As well as all the flying, gliding etc... The cadets will be expected to help out in some local community events.
The main events that the Squadron takes part in, are:

  • Chepstow Carnival
  • The Royal British Legion - Poppy Appeal
  • Rememberance Day Parade
  • The Battle of Britian - Wings Appeal

    These events give the cadet most probablly their first opportunity to put something back into their community.
    As well as being the only times throughout the year that the local community gets a chance to see that we actually exist!



    Chepstow Carnival


    		 After a few years of absence while the new CO found his feet running the Sqn, 2004 saw the return of an Air Cadet Stand at Chepstow Carnival.

    As modelled here by WO Starr.


    Despite the best efforts of the rain and the fact that the Filton airshow was on the same day, the day went well.

    As the CO had managed to scrounge tickets to the airshow for the cadets, the stall on the day was manned by:
  • The CO.
  • WO Starr.
  • Mrs Nevison{civ cmte}
  • Mr Nevison{civ cmte}

    The CO would like to thank all the cadets who got everything ready for them before hand.


    • This is what it looks like in full flow with cadets manning the stand, as demonstrated the last time we attended.

    Fingers crossed for no program clashes next year!





    Royal British Legion - Poppy Appeal

    Once a year we help out the Chepstow branch of the Royal British Legion collecting for the Poppy Appeal in and around Chepstow.

    Please see the below pages for more information (Will open in a new window)

    A who/what/why of the Poppy appeal
    The Poppy Appeal home page
    The Royal British Legion




    Remembrance Day Parade

    Officially defined as: the Sunday nearest to November 11 when those who died in World War I and World War II are commemorated .

    Although nowadays this day remembers all those members of the local community who have fallen in battle over the last 100 years.

    As well as ourselves and the other local military organisations, representatives of all the local organisations take part to mark their respects.


    The Squadron drill flight marching through
    the town as part of the remembrance day parade
    The parade is formed up at the Dell car park and marches down through town to the Cenotaph, where wreaths are layed a 2 minute scilence is observed.
    The parade then proceedes to St Marys church for a service and a reading of the roll of honour which names all those soldiers from the Chepstow who have fallen in conflict.

    The parade then marches back up through town and back to the British Legion for a buffet lunch provided by the members of the Chepstow Branch of the Royal British Legion.




    Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) - Wings Appeal

    The other main time that the Squadron is seen in the local community is collecting for the Battle of Britian, Wings Appeal.


    For those of you unaware of what the Wings appeal is, below is the description from the official site.

    The Wings Appeal runs throughout the year with a focal point of 15th September in commemoration of the Battle of Britain. This date represents a crucial turning point in WWII, the Wings Appeal provides an opportunity for us to give thanks for the victory which has enabled us to enjoy our freedom ever since.

    Please follow this link for more information about the wings appeal: Wings Appeal (will open in a new window)