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 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 for training equipment and other essential items such as sports kit, in early 2007. They have also obtained grants and equipment from Warwickshire County Council and the local Branch of the Lions.
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.
More recently 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 towards Squadron Funds and a donation to the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.
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