Yearly Archives: 2014

Even More Sponsors for Thrive!

Two more high profile sponsors have stepped forward to sponsor the Thames Valley “Thrive” awards:-

AWE –  has been using cutting edge science and technology at the forefront of maintaining the UK nuclear deterrence programme for more than 60 years. AWE are also a centre of scientific and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Continue reading

Thrive Alive!

The line up of the first sponsors for the 2014 Thames Valley Wing “Thrive Awards” have just been announced.

SCS Ltd – provides independent advice to the public and military sectors. In addition to supporting the Thrive Awards they have a long track record of supporting reservists and have recently been presented with a gold recognition award by the Prime Minister.  http://www.scs.biz/ Continue reading

Maidenhead’s Busy Summer

It’s been a busy time at 155 (Maidenhead) Squadron with a wide range of activities taking place and plenty more planned for 2015.

From the 8th to 15th of July, 6 cadets and two staff from 155 Sqn attended the world famous Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford. Although the event is primarily 2 days, there are in excess of 800 ATC cadets and staff who live and work at the air base for a period of 8 days, assisting the RAF Charitable Trust Enterprises. Continue reading

Cadet and Staff Remember the Fallen

For the past few years cadets and staff from 1861 (Wantage) and 2410 (Didcot) squadrons have attended a D-Day memorial service at Harwell. This year saw the 70th anniversary to which the cadets were invited to provide a guard of honour for this year’s memorial service.

20 cadets and 7 staff members gather on the Saturday in glorious weather to join the local community in paying their respects to those who took part on the day. Continue reading

Witney Clean Up War Graves

Grants are on their way to West Oxfordshire communities to help with projects commemorating World War One.

A variety of projects are taking place after West Oxfordshire District Council invited communities to apply for funding of up to £500 to help mark the centenary of the War in 2014. Continue reading