For the third year running cadets ran the first water stop on the Circle of Hope which is a cycle event held to raise funds for cancer research.

Participants could choose from 15, 50 or 100 mile routes.

Cadets were in position in Llantysilio from 9AM, not bad for a Bank Holiday Sunday!

Below we see a cadet handing out the last of 140 bottles of water given out on the day to those aiming for the 50 and 100 mile routes.

Cadets from 2279 Wrexham had a good day at the Wing athletics.

As you can see we came away with medals.

Our best placing was in the under-15 Girls where we came second in the whole Wing!

Well done to the whole team !

Parents joined us for a formal enrollment evening at 2279 Wrexham Squadron Air Training Corps.

Our Padre took the cadets' promise and talked to them about the impact that being a cadet and latterly staff member has had on his life and those of other cadets now in various walks of life.

After the ceremony the guests were shown round our recently redecorated premises and had a chance to chat informally with staff , committee members and each other.

There were displays of cadets Aeromodelling work, pictorial displays of activities and the recently-awarded trophies for 2011.

One trophy of note was the Charles Whitcomb Trophy which is awarded to the squadron in the region with the most involvement in community activities.

We won this in 2011 which is seen as really good for a relatively small squadron as the region covers all of Wales, Mersyside, Staffordshire and West Mercia!

2279 Wrexham hosted two intrepid RAF Association members who were taking their "Banger" around the country in order to raise funds for the RAFA Wings appeal. Their aim was to visit the highest points accessable by road in Wales, Scotland and England.

We welcomed the car to our squadron for a quick cuppa before moving into Wrexham town centre for a bit of street collecting .

Allthought Wrexham was quiet it being Good Friday we did raise over £80 for the fund which assists current and previous members of the RAF and their families.

Cadets, staff and invited guests spent a really enjoyable eveing at the Ramada Wrexham.

As you can see all dressed very well for the occasion:

This was the second day of our walking weekend.

After the first day we had sampled the excellent dining at our accomodation and the breakfast stood us in good stead for another days walking.

The weather was really nice as can be seen from the shadows in this scene from our first stop of the day.

12 cadets spent the weekend at Capel Curig walking, navigating and admiring the spectacular scenery !

As you can see at the start of day 1 they look very clean and keen:

2279 Wrexham were very busy on Remembrance Sunday.

Cadets were up early to get into their best uniform. We met in Wrexham at 10AM and formed up as part of the march to the cenotaph.

We paraded three banners for the first time this year; our own together with the Aircrew and RAFA standards.

Wreaths were laid at the main cenotaph, the David Lord memorial and the memorial in the RAFA club.

After the ceremony at the RAFA clb cadets served tea & coffee to the mayor and other guests. This ended with the traditional washing-up!

There was a brief rest from duty during which cadets took part in a pool tournament.

Cadets then moved to the Glydwr Satdium to collect for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal outside and inside the international rugby match.

During the game we were kindly allowed to watch with a brief move to collect more for the legion at 1/2 time.

The day ended on another sad note; Wales lost!

Cadets collected in Wrexham for the RAFA Wings appeal.

Funds collected are used to support RAF personel and their families.

2279 attended 856 Cirk squadrons' open day on the 10th September.

1251 Berwyn and 1918 Ruthin also attended.

Activities on offer included air rifle target shooting, fieldcraft training, craft activities and rock climbing.

The Mayor and Mayoress of Wreham attended too.