Want a new challenge? Join the RAF Air Cadets

Date published: 08 January 2018


The 2200 (Oldham) Squadron - Royal Air Force Air Cadets is holding a presentation evening for young people who may be interested in joining the organisation.

Tracey Haughton, Senior Non Commissioned Officer of the Oldham RAF Air Cadet Squadron, said: “We will be holding a presentation evening for young people who may be interested in joining our organisation on Monday 29 January at 7:30pm.

“The RAF Air Cadets are a UK-wide Cadet Force, part of the RAF, with more than 40,000 members aged between 12 and 20 years.

“We are offering young people a hands-on experience of activities and courses that will challenge & develop their skills to help them succeed in whatever they want to do. These include:

  • Sports (including football, athletics & swimming)
  • First Aid (offering national qualifications)
  • B-TEC (equivalent of extra GCSEs)
  • Drill & Discipline
  • Band
  • Leadership & Teamwork
  • Adventure Training (including the Duke of Edinburgh Award) 

“We meet on Monday’s and Wednesday’s at 7.15 pm - 9.30pm at 40 Wellyhole Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3BB.

“If you want to find out more before you visit us please contact me: 07860 858 993 or snco.2200@aircadets.org.”