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Spen Valley celebrate Diamond Anniversary
By Flight Lieutenant Kellyann Martin
2490 (Spen Valley) Squadron held their Diamond anniversary jubilee dinner recently to commemorate sixty years since the Squadron’s formation in 1962.
A splendid three course meal was served to the cadets, staff, committee members and special guests at The Marsh venue at Cleckheaton. Toasts were made, along with a speech from the Commanding Officer, with an overview of the Squadron’s history, way back from humble beginnings parading in an upstairs room in a Cleckheaton.
Honorary guest and Sector Commander, Squadron Leader Andrew Emms, also gave
a speech, then the cadets celebrated with
a mini disco. The food was lovely and the service superb, from all the staff at the venue.
It was a very fitting pleasant and formal- style dining event for the squadron to celebrate such a momentous anniversary.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
By Flight Lieutenant Kellyann Martin
2490 (Spen Valley) Squadron hosted a Halloween party for all the squadrons in their sector at Batley and Birstall RAFA Club. There was a great turnout, with a whopping 110 Royal Air Force Air Cadet personnel attending the party!
Many superb Halloween costumes were worn, along with some smashing dancing displayed from personnel of the following squadrons; 2490 (Spen Valley), 168 (City of Leeds), 250 (Halifax), 96 (Dewsbury), 59 (Huddersfield), 1466 (Holmfirth) and 185 (Batley).
Halloween party organizer, Flight Lieutenant Kellyann Martin, Commanding Officer of 2490 Squadron said; "I am really pleased that so many cadets and staff turned out to enjoy the party. It was a busy, active night, and we are delighted to support the local RAFA club, and we thank them for hosting us."
Spen Valley Squadron Annual Presentation Night
Awards all round recently for 2490 (Spen Valley) Squadron Annual Presentation Night; which was held on 19 December 2022, and kindly hosted at Batley and Birstall RAFA Club.
Congratulations to all cadets who received awards: badges, certificates, trophies and a promotion! Some well deserved achievements in 2022 from a great bunch of young people.
Special mention to all 2022 trophy winners:
• Best Attendance 2022 – Cpl Sebastian Sedlacek
• Best Uniform 2022 – Cdt Ruben Hathaway
• Best Sportsperson 2022 – Cpl Declan Smith
• Best Participator 2022 – Cpl Aiden Chapman
• Best Newcomer 2022 – Cdt Kayleigh Barker
• Best Cadet 2022 – Sgt Jessica Fox
The Squadron looks forward to helping the cadets gain more achieve-
ments in 2023!
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