Archive News 2010

Festive Bag Packing

Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently undertook four day of bag packing at their local Budgens supermarket in Sandy, raising over £1750 for the squadron. Read more...

Sandy cadets celebrate a year of success

On Thursday 16th December, Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron celebrated a year of achievement in front of parents and special guests at their annual awards evening. Read more...

Christmas Gala

On Sunday 5th December, Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron turned out to setup the Sandy Christmas Gala, and to help the squadron’s civilian committee raise funds. Read more...

Sandy Cadets mark Remembrance Sunday

On Sunday 14th November, Cadets and Staff from 22 (Sandy) Squadron marked Remembrance Sunday, taking part in parades in Sandy, and at Temspford Airfield. Read more...

Poppy Appeal

On Saturday 6th November, Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron were out collecting in Sandy town centre for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. Read more...

Action Packed Week for Sandy Cadets

Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron where recently treated to a week of activities during their half term holidays, including a visit to the RAF’s latest fast jet. Read more...

Sandy Cadets Complete Bronze Expedition

Seven Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently complete their final Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expeditions, walking a total of 33 kilometres over two days. Read more...

Sandy cadets swimming success

On Saturday 2nd October, Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron took part in the Annual Wing Swimming Competition, with cadets from across Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire competing for medals. Read more...

Sandy cadets practice for bronze

On Friday 24th September, seven Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron spent their weekend undertaking their practice expeditions for the bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Read more...

Squadron supports RAFA

Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron were recently out in force in Sandy, raising funds for the Royal Air Force Association’s Wings Appeal. Read more...

Sandy cadets on the water

Three Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently took to the water for a day of Canoe & Kayak training at Priory Park in Bedford. Read more...

Sandy cadets make the team

Three Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron were recently selected for the Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire wing Hockey team, after successfully making it through the selection trials at Bassingbourn Barracks. Read more...

Sandy Go Adventuring

Air cadets and staff from 22 (Sandy) Squadron, recently returned from a week long adventure training camp at Llanbedr in Wales. Read more...

Squadron Goes To New Heights

Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently got the chance to spend the day on the high and low ropes courses at RAF Wittering, along with cadets from 2500 (St. Neots) Squadron. Read more...

Sports Trials

Congratulations go to Cadet Sergeant Kim Coates (17) and Cadet Corporal James Day (17) for being selected to represent Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire wing in the inter wing sports competitions. Read more...

Sandy Cadets do the Packing

On Friday 27th August, Air Cadets and staff from 22 (Sandy) Squadron spent the day packing bags at their local Budgens supermarket, raising a total of £451.01 to help fund some much need camping equipment. Read more...

On The Pedals

On Saturday 8th August, a group of Air Cadets and staff from 22 (Sandy) Squadron undertook an 18 mile cycle ride, as part of their summer training program. Read more...

Weekend of Activity

Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently attended a Careers day at the Farnborough International Airshow, as well as participating in gliding and physical training at RAF Henlow Read more...

The F Word

On Thursday 8th July the cadets undertook a cooking challenge to see which team could produce the best menu and food presentation. Read more...

Sandy Cadet joins historic celebration

An Air Cadet from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently attended a parade and garden party at Buckingham Palace in celebration of 150 years of the cadet movement. Read more...

RAF Linton on Ouse Summer Camp

Three Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently returned from a week long camp at RAF Linton on Ouse, Yorkshire. Read more...

Sandy Cadets On-Air

Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently took to the airways during a live radio interview with Biggles FM. Read more...

Weekend Success for Sandy Cadets

Air cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron are celebrating their best result in the squadron’s history after competing at the annual Wing Field weekend competition, winning three awards for the squadron. Read more...

Robert’s Gliding Success

An Air Cadet from 22 (Sandy) Squadron has recently been awarded his silver wings after going solo as a part of an Air Cadet gliding course. Read more...

Spitfire cadet march

Air Cadets for 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently returned after a fun filled weekend of camping at Folkestone in Kent, undertaking the annual Spitfire Cadet March. Read more...

Cadet Exam success

Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently undertook weeks of training and assessments as part of their First Class training. Read more...

New President for Sandy Cadets

Air Cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron recently welcome former Mayor of Sandy, Cllr Colin Osborne MBE, as their newly appointed Honorary President. Read more...

Sandy Cadet Celebrate the Battle of Britain

On Saturday 15th May, cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron attended a special event dedicated to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the Royal Air Force at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. Read more...

Sandy Cadets Track Success

On Sunday 9th May, cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron won medals during the annual Wing Athletics competition, competing against cadets from across Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. Read more...

Sandy Cadets Train To Gain

On Sunday 2nd May, cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron spent the day honing their navigational skills in preparation for the upcoming Spitfire cadet march. Read more...

Get Involved!

On Saturday 24th April, cadets from 22 (Sandy) squadron attended the Sandy Get Involved Fair, recruiting alongside 38 other local voluntary organisations. Read more...

Sandy Air Cadets Get Flying Surprise

Five cadets from 22 (Sandy) Squadron were recently treated to a surprise tour around a former RAF Spitfire while flying from RAF Wyton, Cambridgeshire. Read more...

Easter Bag Packing

On Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd April, cadets and staff from 22 (Sandy) Squadron spent two day packing bags at their local Budgens supermarket, raising a total of £902 for squadron funds. Read more...

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