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Bournemouth School CCF Contingent News Releases - Archive 


 

Provided below are news releases which relate to recent Bournemouth School CCF:

 

 

28 June 2005

Royal Navy - International Fleet Review

The CCF were lucky enough to send 18 Cadets and 3 Officers to the Royal Navy's Fleet Review, as part of the Trafalgar 200 celebrations. The delegation spent the day on board HMS Marlborough, a Type 23 Frigate and took part in the ships salute to Her Majesty The Queen as Lord High Admiral of the Fleet, Royal Navy. Cadets were able to view all areas of the ship, meet the Captain and crew as well as sit in the ships Lynx Helicopter.

The Contingent Commander extends his thanks to the ships Captain, Commander I E Graham RN and his crew for making Bournemouth School CCF so welcome.

 

19 June 2005

Regional First Aid Competition

The South West Regional First Aid Competition (ACF, ATC and CCF) took place at the Wyvern Barracks in Exeter on Sunday 19 June. The CCF team won a commendable second place in a very tough event. Silver Medals went to all members of the team - S/Sgt Jon HAUSER, F/Sgt Charlotte ROGERS, Cpl Jasmine KILLEN and Cpl Joe FOX. Congratulations!

 

May 2005

Officer Promotions

HQ CCF (RN) has congratulated Lieutenant (CCF) M Bryant and Sub Lieutenant (CCF) AC Sweetland on their promotion to that rank.

 

18 Mar 2005

CCF Biennial Inspection

The CCF Biannual Inspection was conducted by the Chief of Staff Air Cadets from RAF Cranwell, Group Captain W M N Cross OBE RAFR who praised the Contingents excellent work and place within the local community. He noted in particular how Senior Cadets take on key leadership roles within the CCF which is one of the aims of CCF activities.

The day included a formal inspection, march past, first aid incident, inspection of training and accommodation and a final parade.

 

16 Nov 2003

RAF (SW) Ground Training Competition

First Place in both the Drill and First Aid section with a third place overall. Unfortunately this means that we have not qualified for the National Final on this occasion.  Great effort anyway.

 

11 Oct 2003

National CCF First Aid Final at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

The RAF won a well-deserved 4th place and the RN section a very commendable 7th place in these national championships.  Well done!

 

July 2003

Regional First Aid Competition

Second Place for the Royal Navy team means qualification for the national final at RMA Sandhurst in October 2003.

 

10-11 May 03

Ten Tors Expedition - 10/11 May 2003

We are delighted that once again all members of both Bournemouth School teams completed their walks safely. Well done to both teams, reserves and team managers for all the hard work that went into the weekend and the training that lead up to the event.

The weather was fairly variable over the weekend.  Walkers were treated to a pretty typical Dartmoor welcome with a continual change between heavy showers and bright sunshine!

An extract from the official results for the weekend are shown below, showing that all members of both the 35 and 45 mile teams returned at 15:52hrs and 16:28 hrs respectively.

Click here for more info ...

 

March 20 03

RAF National Ground Training Competition - RAF Uxbridge

BSCCF qualified for the national final having come second in the SW Regional competition the previous November. The result was sixth place overall with a win in the First Aid section. This means qualification for the National First Aid Competition at RMA Sandhurst in Oct 2003.

 

 

Regional First Aid Competition - 1st Place

Bournemouth School CCF has won the regional First Aid competition and now face the finals at Frimley Park on the 13 October 2002 - good luck!

 

 

Inter CCF/ACF Signals Competition  - 8th Place

Bournemouth School CCF has beaten off stiff competition and achieved 8th in the national Inter CCF/ACF Signals Competition - Exercise Summer Whine.  Well done!

 

31 Dec 02

New Year Honours

Congratulations to Commander (CCF) BJ Sanders RNR who has been admited as a Member (Military Division) of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE).

 

23-28 June 02

Queen's Jubilee Visit Report 

S/Sgt David Collier presents his report on Bournemouth School CCF's part in the Queen's Jubilee Visit to the Armed Forces

 

11-12 May 02

2002 Ten Tors Expedition 

Bournemouth School CCF junior and senior teams successfully completed the 2002 Ten Tors expedition 35 and 45 miles routes.

 

Dec 01

Cmdr. (CCF) B. J. Sanders RNR :: Lord Lieutenant of Dorset's Certificate of Commendation

Commander (CCF) Bryant Sanders RNR (OC Bournemouth School) receives the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset's Certificate of Commendation for Services to the Cadet Forces.

 

04 Nov 01

RAF (SW) Ground Training Competition - 2nd Place

Bournemouth School CCF came 2nd in the RAF (South West) Ground Training Competition held on 4 November 2001 at RAF Innsworth. Following this very commendable performance, the team have secured a place in the national competition.  Only the two teams from each region go through to The Air Squadron Trophy which will be held at RAF Uxbridge on 17 March 2002.

As a breakdown of the overall 2nd place position, the team performed magnificently by coming:

  • 1st in Drill
  • 1st in Shooting (inc. 1st, 2nd & 4th best shots - out of 48)
  • 3rd in the Fitness Run (inc. 2nd best runner)
  • 3rd in Aircraft recognition
  • 3rd in 1st Aid.

We also took part in a command task, but were not placed in the top 3.

 

Nov 01

Cmdr. (CCF) B. J. Sanders RNR :: Bar to Cadet Forces' Medal

Commander (CCF) Bryant Sanders RNR (OC Bournemouth School) on the award of a Bar to the Cadet Forces' Medal.

 

12-14 Oct 01

CCF (SW) 'Skill At Arms' Meeting - 3rd Place

Bournemouth School CCF came 3rd overall in the CCF South West Skill at Arms meeting held at Willsworthy Ranges on Dartmoor.  The team delivered a very respectable 3rd place in each of the three competitions.

 

23-24 June 01

National Radio Network Competition - 7th Place

Bournemouth School CCF once again entered the annual National Radio Network Competition.  The cadets were based for the two day competition at the Defence Fuels Group in West Moors, Dorset.  Overall the team came 7th; a solid performance given the number of entrants across the country.

 

 


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