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215 and 1358 Squadrons Join Forces to Raise Funds “ Coming together is a beginning, Organizing together is progress, Working together is success ! ” Its a 'Team Effort' all round for the 'Inter Squadron Collectors from Pontardawe and the City of Swansea Squadrons as they work hard to raise much needed funds. A two day collecting exercise has been planned to boost funds so that the Squadrons can match fund new instruments, new DOE kit and new archery kit for the Inter Squadron activities planned for 2008. 'WORKING TOGETHER AND FORGING FRIENDSHIPS'

Wales Grand Slam Sponsors also provide for 215 Sgt Alice McPhee (f) has achieved major sponsorship from the Royal Bank of Scotland who have also sponsored the Six Nations Rugby Tournament, which was won by Wales. Alice has now raised over £1,000 this year alone.

New Girls On The Block March 2008 Claire Prosser (f) completes CI probation March 2008 Carol John (f) promoted to Adult Sergeant at last. 'SIX OF THE BEST' - this is how many Female Instructors the Squadron now has parading - a formidable team 215. Just in case you were wondering - its the CO in the middle !

RECRUITING DRIVE TO FORM 215's SIXTH FLIGHT FOR 01 MAR 08 THE CHALLENGE FOR 2008 IS TO RECRUIT AS MANY NEW CADETS TO FORM THE SQUADRON'S SIXTH FLIGHT - WHICH WILL BE CALLED 'ORANGE FLIGHT'. WE AIM TO FORM THIS FLIGHT ON THE 1ST MARCH 2008. CI CAROL JOHN (f) WILL BE OIC ORANGE FLIGHT With the Squadron parading 60-80 Cadets a night, every Cadet is challenged to bring at least one new recruit. 'DARE 215 EXCEL' ~ History in the making if Orange Flight is formed !

Adult Sergeant Status for CI Carol John (f) CI Carol John has been promoted to the rank of Adult Sergeant after a distinguished period of service as a Civilian Instructor. She is now Flight Commander opf the Squadron's historical sixth Flight -'Orange Flight', which is now parading six Cadets since the first of March 2008. A/Sgt Carol John is also the Squadrons Flying and Gliding Officer. A/Sgt John is aiming for fifteen in her Flight by 01 May 08 - the flight's motto as she quotes it is: 'THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT - THE FUTURE IS ORANGE'

 

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Fund raising effort by Cadets raises over £500 for SSAFA

Major Howard Worthing (SSAFA) has highly commended the Cadets of 215 after their fund raising efforts for the SSAFA raised a brilliant total of £583.08.

The top two collectors were:

Corporal Ross Howells collected £55.00
&
Cadet Kim Brannigan (f) who collected £51.00

All Cadets will receive certificates from SSAFA (UK)

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Cadet Gareth Archer wins RIAT Tickets for 2007

Cadet Gareth Archer has won tickets to the Royal International Air tattoo 2007
after winning one of the competitions in the 'Air Cadet'

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Cadet Fund Raising Officer - Corporal Alice McPhee (f)
RAISES OVER £750.00 FOR SQUADRON

Corpral Alice McPhee (f), the Squadron Cadet Fund Raising Officer has now raised over £750.00 through active sponsorship.

New Ideas - Speak to Alice Urgently !

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Sponsorship Success for Squadron's Cadets

ICWO Carley-Jane Schuneman (f) and Cpl Alice McPhee (f) have both succeeded in attracting sponsorship for the Squadron from the HSBC and Nat West Banks.

The sponsorship, which exceeds £1500 wil be used for new projects.

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Corporal James Evans achieves Web Site Award

Corporal James Evans will be awarded a special gift from the Squadron for being the 50,000 Web Site visitor. He is the first Cadet to claim a Web Site Award.

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ANNUAL INSPECTION - A GREAT NIGHT !!!

Squadron Leader Stuart Anderson, 3WW WSO inspected the Squadron, which boasted 55 Cadets on parade, 12 Staff and 6 Civilian Committee Members.

A wide array of activities were on display and Squadron Leader Anderson commended the
'Team 215' & 'Dare 215 Excel' spirit for an excellent evening.

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First Aid at Work Qualifications - Mar 07

CI Carol John (f), Plt Off Daniel Thomas, ICWO Carly-Jayne Schuneman (f) and
A/Sgt Terri Brannigan (f) have all passed their First Aid at Work qualification.

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Heart Start Instructors Qualifications - Mar 07

CI Carol John (f), Plt Off Daniel Thomas, ICWO Carly-Jayne Schuneman (f) and
A/Sgt Terri Brannigan (f) have all passed their Heart Start Instructors qualification.

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Success on NCO Course at RAF Cranwell

Adult Sergeant Terri Brannigan (f) and Adult Sergeant Rhiannon Prosser (f) have both passed their NCO Training Course
at Royal Air Force Cranwell, achieveing high grades throughout their week long course.

The difficult course entailed many sessions of drill instruction, leadership exercises, lecture techniques etc and is very demanding.

'Well Done !'

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Happy 40th Birthday A/Sgt Terri Brannigan (f) Adult Sergeant Terri Brannigan (f) celebrated her 40th Birthday in style at a special party organised by her husband, Pilot officer Paul Brannigan on Saturday 17th March 2007. She was also presented with a small gift from the Staff and Cadets. 'Life Begins at 40 - So They Say !'

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215 Sqn Awarded the BT Community Connections Award 2007

Each award package, worth approximately £1,300, consists of :

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RAF Careers Quiz Team Try Their Best - Jan 2007

It was 'thumbs up' as the 215 Team competed against 22 other Squadron Teams in the Wing. Sadly it was a 'thumbs down'
at the end of the night with the team being placed half way - no disgrace - they all had a great time.

It's not always about winning.

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Squadron Newsletter Issued for 2006


Cdt Maguire (f), Cdt Jones (f) & Cdt Mogford show the final issue of the
Squadron Newsletter for 2006 - full of achievement by the Cadets.

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High Flyers Promoted to Sergeant - October 2006

Sophia John (f) & Matthew Vanstone have been rewarded for outstanding loyalty and commitment to the Squadron with their promotion to the rank of Sergeant.
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Cadets show the ' The Christmas Spirit ' for the
Children of Swansea - December 2006

The Cadets of 215 are wrapping 4500 selection boxes for the children of Swansea, who will be visiting Santa's Grotto in the City Centre.






All the proceeds will be donated to a wide array of charitable causes and will once again reflect the Squadron's aim to help the less fortunate within the Community.

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'Future Cadet of 215' ~ Cdt Teigan Thomas ~ 4 mths




215 hopes to be the first Squadron in the Corps to have a 'Creche'
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Its 'Flying High' for Chris Roberts

Christopher Roberts has achieved promotion to the rank of Flight Sergeant after a long and distinguished service with the Squadron.
He has also achieved his PPL this year and is the Flight Cadet for Grey Flight.
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Ex-Cadet visits her friends at 215

ICWO Louise Thomas is expecting her first child, a baby girl in July 2006. She visited the Squadron to see
her old friends and to let us all know she is well and still thinking of the Squadron.

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'215' Bids a fond farewell to two of its 'High Achievers'

Corporal Catherine Jones (f) and Corporal Johnathan Clayton have bid a sad farewell to the Cadets and Staff of
215 Squadron. The 'High Achievers' who have contributed to many of the Squadrons successes such as representations at Corps Shooting, Corps Band, Nijmegan Marches and two Lees Trophy Wins in four years have sadly moved to Kent.

The Squadron will however not loose touch with two of its finest. We all wish them well in their new home and new Squadron.
(More news about their move will follow)