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Air Cadet Crisis in Whitby

There's concern for a local group for youngsters in the town.

Whitby Air Cadets are facing a crisis.

The Town's 740 squadron are desperate to recruit more volunteers after numbers of dwindled in recent times.

Here's Squadron Leader Alan Taylor:

They're desperate to recruit more volunteers after numbers of dwindled in recent times.

The group say they take part in many exciting activities two nights a week and most weekends.

From flying and gliding to camping, shooting, Duke of Edinburgh Awards and First Aid.

They are open to all young people from 12 years old (and in Year 8 at school) up to their 17th birthday, and provide the sort of opportunities that only come once in a lifetime.

Squadron Leader Taylor says the group provides valuable experiences for local youngsters.

For more details, email: oc.740@rafac.mod.gov.uk to sign up to the open day on Thursday 19th June, or call: (01947) 459 750 (Calls are answered on Thursdays only)

Parade Nights are on Thursdays 7pm - 9.30pm. The group meets at Rear of Whitby Sixth Form, Airy Hill, Whitby, YO21 1QA.

 

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