Leader awards for air cadet members

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 15th April 2024

Members of a Derbyshire air cadet unit have been gaining leader awards. The three members at Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets recently undertook assessment for their ‘Lowland Leader Award.’ A spokesman for the squadron said: “Congratulati [...]

Windy expedition for air cadets

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 12th April 2024

Air cadets in Derbyshire have been embarking on a rather windy expedition in their bid to complete their Silver Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) awards. Members of the Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets recently took a trek across some muddy terrain [...]

Cadet force appeals for adult volunteers

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 5th April 2024

Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets on are the look out for more adult volunteers to help them run the squadron. The organisation meets at its base in Outseats Drive in Alfreton twice a week. A spokesman for the cadets unit said: “Are you a [...]

More swimming success for air cadets

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 25th March 2024

Air cadets in Derbyshire have been gaining further swimming success. Members of the Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets recently competed in a regional swimming competition. [...]

Air cadets bid farewell to long-serving leader

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 20th March 2024

Members of the Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets have bid farewell to one of their long-serving leaders who has stepped down from the role to prioritise time with his family. SNCO, FS Naylor, has volunteered with the local air cadets squadr [...]

Swimming success for Air Cadets

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 12th February 2024

An air cadet squadron in Derbyshire has come out tops in a swimming competition. Youngsters from the Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets joined others for the contest at the recent Trent Wing Swimming Championships. A spokesman for the air c [...]

Recruitment drive at Air Cadets

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 1st February 2024

An Air Cadet squadron in Derbyshire is carrying out a recruitment drive for new members. The Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets are hosting an event later this month where potential new recruit can find out all about joining the organisation [...]

Fantastic year for Air Cadets

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 11th January 2024

An Air Cadet group in Derbyshire has been looking back on their 2023 year. Before breaking up for the festive season, the Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets held a special evening of awards and more. A spokesman for the organisation said: “ [...]

Festive singing and fundraising for air cadets

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 25th December 2023

Lots of community organisations across the Alfreton and surrounding areas have hosted a multitude of festive events in the run up to the big day. One of those Yuletide events was hosted by the Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets and saw lots [...]

Cadets collect more than a tonne of donated food

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 19th December 2023

Air cadets in Derbyshire have been helping to collect food for those in need this festive season. Members of the Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets attended Tesco in Alfreton at the weekend to carry out the collections. A spokesman for the [...]