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218 (ROTHERHAM) SQUADRON
Our youth today, our leaders tomorrow
Who We Are
Paving the Way to a Brighter Future
218 Rotherham Squadron has made a postive difference to the lives of young people in Rotherham since it was founded all those years ago.
It is part of the South and West Yorkshire Wing of the national Royal Air Force Air Cadet organisation and meets twice weekly at the Army Reserves Centre on Fitzwilliam Road. The motto o
f the squadron reads "Nulli Secundus" meaning "Second to None".
The squadron provides young people between the ages of 12 (Year 8) and 20 with a wide variety of challenges and opportunities which enable them to unlock their potential and make new friendships.
Currently the squadron consists of around 60 Cadets, 10 Cadet NCOs plus a number of trained Adult Staff.
The squadron prides itself on its core strengths of commitment and discipline, always fostering a keen sense of team spirit and loyalty.
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Calendar of events
Events information:
Timings:
First Parade - 18.45 - 19.15
Training Period 1 - 19.15 - 20.00
Break - 20.00 - 20.15
Training Period 2 - 20.15 - 21.00
Final Parade 21.00 - 21.15
Uniform:
First Aid - DPM/MTP
Drill Training - Wedgewood Blue
Projects - Working blue
DofE Circuits - PT Kit
Fieldcraft - DPM/MTP
Lesson or PT - Working blue with PT Kit
Leadership/Teambuilding - DPM/MTP
AT/DofE - Working blue
Entertainments Evening - Civilian clothing
Weapons Training - DPM/MTP
All uniform is free on initial issue and fair replacement, except shoes, boots which can be purchased through squadron
TF = Training Flight
Attend in smart civilian clothing for all activities except sports/dofe circuits - come in sports kit
Leadership/Teambuilding and First Aid in clothing you can get dirty.
Subscriptions:
£10 per month paid by standing order
Squadron embroidered polo shirt - £8
Squadron embroidered hoody - £16
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme
A DofE programme is a real adventure from beginning to end. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from. You just need to be aged between 14 and 24 and realise there’s more to life than sitting on a sofa watching life pass you by.
Cadet Vocational Qualification Organisation
Improving lives through vocational education.
CVQO is an education charity, providing vocational qualifications to youth group members and the adult volunteers who devote their time to running them.
The Weather Lottery
Please help us to raise funds, so that we can widen the opportunities and experiences of our young people. We will use your contributions to enrich the range of activities we deliver so that they can reach their full potential and to become outstanding citizens in the community.
Contact Us
Army Reserves Centre
Fitzwilliam Road
Rotherham
S65 1SH
218@aircadets.org
01709 836347
