The New Year

After a quiet summer, the RN section is now under our new Cox'n, James Dobree-Carey.

There are 38 cadets in the section, with a number of others queuing up to transfer from community service and the other sections - they may be able to after Field Day on 12th October.

CCF Field Day is coming up. These notes are from Sqn Ldr Bridgeman, the Contingent Commander.

Year 10 will travel by bus to Bramley training area on Tuesday 12th Oct, returning by 1800hrs the same day. A school packed lunch will be provided on the day. Games kit of outdoor clothing as required and a sturdy pair of boots if he has them. I am in the process of ordering boots for those who have asked for them and they should have arrived by then. I will be ordering these on Wednesday 6 October so all bids need to be in by the end of the day on Tuesday 5 October.

Years 11, 12 or 13 will be leaving at 1600hrs on Monday 11th October and will be returning to school on Tuesday 12 October for 1800hrs. Each will have to ensure that he has everything he needs for a night away from home including any medicines, eyes glasses and contact lenses, a basic washing kit and a sleeping bag if you have one. I have some in stores but if any pupils can supply their own it would make all the difference to numbers as we have a limited stock and we have over 100 cadets sleeping out. They will be sleeping out under shelters or inside large disused hangers if the weather is inclement. Everything else will be provided including a 24hr ration pack and other food for the duration of the event.