Rugby Air Cadets honoured

RUGBY Air Cadets were honoured for recent achievements by Mayor Kathryn Lawrence.

They were invited to a presentation evening at Rugby Town Hall by Coun Lawrence - watched by proud relatives.

Cadets were rewarded for their achievements in flying and gliding, first aid and The Duke of Edinburgh Award.

The recently appointed Mayor’s Cadet, Flight Sergeant Jack Busby, said: “All of the cadets have been

enormously excited to visit the council chamber and getting involved in all of the activities we’ve

been offered has been thoroughly enjoyable.”

Commanding Officer, Flight Lieutenant Roger Smith, added: “It’s been a pleasure to see our cadets rewarded for their recent hard work, and the opportunity to do so it a setting such as the town hall, in the company of the Mayor has been a unique opportunity

for them."

Cadets were joined by Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing Commander Stuart Iles and Wing Adventure Training and Duke of Edinburgh Award Officer, Squadron Leader Bryan Coats.

And Rugby Cadets recently took the plunge when a group of them were invited to a three week diving course at the recently closed Ken Marriot Sports Centre.

Rugby Air Cadets is open to young people, aged between 13 and 18, and is located to the rear of the Territorial Army Centre on Edward Street Rugby. Visit www.rugbyaircadets.webs.com for further details.

Buy photos» Rugby Air Cadets, Flight Sergeant Jack Busby and Cadet Warrant Officer James Webb, underwater during the recent diving course. (s)

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