Archive News 2012

Sandy Cadets Support Help for Heroes

On Saturday 15th December, Sandy Air Cadets raised a total of £1332.53 for Help for Heroes at Kings Cross Station, London. Read more...

Squadron celebrates successful year

On Friday 14th December, Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron held their annual awards evening in front of parents and guests. Read more...

Sandy cadets take first flight

On Sunday 2nd December, four Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron took to the air for their first air experience flight with the Air Cadets. Read more...

Sandy Cadets Learn First Aid Skills

Two Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently gained their St Johns Ambulance Youth First Aid Awards, after successfully completing a Western Sector, Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire Wing first aid course. Read more...

Sandy Cadet Goes to Cyprus

An Air Cadet from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently returned from an overseas camp at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, along with other cadets from across the UK. Read more...

Remembrance Sunday

On Sunday 11th November, Cadets and Staff from 22 (Sandy) Squadron took part in the annual Remembrance Parade and service held in Sandy. Read more...

Sandy Cadet Complete Bronze Expedition

Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently complete their final Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions, along with 2065 (Biggleswade) Squadron, walking over two days through Bedfordshire. Read more...

Sandy Air Cadet achieves BTEC Distinction

Cadet Sergeant Joshua Bruce recently completed a Level 2 BTEC in Public Services, achieving a distinction grade, through the Cadet Vocational Qualification Organisation (CVQO). Read more...

Sandy Cadet Gets Flight of a Lifetime

On Tuesday 21st August, an Air Cadet from 22 (Sandy) Squadron was lucky enough to get a once in a lifetime chance to fly in a fast jet aircraft. Read more...

RAF Valley Summer Camp

Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently returned from summer camp at RAF Valley in Wales, which started on Saturday 14th July. Read more...

Recognition of Long Service

Flight Lieutenant Geoff Matthews RAF VR(T) from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently received his 3rd Clasp for his Cadet Forces Medal, awarded in recognition of long service to the Cadet Forces. Read more...

Squadron Achieve New Best

On Sunday 17th June, cadets and staff from 22 (Sandy) Squadron returned from the Squadron’s most successful annual Wing Field Weekend in its history. Read more...

Sandy Air Cadets in service for voluntary services

On the 27th May, Air Cadets from 2065 (Biggleswade) and 22 (Sandy) Squadron attended the Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire's service of thanksgiving for voluntary organisations. Read more...

Mayoral Recognition for Sandy Air Cadets

On Tuesday 15th May, Sandy Air Cadets received a surprise visit from the Mayor of Sandy, Councillor Susan Sutton, to present a certificate in recognition of the support given by the Squadron. Read more...

Inter Wing Athletics

Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron joined cadets from across Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire to brave the weather at this year's Annual Wing athletics competition. Read more...

Overseas Camp for Sandy Cadet

Corporal William Phoenix from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently spent a week on camp overseas at RAF Gibraltar, from the 2nd till the 9th April. Read more...

Easter Camp

Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently returned from a week long camp Stanta Army Training Area, Wretham. Read more...

Easter Bag Packing

Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently spent three days of the Easter holiday packing shopping at Iceland in Biggleswade, and Budgens in Sandy, raising money for the Squadron funds. Read more...

Sandy Squadron take second

On Sunday 25th March, Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron took part in the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing first aid competition, and sector banner drill competition, taking second place in both. Read more...

Sandy Air Cadets see the RAF, past and present

On Tuesday 14th February, Sandy Air Cadets visited RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, the home of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and the Royal Air Force's most advanced multi-role aircraft, the Typhoon. Read more...

RAF Henlow Training Weekend

Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently attended a weekend training camp at RAF Henlow, Bedfordshire, focusing on teamwork, leadership and communication skills. Read more...

Sandy Cadets Make The Team

On Sunday 8th January, cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron attended the wing sports trials and netball competition, with six cadets earning a place to represent Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire wing. Read more...

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