MainThe Official Magazine of RAF HaltonpointSummer 2018

1 Mainpoint SpringSTATION 2017 SNIPPETS | COMMUNITY AND CHARITY | SPORTS

AWARDED to the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order Today the School continues the ceremonial aspect and to have the of the Bath in the Queen’s New Year Honour’s List, one of our parents reigning sovereign as its patron. However, while the individual is celebrated, commented ‘…it is tremendously helpful to have the support of a school the whole school unites for parades. Since its inception, students have that understands and is sympathetic to the demands of Service Life’. marched and there has always been a Pipes and Drums band.

Certainly Gordon’s proximity to a number of military bases as Dressed in their Blues uniform the students parade eight times well as Heathrow Airport and major routes across the country a year and the School is the only one permitted to march along have contributed to the current roll where over 50 per cent of Whitehall – an annual tradition in remembrance of General Gordon. our students are from military families. But an understanding of life in the Services is something that has been running through the All Year 10 students join the CCF (Navy, Army and Air fabric of the School since its inception over a century ago. Force) which is often continued into the Sixth Form.

Military families have priority over others applying for a For many of the children from families in the services, Gordon’s place at Gordon’s. The School also employs counsellors for has been their first ‘constant’ after a life of moving schools and them and tutors to plug any gaps in their education. homes in line with their parents’ postings around the world. It is also a haven from the worry of a parent involved in action. The success of these measures is illustrated by the statistics - Gordon’s is in the top one per cent nationally for achievement at GCSE and A2 Levels For Tracey Phillips, a military wife, who had moved house with her children over the last three years (90 per cent achieve A*-C Grades at A2 and 92 nine times before they returned to England, the decision on where her per cent more than five GCSEs between A*-C including English and Maths). children should be educated came down to where they felt at home.

However it’s not just in the classrooms where students excel, Her daughters had notched up five different schools – three in one successes are achieved in drama and the arts; debating and public academic year – across the globe, priory to boarding at Gordon’s. speaking; dance and sport. The school has an enviable record in “The homely feel really stood out for us” recalled Tracey. “We the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme - this year 21 students will felt a strong sense of family and the fact that the pastoral and be going to Buckingham Palace to receive their Gold Award. teaching staff were used to working with military families so understood the special nature of where the kids are coming Set in over 50 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside, the School from and that they have had to move frequently.” is home to some 800 students and offers Residential (weekly and termly) Boarding from only £5,378 per term. “House parents are also aware that they [children from a service family] are under extra pressure because their Originally built in 1885 by public subscription as a national memorial parents may have been posted to a war zone”. to General Charles Gordon on the insistence of Queen Victoria, the School was opened as a home for ‘necessitous’ boys. The idea behind Marching has added benefits for her children too: it being that the boys would be trained for civil and military life. “We can see how it instils discipline and pride, and is part of what makes the school so unique.”

Editorial Team Station Commander’s Foreword

Editor FS Sean Wingrove Gp Capt J P Brayshaw LLB(Hons) FCIPD RAF Tel: 01296 656458 One Team, Training People for Defence Deputy Editors Fg Off Conor Maguire Welcome to the Summer support to events on 1 April 2018 edition of Mainpoint and act as the mounting base line rather than residentially Mr Chris Connolly and thankfully the weather for the RAF100 Parade and based. This is a testament activities in London on 10 to the hard work and Distribution reflects the season, unlike July. This task has required a commitment to continuously Courtesy of the Central Registry Spring which could have quite colossal amount of additional pursue excellence in all and Fire Section reasonably been renamed to work to plan, prepare and we do; reassuringly, there the ‘Extended Winter’ edition. Photography Support deliver for which I am it is also evident that the Kate Rutherford, Chris Yarrow his edition brings hugely grateful to all those important element of & Luka Waycott together a wide variety that are making it happen. having fun at work is alive Tel: 01296 656117 T of activities and Internally, as a Station, we and well. As an aside I events that highlight the have a host of activities and overheard a conversation Contact Us: achievements of our people events still to be enjoyed, about my revised, less formal, [email protected] and the additional voluntary, which I would encourage [email protected] photograph (above) recently community based or sporting all and families to continue which made me smile, it went activities that constantly take to get involved, including something like... ‘Hasn’t he place at Halton. 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Design Lance Publishing Ltd Amanda Robinson Contents Summer 2018 Tel: 01536 521126 Email: [email protected] STATION SNIPPETS 20 Celebrating RAF 100 27 Halton On The Way 22 Pearson To 1000 For RAF 100 06 Ceremonial Events Printed Graduation Parade 28 RAF Halton on 1st April Lance Print Ltd, 29/30 Stapledon 23 Freedom Of Community Police 08 Fire Section Road, Orton Southgate, Aylesbury Parade 29 RAF Halton Supports 09 Gift of Blankets Peterborough, PE2 6TD 24 RAF Halton RAF 100 Centenary From Royal Air Tel: 01733 390564 Centenary Dinner Church Service Force Association 25 Honours & Awards 32 Contact/Welfare 09 Royal Air Force Email: [email protected] At RAF Halton House Refurbishment Association Lunch Visit: www.lanceprint.co.uk 25 RAFBF Collection Project For Local Veterans 25 RAF Halton 33 RAF Halton Supports 10 WO's & Sgts' Mess Annual Reception RAF 100 Centenary Functions 2018 Church Service 12 Commemorate, Disclaimer: This publication is copyright Lance Publishing Celebrate, Inspire COMMUNITY & CHARITY Limited and may not be reproduced or transmitted 13 New Play Park SPORTS in any form in whole or in part without prior written permission of Lance Publishing Limited. While 16 Coaching Network 26 Halton Nursery Has It's every care has been taken during the preparation 34 London Marathon 2018 17 Coastal Command Own Royal Wedding of this magazine, Lance Publishing Limited cannot 35 Portsmouth Students be held responsible for accuracy of the information Veteran 26 Child Minding Training herein or for any consequence arising from it. Views Visit RAF Halton Expressed in this publication are not necessarily 17 RAF Regiment Band 27 Dragon's Den War those of the Royal Air Force or the Ministry of Support RAF Halton In Wendover School Defence. All images © Crown Copyright unless otherwise stated. 18 Campion Champions 27 School History 19 Church Of Scotland Visit To RAF Halton

4 Mainpoint Summer 2018 From The Editor Editor's Foreword

Welcome to the summer editors Chris Connolly issue of Mainpoint. from Policy and Plans and Conor Maguire, one of our I have been both surprised holding officers. and delighted with the response to my recent pleas I very much hope that you for assistance and articles; enjoy all of the articles in I have been inundated and the magazine, especially as you will see we have a the number of RAF100 bumper issue for you this related articles that are time around. just a taste of what is to come as 2018 progresses. Thank you to those of you Please continue to send in that have spoken to me your articles and photos to regarding volunteering some [email protected] of your time, the eagle eyed or mainpointmagazine@ among you will have noticed gmail.com. that I have two new deputy Ed.

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Mainpoint Summer 2018 5 Station Snippets Ceremonial Events on 1st April

Royal Air Force airman So far it’s been hard work, a said: “In our 100th year we dedication, spirit and from Aylesbury big change from school and want to showcase the vital achievements of our men and A played a major role in having Mum doing stuff like role the RAF continues to women. They also encourage ceremonial events on 1 April making the bed – but now I’m play in defending the British us to look to the future: the celebrating the RAF’s 100th much more independent and people and protecting our greatest legacy of RAF100 Anniversary. Aircraftman a lot better at ironing than nation’s interests. Launched will be its ability to inspire a Adam Wood, a 16-year-old my Mum!” on 1 April, the celebrations whole new generation so that trainee airman based at RAF are a fitting recognition and together we can help shape Halton in Buckinghamshire, On 1 April the Royal Air Force thank you to the exceptional our next century. had the extraordinary honour launched RAF100, a national of launching the RAF100 campaign to mark its 100th Baton Relay through London year. The centenary itself on the 100th birthday of the will feature events, activities Service. He also read out a and other initiatives running letter from Her Majesty The nationwide from April to Queen commending the RAF the end of September 2018. for its century of service to The RAF100 Baton Relay a VIP reception marking the will take the campaign to historic anniversary. communities in every region of the UK, carried by 20 RAF AC Wood, a former Cottesloe sports associations, serving School pupil, represented RAF personnel, reservists, the youngest personnel in RAF Air Cadets and veterans. the RAF when he received Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen the symbolic RAF100 Baton Hillier, Chief of the Air Staff, from Air Commodore Charles Clarke – a Great Escape veteran – and the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, the professional head of the RAF on the steps of the Royal Court of Justice. AC Wood – a keen athlete and former Luton Town Juniors FC player - ran with the Baton to the site of the RAF’s first headquarters on The Strand.

AC Wood said: “My grandfather was in the RAF; I never knew him but my Nan says he would be very proud of what I am doing. I’m really proud to have been chosen to read out the message from the Queen and then, as one of the youngest airmen in the RAF, to receive the baton from Air Commodore Clarke.”

AC Wood is currently based at RAF Halton, where he is training to work in RAF logistics, and expects to graduate from his professional training on 13 April. He said: “The training has really stretched me. I’ve discovered that attention to detail in all things is really important and I have started to push myself hard rather than settling for a mere pass in things.

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hat does the fire Recently during the Air Cadets How not to deal with section do? Volley Easter camp, FW Alan Giddens a chip pan fire. W ball I hear you say, assisted Steve in providing not quite, not here. both an educational and fun fire training session aimed at Jason Bridge (SFO) and his the air cadets. small team carry out fire inspections of all buildings This lasted almost 2 hours across the site, service and and culminated in two maintain all fire extinguishers teams running out fire hoses and hose reels. They conduct followed by knocking down weekly tests of fire alarm targets on the fire ground, systems, provide annual using water extinguisher fire training, building jets. Sounds straight forward custodian training as well as but the cadets using the conducting fire evacuation extinguishers were wearing drills and responding to fire blanked out BA masks and alarm activations. For now the only way they could aim let’s concentrate on the at targets was by listening to fire training. the remaining team shout out directions, very noisy finish to Fire Training the training (nothing a couple Ensure that annually, all of headache tablets would personnel both service and not cure). civilians attend a fire safety brief, conducted by the We have also provided Station Fire Service. Are you in training for HAC and other date with your fire training? airfield users at weekends. (This is very much dependant Fire training on Mondays on the football fixture list) 10:30hrs and 13:30hrs and The airfield users complete lasts an hour. Bookings can annual training of 7x modules, be made on Ext 6388. There to remain compliant and be are 20 slots available for able to carry out the role each session. of duty pilot. Module 7 fire foam extinguisher, delivery months, to be fresh for the training was last carried of training was assisted by recipient and deal with any • Bespoke training can be out on 10 Mar 18 at the fire FW Phil Watts. A big effort hot topics of the day. Look arranged for departments section which incorporated is made to try and change forward to seeing you at your if required. the discharge of a 90Ltr the fire brief every 12 – 13 training soon.

• Steve Gardner and the team provide the fire training not only for the station personnel but also • Recruits on day 22 as part of their phase one training.

• Scouts and Brownies to assist with their fire safety badges.

• Station youth groups to provide some fire safety awareness.

• Fire safety visits to Halton Primary school curriculum topics which include. The Great Fire of London and Wg Cdr Jenny Hone, OC Support Wg. Guy Fawkes bonfire night.

8 Mainpoint Summer 2018 Station Snippets Gift Of Blankets From Royal Royal Air Force Association Air Force Association Lunch For Local Veterans

hairman of the Royal circulated for volunteers to Air Force Association take part in the lunches so C (RAFA) Club, Derf being a long time member Mockford and RAFA charity I decided to give it a go. It’s ir Vice-Marshal (Retd) Trustee of the Association, worker, Kev O’Neil initiated been a successful afternoon.” John Cliffe OBE had the opportunity to a monthly lunch for A RAF, has presented present them whilst he was local veterans. Councillor Steve Worth a number of blankets to acting as Reviewing Officer said: “I have been to all of Recruit Training Squadron’s at the Graduation Parade of They came up with the idea the lunches and they are Commanding Officer, Pearson Intake. They will be to get some of the elderly out an amazing way of getting Squadron Leader Jules used for families and friends to socialise with others during veterans to socialise through Sampson, in his role as of Recruits on Graduation the cold weather. The lunch the cold months. This is what Chairman of The Royal Air days to keep them warm this month had a St George’s RAFA is all about and it’s been Force Association. This was during chilly conditions and theme and so the food was a success.” the first time AVM Cliffe, is another example of how good old British bangers and who was supported by Sqn the Association supports the mash with onion gravy and Derf said: “The kitchen isn’t Ldr Dean ‘Gibbo’ Gibson, a RAF Family. desserts to follow. very big but our volunteers manage well to cook for up A number of personnel from to 45, today we are serving RAF Halton also went along to 39. Kev and I thought that we chat to the veterans and help would see how it went, and serve the meal, one of them, after the first three were so Warrant Officer Clark Coghill, successful, it has gone from himself a member of RAFA for strength to strength with a lot 25 years, said: “An email was of extremely good feedback.”

Mainpoint Summer 2018 9 Station Snippets WOs' & Sgts' Mess Functions for 2018 Hogwarts’ Summer Ball Date 28 Jul Dress Amber (With optional Fancy Dress in keeping with the Amber dress code and the theme) List is now open on Sergeants’ Mess 365, Booking sheets in Mess Reception Closes 20 Jul

Joint Summer Families Christmas Draw Function 8 Dec 16 Aug Dress TBC Free Event List opens TBC Dress Green List closes TBC List opens 25 Jun Closes 10 Aug Exchange Drinks @ HHOM 11 Dec Battle of Britain Free Event 7 Sept Dress Uniform or Green Dress Red List opens TBC List opens 13 Jul List closes TBC Closes 30 Aug

Oktoberfest 13 Oct Free Event Dress Green or German Fancy Dress List opens TBC List closes TBC

Joint Comedy Night 17 Oct Dress Green List opens TBC List closes TBC New Year’s Eve Party 31 Dec Pickles Night Free Event 25 Oct Dress Green Dress 18th Century Navy Dress List opens TBC List opens TBC List closes TBC List closes TBC Other entertainment will be Remembrance Dinner advertised on Mess Notice 9 Nov Board, 365 and HIDE Web Site Dress Red List opens TBC Unless otherwise advertised, List closes TBC Wednesday Night is Members Night including Envelope Draw Parade Curry @ Sgts’ Mess 11 Nov Whilst every effort is maintained Free Event to ensure the accuracy of the Dress Uniform or Green above information, details may Living In/staff Dinner change at short notice due to 5 Dec unforeseen circumstances Dress Green List opens TBC FS Hammond List closes TBC Head of Ents

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Relationship breakdown often leads to the division of one home into two (a) the ascertainable wishes and feelings of the child concerned (considered and the relocation of either, or both parents, to a new home environment. in the light of his age and understanding); As such, it is important for separating or divorcing couples to ensure that (b) the child’s physical, emotional and educational needs; the arrangements for their children are agreed so that each child has 1) a (c) the likely effect on the child of any change in his circumstances; stable home environment and 2) is aware of the amount of time that they (d) the child’s age, sex, background and any characteristics which the court are to spend with each parent once the family is no longer living together. considers relevant; (e) any harm which the child has suffered or is at risk of suffering; Some couples find it easy to agree the arrangements for their children (f) how capable each of the child’s parents, and any other person in relation and are able to put their differences aside to effectively co-parent their to whom the court considers the question to be relevant, is of meeting children. Other couples, however, are not so fortunate and disputes can the child’s needs; sometimes arise as to what each parent feels is in the “best interests” of (g) the range of powers available to the court under this Act in the their child. For example, both parents may want the children to live with proceedings in question. them, but to see the other parent, and they disagree about how this can work in the future. These factors are applied to each child in question, taking into account all of the circumstances of the case, and each parent has the opportunity to In cases where a dispute arises, in the absence of a negotiated or mediated explain to the court what they feel the arrangements should be, before the agreement between the parties, either parent has a right to apply to the court makes a final decision. court under The Children Act 1989 and to apply for a Child Arrangements Order. A Child Arrangements Order can be made to set out all of the When a Child Arrangements Order is made, it creates a legally binding and arrangements in relation to a child including a) with whom and where the enforceable Order between the parties and hopefully provides clarity for all children are to live and b) how much time they are to spend with the other parties, especially the children, as to what the future arrangements are to be. parent. Horwood & James Solicitors offer initial fixed fee advice on all areas of Upon receipt of an application, the court must decide what it believes is family law including separation or divorce, children and financial matters. in the “best interests” of the child in question and what the arrangements should be moving forward. The court has a duty to deal with applications For more information or to make an appointment contact promptly and will only make a Child Arrangements Order if it believes it (01296) 487361 or [email protected]. is necessary to do so. Station Snippets COMMEMORATE, CELEBRATE, INSPIRE

qn Ldr George ‘Johnny’ the Americans’, including the Johnson , the last Americans’. He went on to tell S Dambuster, was invited of the 8 aircraft that were lost, to conduct a Q&A with the 58 men that were sadly Airmen’s Development Flight. killed and the three that were Syndicates took some time captured in one night and to ask questions and hear of what impact that had on No. some of the fascinating stories 617 Squadron. from the raid and Johnny’s time in the RAF. To finish, Johnny was asked what advice he would give Talking about the raid, he to the next generation of the said: ‘It was a job, yes it was a RAF. ‘Get a job you wanted, special one – but a job. When always do your job to the best you have a job to do you get of your ability and work hard onto it and you do it to the at it. You will get satisfaction best of your ability.’ out of achieving something you wanted to do and you will The audience was captivated be happy.’ by him as he described his confidence in the pilot and In this, our 100th year, as he told of how he had the it is important we take best spot on the Lancaster, the opportunities to which he described as: ‘the commemorate the past in finest WWII bomber, including order to inspire the future.

12 Mainpoint Summer 2018 New Play Park Station Snippets Encapsulates Community Spirit

round 18 months ago I introduced my A daughter Megan to the Trinity Community Centre (TCC) for the first time and she expressed that the Play Park was lacking the appropriate equipment that children wanted, in fact if I was honest, as a 6 year old, she probably said “Mummy, The wider RAF Halton family this is rubbish!” I had to agree. came out in their numbers, The soft play facilities within keeping the BBQ with a the TCC are brilliant, some constant demand. The smiles of the best I have seen in my on the children’s faces was time on various units, but design including swings, Station Commander, Group magical and overhearing one the external area was letting slide, roundabout and even a Captain James Brayshaw and parent have the confidence it down so as the lead for rollercoaster, optimistic but Benelephant. A combined to instruct their children to Community Support at RAF adventurous. Following a brief event to also showcase a go and explore shows we Halton at the time, I had to do exploratory search of Play recently refurbished TCC to have managed to create a something about it, plus my Park providers, I was quickly daughter had told me so. educated on the expense of good quality equipment and realised I was not going to achieve this project with unit funding alone, so approached the RAF Benevolent Fund for help. a lot of help. Projects such as this take a lot of planning, but here we are, glazed in glorious sunshine, the final result for all to enjoy. As the best Subject Matter Expert in her field, I sat On 22 May 18, the new Play her down and asked her Park was officially opened exactly what was needed with Megan proudly cutting highlight all the facilities space that is safe and secure, and she came up with a the ribbon joined by the available to the serving with something for everyone, community. Organised by even witnessing Benelephant the rest of the Community testing out the swings. Support Team, a packed programme of horse riding provided by the RAF Halton Saddle Club, various activities hosted by Ben Fund and Airplay staff, balloon modelling and face painting, bouncy castle and bucking bronco, BBQ and ice creams and of course, a comprehensive testing of the new park equipment, My tour at RAF Halton is which I am glad to say passed coming to an end, but I with flying colours. A real hope the community spirit community spirit. None of produced by the TCC and this would have been possible specifically the external play without the support of the area continues, despite the RAF Benevolent Fund, the lack of a rollercoaster. RAF’s leading welfare charity with a proud tradition of Squadron Leader Jane Stone meeting the needs of the RAF Officer Commanding Family, which it has certainly Personnel Management achieved at RAF Halton. Squadron

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4 - 6 Aylesbury Road, Wendover 01296 586152 www.GeorgeandDragonWendover.com Tring Park School for the Performing Arts stands at the Alumni success forefront of specialist performing arts education in the Daisy Ridley - Rey in Star Wars and UK. Tring Park also offers a full and rounded education Murder on the Orient Express to GCSE, BTEC and A level (up to 23 A level subjects), Lily James - Cinderella, Darkest Hour, in an atmosphere of high academic performance. Mamma Mia! Here we go again Lily James and Jessica Brown Findlay - ITV’s Downton Abbey Bryony Hannah and Helen George - BBC1’s Call the Midwife At Tring Park talented young people from 8–19 specialise in Sabrina Bartlett – Game of Thrones; Versailles Dance, Acting, Musical Theatre or Commercial Music, whilst Nafisa Baba – winner BBC Young Dancer of the Year 2017 gaining excellent academic qualifications. Entrance is via Drew McOnie - 2016 Olivier Award winner and director audition and scholarships are available for Dance via the of the Musical King Kong on Broadway; Government’s Music and Dance Scheme. School scholarships and bursaries are available for Drama and Musical Theatre. Tring Park also has considerable academic success with students entering Russell Group universities Pupils perform regularly both in Tring Park’s Markova Theatre and another who was awarded a Scholarship to as well as in London, throughout the UK and Europe. study English at Churchill College, Cambridge. Musical theatre productions include: Calamity Jane, Jesus Other students have left to read Medicine, Law and Christ Superstar, Rodgers & Hart’s Babes in Arms, Guys and Engineering whilst others are working in stage management Dolls and Cabaret. Tring Park provides 25 young ballet and in other performance-related industries. dancers to perform annually in the Christmas production of Nutcracker and Le Corsaire with English National Website: www.tringpark.com Ballet at the London Coliseum. It also provides dancers for English National Ballet productions at the Royal Albert Registered charity No. 1040330 Hall. Six pupils have played the part of Billy in Billy Elliot in the West End and on tour, another joined the cast of Matilda in the role of Lavender and current pupils Harley Bird is the voice of the famous cartoon character Peppa Pig. In 2016 the Tring Park choir “The Sixteen” won the BBC Songs of Praise Senior School Choir of the Year and reached the Final of BBC1’s Pitch Battle choral competition. Station Snippets Coaching Network Launch

tation Commander, 5 want to be coached and wanted to become a coach Group Captain James a few want to get more as I had thought we’d get S Brayshaw, has launched information, including about more requests for workshops. the RAF Halton Coaching the workshops we deliver. All in all a very positive Network along with the I was surprised so many start though.” Head of the Technical School, Defence Academy, Dr Matt Chinn. Staff from the Defence Centre of Training Support (DCTS) spoke to a large number of personnel who showed a great interest in the scheme.

The Halton Coaching Network was initially set up in 2017 with the aim of providing RAF Halton and Lodger Units skills and behaviours and thus with practicing and qualified help them to achieve their coaches, who can in turn goals. It can help an individual give free coaching services feel more valued by the time to the Whole Force at RAF and resources being invested Halton. It aims to develop the in them and they will, in turn coaches in the Network as feel more motivated and well through CPD and giving positive. For organisations, opportunities they might this can lead to a reduction not otherwise have in their in staff leaving and an day job. increase in collaborative working, staff motivation and The Network was established team efficiency. by Mandy Clay (who has now left the Civil Service) Karen Anderson, Franchise who, as part of the Defence Development Quality Centre of Training Support, Assurance in the Defence was a Defence Academy civil Centre of Training Support servant. She recognised there explained more saying: “The were a number of qualified Network provides qualified and experienced coaches and practicing coaches who working at RAF Halton and in can offer free, one-to-one Lodger Units but they were coaching sessions, based on not utilised appropriately by the needs of the individual the whole Station. In addition being coached. The Network to this, a large percentage of also provides the necessary the work force were unaware induction, mentoring and of the benefits of coaching continued support to all the and how to access it. coaches within, so individuals we help can be assured their coach has the right support network behind them. We also deliver regular workshops across station and are looking to deliver more bespoke workshops to teams or organisations based on their needs. Overall, our ‘big picture’ aim is to establish and cultivate a coaching culture at RAF Halton to support the Whole Force here.

“At the launch we had maybe 40-50 people turn up and Coaching is a way of enabling I’ve had 15 registrations, 13 individuals to develop their want to become coaches,

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Coastal Command Veteran Visited Halton House Officers’ Mess Coastal Command Northwood Eastbury veteran has visited Park, Middlesex. He was A RAF Halton House under the command of Officers’ Mess for lunch with Air Commodore Stroud OC Ops and Plans, Wing and worked in operational Commander Karen Moran, to requirements typing the mark his 90th birthday. history of Coastal Command Mr Bryan Jones served at under Flt Lt Ringnose and HQ Coastal Command, Neville Stacks.

RAF Regiment Band Support RAF Halton he Band Of The Royal They are pictured here at Air Force Regiment, RAF Halton as the first T supported RAF Halton RAF Band to wear the new personnel as they provided ceremonial uniforms for a Guard of Honour for the the Royal Air Force Music RAF100 Commemoration Services, before going on to Church Service in the nearby support the Graduation of town of Chesham. Pearson Intake.

Mainpoint Summer 2018 17 Station Snippets Campion Champions Make ampion Intake, Flights five and six have The Grade C graduated from 10 weeks Basic Recruit Training highest overall standard of at Recruit Training Squadron effort, determination and at RAF Halton. On a blustery achievement in physical cold but sunny day they education. Aircraftman marched out in front of Jade Bolton. family and friends on to the Henderson Parade Square THE ROTHSCHILD led by Flight Commander TROPHY Awarded to the Andy Furlong. recruit who achieves the highest overall standard in The Reviewing Officer for the Initial Force Protection day was Air Commodore Mark Training. Aircraftman Gilligan, Air Officer A4 and A4 Samuel Fitzgibbons. Force Commander, musical accompaniment was from the THE HALTON AIRCRAFT Band of the Royal Air Force APPRENTICE TROPHY willingness to help others as from a burning aircraft which College Cranwell and the fly Awarded to the recruit voted by their fellow recruits resulted from a collision in past was by a Tucano based who achieves the highest on the Intake. Aircraftman which two Blenheim aircraft at 72 Squadron, RAF Linton- overall standard in drill and Alan Hayward. were involved while taking On-Ouse. deportment. off. Aircraftmen Campion Aircraftman Maynard THE MAYOR OF AYLESBURY and Frost were among the Colour bearer for the TROPHY Awarded for the first to arrive on the scene. Parade was Flying Officer THE ROYAL AIR FORCE best overall performance Not knowing that the pilot Georgie Snowdon-Brett who BENEVOLENT FUND in all aspects of training was the sole occupant, is holding at RAF Halton TROPHY Awarded for on No 5 Flight. Aircraftman Aircraftman Frost promptly awaiting pilot training. displaying the greatest effort Charlotte Elson. entered the rear cockpit, Colour Warrant Officer was and determination on No 5 which was full of smoke WO L Caldwell and Colour Flight. Aircraftman Citten. THE LORD LIEUTENANT and fumes, in search of the Escorts were Sergeant Hayden OF BUCKINGHAMSHIRE’S wireless operator. Satisfying McEwen and Sergeant THE STATION TROPHY Awarded for the himself that no one was Daniel Martin. COMMANDER’S CUP best overall performance there, he climbed out and, Awarded for displaying in all aspects of training nearly exhausted, ran to the Air Commodore Gilligan the greatest effort and on No 6 Flight. Aircraftman front cockpit where Leading presented trophies and determination on No 6 Flight. Craig Pitches. Aircraftman Campion was awards to the following: Aircraftman Connor Lewis trying to rescue the pilot. THE LORD TRENCHARD THE HALTON AIRCRAFT THE DUSTY MILLER TROPHY Awarded to No 5 Working heroically both men, APPRENTICE SHIELD MEMORIAL TROPHY Flight, whose performance with great risk to themselves, Awarded to the recruit Awarded to the recruit who has been the best overall in due to the imminent danger who has displayed the has shown the greatest general service training and of the petrol tanks exploding, general service knowledge. extricated the pilot from Collected on their behalf by: the burning wreckage. Aircraftman Walton. Shortly afterwards the tanks exploded and the whole Campion Intake takes aircraft was rapidly burned the name from LEADING out. Unfortunately the pilot AIRCRAFTSMAN MICHAEL died later. PATRICK CAMPION GC RAF Who was awarded The Medal London Gazette - of the Military Division of the (5 July 1940) Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, for Gallantry.

(Later commuted for the George Cross)

Born: 8 May 1916 Died: 4 December 1943 Age when awarded: 24 Two airmen displayed great courage in effecting the rescue of an unconscious pilot

18 Mainpoint Summer 2018 Church Of Scotland Moderator Station Snippets Visits RAF Halton

he Moderator of the that according to the latest Padre Dave Skillen said: General Assembly of the census, represents 32% of the “Dr Browning said he had T Church of Scotland has Scottish population. enjoyed his visit immensely and paid a visit to RAF Halton. He that he felt the civilian church presides at the Annual Meeting Dr Browning arrived at Halton’s communities could gain so of the Church of Scotland, where airfield in a Puma from RAF much from the experience representatives make decisions Benson where he was met of Chaplaincy within the RAF about the life and work of the by Reverend (Wg Cdr) David community. He said he had learnt Church. Thereafter, during their Richardson, Reverend (Sqn Ldr) a great deal in a short period of year-long appointment, they David Skillen and Chaplaincy time about the Royal Air Force are tasked with visiting various Clerk, Mrs Joss Westwood, who about the training processes of areas of the country and world, began by taking him for a tour of content and delivery at Phase 1 including one of the military the new Chaplaincy Centre. and beyond. He said it had been services. The current Moderator, a huge privilege and an honour The Right Reverend Dr Derek The remainder of his visit to visit the Station and had much Browning, visited four RAF was taken up by a visit to The to take away and reflect upon.” Stations, starting with a visit Trenchard Museum and Recruit to RAF Benson then on to RAF Training Squadron. Next to Trinity Halton, RAF High Wycombe and Community Centre to speak with finally to RAF Brize Norton. Welfare and Community Support teams, finding out about life for Dr Browing’s visit focused on families as well as single serving the pastoral care and welfare personnel before taking lunch support available to service in Halton House. Later in the day personnel. A report of the visit he visited Servicemen Awaiting as well as anecdotal accounts Trade Training before time for will then be delivered to the personal reflection with the General Assembly of the Church Station Padres before leaving for of Scotland, an organisation RAF High Wycombe.

Mainpoint Summer 2018 19 Station Snippets

RAF100 Parade and Flypast

To mark its centenary, former and serving members of the Royal Air Force took part in events in London to commemorate 100 years of astonishing service and dedication to the Nation’s defence. he day began with a Following the service, breakfast reception on assembled guests enjoyed a T the site of the former reception at the Royal Courts Hotel Cecil at 80 The Strand – of Justice, which concluded the first headquarters of the with the launch of the RAF newly-formed RAF in 1918. 100 Baton Relay. The baton, designed by RAF apprentices Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen to represent the RAF’s Hiller, Chief of the Air Staff, century of service to the On 10 July, one hundred days after and Air Marshal Sir Baz Nation, will visit every region our official 100th birthday, join us North (RAFA President) gave of the UK and several overseas opening addresses. Then, locations from 1 April to 10 in London for our centrepiece event, 16-year-old Aircraftsman July 2018. the RAF100 parade and flypast. Adam Wood, the youngest serving member of the RAF, The RAF100 Baton Relay was had the honour of reading out launched by Air Commodore a special centenary message (ret'd) Charles Clarke OBE, from Her Majesty the Queen a Long March veteran, who to the assembled guests. emerged onto the steps of This was followed by the the Royal Courts of Justice traditional Founders’ Day and symbolically handed Service at St Clement Danes, the baton to 16-year-old the Central Church of the Aircraftsman Adam Wood. Royal Air Force, where the Royal Air Forces' Association Flanked by members of Standards were led in the Air Cadets and joined procession from Lincoln’s by fellow relay runners, AC Inn Fields by a band from Wood set off to the ringing the Royal Air Force Pipes of an original RAF scramble and Drums. The service bell, launching the RAF100 provided an opportunity programme of events to for quiet reflection and commemorate and celebrate commemoration of those who the past 100 years and inspire have served over the past the next generation of 100 years. the RAF.

20 Mainpoint Summer 2018 RAF100 INSPIRE: Our Youth and Education Programme

or almost 100 years, From Rolls Royce’s StaRRship the Royal Air Force has project conducting a virtual F been a leading force in mission to Mars through to technological advancement the final of the 2017/2018 and innovation. Our Robotics Challenge at Big Every year the Royal Air Force celebrates the skill centenary year gives us the Bang Science Fair 2018 and technical work of its professional and amateur opportunity to inspire future organised by Tomorrow’s generations by telling the Engineers. These partners photographers, and in its 100th year it will also unique story of our Service. will help us reach a whole have special amateur category, open to everyone. generation of young people. Through actively engaging raditionally there has video, of no more than one with schools and our The focus on STEM is always been an amateur minute, that can be used to expanded youth engagement intended to benefit the wider T category but this year promote across traditional programme, we expect to UK economy by highlighting it will be open to the general and social media channels. reach up to two million the importance of science public, service dependants, 9-15 year old students. and engineering skills families and cadets. • All photographs or videos We want to build interest against the background of a must have been taken in science, technology, serious skills shortage at the Since the start of the Royal between 18 July 2017 engineering, mathematics national level. Air Force, photography has and 16 July 2018. (STEM) careers. played an important role • Entries must arrive no This will help open the door within the service. What later than 31 July, no The programme includes for a whole new generation of started off as a method of entries will be accepted 1,000 STEM boxes distributed young people and highlight intelligence gathering has after this date. to school in partnership the diverse opportunities that grown into a wide-ranging • All images must be with the Royal Academy lay ahead for them. trade responsible for a high-resolution. of Engineering. Our youth number of activities, from • Please include engagement team will also We are looking to the next use in engineering and flight information about the be going into schools to hold generation for innovative safety through to helping image such as where it activity days and hosting ideas to shape our second inform people about what the was taken, what it is, who residential courses at RAF century and ensure that the RAF is doing today. is in the image. stations. Online resources, RAF will always be first to • No watermarks, credit including an interactive the future. The theme of this year’s will be given where it map, have been developed competition will be around is due Please consider by the Historical Association The Autumn of 2017 saw RAF100, which the entrants the theme and be and Institute of Physics and the launch of the STEM should use for inspiration. The imaginative with your are available at: programme in Scotland imagery submitted should subject matter, remember http://raf100schools.org.uk/ and England, and the look to commemorate the the Royal Air Force is Wales launch will took history of the RAF, celebrate more than just aircraft. The RAF is also place in February 2018. the RAF of today or inspire supporting a number The programme of events future generations. Judges Please send entries to of initiatives organised is funded by the Chancellor will be looking for a high [email protected] by external partners. using LIBOR funds. quality photograph or short

Mainpoint Summer 2018 21 Station Snippets Pearson Graduation Parade earson Intake Number AC Kane Copeland-Trenwith Order of the British Empire, for she knew that there were 610, Flights 11 and 12 The Halton Aircraft Apprentice Gallantry (Later commuted for bombs aboard, she stood P Graduated from Recruit Trophy, awarded to the recruit the George Cross) on the wreckage, roused Training Squadron this week, who achieves the highest the pilot, who was stunned, marching out on to the overall standard in drill Born: 26 May 1911 Died: 25 and assisted him in getting Henderson Parade Square and deportment. July 2000 Age when awarded: clear, releasing his parachute in front of proud family and 29 Trade: Med Asst harness in doing so. When friends. Flt Lt Ashley David, AC Andre Newton he was on the ground about Flight Commander, led the Royal Air Force Benevolent On the 31st May, 1940, 30 yards away, a 120Ib bomb Parade on a bright but chilly Fund Trophy, awarded for at 0100 hours an aircraft went off. Corporal Pearson day, before a fly past by a displaying the greatest crashed near the Women's at once threw herself on Hawk T1 from 100 Squadron effort and determination on Auxiliary Air Force quarters, top of the pilot to protect based at RAF Leeming. Number 11 Flight. the pilot being seriously him from blast and splinters. Musical accompaniment was injured, another officer killed Her prompt and courageous from The Band Of The RAF AC Katie Copeland outright and two airmen action undoubtedly helped to Regiment under the direction The Station Commander’s slightly injured. Upon hearing save the pilot's life. of Flt Lt Rodda. The Queen’s Cup, awarded for displaying the crash Corporal Pearson Colour was borne by Recruit the greatest effort and rushed out to it and, although (London Gazette – Training Squadron Deputy determination on Number the aircraft was burning and 5 July 1940) Squadron Commander, Flt 12 Flight. Lt Scott Ripley - Jones, with Colour Warrant Officer, Barry AC Joseph Collins Johnson and escorts Sgt Lord Lieutenant of Williams and Sgt Martin. Buckinghamshire’s Trophy awarded for the best overall Reviewing Officer for the day performance on Number was Air Vice-Marshal John 12 Flight. Cliffe OBE, Chairman of the Royal Air Force Association, AC Evie Porch who praised the graduating The Rothschild Trophy, recruits for the standard of awarded to the recruit who their drill and deportment, achieves the highest overall and wished them well in standard in Initial Force their chosen career path. Protection Training and The He presented trophies and Mayor of Aylesbury Trophy, for awards to the recipients the best overall performance who were: on Number 11 Flight.

AC Nathan Lant who was AC Christopher Harrington awarded The Halton Aircraft The Dusty Miller Trophy, for Apprentice Shield. Awarded to the recruit who has shown the the recruit who has displayed greatest willingness to help the highest overall standard others as voted by their fellow of effort, determination recruits on the Intake. and achievement in physical education. Finally The Lord Trenchard Trophy awarded to the Flight whose performance has been the best overall in general service training and general service knowledge was awarded to No. 12 Flight and collected on their behalf by AC Copley.

Pearson Flight is named after:

CORPORAL JOAN DAPHNE MARY PEARSON GC WAAF 880538 Corporal (now Assistant Section Officer) Women's Auxiliary Air Force

The Medal of the Military Division of the Most Excellent

22 Mainpoint Summer 2018 Freedom Of Aylesbury Station Snippets Parade he sight of marching A spokesperson from airmen and women Aylesbury Town Council T brought Aylesbury to said: “This year it is the a standstill as the town paid Royal Air Force’s Centenary tribute to personnel from RAF year. Marking 100 years Halton at a special parade to that dedicated, brave and mark the Freedom of the Vale. honourable servicemen and women have gallantly served In 1956, the Freedom of in the name of our country. Aylesbury was bestowed Right on our doorstep is upon RAF Halton. The RAF Halton, one of the honour and distinction of largest RAF stations in the marching through the streets UK, whose primary role is of Aylesbury with a full to train military and civilian ceremonial parade, bayonets personnel to perform to the fixed, Queen’s Colour highest standard for military flying, drums beating and operations and we welcome band playing solidifies the them here today.” important relationship that the Station has with the town.

Group Captain James Brayshaw, Station Commander, addressed the attendees, saying: “I am immensely proud that we are able to recognise today our unique relationship, our close bonds and our enduring friendships.” He went on to tell of the role that RAF Halton plays in today’s Air Force and of its incredibly rich history and on-going relationship with the Vale. “It was over 70 years ago, that Lord Trenchard, the founder of the Royal Air Force, observed that ‘Halton and the Halton spirit has been a pillar of strength all over the world’. That spirit and strength is embodied in those who serve today, those who march today, and those who call the Vale of Aylesbury their home.”

The Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment led the parade through the streets followed by Parade Commander, Wing Commander Karen Moran, who led the two flights and the Queen’s Colour of RAF Halton to the Freedom Ceremony.

The beautiful blue sunny skies were the backdrop to a Dakota flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Mainpoint Summer 2018 23 Station Snippets RAF Halton Centenary Dinner embers of the Ceremony with musical Officers’ Mess and accompaniment from the M Warrant Officers’ Halton band. and Sergeants’ Mess at RAF Halton came together Honoured guests at the to #Commemorate and dinner included Squadron #Celebrate the Centenary year Leader (Retd) George ‘Johnny’ of the inception of the Royal Johnson MBE DFM, Mr Peter Air Force with a formal Dining Magill and Mrs Pam Magill, In Night in Halton House Master and Mistress of the Officers’ Mess. Merchant Taylors’ Company. Air Marshal Greg Bagwell Over 130 personnel, veterans CB CBE also attended and and civilian mess members addressed the gathered diners gathered on the patio prior with a speech to #Inspire the to the meal for a Sunset next generation of the RAF.

Honours and Awards At RAF Halton urrounded by family Flt Sgt Dave Nutt, CTS, and colleagues, 12 was presented with the S Station personnel were Clasp, as was Flt Sgt Andi presented with Honours Goodall, ACS. and Awards in a ceremony at Halton House. Station Flt Sgt John Mills, RRU, Sgt Commander, Group Captain Paul Duke, MPGS, Sgt Gavin James Brayshaw, praised the Stevens, L&STW and Sgt recipients and presented Hayden McEwen, RTS, all the following: received the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Cpl James ‘Barnie’ Barnett, Drill and Ceremonial, After the presentations a RTS, received the AOC 22 reception was held and Group Commendation. photos taken by the Station WO Steve King, SIB, received Photographers to mark the Royal Warrant. the occasion.

24 Mainpoint Summer 2018 Station Snippets RAFBF Collection n Thursday 1 March undertaking a mammoth 12 RAF Halton Annual Reception Team RAFBF Halton hour bucket collection in O were all set to brave central London. Our fabulous his year’s Annual Commander said: “I am the elements but the Beast hosts South Eastern Railway Reception fell on fortunate to have a strong from The East defeated us. ensured we were well fed & T a cool but bright vibrant team that is highly With a Team RAFBF Halton coffee to keep us warm and evening where many of our motivated to continue rejig and a new date on Mon energised. The day was spent neighbours and supporters to play its part in the 23 April we finally made it to chatting with the locals were hosted by a wide community. Equally, we Cannon Street Train Station. and the commuters whilst range of Station personnel are all hugely grateful for they busied in and out of to continue to build your support and hope Our mission was to raise both Cannon Street Tube & the strong relationships that this much appreciated awareness of the Royal Air Train Station. that we have with our patronage endures.” Force Benevolent Fund by local community. undertaking a mammoth 12 The team raised a whooping The annual event is an hour bucket collection in £932.00 a huge effort by Within our Centenary year excellent opportunity for central London. Our fabulous only three members of Team there was the opportunity the Station to thank all the hosts South Eastern Railway RAFBF Halton. to give guests a different key people from across the ensured we were well fed experience to what they wider community for their & coffee to keep us warm Members of Team RAFBF on have had previously. Some continued support and for and energised. the day were: of the Servicemen Awaiting enabling RAF Halton to carry Sgt Marie Griffiths, RTS Trade Training were given the out its important role of The day was spent chatting Cpl Shaun Perkes, Dog Section opportunity to research and training for Defence. with the locals and the Cpl Sarah Perkes, RTS present topics to the guests, commuters whilst they Team RAFBF are on notably that of #RAF100 and Local counsellor Patricia busied in and out of both Social Media! RAF Halton Heritage. This Birchley, who has attended Cannon Street Tube & Facebook -@TeamBenFundHalton addition was appreciated by the event previously said: “It Train Station. Royal Air Instagram - @teamrafbfhalton all those in attendance and was, as always, a wonderful Force Benevolent Fund by Twitter - @ TeamRAFBFHalton formed a talking point for occasion to meet members the evening. of the Armed Forces.”

In his speech to the guests, Group Captain James Brayshaw, Station

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Mainpoint Summer 2018 25 Community and Charity Child Minding Training Halton Nursery Has Its hinking about The course content returning to work included; key legislation, T when you have two the areas of learning and Own Royal Wedding young children can be development, diversity daunting for any parent and inclusion as well AF Halton has like to thank all the staff however when you are as promoting positive celebrated their very for their help, the parents a military spouse there behaviour. We also needed R own Royal event when for taking time out to be a are even more issues to to complete an online Child Harry and Meghan, (Lola and part of the event and the consider; child care costs, Protection course which Oliver) were ‘married’ at the settings resident chef Marie having no family nearby to we could do at home in Spring Nursery. for making all the food help out with the children, our own time. After the and cakes.” the serving family member main course had finished It was officiated over by regularly being away we attended a paediatric the nursery’s very own from home, deployments first aid course over one Archbishop, Holly Jones, and overseas and being posted weekend. The first aid attended by all the children somewhere new quite course provider, SK First and parents. After the regularly. So when I heard Aid Training, is also a RAF short Service celebrations that RAFA were funding wife who was very excited continued in the form of a RAF spouses to train as to be involved in the child street party, making the most Child minders I jumped at minding training scheme of the lovely weather. the chance. Being a Child funded by RAFA. minder allows you to earn The children thoroughly money whilst looking In addition to the cost of the enjoyed the day and after your own children at course, RAFA also paid for although a bit nervous the same time but, more my Disclosure and Barring beforehand their practice importantly, it’s a job which Service (DBS) background paid off, and the event went you can take with you check as well as the first off without a hitch. The wherever you move to. year of my Public Liability Spring Nursery manager, Insurance. This fantastic Melanie Jones, said: “I would The course I had to opportunity has helped me complete was delivered to secure a career which is over three Saturdays at RAF flexible enough to meet the Benson by an Early Years needs of my family wherever training company called the future takes us. I am Prospects. The course group happy to report that every was made up entirely of RAF member of the course has wives and our Course Leader successfully passed their had previously worked as an Ofsted registration visit and Ofsted Inspector so we were is now running their own in good hands! child minding businesses.

26 Mainpoint Summer 2018 Community and Charity Dragon's Den War School History Visit In Wendover School To RAF Halton s part of RAF Halton’s Trainer and finally, using the commitment to Chipmunk Flight Simulator A engage with local to understand the controls schools, the Trenchard of a Spitfire or Hurricane. Museum hosted a visit from Aston Clinton School. Based Curator and organiser, on a similar concept of our Mr Francis Hanford, Cool Aeronautics event, the said: “The children were children were taken through animated and interested to a set of activities. learn throughout the day. They showed an interest The purpose was to assist in everything they saw the 60 children with and did.” understanding the history of WWII and the way of life by In the 100th year of the RAF showing them artefacts from Halton personnel are keen the 1940s, explaining their to teach and inspire children use and enabling them to and remember historic handle and use the items. events such as the Battle of Britain. Volunteers from the Trenchard Museum, assisted by the Station Youth endover School Runner up was the Super Mall, Activities Liaison Officer, Sgt pupils have held a massive shopping complex Greg Daly and Servicemen W another ‘Dragon’s with numerous leisure facilities, Awaiting Trade Training, Den’ style competition. including a Dog Training split the children into five They were asked to and Dancing centre, but the group exercises, three in make a business, school, winner, as agreed by the judges the museum and two in holiday home, venue or panel, was The Dragons Tail, the James McCudden Flight any other business they a historical building in which Heritage Centre. could sell by ‘pitching’ it they would build a leisure to school governors and and shopping complex, sited The activities they other invited judges, one in Wales in a village called experienced were: taking being Flt Lt Sarah Hindley, Llanfairpwllgwngyllgogerych part in Operation Control OC Operations from wyrndropwillantysiliogo Room, handling weapons Halton’s Airfield. All the gogoch, It was chosen due used in WWII, seeing exhibits were made by the to the details the group had how servicemen lived, children themselves out of worked on to make it sound including making a bed- papermache, empty food plausible and their enthusiasm pack, operating a Link containers and painted to to ‘sell’ it to the judges. look the part. Flt Lt Hindley said: “All of the The afternoon started with the exhibits were well thought pupils showing their creations out and appealed for different to the judges, explaining how reasons but the Dragon’s Tail they intended to make money had a lot of thought put in from them. Next the judges to it with costings etc and sat as a panel while they were information about how they persuaded group by group would repay the Dragons back which creation to invest in. for their investment."

Mainpoint Summer 2018 27 Community and Charity Halton On The Way To 1000 For RAF100

taff at RAF Halton are all our Trenchard Museum There has been much well on the way to and James McCudden Flight conversation about future S achieving their target Heritage Centre volunteers jobs in the RAF. As a school, of putting 1000 or more local and those Halton Aircraft Club this trip coincided brilliantly school children through the members involved, I continue with ‘National Science Week’, Cool Aeronautics activity day to be impressed with the so the children have been as part of the Station’s RAF100 significant support provided hearing about careers linked events. Sponsored by the by the Station. to science in a broad range Royal Aeronautical Society, of areas.” the Science, Technology, "The output is, I believe, very Engineering and Mathematics, much reflected in the email I STEM, event, was held at the received yesterday afternoon Trenchard Museum, the James from Michelle Swanson, the McCudden Flight Heritage lead teacher from Waddesdon Centre, JMFHC, Henderson Village Primary School."

aircraft flight and racing car effectiveness! Many of the children told me that this was the best trip they had ever been on which is praise indeed! Every child regardless of ability, was motivated and enthusiastic about each task. In the afternoon, the children relished the opportunity to be so close, even inside, the aircraft we visited in the hangars. Mess and the Halton Aero Mrs Swanson said: “I just Club at the Airfield. wanted to pass on thanks on behalf of myself and the Children from Years 5 and other teachers for such a 6 arrived from Waddesdon wonderfully engaging day Primary School and after last week. Your morning being split into four groups, sessions were well planned supervised by Station staff, and allowed the children to museum volunteers and challenge themselves whilst the Station Youth Activities working practically; this clearly Liaison Officer, YALO, they helped with their ability to were taken through morning absorb new information as and afternoon activities, back at school they were including a woodwork exercise keen to share information where they made a model about the forces linked to aerodynamic racing car, tackling the flight simulators and learning principles of flight, making a model aircraft, an aerojet and the electronic flying disc project.

Bill McGrath, STEM co-ordinator, said: “Yet again another big thank you for your professional and enthusiastic input to the various STEM activities at our latest Cool Aeronautics event. In addition to the valued support from

28 Mainpoint Summer 2018 Community and Charity RAF Halton Community Police

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Mainpoint Summer 2018 29 Oakwood Wellbeing, is run Through our team of highly out of and in support of the skilled and qualified staff Chilterns MS Centre, based we are able to support on the estate located on the people with short term old RAF Hospital grounds. musculoskeletal injuries It is the Centres way of as well as those with opening our facilities and complexed and progressive services to the wider public, neurological conditions. Our with 100% of the profits Exercise Referral scheme going back to the charity. also allows us to support those with long term health We deliver high quality, conditions such as high client focused services blood pressure, diabetes, including: obesity and COPD, while · Physiotherapy also those that have suffered · Hydrotherapy an acute event such as a · Therapeutic Massage heart attack or stroke. · Acupuncture · Oxygen Therapy The MS Centre and · Exercise Classes Oakwood Wellbeing share · Exercise Referral Scheme an ethos of understanding the needs of people, and So whether you have a having a true impact of niggling injury or pain, have peoples lives. long term condition or are just looking to make healthy To find out more please lifestyles changes, we have visit our website on www. service that will encourage, oakwood.org.uk or call us support and empower you. 01296 823 044.

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ver the last two years They took the time to We also have The Post Office Bedroom 2 I have been working re-decorate all the properties House, this property is a O extremely hard to before the furniture arrived Station Asset and little more bring our contact/welfare and also in one property tricky due to its lay out. houses up to an extremely they managed to arrange for However, after an awful lot high standard. The main and the carpets to be replaced. of work with re-decoration, priority goal was to ensure This kind of support doesn’t which thanks can only go the Tedder Road houses had a go unnoticed and the to Yvonne McCredie and home from home feel and that Community Support Team her team, for re-painting Bedroom 3 they were decorated pretty are eternally grateful to every all the whole of the inside much identically to ensure single member of the Carillion and outside of the property that children who come on Amey team. with paint that they kindly Contact Visits have continuity donated free of charge and and are not confused if they The funding for 41 and 53 all of this on a volunteer/ are not in the same house Tedder Road and the Post charity basis. Without people each time. I have ensured that Office House came from a like this project would never All our houses have RAFA these homes are furnished in successful Central Funds bid have succeeded. Free WiFi and again this is such a way that they feel like with extra funding support completely funded by RAFA a true home and not a “hotel”, from Station. In this property we have tried and this has made a huge accessorising in a simplistic to keep the décor as similar as difference to our regular but generic way for example Pics – Tedder Road possible to the Tedder Road users. Our houses are cleaned making sure the pictures were houses again for the sole fortnightly, windows are appropriate. I even took the Lounge benefit of our children visiting cleaned monthly, cookers time to make sure that the rug on Contact Visits. bi-annually and myself and in the lounge was the same FS Dave Holdsworth do a in each house, We moved Pics - Post Office House maintenance check every away from the box of dolls week, replenishing cleaning and prams and general toys Lounge equipment, changing bulbs to board games to encourage and batteries in clocks and family time. Many hours have Dining Room checking all the comments been spent putting a lot of sheets and fixing ourselves thought in to these houses any minor works or reporting to reach the main aim of them to Carillion Amey. the project. As you can see there is a lot of up keep to ensure our Dining Room At the very beginning of the houses stay to the highest project I took on our fourth of standards and I am really Kitchen Contact House, no 47 Tedder proud of what we have Road and I was delighted that achieved with them. RAFA very kindly, funded the refurbishment programme All our houses sleep 5 adults and Air Commodore Dusty and have a travel cot for our Miller came to cut the ribbon little tiny visitors. We provide and bring the house on line. Kitchen everything you require for a This was the very start of our pleasant stay. The only thing refurbishment project. If you we do ask you to provide is a take a look in the hall way duvet cover, sheets and pillow of this property you will see cases, travel cot bedding, that we have placed a plaque towels and your own toiletries. acknowledging RAFA and Air Bedroom 1 Although the main Commodore Dusty Miller’s refurbishment project is grand opening. Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1 complete there is always more to do. I am now in the process This project on Tedder Road of re-vamping and improving could not have been achieved the garden of the Post Office without the continued House in liaison with RAFA. support of the National Housing Prime element of One person has been Carillion Amey team and outstanding through-out have always been there Bedroom 3 Bedroom 1 this whole 2 year project and to help me when things that is FS Dave Holdsworth. have gone wrong. They FS Holdsworth’s fastidious have ensured that any work approach has been services were completed and fundamental in ensuring this efficiently helping me achieve project completion was in my deadlines. the timeline. FS Holdsworth

32 Mainpoint Summer 2018 Community has been hands on and given “Just a quick email to say thank and Charity up many hours of his own you so much for sorting out free time, hanging pictures, my welfare house booking. The building flat pack furniture all house is amazing – really clean RAF Halton Supports of his own free will and not as and so well equipped - made for a secondary duty. The reason a really enjoyable stay.” RAF100 Centenary Church Service he has done this is because he wanted to give back to “My Mother-in-law asked me to oyal Air Force Halton our community and ensure send you this thank you note for have provided a we provide the best possible the use of the families house. R Guard Of Honour facilities we can. As I mentioned on Sun, she has in the town of Chesham in stayed in a few, your homes are support of Buckinghamshire As you can see projects like exceptional and a credit to all County Council RAF100 this aren’t easy to undertake your hard work.” Commemorative Church and take up an awful lot of Service. The Service took time and the work that goes “I would like to express again my place in St Mary’s Church on in the background by all gratitude for the week I spent where the Queen’s Colour these people voluntarily just in the welfare house. The house was paraded and borne shows the community spirit was fantastic and we were by the RAF100 RAF Halton and the drive to make RAF surprised at the eye for detail, Queen’s Colour party. Music Halton Welfare Houses an especially the children’s games was by the Royal Air Force amazing facility. Since the and Play Station, etc. We spent a Musical Services from the completion of the project the really marvellous week in it.” Band Of The RAF Regiment. positive feedback has been wonderful. The comments of “I would just like to say that Wing Commander Karen how clean, well presented since the re-furb, the houses Moran, Officer Commanding they are and the fact that are more comfortable and have Operations and Plans Wing, there has been an eye for more of a homely feeling. I can who attended the Service, detail and they provide such definitely tell that **** loves said: “It is a pleasure and a welcoming and homely feel them. He calls them Daddy’s honour to #commemorate is all down to every single special houses. It also definitely and #celebrate the Royal person who helped. Credit helps with the free WiFi as well.” Air Force Centenary with where credit is due. THANK Buckinghamshire County YOU everyone from the “Quite simply the reason why Council. I would like to pay Community Support Team. I have been able to maintain particular thanks to the a healthy relationship with Chesham community that To book any of our houses my two young children since has supported us today’’. please contact me directly, separating from their mother. whatever the reason whether Expertly managed and allocated it be Welfare, Contact or Social fairly and with empathy, they visits. We only charge £15 per have been essential to providing night for Contact Visits, £25 an affordable, comfortable and per night for a Social Visit plus accessible option which my a £50 security deposit. Welfare young children describe as their cases are dealt with on a case holiday home. The standard of by case basis. I will always do furnishings are modern, fresh my upmost to help facilitate and stylish, creating a set of your request. houses that, although different, Jan Holdsworth have a familiarity that breaks SCSC/Contact House Manager down barriers and offers a Email: [email protected] homely feel in each and every Civ Tel: 01296 656914 one.The inclusion of RAFA WiFi Mil: 95237 6914 has added a 21 century bonus that also prevents the houses from feeling disconnected from the world, something that Testimonials can be a factor in “contact” visits. With fully fitted kitchens, utensils and crockery mirrored “I’m just quickly emailing to in each house, you can plan say how privileged the ****** exactly what you need to take family feel to have used the when staying and not get contact house this week. It is caught out. An asset to the an amazing facility and so very unit and a fine example of the well presented - thank you! rich rewards brought about Hopefully it will have persuaded by a dedicated Contact House the family that Bucks is a Manager (Janice Holdsworth) beautiful area to move to for the who has always been proactive next couple of years.” in assisting with my needs”.

Mainpoint Summer 2018 33 Sports London Marathon 2018 unday 22nd April saw Being a padre, I thought well over 40, 000 runners if Jesus is here running the S begin the London course too I have nothing to Marathon. For Padre Dave fear! Amazing experience, Skillen this was his first can’t wait to run my second marathon while Sgt Chris marathon. Lewis (RTS, Beckett Intake) was running his second Sgt Chris Lewis had already London Marathon. run two previous marathons in 2016, London and Berlin, Padre Dave is Chaplain to and so he took on his second an annual Easter pilgrimage London Marathon challenge holiday to Lourdes for Forces’ this year to raise funds for children with additional RAFA. With a charity target needs and so he was running of £1700 Chris has secured to raise much needed funds around £1100. Completing for the RAF contingent. With a the course in 5 Hours 55 charity target of £1500 he has minutes and 29 seconds Chris currently raised around £1700, was pleased to have ticked off which means he has fully his third marathon event. funded two children to attend the trip in 2019. For more When speaking about information about Dave’s the preparations he said, chosen charity and how your “To prepare thoroughly family may benefit from the for a marathon is a huge trip, or if you are serving how commitment. This year it was you might become involved an enormous challenge due as a helper, www.hcpt.org.uk. to recovering from injury that You can also contact Padre meant I had to defer my entry Dave at the Chaplaincy. from last year. Also, fitting longer sessions in around the Dave said, “I have enjoyed intense working hours was running for several years and problematic. To complete Pack Horse always wanted to complete a the course was a great An old fashioned cosy village pub and has been Gower marathon distance, but never achievement and what got family run for the last 55 years. It has Sky Sports, darts thought I would. I completed me through was the crowd. and a great welcoming atmosphere. Come and try a sample many hours of training to Their support and enthusiasm as we’ve been in the Good Beer Guide since 2002. prepare for London, usually in made it better when the pain the frost, snow, wind and rain, kicked in. Having completed and with the physical niggles three marathons I can now ‘Good Beer Guide’ associated with such training, safely say, never again!” If you but nothing prepared me for would like to donate to either Pub since 2002 the sudden hot temperatures Dave or Chris’ course please we experienced on the day. get in touch with them, they This added to the challenge would be delighted to hear but also the sense of from you! achievement as I crossed the The White Swan line in 4 hours 38 minutes and Another Gower cosy village pub in 55 seconds.” Wendover’s high street also with Sky Sports and darts. It’s run by Paul and Two features of the day his staff who will always give you a that got me through were: warm welcome. 1. Only 100 yards into the run I spotted an older gentlemen running with the sign on his back, “never again!”; then, 2. Pack Horse 29 Tring Road, Wendover, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6NR At 5km into the run there was a chap running in bare feet, Tel: 01296 622075 wearing nothing but white cloth around his waist and a crown of thorns on his head, The White Swan 18 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6EA and carrying a huge cross on his back. Tel: 01296 622271

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Jewellery designed and produced niformed Public Finally they went to Recruit to your specifications, or choose Service Students from Training Squadron where they U Portsmouth College were given a brief and walk from our extensive range of new, visited RAF Halton recently round to get a feeling for the to gain an insight in to what life of a recruit. secondhand and antique pieces. Phase One Basic Military Training looks like in the Royal The event was the idea of Air Force. The aim of the visit Cpl Perry Sturgess, whose was to familiarise the students partner is an administrator at and give them a greater the College. He discovered understanding of what to that the students were given expect should they apply to a basic insight into Army and join the RAF. Naval training and decided to go one better and give Aged between 17 and 19, 45 them a hands on experience. students came, spending the He said: “With my partner, first half of the day at Initial Danielle, working at the Force Protection Training, Portsmouth University, I IFPT, where they split into saw a fantastic engagement groups and got to grips opportunity and as we are Servicing of Rolex, Tag, Omega, Raymond Weil, with basic first aid training approaching RAF100 any Gucci etc. Batteries fitted and waterproof and CBRN, where they were engagement will be positive. able to try on the full dress I decided that as they come testing carried out on the premises. category including respirators, from a naval town it would be Top prices paid in cash for antique and and learn the rudiments of good to put a Royal Air Force marching. After lunch they snapshot as a career option modern jewellery, watches (especially were put through their paces and a perfect opportunity Rolex), coins, gold, silver, platinum and in circuit training at the to show what the Royal Air scrap precious metals. Burnett Gym. Force do.” Part exchange available.

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