Locally 2028 Squadron is involved annualy in the British Legion Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Sunday Parade in Southam. We also look after the Holywell a local Heritage Site on behalf of the Town Council. A History of the Holywell can be seen by going to the Links Section and visiting the Holywell Web Site. In fact in 2007 it was refurbished and Cadets were invited to the re-opening of the Site. We also canvas on behalf of the Royal Air Force Association Wings Appeal every year and attend the Annual Memorial Service at the Battle of Britain Plaque in Leamington Spa and much much more.
Our Civilian Committee is strong in supporting us and they help with many of the arrangements for our Community activities, together with fund-raising and assistance with transport. They also support us during our regular 24 Hour Drill Marathons with food and drink. Their greatest achievment to date was to be instrumental in the Squadron being awarded a Lottery Grant of nearly 10,000 pounds for IT training equipment and other essential items such as sports kit and D of E equipment in early 2007. They have also obtained grants and equipment from Warwickshire County Council and the local Branch of the Lions. In 2009 they were able to get a donation of tents from a local company, Go Outdoors in Coventry worth no less than 2000 pounds!
We also look forward to meeting our Ex Cadets and Staff to catch up on their experiences since leaving the ATC. A number of them go on to join the Armed Services, not always the Royal Air Force! In August 2007 one of our Cadets went to the Defence Sixth Form College at Welbeck, a first for 2028 Squadron and another Cadet joined the Royal Navy. We have also had a Cadet join the Royal Military Police!
In January 2008 Cadets, Staff and members of the Civilian Committee performed Cinderella in Pantomime to the people of Southam and raised some 964.87 pounds towards Squadron Funds.
More recently we joined the residents of Galanos House a local British Legion Care Home, to celebrate D-Day 65 on June 6th 2009.
Some of our recent community events...2007 British Legion Poppy Appeal Presentations
Poppy Appeal Presentation 2006
500 Years Of Community Service
Cadets Visit Battle of Britain Memorial 2007
Warwickshire County Council donate Computer 2007
Recruiting at Southam Carnival 2007
Re-Dedication of Battle of Britain Memorial at Leamington Spa 2007
Civilian Committe awarded Spitfire Trophy November 2007
Annual Cadet Sunday Parade 3rd February 2008
Cadet Sergeant Scriven recognised for her work on the Pantomime 2008
Poppy Appeal Presentations 2008
Two Days Bag Packing at Daventry March 2008
Ex RAF Navigator visits Squadron March 2008
2028 Recruit at Southam Carnival May Bank Holiday Monday 2008
2028 Squadron recruit at Celebr8 in the park at Southam
2028 Cadets attend Battle of Britain Memorial Service 21st Sept 2008
Community Visit by Police to 2028 Squadron October 2008
Wing Swimming Championships October 2008
Halloween Bowling Evening Oct 2008
Poppy Appeal 1st November 2008
John Turner Exhibition November 2008
Poppy Appeal Saturday 8th November 2008
Remembrance Day Parade 9th November 2008
2028 Squadron Cadets attend Church Parade Feb 2009
2009 Poppy Appeal presentations
CI Rogers talks to the Cadets about his World travels
65th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings Galanos House
8 More Cadets enrolled into the ATC at 2028
Acting Cpl Caves shows off his sporting 'blues'
2028 Cadets spend another day Kayaking and achieve a 1 star Qualification
Newly confirmed Pilot Officer Preece
Two more Cadets enrolled into the ATC July 2009
Donation of two Tents valued at £2000 Sept 2009
Cadets attend Beating Retreat at Kineton Army Munitions Station
24 hour sponsored drill Sept 2009
Beating Retreat at Kineton September 2009
CO's Commendations for Open Day 2009
Cadets and Staff receive their 1 Star Kayaking Certificates
Poppy Appeal 2009 second weekend
Remembrance Day Parade 2009 Selection of Photographs of the Day
D of E and V Awards evening plus Advanced Swimming Certificates and Leading Badges Jan 2010