Sports Training
For those involved that is those who said they would go to Sports Training at RAF Leuchars on Sunday 22 Jan - meet at St Boswells bus station 0800 hrs ready to depart at 0810 or earlier
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Camps 2012
Mach12 RAF Leuchars/Barry Buddon - 2180Sq has been allocated 2 male places during week 1 14-21 July Modules avialable to the Suaqdron are Shooting and Field Craft, . Places are limited so first choices may not be possible. Apply now completed applications must be received by OC2180 no later than 5 March. Applications will not be accepted after that date. The camp will cost £50 plus spending money minimum age is 14 years.
RAF Boulmer, 30 Jun – 21 Jul 12 (3 x 1 week camps): These will be a Blue Camps on an Operational RAF Station. Cost will be about £50 plus spending money, exact dates and place numbers are still to be worked out
RAF Akrotiri Camp 18-27 Oct 2012 - The closing date for receipt of the completed application forms for this camp by OC 2180 is 7 May 2012 Ask now for forms if you want to go. Minimum age is 15 years and must be a Leading cadet. European Health Insurance Card and valid Passport required. The cost of the airfare will be £280 .Over and above the airfare cost, cadets will be required to pay in Euros for food charges in cash on their arrival in Cyprus; recreational visits (including transport); and any hire charges/rental for activity equipment. The additional cost for cadets is expected to be €170. It is recommended that cadets take €100 spending money, which when added to the food charges and additional costs, makes a total of €270. This is in ADDITION to the airfare
Airfares are paid in advance at the time of booking. Therefore, names will not be confirmed to the airline unless payment has been received by the due date.
Normandy2012
The closing date for applications for this trip is past and no more applications will be accepted 9 cadets and 4 staff have asked for a place and this information has been sent to 870 Sq who are leading the expedition. We now wait to hear how many places we have been allocated.
Farewell to FSgt Irvine
2180 Sq said goodbye to Flight Sergeant Brian Irvine who is leaving the Squadron tom take up a post in the Aerospace Industry at Humberside Airport. FSgt Irvine has been with 2180 for a relatively short time but even so has become a valued member of staff and has made a huge contribution to the development of the Squadron, Saying farewell and good luck, the Squadron presented Brian with an engraved tankard as a reminder of his time with 2180 Squadron.
Normandy Trip 2012
The trip to Normandy in July 2012 is progressing well and Staff and Cadets from 2180 now need to make a form commitment to applying for a place. There are four squadrons involved so it’s not too difficult to figure out how many places we may get. As places are limited it may be that all who wish to go might not get a place. This is quite an expensive trip but with fundraising we can reduce the individual cots to around £200 - £300 or lower with more effort.
We need to know who wants to go no later than 18 January.
The details I have for the trip are as follows
• Meet at 870 Sqn evening of the Friday 20th Jul ready for departure by coach to our destination of Chateau du Tertre via Dover and Calais. Individuals will likely be responsible for getting themselves to and from 870 Sq in 301 Colinton Rd Edinburgh next to Redford Barracks NOT Dreghorn Barracks
• Arrive mid to late afternoon of Saturday 21st Jul
• Friday 27th Jul
• Depart Chateau du Tertre for return journey via Calais and Dover
• Return to 870 to be confirmed by the coach company.
• Total size of party will be 39
• Individual cost will be £550
• This will be made up from £350 paid by each person.
• Then from fundraising / grants an additional £200
• Once places are confirmed a payment of £100 should be paid no later than 15th Feb 2012
• Total individual payments to be complete by 1st May 2012 and paid to 2180 (Galashiels ) Sqn ATC a consolidated cheque will then be sent to 870 Sq
• 2180 needs to continue fundraising to further reduce costs
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ASDA BAG PACK
Team 2180 raised an amazing £1105.95 - plus 1Euro 18 Cents - at a bag pack in ASDA Galashiels on 22 Dec . Twenty cadets supported by eight staff, Civilan Comittee Members and parents raised the money to help pay for trip to Normandy in July 2012 to undertake a Battlefield Tour and to study the role of the RAF in the Liberation of Europe. The trip is being planned for late July 2012 and will see 2180 Squadron join with friends at 870 (Dreghorn) Squadron. The funds raised to date exceed £1700.00 with donations being made by the Royal British Legion Galashiels Branch, Royal British Legion Galashiels Branch Ladies Section, Galashiels Rotary Club and the proceeds of a table Top Sale at St Peter's Church in November. Other fund raising events are planned with a view toi reducing the cost of the trip so as to involve as many cadets as possible. DEp OC Fg Off Nik Wielbo explained: "We do a lot about the history of the RAF as part of our training programme and with the SDSR begining to impact places at Annual Camps are becoming hard to get in any large numbers. Planning our own "Summer Camp" where we take the cadets away and link the exercise to part of our training programme seems to be a logical step forward. Working with the 870 Team is a regular occurrence as we have shared a few Camps with them and we have a very good working realtionship with our friends in Edinburgh. A trip to France , battlefield tours and looking at the role played in D-Day and it's aftermath will give the cadets a great experience from a number of angles."
CHRISTMAS STAND DOWN - The Squadron will stand down after the parade on 14th December, Parades will resume on Monday 9th January.
22nd December – the Squadron will be bag packing at ASDA from 0945 -1700 – as many cadets as possible are required to attend.
Corps Rugby Call Up - As a result of his performance in the Inter Region Rugby Competition at DCAE Cosford on 3rd December FSgt Angus Stanners has been selected to join the Air Training Corps National Rugby Team. One of only three Scots selected Angus will travel to Cosford early in the New Year to play with the Corps Team in an invitation match against an invitation side from the Midlands.
Regional Rugby Blues - Three cadets from 2180 Sq travelled to DCAE Cosford as part of the Scotland & Northern Ireland Senior Rugby Team to compete in the Inter Region Rugby Competition. Cpl Connor Flockhart, Cpl Bruce Riddell and FSgt Angus Stanners all played in the tournament and will be awarded Regional Blues for their efforts.
Regional Football Blue - Cpl William Jackson was selected to play for the Scotland & Ireland Football Team in the Inter Region Football Tournament at DCAE Cosford. William will receive a Regional Blue for his part the team’s efforts.
Wing Football Blues - Four Cadets from 2180 Squadron travelled to Cowdenbeath to lay in the S&NI Inter Squadron Football Tournament
Cdts Cammy Moffat, Ryan Stockman, Lewis Esamal and Cpl William Jackson all achieve SE Scotland Wing blues for their pat in the Wing Team. The SEScot Wing Blues are the first to be awarded to 2180 Sq since the Stand up of South East Scotland Wing
Wing Blue Swimming - Cdt Kyle Aitken was selected to join the South East Scotland Swimming Team at the recent Scotland & Northern Ireland Inter Squadron Swimming Competition at MOD Caledonia. Kyle took the 2 Sliver a Bronze medal in his three races.
Regional Commandant’s “Good Show” Award
Cdt Kyle Aitken has been awarded the S&NI Regional Commandant’s “Good Show” Award for “Outstanding service to the community”. Kyle intervened in a dangerous situation in Galashiels on 6th November rendering first aid alerting police to the plight of an injured person.
Squadron Calendar
Please visit the Sq Calendar has been updated with some new events. See the Link in the menu aside.
Remembrance Weekend
The weekend nearest to 11th November is a busy weekend for Air Cadets from Galashiels. Saturday 12th November was Poppy Saturday and 2180(Galashiels) Squadron was, as usual,
out and about Galashiels armed with collecting boxes and lots of blood red poppies. The day is arranged by the Ladies Section of the Royal British Legion Galashiels Branch. Twenty one cadets supported by staff and Civilian Committee members collected £2484.33 for Poppy Scotland. 
Sunday 13th was Remembrance Sunday and 2180 arrived at the Squadron at 0945 to
prepare for a Church Parade at St Peter’s Church next to the Squadrons HQ in Galashiels. Several cadets did readings during the service and a Poppy Wreath was hung on the War Memorial in the Church, The Squadron Banner was on parade and the Cadets and staff left the church to a rousing rendition of the hymn “God is our strength and refuge” t which is sung to the tune of the Dambusters.
A quick regroup and 2180 quickly moved to Galashiels Town Centre and the Towns Remembrance Parade and a service and wreath laying at the War Memorial at the Border Reiver Monument. On the march back to the Royal British Legion there was a quick stop to plant crosses in the Garden of Remembrance. 2180 planted two crosses in remembrance of two RAF officers from Galashiels who gave their lives during WWII Plt Officer TF Dorward RAFVR a pilot with 25 Squadron who is buried in Galashiels and Fg DL Skinner DFC RAF who is buried in the El Alamein War Cemetery in Egypt. Then it is back to the start and some hot soup and warm sausage rolls courtesy of the Royal British Legion Galashiels Branch.
NOT A&E - Just 2180 doing First Aid Training
No its not Accident and Emergency at the Borders General Hospital - it just cadets from 2180 (Galashiels) Squadron doing one of their twice yearly Youth First Aid Courses. The two day courses are delivered by the OC and Adj 2180 Sq and will be assessed by WSO Flt Lt Jim Henderson. The courses last a minimum of 12 hours with asessments carried out on the afternoon of the second day. There is never a problem finding victims on which to practice first aid as since the Squadron acquired a Casualty Simulation Kit Cadets queue up to be dressed in a variety of wounds . Haloween aslo provides the Squadron with the opportunity to acquire a supply of freshly produced body parts in the form of severed limbs, feet and hands all readily avialable in local supermarkets among the pumpkins, dookin' apples, tumshies and nuts. The body parts are of course plastic and are usually found among the various Haloween costumes and related fare
2180 Success at Wing Cross Country Squadrons from across South East Scotland Wing descended on Dechmont Law next to Deans Community School in Livingston for the first SEScot Inter Squadron Cross Country Competition. On an exceptionally crisp and bright Sunday morning it was decided to run three races concurrently to speed up the completion of the competition and so over 150 cadets competed for the medals and trophies.
At the end of the day when the points were added up the Winners were announced
- Overall Championship winner – 1192 Kirkcaldy Sq
- Overall Male Team Winner – 2180 (Galashiels) Sq
- Overall Female Team Winner – 870 (Dreghorn) Sq
Flying RAF Leuchars Sunday 2nd October 2011
Transport will leave Sq HQ at 0915 hrs this means that it will leave at this time not 9:20 am. If you are late you will be left behind
- You must wear your best blues
- You must have your F3822 – It must have an up-to-date picture of you
- You should take a pair of trainers for wearing while flying
- Female cadets should wear trousers for flying
- You should take a packed lunch for eating after you have flown
- If you want to stop for a burger on the way home take some cash
- Eating on the bus will not be permitted
- The rubbish on the bus will be cleaned by YOU
You will not be allowed to fly if you
- Wear hair gel
- Wear nylon tights or socks
- Have metal studs tacks or bits on your shoes or nose and the like
- Have a cold or an ear infection – you could hurt yourself badly if you ignore this warning and try to hide a cold
- Do not fit the parachute – unfortunately we can only find out if you fit by going
- Cannot satisfy OC 12AEF that you can exit the aircraft in an emergency and deploy a parachute
We should return to 2180 HQ no later than 8:00pm but this depends on weather and traffic on the Forth Bridge.
Wing Team Football Selection
Four Cadets from 2180 have been selected to play in the South East Scotland Wing Football team at the forthcoming Inter Wing 11-a-side Competiton at Beath High School on 25 September. Cpl William Jackson and Cdts Cammy Moffat, Lewis Esamal and Ryan Stockman will travel to Fife for the Competition.
RAF Leuchars Air Show 2011
Undaunted by the occasional downpour 12 Cadets and 3 staff from 2180 (Galashiels) Squadron arrived at RAF Leuchars on Saturday 10th September to spend the day supporting Station Staff at the hugely popular annual Air Show. Having stayed overnight at accommodation at HMS Caledonia it was a 0500 hours wake up call for the team from 2180 and a drive to RAF Leuchars to check in with the Air Cadet Control Team and to join almost 500 other Air Cadets and staff from across the Wing.
The allocation of duties and safety briefings started at 0600 hours as a steady stream of cars coaches and minibuses arrived at Wing HQ. Paperwork completed the 2180 Team moved airside to start work as part of a FOD Team and to work in the Veteran’s area. Everyone worked a shift system that allowed ample time off to view the aircraft and hangar displays and have lunch.
In addition to chatting to many of the Veterans cadets also met Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton and Station Commander Air Commodore Harry Atkinson who took time to thank the Cadets for their efforts. 
The Cadets also met Flt Lt Juliette Fleming the RAF Hawk Display Pilot for 2011 who is a Qualified Flying Instructor with 208 Sq at RAF Valley whose flying display was one of the highlights of the show.
Gold Silver and Brozne For 2180 Swim Team
In additon to taking individual medals in the first South East Scotland Inter-Squadron Swimming Competition at HMS Caledonia on 28th August the 2180 Sq Swimming Team took Third Place in the Boys team and Fourth Place over all . With over 130 cadets involved and 35 Squadrons elligible to enter the Gala squad did extremely well. 
Medal Winners were:-
Cdt Kyle Aitken - Gold
Cdt William Jackson - Silver
Cdt Lewis Esamal - Bronze
Climbing Awards for Gala Cadets
Seven cadets from 2180 (Galashiels) Squadron achieved the NICAS Level 1 Award for Foundation Climbing at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena (EICA) at Ratho on Sunday 28th August. The Borders Squadron jumped at the chance to make the most of the trip when offered the opportunity by Sq Ldr Barry McAdam, Deputy OC South East Scotland Wing, to visit the EICA after the Wings Inter Squadron Swimming competition where the Gala Lads were placed third in the Boys Competition. Also involved in training and assessing the Gala Seven was Sq Ldr Hilda McAdam who is based at RAF Leuchars.
The National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme is a UK wide scheme designed to promote climbing development and accredit individual achievement on artificial climbing structures. It can be used as a starting point for people wishing to take up climbing and mountaineering. The Cadets from Galashiels achieved the Level 1 Foundation Climber award after 3 hours of tuition and climbing covering a range of topics including safety, knots and climbing techniques.
Forthcoming Sports Events
Event | Location | Date |
| RAF Leuchars | |
| RAF Leuchars | |
| Deans High School - Livingston | |
| Deans High School | |
| HMS Caledonia | |
| TBC | |
| Deans High School | |
| RAFC Cranwell | |
| TBC | |
| TBC | |
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All dates/events/locations are subject to change, confirmation or cancellation
All ellibible cadet are encouraged to participate
Squadron Parades - will start again on Monday 15th August.
JHQ Summer Camp Germany 2011
Once again 2180 Sq was involved in the overseas Camp to JHQ Rheindahlen in Germany. Plt Off Nik Wielbo, FSgt I Wielbo and Cadet A Lawrie were among the 53 Staff and cadets from S&NI Wing who made the journey to Rheindahlen near the Border with Holland for a week of activities and visits. Nik was OIC the outward party and Camp Adjutant. Departing 870 Sq in Edinburgh to Hull on 2 August and then an overnight ferry crossing to Rotterdam, travelling through Holland the group arrived at JHQ before lunchtime on 3rd August. The 2180 Team returned to gala on 11 August after a terrific week.
Visit our "Special Report Section" to read the Camp Blog
http://2180squadronatc.org/SummerCamp2011JHQRheindahlen.aspx
VRT Recruitment Pilot Project
Plt Off Wielbo was one of 9 participants who passed through Officers & Aircrew Selection Centre at RAF Cranwell 24-26 July to test out the suitability of the new Commissioning system for VRT candidates which will be introduced in the near future. The process is the exact same as for regular RAF Officer recruitment with a few minor adjustments to the interview questions. Particpants played the role of an applicant for a VRT Commission. A further trial will be held in mid September 2011.
Adventure Training Camp - Windermere, 8-15Oct 2011
SeScot Wg will hold a camp as above Cost £130 will include Hillwalking low and high level, Canoeing, Kayaking, Climbing, Go ape, Biking all depending on available instructors
Closing date fpr applications 25 Aug 11. Email OC 2180 for paperwork if interested.
Top Appointment for Mark
One of the most important and public positions any Air Cadet can be appointed to is the prestigiuos post of Lord Lieutenants's Cadet. In the 70th Anniversary Year of the Corps and of 2180 Sq Flight Sergeant Mark Robertson the Senior NCO at 2180 (Galashiels) Sq has been appointed Lord Lieutenants Cadet for Roxburgh, Ettrick & Lauderdale and will accompany Lord Lt Gerald Maitland-Carew on ceremonial and other duties throughout the area for the next year. The Lord-Lieutenant's Cadet will support the Lord Lieutenant on special occasions such as Royal Visits and Remembrance Sunday and other Official Engagements.
The position of Lord Lieutenant in Scotland adted back to the early 1700s it was not until 1794 that permanent Lieutenancies were established by Royal Warrant. The Militia Act of 1794 saw the lieutenants appointed "for the Counties, Stewartries, Cities, and Places" and they were given powers to raise and command county militia units. While in their lieutenancies, lord lieutenants are among the few individuals in Scotland officially permitted to fly the banner of the Royal Arms of Scotland or The Lion Rampant as it is more commonly known
Nominated by Squadron Staff t
he citation for the appointment reads:-
Mark, aged 16yrs 11 months, joined the Air Cadets in February 2008 and is a very loyal and committed cadet. He is regularly involved in Sq activities at weekends such as flying, bag packing, car parking recruitment and community events. He is reliable courteous, very well mannered and is always very smart in appearance. He has consistently achieved a Credit Pass in Proficiency Exams including at Leading, Senior and Staff Part 1. He successfully completed the Edinburgh & South Scotland Wing Leadership Course held in Stirling in March 2009 and achieved a Pass with Distinction passing out as Top Student. He has been awarded the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award, and has started Silver. He holds certificates in First Aid & Heartstart. Mark is the Cadet SNCO at 2180 (Galashiels) Sq in the Scottish Borders and was recently awarded the Scottish Borders Youth Volunteering “Exceptional Volunteer Award for 2011”. The award was made recently in Melrose by football and TV commentator Pat Nevin on behalf of The Volunteer Centre Borders who administer the Millennium Volunteers Award in the Scottish Borders. Mark is involved in a number of volunteering efforts out with the Air Cadets including working with people with disabilities and people diagnosed with diabetes. Mark from Innerliethen is a senior pupil at Peebles High School and plans to study medicine at university and hopes to eventually join the RAF.
Mark was presented with his certificate and Uniform Badges at a special ceremony at Squadron Headquarters by Lord Lt for Roxburgh, Ettrick & Lauderdale Gerald Maitland-Carew when he visited the Squadron and viewed the range of activities on offer.
Among the guests present at the eventb were Mark's Mother and sister, Wg Cdr C McRae, OC SE Scotland Wing, Sq Ldr B MC Adam Dep OC South East Scotland Wing, Flt Lt J Henderson Sports Officer SE Scotland Wg & WSO Borders Area, Flt LT A Forsyth OC 1716 Sq, Members of the 2180 Civilian Commitee and Staff and Cadets of 2180 Squadron.
Best Newcomer Award
The 2180 Squadron Award for "Best Newcomer" has been made to Cdt Aaron Kerr (13yrs 11mth) from Melrose. Arron who has been with the Squadron for 11 months is one of the most committed cadets on the Squadron and can be relied upon to be at the fore when volunteers are required. Aaron was presented with the Best Cadet Shield by Lord Lt Gerald Maitland-Carew when he visted 2180 Sq on 13 July.
Youth Community Day Selkirk
At the invitation of Lothian & Borders Police, Cadets from 2180 mounted a recruitment and display of Squadron activities at the Youth & Community Day at Selkirk Swimming Pool on the first Friday of the Borders school summers break. The event was designed to show local young people a wide range of activities that they could become involved in during the long summer break and beyond.
Team 2180 demonstrated Flight Sim backed up with live Air Traffic Control Radar via the Internet and Live Radar via an SBS box and an Air Band Radio. Also on display was a Martin Baker Mk II ejection seat and information boards.
Among the visitors to the 2180 display was Iain Paxton the former Scotland and British Lions No.8 and Lock. Iain, who is Seconds Coach with Selkirk RFC, took timeout from his Rugby Coaching session at the event to speak to cadets and try his hand at flying a Tucano. Ian is well known to some of the 2180 team as Plt off Nik Wielbo, Deputy OC 2180, is a player with Selkirk RFC and Cpl Bruce Riddell is a member of the Selkirk Youth club Squad who train with the Senior Club
Dan Goes Solo - Galashiels Air Cadet Dan Barns has taken to the skies on his own after being awarded one of only 14 Flying Scholarships available to Air Cadets in Scotland this year under the Air Cadet Pilot Scheme. The Air Cadets provide 130 flying scholarships across the UK on an annual basis but competition is fierce with 40,000 Air cadets hoping to capture a place.
Sgt Dan Barns with his Wings
Dan Barnes from Kelso High school is a Senior NCO cadet at 2180 (Galashiels) Squadron has just returned from spending two weeks Dundee Airport where he has been based with Tayside Aviation who provide the aircraft and tuition for Air Cadets from across the UK.
The Scholarship provided Dan with Dan 12 hours of flying instruction and many more hours of ground school in a Grob 115b Heron single engine two seat training aircraft. So after 12 hours of dual tuition Dan was offered the opportunity to go solo. After the usual round of pre flight checks and with clearance from air traffic control Dan opened the throttle and took off on his own from Dundee Airport for a circuit and landing to qualify for the coveted Wings.
A bonus for Dan came in the form of a visit to the airport by two RAF pilots in a Tucano training aircraft from the Central Flying School at RAF Linton-on-Ouse who arrived to undertake quality assurance checks on the training given to the Air Cadets. Dan was selected to take one of the Central Flying School Instructors for a flight during which he was required to demonstrate the skills and procedures he had learned during the two week training course. An extra hours flying saw Dan prove to the satisfaction of the RAF Instructor all that he had learned was up to the standards required by the RAF.
Dan who has only recently passed his driving test is a Staff Cadet at 2180 (Galashiels) Squadron and has already flown solo in the Grob Viking Glider to achieve his Silver Wings having completed a Gliding Scholarship Course at HMS Condor Arbroath during the summer of 2010.
The cost of all this to Dan? – Nothing other than a commitment to the Air Cadets, participation in a wide range of adventurous activity, attending camps and enjoying himself. All Air Cadets who are over 16 years of age can apply for Gliding and Flying Scholarships which include travel, accommodation cots and the full cost of flying training.
Armed Forces Day 2011 - Cadets and staff from 2180 (Galashiels) Squadron were involved in supporting the main UK event for Armed Forces Day 2011 which was held in the Queens Park next to the Palace of Holyrood in Edinburgh. 
Team 2180 Armed Forces Day Holyrood 2011
The Gala Lads and Lasses were one of only four Air Cadet Squadrons in Scotland invited to attend the main event at Holyrood and were on duty to run the Air Cadet Community Engagement Platform - Flight Simulator and staff an Air Cadet Recruitment Stand.
General Sir David Richards GCB, CBE, DSO, ADC Gen, Chief of the Defence Staff chats to Cdt Aaron Kerr 2180 Sq
Staff and Cadets alike were delighted when General Sir David Richards GCB, CBE, DSO, ADC Gen, Chief of the Defence Staff, who was accompanied by Air Commodore RJ Atkinson ADC, MA, Air Officer Scotland and Station Commander RAF Leuchars, visited the ACE Platform. 
Cdt Brydon-Leigh about to meet the General
Sir David and Air Cdr Atkinson took a considerable amount of time to talk to cadets, meet staff and fly the Tucano Flight Simulator in the ACE platform and spoke to Gala Cadets Aaron Kerr from Melrose and Cdt Calum Brydon from Blainslie.
Gold Rush For Angus!
2180 Squadron's FSgt Angus Stanners is officially the fastest Air Cadet in the Corps!
Competing in the Annual Inter Region Athletics meet at DCAE Cosford on 18th June, Angus took Gold in the 100m, 200m and ran the final leg of the 4x100m Relay to come from behind to take another gold. The S&NI Team also took the Junior Men's Team Trophy.
South East Scotland Wing will deploy to Barry Buddon from 21– 23 October 2011 to deliver the following opportunities to cadets:-
Mountain Biking
Kayaking/Canoeing
Indoor Climbing
Bronze Nat Navigation Award
Fieldcraft
Marksmanship
Each Squadron / Detached Flight is awarded four cadet places with forms being submitted to OC 2180 no later than 29th June 2011.
Three Golds for Angus
FSgt Angus Stanners took three golds in track events at the recent Scotland & Norther Ireland Athletics meet at Pitreavie also taking the Junior Mens Championship trophy. Angus will now go on to represent Re4gion at the Corps Sports at DCAE Cosford in late June. Well done to the other team members who all agined Wing Blues and contributed to the points btall which pot E&SS Wg into second place a mere 1 point behing Glasgow. Angus was appointed E&SSWg Team Captain for the Competition
Cdt Arron Kerr took a well deserved Bronze in the U15 Relay
The 2180 Wing Team members were:-
- FSgt A Stanners
- Sgt R Hogarth
- Cdt CFlockhart
- Cdt A lawrie
- Cdt A Kerr
A Great effort Chaps!Edin & S Scotland Wing Athletics Champions 2011 - The Last Ever!
One of our best days out so far was last Sunday 2nd May when the 14 Boys and 1 Girl of the 2180(Galashiels)Squadron Athletics team faced teams from 25 other Squadrons at the annual Edinburgh Wing Athletics meet at Grangemouth Stadium . Almost 300 cadets gather at Grangemouth for the meet which was marred by some by some very poor weather.
Poppyscotland - Hearts& Heroes Challenge 2011
Once again because of their ongoing support for Poppyscotland 2180 during the annual Poppy Appeal (Galashiels) Squadron were again asked to help out at this high profile event. So on a bright sunny Saturday morning 20 Cadets supported by 4 staff turned out to undertake a wide range of duties from filling water barrels to handing out Gold and silver medal at the finish line to some of the 500 or so competitors. The Cadets were split into three teams - Gold, Silver and Academy Water Stop.
Hearts & Heroes Challenge 14 May 11
Uniform to start with is Greens then you will go into Best Blues be prepared for wet and cool weather
Bring a snack - but you will be fed and watered and if you stay till 1800ish dinner will be provided. If your name is not listed and you made a commitment please meet that commitment and in any case any one can participate just report and one of the times below at the Greenyards. Any issues phone me at HOME or email me ASAP. Watch your email Facebook and our website for any updates
Silver Team - Report Greenyards 0900
1 F/Sgt Robertson
2 Cdt Esamal
3 Cdt Jackson
4 Cdt Brydon-Leigh
5 Cdt Moffat
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Academy Team - Report Greenyards 1000
1 Sgt Hogarth
2 Cdt Stockman
3 Cdt Kerr
4 Cpl Leeson
Gold Team - Report Greenyards 1000
1 F/Sgt Stanners
2 Cdt Watson
3 Cdt Auty
4 Cdt Manson-Stubbs
5 Cdt Kelly
6 Cdt Miller
7 Cdt Aitken
8 Cdt
9 Cdt
ATHLETICS CHAMPIONS 2011!
Who would have believed it? To 2180 (Galashiels) Squadron goes the honour of being the last ever Squadron to win the Edinburgh & South Scotland Athletics Championships on the very day the Wing stands down and is consigned to Air Cadet History.
Sgt Angus Stanners wins the Victor Laudorum for Junior men leaving everyone behind and winning each race by a huge margin and every member of Team 2180 contributing to a magnifiicent result. Every member of the Squadron whether or not they were in the final team helped win this Championship- everyone who participated in the training and selection, sent their best wishes, participated in other sports events or washed the kit contributed to our success in the "Last Ever" E&SS Wing Event - no one will ever beat us in this competition.
Some Messages:-
Fantastic news, a big well done to all. Sorry I missed it sounds like they did exceedingly well. It just shows what they can do when they put their mind to it, they have got what it takes. - CI Brian Irvine
Congratulations from Acting OC Wing - Sq Ldr Barry Mc Adam
Really fantastic news, everyone should be very proud of themselves.What a way to brighten up an already sunny Monday morning! - Flt Lt Paul Cathrow
Excellent news - CI Alan Gueldner
Dear All, First class performance, well done everyone.- Revd Canon Duncan McCosh
South East Scotland Wing Stands Up
Great News! Our New Wing finally stands up:-
Edinburgh & South Scotland Wing is to disband at 23:59 on Sun 08 May 11.
South East Scotland Wing is to stand up at 00:01 on Mon 09 May 11.
Wg Cdr Colin McCrae is to assume command of South East Scotland Wg on 09 May.
Sq Ldr Barry McAdam will take up post as Deputy OC Wing on 9 May
So as of Monday morning we are all part of the New South East Scotland Wing.
2180 will be an active part of the Wing and contribute to the new structure as we have done so in the old wing. This is a positive move and it is to be welcomed. The new structure and team is fully supported by 2180 Sq.
Wing Athletics Sunday 8th May - Transport will depart 2180 HQ 0745. Uniform: Best Blues and sports kit. Packed lunch required. Take something to read listen to as there is a lot of waiting for events. 1st 2nd & 3rd placed Cadets are expected to be available for Regional sports on Sunday 29th May. Winners on that day will go to Cosford on 18th June.
Note Departure time from 2180 HQ is 0745 hrs
Flying on a Sunny Sunday at RAF Leuchars
Seven Cadets supported by two staff travelled to RAF Leuchars on Sunday 1 May to fly in the Grob Tutors of 12 Air Experience Flight. Two "First Time Fliers", Cadets Aitken and Watson, had thier fisrt trip in the Tutor both taking control of the Aircraft themselves and enjoying some aerobatics before returning to the Fife Air Base.
Hearts & Heroes Challenge 2011
Cadets and staff will be supporting PoppyScotland againat the 2011 Challenge on Saturday 14th May' Team 2180 will be presnt at the Geenyards and the Yair checkpoint helping the organisers.
Easter Sunday Gliding for Galashiels Cadets
10 cadets accompanied by two staff travelled to the former Wartime Airfield at Kirknewton just outside Edinburgh to undertake instruction on the Air Cadets primary training glider the Viking.
Include in the day were a few classroom based safety briefings and films but the vast bulk off the day was spent launching and recovering Gliders and then into the cockpit for a number of Launches and the experience of a lifetime.
Each cadet undertook a series of launches where the glider they are in is towed into the air by a fixed winch.
Once the Glider is released the aircraft can remain airborne for up to 20 minutes and reach heights in excess of 2000 ft depending on conditions.
The three launches available to each Cadet aim to see a total in-flight time of about 20 minutes during which the youngsters practice a variety of control movements.
One first time flyer when asked what he thought about the day replied: “It was the most fun thing I have ever done on my life!”
RAF Wittering Easter Camp 6-13 April 11
Cadets & Staff from 2180 Sq enjoyed a terrific week at RAF Wittering
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Easter Stand Down
No Parades on Monday 11th or Wednesday 13th April - the Squadron is on Easter stand down. Parades resume on Monday 18th April
Hearts & Heroes Challenge Saturday 14 May 2011
Once again 2180 Cadets have been asked by Poppy Scotland to help out at the 2011 challenge . This was s a great day out last year for a very worthy cause - Hearts & Heroes and Hearts & Balls.
So come on you lot who is up for this? It will be an early start and along day but terrific fun. i need you to reply ASAP.
Good Job - Well done Gala7s Car Parking team
2180 Car Parking Team same place same time same faces
Gala 7s Car Parking Team - Sunday 3 April - Meet at Netherdale 12:15 pm Best Blues, jersey & Geltex
Sunday 27th March.
A very busy day for 2180. Our Rugby 7s Team took a very hard fought 3rd place in the Last E&SSWg Inter Sq Rugby 7sTournament. As luck would have it once again we were in the same section as 1716 and olny one of us could go through. Early injuries to Sgt Stanners and Cpl Barnes in the first game which we won comfortably saw a weakened side beaten by 1716. Winnng all of our othe games saw us compete with Loanhead for 3rd/4th Place. Targetted in everty game Sgt Stanners was injured again eraly in the fisrt half and had to come off. Trailing at half time a hard grind saw 2180 lead at the final whistle
Earlier in the morning 2180 celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the inagural parade of the Galashiels detachment of No. 427 (Selkirkshire) Squadron. A Church Parde at St Peters, a Cadet Enrolement Ceremony and a reception in Sq HQ saw over 120 Cadets, Staff, Civ Committee Members, Guests and visitors enjoy refreshments prior to departing to Netherdale for the Rugby.
2180 Sq Cadets, Staff, Civilian Committee & Guests
Guests included Sq Ldr Barry McAdam Oc E&SS Wg, Flt Lt Jim Henderson Wing Staff Officer Borders Area, Fg Off Jacqui MacQuarrie Former OC 2180 Sq , Flt lt Pt Dorward RAF (Ret) 110 Sq.
Rugby training - Sunday 20 March - 11.00 untill 13.00 - Meet at 2180 HQ
Aircraft modelling - Sunday 20 March - 13.00 untill 17.00 - at 2180 HQ
Consent Forms - Now available in the Downloads section of this site. Attendance at a camp or involvement in any activity away from the Squadron requires parental consent. All cadets will require a CC1 and a CC2 some may require a CC3.
Gliding - We have been allocated Gliding on 24 April 30 Launches = 9 cadets. The list will be posted on the Sq notice Board and will close on 1 April. Places are limited.
Cherry picking will not be allowed. Priority will be given to those who have not flown with the ACO before , attend the Squadron participate, in Squadron events and are up to date with subs.
Gliding Cancelled - Gliding Sunday 13 March - Due to the adverse weather conditions in the Borders and at Kirknewton all gliding for this weekend has been cancelled. There will be other opportunities later in the year.
Wing Disbandment Parade - The Parade due to take place in Edinburgh on 20 March and the practice event due to take place on 19 March have been postponed. It is planned that the event will take place later in the year.
Flying Scholarship - Congratulations to Cpl Dan Barnes who has been awarded one of 13 Flying Scholarship avialble in 2011 to Cadets in Scotland & Northern Ireland Region. Later in the year Dan will travel to Tayside Aviation at Dundee airport where he will undetake training leading to a solo flight.
No Trophies But a Good Team Effort
2180 turned out for the last E&SS Wing Inter Sq Cross Country, the dealyed 2010 event, and Sgt Angus Stanners did his usual by making the Wing Team with a well taken second place and Silver Medal in the U17 Boys. Some good finishing by everyone else in their races will earn the Squadron some good Hegarty points- al in all a very good team effort Well done Team.
2180 Sq Cross Country Team 2010
70th Anniversary Church Parade
To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the inaugural parade of the Galashiels detachment of 427 (Selkirkshire) Squadron Air Training Corps on 26th March 1941. A Church Parade and service will be held at 2180 HQ /St Peters Church on Sunday 27th March 2011at 10:30 am . All Cadets and staff are expected to attend and all parents and family members are also invited.
Past members of 427 & 2180 Squadrons would also be very welcome.
Plt Off W Coutts OC leads the Galashiels Detachment of 427 (Selkirkshire) Sq at the Warship Week Parade Galashiels on 8th November 1941.
Cross Country
Transport will depart 2180 HQ at 0850 on Sunday 13th Feb. Packed lunch Sportskit and Best Blues Required.
Easter Camp RAF Wittering 6-13 April 2011
Edinburgh and South Scotland Wing have been allocated 18 male places and 12 female places on the above camp.
The closing date for all applications is Monday 21 Feb 2011. All nominations are to be accompanied by the correctly completed Forms CC1, CC3 and CC4 as appropriate. Copies of these forms cann be obtained from Flt Sgt Wielbo. Only those nominations received on the correctly completed forms and in time will be accepted.
Take the opportunity - it will become more and more difficult to get places at camps like this!
Suspension of Squadron Parades
In view of the potential for continuing severe weather I have decided, in the interests of safety, to suspend Squadron Parades until early in the New Year. There will be no parades until at least Monday 17th January and a resumption of parades on that date will depend entirely on the weather and access to the Squadron at that time.
Why have I taken this decision? - At the moment access to the Squadron is not great, there is poor access to the Church car park, underfoot conditions around the Squadron are very poor. You are well aware that night-time and incredibly daytime temperatures have been extremely low and while an improvement is imminent it is likely to be some time before the conditions around Squadron premises improves sufficiently to provide access and safe passage. Travelling after dark in low temperatures is not fun. To keep you all informed I will update the 2180 Squadron Web Site with Information on the resumption of parades and other information as it comes to hand.
We also have a notice board/ forum which can be found at:-
http://2180sqn.proboards.com/
My Squadron email is:- oc.2180@aircadets.org
The 2180 Facebook page can be found by entering 2180 in the search box on any Facebook page. When there is an urgent need to pass information I usually do the following
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