December 1998 Volume 1.5


The Moose is Loose

Newsletter of 2397 (Devizes) Squadron, ATC

December Programme Changes

Please note the following changes to the published December programme

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Thursday 10 is now an inter-flight fun competition evening ~ No 2 uniform

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We have withdrawn from the Friday-Sunday (18-20) exercise with Warminster Squadron

Our own Nitex will take place on Saturday 19. Meet at Le Marchant barracks at 1700.

Scheduled finish at Le Marchant barracks is 2345.

Put your name & location details on the notice board list if you can't arrange transport home

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Tuesday 22 parade night is cancelled.
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NEW YEAR's DAY BIMBLE

Watch for the notice. The start point and destination are being planned. Approximate timings are start 1000 and finish at 1430.

A pleasant way to shake off the excesses of the previous evening !

JNCO COURSE

A residential course for Corporals only is to be held at RAF Lyneham 29 - 31 January 1999

Cost is £3 and cadets are responsible for own travel arrangements

Gibraltar 28 Jul-4 Aug 99

There are 3 male & 1 female places allocated to the Wing. Details will be on notice board


EASTER CAMP

This will take place from Friday 2 - Monday 5 April 1999. Note this in your diaries and avoid missing out on this very special weekend.

A notice will be posted shortly so that an estimate of our numbers can be derived before places are offered to other squadrons. The total attendance will be pegged at 65 cadets.


Flying & Gliding

The 7 cadets who turned up (out of 10 places) all enjoyed their flights. No dates yet for the next flying and gliding opportunities.

Three of our senior cadets are now registered for day trips overseas with the RAF.

To be eligible you must be: 15 years old & upwards Leading Cadet & upwards Hold a full UK passport Able to get to/from Brize Norton


SPORTS

Congratulations to Cdt MacMeekin on being selected for the Wing Hockey team

Subscriptions

Subscriptions are payable from the start of the month following enrolment. All cadets should keep up to date.

The Commanding Officer wishes all staff, cadets, committee and parents

a Merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Yea

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