boys

Flight Sergeant Harry Powell, Sergeant Lewis Swinglehurst, Corporals Bradley Atherton, Alex Lambley, Lewis Topping and Cadet Bradley Haff

Corporal Bradley Atherton   Bronze Medal - High Jump

Wing Skills Week

Friday 26th May - Friday 2nd June

Cadets are given the opportunity to select bronze, silver, gold and platinum activities based on their ages and past cadet experience.
This week was well organised by Greater Manchester Wing and involved activities for leadership, STEM, canoeing, shooting, banner drill, fieldcraft, obstacle course and mountain biking.

Cadets Ethan Clarke-Gauld, Thomas Maher and Daniel Murphy attended from the Squadron.

North Regional Athletics Competition

Saturday 3rd June

Congratulations to Cadet Daniel Murphy who represented Greater Manchester Wing today and won Gold Medals in the Intermediate Boys 100m and Long Jump.

He will go on to represent North Region in the Corps Championships.

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Corps Athletics Competition

Sunday 25th June

Well done to Cadet Daniel Murphy who gained a Bronze Medal in the 100m and a Silver Medal in the Long Jump.

Last year he was a Junior Boy but this year he has aged up to Intermediate Boys and so the competition has been a bit more challenging.
Great results though, well done.

Wing Training Weekend

Friday 17th - Sunday 19th March

Well done to the following cadets who attended the weekend courses and passed.

Junior NCO Part l

Cadets Caitling Beckley, Thomas Maher and Justin Markland

Junior NCO Part ll

Corporals Joe Kay and Daniel Murphy

Activity First Aid

Corporal Shannon Bradley

Method of Instruction

Corporals Bradley Atherton and Alex Lambley

Enrolment Parade

Wednesday 28th June

The Squadron Chaplain, Reverend Hilary Brunyee enrolled our latest group of junior cadets, Cadets Declan O’Donnell, Courtney Ivatt, Christopher Matthews and Jake Robson, in the presence of their parents and friends.

Welcome to 1099, we hope you have a great cadet experience.

Five-a-Side

Friday 30th June

Great turnout for the Inter-Flight Five-a-Side Competition.

This helps us pick the teams for the Wing Competition.

Wing Five-a-Side Competition

Sunday 2nd July

A great effort from all four teams, resulting in 2nd overall in the combined competition. Thanks to the following cadets who gave up their day.

Girls team

Flight Sergeants Grace Leather, Katie Morrell, Corporal Shannon Bradley, Cadets Caitlin Beckley, Emma-Leigh Dawson and Courtney Ivatt
6th

Junior Boys

Cadets David Edwards, Declan Lawton, Chris Matthews, Thomas Maher, Oscar Miles, Jake Robson and Joshua Wagstaffe
=6th

Intermediate Boys

Cadets Ethan Clarke-Gauld, James Downey, Justin Markland and Daniel Platt
10th

Senior Boys

Bradley Atherton, Bradley Haff, Alex Lambley and Lewis Topping
3rd

Thanks to those parents and guardians who gave lifts to Rochdale, it was much appreciated.

Heartstart Course

Wednesday 5th July

Congratulations to Cadets Bradley Haff, Chris Matthews, Jake Robson and new cadet Katy Slater, who fulfilled all the criteria to qualify for their heartstart badges.

Squadron Annual Inspection

Friday 7th July

Thanks to all those cadets who attended this important event in our annual calendar.

Wing Commander Archibald was very impressed with what he saw during the evening.

He presented Instructor Cadet Lanyards to Corporals Bradley Atherton and Alex Lambley on final parade.

Wing Shooting Day

Saturday 8th July

Flight Lieutenant Samantha Morrell supported the event and was accompanied by Corporals Joe Kay, Alex Lambley, Daniel Murphy and Cadet Ethan Clarke-Gauld.

This was an opportunity to fire the L98A2 and gain scores towards the Silver Marksmanship Badges.

Bag Pack

Sunday 9th July

Thanks to all the local shoppers for their generosity, we raised £556 for SSAFA and the Squadron, which was very good for a quiet Sunday.

Thanks to Corporals Bradley Atherton, Shannon Bradley, Lewis Topping, Cadets Caitlin Beckley, Ethan Clarke-Gauld, Courtney Ivatt, Declan Lawton and Jake Robson who supported the day along with Flight Lieutenant Samantha Morrell.
Thanks to Cadets Bradley Haff, James Downey and Justin Markland who also supported for part of the day.

Wing Cadet Conference

Sunday 9th July

The first Wing Cadet conference took place and different levels of cadets were invited, to respond to a series of workshops and question sessions.

Those who volunteered to attend were Flight Sergeant Katie Morrell, Corporal Alex Lambley and Cadet Emma-Leigh Dawson.

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition

Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th July

Well done to Cadet Thomas Maher who completed his Bronze D of E expedition this weekend with a great group of cadets from 317 (Failsworth) Squadron.

Thanks to 317 (Failsworth) Squadron for the place, to the supervisor Flight Sergeant Jonny Barker and assessor Civilian Instructor Mr Steve Everett.

Gliding Course

Saturday 15th July

Thanks to Civilian Instructor Mr Steve Everett who got up early to take Corporals Shannon Bradley, Joe Kay and Cadet Thomas Maher on their gliding course.

They undertook a series of lessons in ground theory and enjoyed a flight in the Vigilant glider aircraft.

Each of them were awarded their Blue Wings and look forward to further opportunities, to gain their Bronze Wings in due course.
Well done.

Supercamp

Saturday 22nd - Friday 28th July

Although we had a couple of places for Wrentham Army Base, only Corporal Daniel Murphy attended.
He enjoyed a week of activities based around STEM, aeronautics and leadership.

Well done for gaining his Blue Leadership Badge.

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Summer Camp

Saturday 29th July - Saturday 5th August

Corporals Alex Lambley and Daniel Murphy enjoyed a week of activities at RAF Wyton summer camp this week.
Taking part in sports, leadership and visits.

Silver Wings

Thursday 3rd August

Congratuations to Sergeant Lewis Swinglehurst who completed the Air Cadets Pilot Navigation Training Scheme and gained his Silver Wings.

Activity Adventure Week

Thursday 10th – Friday 18th August

The Squadron organised a week of adventurous training at Norwegian Lodge in Scotland. Participating in activities such as treezone, quad biking, paddle-boarding and raft building as well as ice-skating, swimming and bowling.

We saw reindeers on our visit and also visited Nethy Bridge Highland games.

A great week had by all.

Flying Day

Wednesday 16th August

Cadets and staff got a flight in either a Chinook or Puma aircraft, organised by Group Captain Leeming who is Officer Commanding North Region.

Civilian Instructor Miss Holly Moreland, Cadets Emma-Leigh Dawson, Leah Payne and Chris Matthews were our lucky flyers and even got a photo with Air Commodore McCafferty, Commandant Air Cadets.

Thanks to Civilian Instructor Miss Holly Moreland who gave up a work day to escort cadets from around the Wing.

A Level Results

Thursday 17th August

Congratulations to Flight Sergeant Katie Morrell, Sergeant Lewis Swinglehurst and Corporal Lewis Topping who gained excellent A level results.

They have been given places at the Universities of Stirling to study English, the University of Coventry to study Aerospace Systems Engineering and the University of Liverpool to study Architecture respectively.

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GCSE Results

Thursday 24th August

Congratulations to several of our cadets who have done excellently in their GCSE’s.

Promotion

Saturday 19th August

Congratulations to Flight Sergeant Katie Morrell who interviewed at Wing HQ and was subsequently promoted to Cadet Warrant Officer, the highest cadet rank.

Excellent result and very well earned.

Air Rifle Range

Tuesday 22nd August

After a successful fundraising appeal and a visit from Warrant Officer Johnston from North Region, we have a new air rifle range.

This will allow cadets to fire our new air rifles and increase our chances of gaining the Blue range of shooting badges.

Adventure Training

Sunday 27th - Monday 28th August

Cadets Emma-Leigh Dawson, Leah Payne and Jessica Welsby, took part in what was their first experience of map reading and navigating, along a defined route which supported their start to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition section.

They camped at Bibby’s Farm in Chorley and did really well for their first time.

Thanks to Cadet Warrant Officer Katie Morrell who gave up her Bank Holiday weekend.

Swimming Awards

Sunday 3rd September

Thanks to all those cadets who attended today, to swim for their flight and well done to those cadets who gained swimming awards.

Basic Swimming Awards

Cadets Emma-Leigh Dawson, Courtney Ivatt, Christopher Matthews, Jake Robson, Joshua Wagstaffe and Jessica Welsby

Intermediate Swimming Awards

Cadets Jake Robson and Joshua Wagstaffe

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Wing Swimming Competition

Saturday 9th September

A great effort from all four teams, resulting in 4th overall in the combined competition. Thanks to the following cadets who gave up their day.

Junior Girls

Cadet Emma-Leigh Dawson

Senior Girls

Corporal Shannon Bradley

Junior Boys

Cadets Thomas Maher and Justin Markland
1st

Cadet Thomas Maher   Golds Medal - Breast Stroke   Golds Medal - Butterfly   Golds Medal - Individual Medley

Senior Boys

Flight Sergeant Harry Powell, Sergeant Lewis Swinglehurst and Corporal Joe Kay
4th

Flight Sergeant Powell   Silver Medal - Backstroke   Silver Medal - Butterfly

Open Relay Team

Flight Sergeant Harry Powell, Sergeant Lewis Swinglehurst, Corporal Joe Kay and Cadet Thomas Maher
Silver Medals - Open Relay

Cadet Maher will go on to represent Greater Manchester Wing in the North Regional Competition.
We wish him all the luck in progressing beyond that.

Thanks to Civilian Instructor Mr Joe Morrell and Cadet Flight Sergeant Grace Leather who managed the team this evening.

Thanks to those parents and guardians who gave lifts to Stockport, it was much appreciated.

Duke of Edinburgh Silver Expedition

Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th September

Congratulations to Corporals Bradley Atherton, Shannon Bradley and Daniel Murphy who passed their qualifying expedition with Cadets Ethan Clarke-Gauld and Justin Markland who passed their official practice expedition.
Cadets Clarke-Gauld and Markland hope to qualify on 6th – 8th October in an expedition planned by 1104 (Pendle) Squadron.

The cadets found the landscape of Hesket-Newmarket, Keswick and Pooley Bridge near Ullswater an enjoyable and fulfilling challenge.
The group did really well under the supervision of Flight Lieutenant Samantha Morrell and Civilian Instructor Mr James MacDonald.

Others who came out for area familiarisation were Civilian Instructors Mr Tom Appleby, Mr Joe Morrell and Cadet Warrant Officer Katie Morrell.

Thanks to everybody for a great weekend and well done once again to the group.

Awards

Cadet of the Month

Cadet Declan Lawton

Duke of Edinburgh

Silver Award

Corporal Alex Lambley

Bronze Award

Cadets Caitlin Beckley, Ethan Clarke-Gauld and Justin Markland

They are the first on the Squadron, to be awarded the new style Duke of Edinburgh Award badge.

Leadership

Cadet Foundation Leadership Blue Badge

Corporals Bradley Atherton, Shannon Bradley, Joe Kay, Daniel Murphy, Cadets Thomas Maher and Justin Markland.

This new qualification requires taking part in a range of exercises and leadership tasks, then demonstrating good skills capable of earning them the award. Well done to all of them.

Wing Blue

Athletics

Corporal Daniel Murphy

New Cadets

Welcome to all our new starters who have joined us through-out September and can now get stuck in to settling down.
We hope you all enjoy your time here with us at 1099 Squadron.

North Regional Swimming Competition

Sunday 1st October

Congratulations to Cadet Thomas Maher who represented Greater Manchester Wing at the Regional Swimming Competition.

He gained a Gold Medal in his Individual Breast Stroke event and a Silver Medal in the Junior Boys Medley Relay.

He will now represent North Region at swimming in the National Swimming Championships at the end of the month.

Well done, super result.

Wing Training Weekend

Friday 6th - Sunday 8th October

Corporal Daniel Murphy was our only candidate for attending this training weekend and took part in the Junior NCO Part ll Course.

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Practice Expedition

Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th October

Well done to Cadets Emma-Leigh Dawson, Bradley Haff, Daniel Platt and Jessica Welsby who completed their Bronze Practice Expedition.

The weather was not kind on the Saturday but they coped really well.

Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards

Thursday 12th October

Congratulations to Cadet Warrant Officer Katie Morrell, Flight Sergeant Grace Leather, Sergeants Abbie Gregson and Lewis Swinglehurst who were presented with their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards by Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex at St James's Palace, London.

Each was accompanied by their mums and all had a great time.

Sports Leaders & Shooting Weekend

Friday 13th - Sunday 15th October

Thanks to all the cadets who attended the weekend and took part in activities that support cadets gaining their Sports Leader’s Awards.

On the Sunday several cadets took part in L98A2 live firing, to qualify for the new shooting badges.
These were earned by the following cadets:

Trained Shot

Corporals Joe Kay and Alex Lambley

Markman

Corporal Daniel Murphy and Cadet Justin Markland
having previously qualified for their Trained Shot Badges on a Wing shoot

Well done, you worked hard to achieve them.

Thanks to Civilian Instructors Mr Joe Morrell, Miss Holly Moreland with Miss Kerry Evans who supported us on the range today.

Fieldcraft & Leadership Weekend

Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd October

Well done to all the cadets who took part enthusiastically in the fieldcraft training and subsequent night exercise.
It made a nice change to take part in some of the rarer cadet activities.

Thanks to Civilian Instructors Mr Steve Everett and Mr Joe Morrell who organised the activities.

Staff Development Weekend

Friday 27th - Sunday 29th October

Well done to Civilian Instructor Mr Joe Morrell who attended this weekends course, which is organised by Greater Manchester Wing.

The aim of the course is to support and develop any staff or staff cadet, in progressing successfully through the organisation.

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Weapons Training   247 (Ashton) Squadron

Saturday 28th October

Flight Lieutenant Samantha Morrell was supporting the Wing Shooting Team as a weapons instructor.

This is vital in maintaining up to date training opportunities and keeping up currency on each rifle that they are qualified to teach on.

Enrolment Parades

Wednesday 1st November

The Squadron Chaplain, Reverend Hilary Brunyee enrolled our latest group of junior cadets, Cadets Bobbi Adamson, Taylor Higson, Matthew McRoy, Jakub Mika and Erin Wilson, in the presence of their parents and friends.

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Wednesday 8th November

Thank you to our Squadron Chaplain who visited again to enroll our second group of new cadets, Cadets Joseph Davies, Katie Hyde, Emily Kalis, Megan Morris and Phoebe Woodard, in the presence of their parents and guardians.

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Wednesday 15th November

Thank you to our Squadron Chaplain who visited yet again to enroll our third group of new cadets, Cadets Dorcas Sodiya and Madeline Rigby, in the presence of their parents and guardians.

Welcome to 1099, we hope you have a great cadet experience.

Civilian Welfare Committee Meeting

Thursday 9th November

Thank you to those parents and guardians who attended the meeting to discuss future planning of the Squadron.
The next meeting is likely to be in February and we will notify our parents and guardians of the date.

Remembrance Sunday

Sunday 12th November

What a wonderful turn-out from all our cadets at the church this morning. We received many compliments from the congregation.

Thank you for your immaculate behaviour and super performance from the band.
Well done.

Drill Competition

Sunday 12th November

In the afternoon we invited parents, guardian, families and friends back up to the Squadron for the annual Inter-Flight Drill Competition.
Also to see the Squadron Band perform a routine for those that were unable to join us at St Paul, Peel.

Drill Competition

Best Drill Squad

A Flight

Best Uniform Inspection

B Flight

Best NCO in Charge of the Flight

Corporal Daniel Murphy - A Flight

Inter-Flight Drill Winners

Congratulations to Corporal Daniel Murphy and A Flight who won the shield for Best Flight Drill performance and Best NCO in charge of the squad.

Runners Up

Congratulations to Corporal Shannon Bradley and B Flight for winning Best Uniform Inspection.

It was a very cold but sometimes sunny day and all three flights did great.

Wing Netball Competition

Sunday 19th November

Well done to a great team of enthusiastic young ladies; Flight Sergeant Grace Leather, Corporal Shannon Bradley, Cadets Caitlin Beckley, Emma Dawson, Courtney Ivatt, Megan Morris, Madeline Rigby, Jessica Welsby and Phoebe Woodard, and their coach Civilian Instructor Mr Joe Morrell who got in trouble for yelling from the side-lines!

Overall we came 15th on the day, up against some tough teams.

RAF Careers Visit

Wednesday 22nd November

Thank you very much to Corporal Ben Bainbridge from RAF Careers, who ran a series of activities to entertain the cadets.

He finished with a display of careers information on apprenticeships, commissions and Wellbeck College.

He thought the cadets were great and hopes to come back in the warmer weather.

50th Anniversary Dinner

Saturday 25th November

The evening followed the usual formula of formal dinner & speeches, with a disco and private bar.

What a fabulous night for all concerned!
Many many thanks to all who travelled so many miles to join us, for our Anniversary. It was fantastic to see so many old faces of former cadets and staff.

Also in attendance were many current staff and cadets, with some of their parents who experienced the dinner for the first time ever.

Well done to all the cadets who were exemplary in their manner and deportment during the meal and for having a good dance afterwards. You make us very proud and give us the energy and determination to continue.

Thanks to the DJ Matt who kept us on the dancefloor.
Thanks to all the staff at the Novotel Worsley, for their hospitality and ensuring a smooth night.

Holcombe Moor Training Weekend

Friday 8th - Sunday 10th December

Many of our cadets took part in a great weekend over at Holcombe Moor, home of Greater Manchester Army Cadet Force. The Officer Commanding, Major Tom Cornmell is a true supporter of our squadron activities and we thank him for his commitment to us.

Leadership Blue Badge Course

On the Saturday Cadets Emily Dawson, Bradley Haff, Taylor Higson, Emily Kalis, Matthew McRoy, Daniel Platt, Madeline Rigby, Erin Wilson and Phoebe Woodard, took part in their leadership assessments to qualify them for their Leadership badges

The course was run by Civilian Instructors Mr Tom Appleby, Mr Joe Morrell and Flight Sergeant Grace Leather.
They were supported by Sergeant Bradley Atherton, Corporals Shannon Bradley, Daniel Murphy and Cadet Thomas Maher who already have their leadership badges.

Well done to you all.

Blue Wings Gliding Course

Also on the Saturday, Flight Lieutenant Morrell, Cadets Caitlin Beckley, Ethan Clarke-Gauld, Declan Lawton, Justin Markland, Oscar Miles and Jessica Welsby, travelled to RAF Topcliffe in Thirsk, Yorkshire.

Whilst the snow came down at Holcombe Moor, it was gloriously sunny but cold at Topcliffe and was a great day for gliding.

They undertook a morning of study in the theory of flight, attempted the skills required in a state of the art simulator.

In the afternoon they put their new learnt skills into practice with a flight in the Vigilant, where it was reported that they all flew really well.

Communication Blue Badge Course

Sunday was a long day to qualify all the cadets on the weekend who did not already have a Blue Communications Badge.
They all took part enthusiastically and all the cadets took part in extensive practical skills and listened intently to the many theoretical aspects.

Cadets Ethan Clarke-Gauld, Emma Dawson, Bradley Haff, Taylor Higson, Emily Kalis, Declan Lawton, Matthew McRoy, Oscar Miles, Daniel Platt, Madeline Rigby, Jessica Welsby, Erin Wilson and Phoebe Woodard successfully qualified for their badges.

I thank the same staff who did a great job on Saturday who then went on to complete all the radio talk assessments during Sunday afternoon.

Thanks to you all for a great weekend.

Inter-Flight Fancy Dress & Buffet

Wednesday 20th December

Thanks to all the Cadets who took part in our last night of the year and represented their Flights this evening.

You were all truly great and some of it took some courage to take part. We have some budding little actors and there were many laughs.

Whilst there was some competitiveness between A & B flight, C Flight did exceptionally well considering many of them are new to the Squadron.

Well done to you all.

Awards

Promotions

Corporal

Cadets Caitlin Beckley, Thomas Maher and Justin Markland

Classifications

First Class Cadet

Cadet Jessica Welsby

Communications

Cyber Foundation Bronze Award

Cadets Justin Markland and Daniel Platt

Each squadron was invited to nominate cadets for this new course, which covers cyber awareness and on-line security and safety.
Similiar to the Communication Badge, the Cyber Specialist is aimed at modern information and communication technology.

Duke of Edinburgh

Bronze Award

Corporal Thomas Maher

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Keep safe and enjoy the break.

All the Very Best!

We return on Wednesday 10th January 2018.