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Station Commander’s Foreword

05 WOs' & Sgts' Mess06 Halton Receives The Royal Seal Of Approval08 Freedom of Dacorum08 Officers' Mess11 RAF Halton Hosts Worshipful Company Of Educators12 Padres' Piece14 Pearson Staff Look Back To Learn14 JIAG16 Graduation Round Up18 The Bee's Knees19 Trinity Community Centre farewell To Josie

STATION SNIPPETS

30 Meet the Exec31 Spot The Difference

W e have done so much in that time and I never

cease to be amazed at the many achievements of our people. Every day you perform your primary roles to a high standard, delivering and influencing the next generation Air Force and supporting Operations and Exercises. In addition, so many of you are carrying out secondary duties that enhance the lived experience for RAF Halton personnel and supports the wider community. I cannot unfortunately get to speak to all of you individually about what you are doing and thank you all personally but please be assured that I am so appreciative of what you do and am hugely proud of what we as a Station deliver, both collectively and individually.

July saw us welcoming our Honorary Air Commodore, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall. This was a real privilege and HRH clearly very much enjoyed her visit, particularly her game of table tennis! We only had HRH for 90 minutes so could not show her everything but we managed to squeeze in quite a bit. After some outstanding work from the community support team, the new Youth Activities Centre was formally opened during the visit and I would encourage you all to go and see this excellent facility. We have seen numerous other successes in the last few months, some of which are included in this edition, as well as a winning performance from the Photog ACSSU in the annual RAF Photographic Competition.

I hope that you have all managed to get a well-deserved summer break or, like me, have it planned for next month now that the schools are back. As the evenings start getting darker, the leaves are turning and Strictly Come Dancing is back

on the tv, it must mean that autumn is here and only 2 months before I get to put my Christmas decorations up! However, I do not want to wish my time away and I will be making the most of my next 12 months in post. I cannot imagine what job I could do next that would ever compare to the privilege and enjoyment I get from being your Station Commander, so I just won’t think about it and I look forward to continuing getting out and about and seeing as much of you as I can in the next year.

UNBELIEVABLY, I HAVE NOW BEEN STATION COMMANDER FOR 12 MONTHS – WHERE HAS THE LAST YEAR GONE?

22 Giving Back - RTS Community Support22 Royal Hospital Chelsea - When Old Meets New23 Conservation Corner23 The Last Straw For PMS' Scarecrow

COMMUNITY & CHARITY

19 A Day Of History At Duxford Air Museum20 Wing Walkers Ops & Plans20 Medical Centre CQC 21 Air Cadets' Summer camp

Autumn 2019Contents

SPORTS

24 All Fore One For Halton Golfers24 RAF Sport On The Road25 Sports & Activities Contacts26 Heavyweight Success For Halton's Smith27 CO's Cup Danesfield29 SATTS Alpine Eagle Experience

INTRODUCTORY

Octoberfest 12 Oct

Comedy Night @ HHOM 16 Oct

Remembrance Dinner8 Nov

Post Remembrance Parade Curry - All Ranks10 Nov

Christmas Draw/Ball7 Dec

Exchange Drinks @ Sgts’ Mess11 Dec

All Ranks’ New Year’s Eve Party31 Dec

WOs' & Sgts' MessFUNCTIONS 2019

Other events will be advertised on the Mess Noticeboard, Sharepoint and RAF Halton website. Unless otherwise advertised, Wednesday night is Members' Night, including the Envelope Draw.

Unless otherwise advertised, Friday evening is ‘Happy Hour ’ with the bar open from 1700. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the above information, details may change at short notice due to unforeseen circumstances.

WO Hammond Head of Ents:

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EDITOR'S FOREWORDAs I sit looking out of my window at the falling snow and high winds, RAF Halton (and summer) seems a million miles away.

However, as I’m currently deployed to the Falkland Islands the distance is a mere 8000 miles, and reading all of the submissions for Mainpoint makes me feel as though I’ve never left the Station.

The wide variety of articles the Mainpoint Team receive demonstrates the breadth of activity that RAF Halton personnel participate in. In this edition we celebrate our Royal visit and the opening of the Youth Activities Centre, as well as community engagement projects and conservation work in and around the Halton estate.

Sharing your stories with the RAF Halton Family, including those deployed overseas, and our local community increases awareness of all of the many outputs RAF Halton has. Whether it is sporting success, helping others in the local area, supporting international Defence activity, Force Development, or training the newest RAF Recruits, there is plenty for Mainpoint to Force Development

Please keep sending us your articles about all that you are doing. The Mainpoint Team enjoy reading your submissions and I am once again extremely grateful for all of the work Chris, Eleanor and Kate do for each edition – particularly when I’m currently so far away!

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HALTON RECEIVESTHE ROYAL SEAL OF APPROVAL

H er Royal Highness (HRH) The Duchess of Cornwall, Honorary Air

Commodore (HAC) to RAF Halton, visited the Station on a lovely day in July.

Arriving by helicopter, The Duchess of Cornwall was greeted by the Station Commander, Group Captain Wilson, and OC Ops & Plans Wing, Wing Commander Ian Hough, who escorted the HAC through a Lining Party made up of Station Personnel.

The HAC’s first stop was at the reconstructed World War I Trenches, known as the Lister Lines. The trenches were discovered in 2009 and

were reconstructed using World War I field engineering manuals. Warrant Officer Gary Edwards and Squadron Leader Toby Watkins dressed in World War 1 uniforms, while the HAC visited the trench network and the newly named Cornwall Way.

Following the trip to the trenches, HRH visited Initial Force Protection Training, responsible for delivering the fundamental training required for all Airmen to survive and operate in an austere and hostile environment. The HAC was able to observe Recruits undergoing training in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear protection, as well as an

interactive weapons handling class. Afterwards, she also got the opportunity to speak with several Recruits about their experiences at RAF Halton. The Duchess of Cornwall then moved to the Youth Activities Centre (YAC), where she was met by Wing Commander Jenny Hone, OC Support Wing. The HAC was given a tour of the YAC, meeting many young people who will use the building. HRH even enjoyed a quick game of table tennis before officially opening the facility building and cutting a delicious cake made by Mrs Wendy Jacobs.

More details on what the YAC has to offer can be found in Padres’ Piece on page 10.

Group Captain Wilson said: “It is an honour and privilege to welcome HRH The Duchess of "Cornwall to visit our Station."

The Station Commander added: "Our personnel work tirelessly throughout the year and it is wonderful to be given the opportunity to display the incredible work they do, made all the more special as we celebrate RAF Halton’s Centenary.”As ever, events like this would not be possible without the hard work of a huge number of people, therefore the Project Officer, Squadron Leader Matthew Hopton, would like to thank all those who helped make the visit such a success.

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10 (Thu) Happy Hour

16 (Wed) Joint Comedy Night – HHOM

17 (Thu) Officers’ Breakfast

25 (Fri) Families’ Happy Hour

31 (Thu) Trafalgar Dining-In Night

7 (Thu) Happy Hour

10 (Sun) Post Remembrance Parade Curry – WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess

14 (Thu) Happy Hour

21 (Thu) Happy Hour


28 (Thu) Formal Dining-In Night

29 (Fri) Families’ Happy Hour

TBC HHOM Staff Drinks

5 (Thu) Happy Hour & Livers-In Christmas Function

11 (Wed) Exchange Drinks - WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess

12 (Thu) Happy Hour & Christmas Draw Prep

13 (Fri) Christmas Draw

19 (Thu) Happy Hour


31 (Tue) All Ranks’ New Year’s Eve Party – WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess’

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FREEDOM OF DACORUM

O n Sunday 30th June 2019 RAF Halton exercised their Freedom of the

Borough of Dacorum, which gives the Station the right to hold ceremonial marches with "drums beating, bands playing and banner flying".

The Parade set off from Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead, just before midday and was accompanied by the Band of The Royal Air Force Regiment, pausing at St Mary’s Square for a breathtaking flypast by a Lancaster bomber. Following addresses by Mayor of Dacorum Councilor Terry Douris and Station Commander Group Captain Katherine Wilson, the parade then continued down to the

end of the Old Town High Street where it came to a halt.

Councilor Terry Douris said: "This parade is an opportunity to honour the military service that RAF Halton has given to the community over the years, as well as paying tribute to the service given by the Armed Forces, past and present. It was a fantastic day for RAF Halton and for the borough of Dacorum."

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A ir Vice-Marshal Warren James, Air Officer Commanding Number 22 Group,

has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Worshipful Company of Educators setting out a determination to continue their co-operative relationship. Dr Lis Goodwin and Professor Simon Denny met RAF Halton personnel when they attended the Graduation Parade of Number 633 Douglas Intake with Air Vice-

Marshal James and Group Captain Katherine Wilson.Dr Lis Goodwin said: “As Master of the Worshipful Company of Educators, I am really pleased that we have renewed our links with 22 Group RAF by signing the second Memorandum of Understanding.”

Professor Denny also added his delight, saying: “It was very appropriate that the Memorandum was signed at RAF Halton, and it was a marvellous experience to watch the Graduation Parade.”

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PADRES’ PIECE

T he new Youth Activities Centre (YAC) at RAF Halton was opened by Her

Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall in the presence of many young people from the youth groups that will use the building.

Much work has gone into transforming the YAC from its previous use as the Station’s Roman Catholic Church into a multi-purpose space suitable for young children, teenagers and young adults. During the Spring, Servicemen Awaiting Trade Training (SATTs) and Station personnel donned overalls and got to work with paint brushes and rollers to make the building fit for Royalty.

It was originally opened in 1962 as part of the ministry

of 3 churches at Halton. The rose window above the entrance was once a memorial window for Roman Catholic Chaplains. However, since September 2017 the building has not been used as a Church and the stained glass was replaced. The clear glass has now been painted as the RAF Roundel, which can be seen from the main road.

Other key features of the YAC include a sensory area for young people with additional needs, or those who are just in need of a quiet relaxing space; a ‘Snug’ lounge for the older teenagers; a Cinema Karaoke Room; and a dedicated Tuck Shop located in the former Church Confessional.

The youth organisations of RAF Halton were given the

building earlier this year and it is now used by the Brownies, Cubs, Beavers, Explorers and the groups that come under the Airplay banner, as well as the Ben Club for younger primary school children. In time, the Air Training Corps will also make use of the building for their parades and special events.

Future development of the building and its facilities has been secured by a substantial grant from the RAF Benevolent Fund. Plans involve the development of a full-size training kitchen to enable cookery demonstrations of healthy and fun meals and snacks, as well as the creation of a garden area where plants, vegetables and flowers can be grown by the young people. Hopefully, some of the

produce from the garden can then be used in the kitchen.

Lorraine Ferns, Community Development Officer and Joint Project Officer for the YAC Development, said: “This is just such a fantastic facility. We can do so much with the space and it is going to be so exciting to watch this space grow and to see our young people enjoying and realising the potential of this building”.

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Following the visit to the Churchill War Rooms, the team walked around the Houses of Parliament to supplement a strong understanding of what Winston Churchill achieved

during his career; particularly Churchill’s role in The Battle of Britain.

The final stop was at the Imperial War Museum, enabling the Instructors to refresh their understanding of military history in order to help teach Recruits. The exhibit ‘War in the wider context’ was of particular interest, and capped an interesting and informative day for all.


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THE BEE'S KNEES

D uring a routine inspection of a Contact House at RAF Halton,

a large bees nest was discovered in the garden shed by Jan Holdsworth.

Jim Webster from a local Pest Removal company ‘Bees Knees’ was immediately called upon to lift the nest out of the shed and re-home the bees to a safer place.

Jim and his son worked together to remove the roof from the shed, exposing the nest and allowing it to be taken out into a box. This was then left for 24 hours to allow time for all the bees to return to their nest, an occurrence

that normally takes place in the evening. The following day, the box with the hive inside was taken to another location, situated where there is no danger to people.

Jim, who has worked at RAF Halton for a number of years on different conservation tasks, said:

“This was a very routine visit as it ’s something we often get called on to do. I had lots of help from Jan Holdsworth, Station Photographer Kate Rutherford, and Eleanor Tomlin from Station Estate, who were suited up in protective clothing to get close up to see what was of massive interest to them.”


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TRINITY COMMUNITY CENTRE FAREWELL TO JOSIE

A DAY OF HISTORY AT DUXFORD AIR MUSEUM

J osie Snook recently spent her last day working in the Coffee Pod at the Trinity

Community Centre ( TCC) Soft Play area this week. She has worked there since it opened 11 years ago, prior to which she worked in Halton House and the Nursing Officers' Mess before its closure.

The closure of the Coffee Pod means Josie will now go into semi-retirement as she moves over to the Chiltern Club, where Sodexo will need another pair of hands to roll out their new menu.

Flight Lieutenant Heather Constantine, Officer Commanding Personnel Services Flight, said to Josie: “You will be sorely missed here. I can only say thank you for all of your hard

work and the support you have given to our families; we all wish you well.”

In response Josie said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here, from the day the Station Commander cut the ribbon to open the Soft Play area, to today. As soon as I saw this vacancy I knew it was the job for me.”

O n Thursday 18 July a group of Servicemen Awaiting Trade

Training (SATTs) undertook an educational visit to the Imperial War Museum Duxford. For many this was their first visit to a location of such historical significance and it was immediately obvious that there was lots of interest in war-time history.

The SATTs task for the day was to develop their RAF knowledge, while freely educating themselves on on conflicts and aircraft throughout history. In the process the Recruits were asked to compile a booklet of questions and answers with interesting facts and pictures to aid others on any future visits.

Armed with this challenge, the SATTs set off in small groups, leaving no corner of the museum undiscovered unturned in their quest for information and answers.

SATTs' staff remained around the museum and engaged freely with the Recruits and public, ensuring high standards and decorum were met throughout.

Before heading back to camp, the group gathered for a photo and collated all their material. Morale was high on the journey home, with plenty of discussion regarding the day’s events, especially the Battle of Britain Hangar where the emotional sense of pride was felt by all – really bringing home the sacrifice made by The Few.


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OPS & PLANSWING WALKERST hroughout the

summer, Ops & Plans Wing have taken on the

challenge of completing the Aylesbury Ring Walk.

Organised by Warrant Officer Doug Freeman for Force Development, the walk was broken down into three legs to be completed over 3 separate days.

The first of these took place in May, with the walkers starting at RAF Halton and covering thirteen miles to Hardwick.

The second walk was originally planned for June, however in typical British summer fashion it had to be postponed due to rain. The walk was rescheduled for July, with temperatures reaching highs of almost 30 degrees. Despite an inadvertent detour across a farmer ’s field,

11 miles were completed that day, finishing at the beautiful village of Dinton.

Walk three made the most of the August power outages, with the group completing the final nine miles of the 33-mile circular trek around Aylesbury. The Ops & Plans Wing walkers were rewarded with a cold drink to celebrate at the Shoulder of Mutton in Wendover.

Those who were able to join the walk have felt the benefits in the sense of achievement at having completed it. Furthermore, they also got to know colleagues from other departments in the lovely Buckinghamshire countryside.

Finally, a huge thanks should be offered to the Police Flight who offered full vehicle support throughout, as well as joining in with the walking.

MEDICAL CENTRE SCORESTOP CQC RATING

R AF Halton Regional Medical Centre achieved an Outstanding rating

following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), becoming one of only nine Defence Medical Services practices to receive the top grade.

The CQC is an independent regulator of Health and Social Care in England, with the sole purpose of ensuring Health and Social services provide patients with safe, effective, compassionate, and high-quality care, while encouraging those services which require improvement.

Although there is no statutory requirement for the Defence Medical Services to be registered under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the outcomes from both the inspections and reports are used for continuous improvement in the delivery of care across Defence. An Outstanding CQC rating is recognition that our Medical Centre is meeting the highest standards set. It is testament to the hard work of the multi-disciplinary team and we would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their continuous commitment and support.

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F rom late June to late August, the Air Cadet Liaison Team (ACLT ) at RAF Halton hosted

a Summer Camp for RAF Cadets from around the UK and Gibraltar. The Cadets enjoyed many varied visits and activities while learning a great deal about the RAF past and present. For many Cadets this was their first experience of RAF life and they learned a range of new skills, such as ironing their uniforms and making their own bed. Visiting Maitland Mess was also a new and enjoyable experience for all, and they were kept well fed by the excellent catering staff.

The Cadets were kept thoroughly busy during their stay at RAF Halton. All of the Cadets engaged with visits to Hendon, Bletchley Park, Windsor Castle and the Battle of Britain Bunker at Uxbridge. They were also able to make the most of other activities at RAF Halton, including visiting the Trenchard Museum, the World War I Trenches, Halton House Officers’ Mess, and seeing preparations for RTS Graduations.

Cadets also had the opportunity to visit the RAF Police Dog Section and the RAFA Club; they developed new skills on the High and Low Ropes, the Ranges, gymnasia, and performed drill on the Parade Square. These activities provided the chance

to learn about leadership, teamwork, communication and safety, as well as having fun and growing many new friendships.

The favourite activity of most Cadets was the visit to the High Ropes. It was something many had not done before and they wanted to conquer their fears of height by placing trust in team members.

The Cadets enjoyed their time at RAF Halton, with one Cadet saying: “This was my first ever camp and I’ve made many new friends and had a lot of fun. I don’t think I’ll really ever forget this experience.”

The ACLT would like to thank all who assisted in supporting every aspect of the RAF Cadet Summer Camp. In all we had over 400 Cadets and Staff pass through RAF Halton during a very busy 8-week period. A lot of work and time has been afforded by all Station Staff involved. This has made it a very successful adventure for all of these youngsters and the future of the RAF is secured.

If you would like to get involved in a very rewarding journey and have something to offer the Air Cadets, then please get in touch with a member of the ACLT. The Autumn Camps are scheduled for 19th October to 2nd November 2019.

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AIR CADETS' SUMMER CAMP

Air Cadet Liaison Team: [email protected]• Air Cadet Liaison Officer: Sgt Gareth French, CTS• Deputy Air Cadet Liaison Officer: FS Jason Jones, CTS• Team: Sgt Doug Harvey, HQ CCF South & Cpl Jo Carolan, RTS.


O n 23rd July, a group of Servicemen Awaiting Trade

Training (SATTs) undertook a visit to The Royal Hospital Chelsea, organised by Instructors Corporal Colfer and Corporal Ashley. The aim of the visit was to inspire the young Airmen and women with tales of years gone by, and inform them about the differences (and similarities) between military generations and experiences.

The SATTs were treated to a tour by former REME Staff Sergeant Bill Bullick, whose humour and immense sense of pride and passion was tremendous. His historical knowledge was astounding, which sparked numerous questions from the SATTs.

Throughout our tour, many Pensioners approached the SATTs and their Instructors to ask about their basic training and service. The Pensioners shared stories of years of military service around the world, war-time tales and inter-Service rivalries.

The Royal Hospital’s Regimental Sergeant Major conveyed his well wishes and thanks to the SATTs for their

conduct and companionship. Following this, the group of SATTs and Pensioners broke out into song, and before long the whole gathering were singing together, with no distinction between age, gender or cap badge – we were all one force.

On the journey home the sun was shining and the mood was positive, with everyone asking when we could go back. The SATTs in attendance were a credit to the Recruit Training Squadron and showed themselves to be true ambassadors for the RAF.

ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA WHEN OLD MEETS NEWGIVING BACK

RTS COMMUNITY SUPPORT

R ecruits from Pearson Intake, Thompson Intake and recently graduated Servicemen

Awaiting Trade Training (SATTs) regularly undertake community projects during their time at RAF Halton.

Such projects help the Recruits and SATTs to appreciate the importance of respecting and contributing to the communities in which they will be working with during their future careers. They are also fun and rewarding team activities that, like the rest of their training, helps them to develop as individuals and as a team.

Recruits from 118 Thompson Intake undertook several community projects across the area. Some painted the sheds and cleared out the pens at Buckinghamshire Goat Centre; others dug a pond, put up a fence and resurfaced the parking areas at the Chiltern Dog Rescue Centre.

Additional Recruits helped to decorate the new Youth and Community Centre in Wendover, converted from the former Church of the Holy Family. A final group remained at Recruit Training Squadron to work on improving the welfare and learning facilities for future Recruits.

Corporal Hargreaves said: “The Recruits achieved the task to a high standard and gave maximum effort throughout the day, impressing the staff at the centre. Their contribution towards helping

the Community Centre means that the Centre is likely to open within the next couple of months, and it has allowed the Recruits to help other young people and their families in the local community.”

In other projects, Pearson Intake Recruits and SATTs have been working with Community Impact Bucks (CIB), a local independent charity supporting voluntary and community organisations to help elderly residents look after their gardens.

Corporal Colfer arranged and managed the nine SATTs who undertook the ‘Ground Force’ style project for an elderly garden owner. He was not physically able to manage his overrun garden or afford to pay for a contractor, and was at risk of eviction under his tenancy agreement.

The SATTs battled the overgrowth, receiving compliments from passing neighbours for their commitment and generosity. The garden owner ’s daughter also visited during the day and was astounded by the work completed by the SATTs, acknowledging the impact it would have on her father.

The outcome of this project left the elderly gentleman stunned at the generosity of the SATTs. He was completely overwhelmed with emotion, for he can now enjoy his new garden without facing the threat of eviction from his home.

The respect and selflessness the SATTs demonstrated was beyond what anyone could expect of them. For the SATTs, this was a working day away from RAF Halton, but for this elderly gentleman it was so much more – it was giving him security and his life back.

Community and Charity

T he beautiful estate of RAF Halton is home to a diverse range of species, situated in

‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.’ The Long Barrow located here is a prehistoric monument connected with the ritual inhumation of the dead, dating to the early Neolithic period around 4000BC to 2400BC.

The Long Barrow site had become very overgrown and Guy Salkeld, a DIO Archaeologist, contacted the Deputy Station Safety Health and Environment Advisor (DSSHEA), who along with DIO and Station Contractors set about planning to preserve this historic site.

The Grounds Maintenance team, led by Trevor Marsh, did an amazing job in clearing the scrub and removing rubbish from the site. Going forward, the monument will be cut twice a year, alongside the cutting schedule of Happy Valley (the Chalk Grassland located next to the Long Barrow), which is abundant with a range of Orchids.

Birds, Bees and Butterflies The Conservation Team distributed over 60 bird boxes in various locations across the Halton estate and local nursery. 80% of the bird boxes were occupied for the season, inhabited by Tits and other small birds, six Tawny Owls and a Barn Owl. 85% of the chicks born were ringed by qualified instructor Dave Short and trainee ringers based at RAF Halton.

Members of the committee continued to conduct bird surveys and submitted their findings into Bird Track, an online tracker of migration movements and distributions of birds throughout the UK. The survey recorded a breeding pair of Mallards at the Main Guardroom, a rare spotting of a Silver-washed Fritillary butterfly, and a Stonechat, only the second sighting of this bird species at Halton in fourteen years.

Other surveys completed over the year reported the highest number of Great Crested Newts ever recorded on the Halton estate, whilst another confirmed that 80% of the buildings on the estate are home to Bats. The Conservation Team are fortunate to be able to call upon licensed experts to help support and manage these special species.

CORNERCONSERVATION


THE LAST STRAW FORPMS’ SCARECROW

P ersonnel from RAF Halton recently assisted Middletown Grange Care Home in

an annual scarecrow building competition in Hailey Village.

Nine Airmen, who had previously demonstrated their dedication to helping the Care Home occupants, were once again called upon to build a Winnie the Pooh themed scarecrow.

The project helped personnel develop relationships with the local community and improve their team-building skills.

The theme changes each year, with the 2019 theme being ‘Winnie the Pooh.’ The team from RAF Halton’s Personnel Management Squadron (PMS) put their own fun twist on it, by dressing the scarecrow in Service uniform.

Senior Aircraftwoman Vettraino said: “Despite the rain, everyone battled the elements to produce two successful scarecrow displays."She added: "There was some tough competition from the rest of the village but the day was a great success – full of fun, laughter, tea and cake.”

Community and Charity


RAF SPORT ON THE ROAD

A s well as doing policy, governance and assurance for RAF Sport and the

49 sports association, such as Angling and Volleyball, the Sports Directorate also get out to see the sports in action and ‘sell’ RAF Sport to Service people and Civilians at Air and other shows. This year we have been to the Cosford Air Show, the Royal International Air Tattoo and the Royal Welsh Show.

At Cosford, a hangar was transformed into a RAF Lifestyle area and we were able to show off a small selection of the sports on offer to Service personnel. On the day, RAF Archery, Basketball, Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton, Fencing, Motorsport and Nordic skiing were all on show, with interactive stands encouraging all to get involved.

Around the stands we also had RAF personnel from the Elite Athlete Scheme (which allows them to pursue their sport full-time while in the Service) or High Performing Athletes, including Daniker Williams (Rugby), Lucy Nell ( Triathlon) and Halton-based para-guide Gary Smith (Skiing).

Despite some torrential rain at the Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Sport had interactive stands from a wide variety of sports, including Equitation (with a hugely popular mechanical horse), Basketball, Winter Sports, Lacrosse and Rowing. Undoubtedly one of the most popular stands at the show featured Shanwayne Stephens, an Elite Athlete training as the driver for the Jamaica Bobsleigh Team, and people could not get enough

of Nordic skiing – brilliant on both counts!

Our last event was the Royal Welsh Show at Builth Wells, the largest agricultural event in Europe with over 400,000 visitors across four days. As a result, it is a great opportunity to engage with a public audience who may not normally come across the RAF.

Alongside a static display Typhoon and RAF Recruiters, the Brize Norton Footballers excelled again with their inflatable football dartboard, as did the Nordic skiers who captured everyone’s attention as they completed circuits of the showground. Tom Barber drew a large crowd with his archery sets, and Brazilian Ju Jitsu Elite Athlete Jon Maflin ‘interacted’ with the crowds by throwing them onto his mats

Overall, the RAF Sport on the Road was a great series of events. Our sportsmen and women had a great time sharing their chosen sports to all, demonstrating how normal we are (mostly) and how life in the RAF is no ordinary job.

Sport

ALL FORE ONEFOR HALTON GOLFERS

R AF Halton’s Golf Championships took place at Whipsnade Park Golf Club on

21st August. The 36-hole competition had a variety of spot prizes up for grabs, including longest drive and nearest the pin, many of which were provided by sponsor Ajilon. The Championship was won by Flight Sergeant Steve Reynolds, who was awarded the Stevenson Cup after he shot a gross Stableford score of 56.

Meanwhile, Matt Gardner won the Ashridge Cup after shooting a net Stableford score of 68.

The Championship came a week after one of RAF Halton and Ashridge Golf Club’s longest standing fixtures against one another, a contest which has occurred every year since 1935. The day was hosted by former Assistant Chief of the Air Staff Sir Michael Simmons, with Ashridge winning the 2019 event 3-2.


Sport

NAME OF CLUB OIC RANK, NAME PLACE OF WORK NUMBER EMAILAngling Cpl Thornton RTS 6548 [email protected]

Angling (carp) Sgt Crook Med Centre 6764 [email protected]

Badminton Fg Off Ale RTS [email protected]

Boxing Cpl StenslandCpl Vincent

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Cricket Sgt Clarke RTS 6029 [email protected]

Cross Country Fg Off Osborne CRN-Trg 95751 6389 [email protected]

Cycling Chf Tech Swinscoe CTS 6712 [email protected]

Climbing Fg Off Osborne CRN-Trg [email protected]

Football Flt Lt Burns DCTS 6013 [email protected]

Golf Mr CarnieCpl Charity

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Hockey Cpl JamesCpl Nutt

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Martial Arts Cpl RimmerCpl Reid


Motor Sports Sgt Lilwall CI Ops 6772 [email protected]

Netball Cpl Anderson RTS 6391 [email protected]

Orienteering SAC Cloake IFPT 6638 [email protected]

Rugby WO Hannah RMC 6801 [email protected]

Saddle Club FS Hornby Trg Wg 6925 [email protected]

Sub Aqua Sqn Ldr Maskell H/Wycombe 95221 5627 [email protected]

Tennis Sgt James RTS 6696 [email protected]

Wakeboarding Cpl Brown IFPT 7144 [email protected]

Heritage Wg Cdr Hough Ops and Plans 6641 [email protected]

RAF Halton Memorabilia Shop

Cpl Wigglesworth SMS 6471 [email protected]

Theatre and Music CT Mitchell CTS 6717 [email protected]

Conservation Committee SSHEA SHQ 6495 [email protected]

Halton Aeroplane Club Gp Cap Manwaring JALO-COS 020 721 82038 [email protected]

Chiltern Gliding Sqn Ldr Twaite BEN-ELW-LOGS Sqn OC 95261 7267 [email protected]

Mainpoint Magazine Sqn Ldr HoptonChris ConnollyEleanor Tomlin

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STEM FS Vivian CTS 6707 [email protected]

ACLO FS FrenchFS Williams

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YALO Cpl Wigglesworth ADF 6306 [email protected]

If you would like your Station Club adding to the list, please contact Eleanor Tomlin; [email protected] ext: 6408

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HEAVYWEIGHT SUCCESS FOR HALTON’S SMITH

R AF Halton’s Senior Aircraftman Alex Smith recently captained the RAF

to a large medal haul at the UK Armed Forces Martial Arts Inter-Service Championships, achieving success in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt Heavyweight category.

Alex successfully retained the Gi Heavyweight title and No Gi title winning double gold, also capturing double silver in the open weight categories.

Smith, who holds High Performance Athlete status within the RAF, is currently ranked number two Purple Heavyweight in the UK, but hopes his training at the Roger Gracie Academy in Aylesbury will see him achieve top spot.

The RAF Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ ) Team is growing bigger month by month and holds their team training at RAF Digby. If you would like to attend these monthly training sessions then please do not hesitate to get in touch via the RAF Martial Arts Instagram or Facebook page.

Alex said: “The RAF BJJ Team had a fantastic day at the Inter-Service Championships this year. Everyone showed great sportsmanship and

determination to fight against the other Services. I have no doubt in my mind that everyone will strive to do even better in the competitions to come, with even more success on the horizon.”


CO'S CUP: WATER SPORTS AT DANESFIELD

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SATTS ALPINE EAGLE EXPERIENCE

Sport

O ne of the many Eagles schemes available, Alpine Eagle is an

exceptional AT opportunity that we got to experience this September. A mixed team of RAF personnel, the majority of which were relatively new AC’s from SATTs, flew from Stansted to Memmingen, Germany. A short coach ride brought us all to the Robson Resilience Centre (RRC) in Bad Hindelang – our home for the week.

Bad Hindelang (according to Google) is a municipality within Bavaria, a federal state of south-east Germany. A quick glance at the top ten things to do in Bad Hindelang proves that outdoor sports dominates the area, regardless of the time of year. The surrounding mountains are hiked, biked and climbed in the summer, and skied and snowboarded in the winter months.

Settling into the accommodation leads to introductions and getting to know the staff and orienting ourselves with the centre. The staff at RRC are made up of serving RAF personnel and civilian workers, all of whom are friendly and approachable from the outset as they highlight the plan for the week.

Some started with Canyoneering, crossing the border into Austria and taking a brisk walk up a mountain to the top of a river. Warm in our wetsuits, we jumped, swam, and abseiled through waterfalls to make our way back down to the bottom of the mountain

under the instruction of our brilliant mountain guides.

Canoeing was the other water based activity available to us. Inflating the canoes is a small price to pay for a day on the river. Working in teams of two to navigate the water and learn how to handle a canoe in calm waters and rapids brings a whole new element to the sport. Everyone ended up in the river, whether they capsized or not! Again, under the watchful instruction and guide of our instructor, everyone successfully canoed down river and had a great time on (and in) the water.

Coming out of the river and onto a bike, some teams had the opportunity to go Mountain Biking, a great chance to see some spectacular views and build a cracking cyclist tan. Similar to Mountain Walking, the views were stunning and the activity gave the opportunity for more resilience than anticipated. While these sports may not have the same element as abseiling or climbing, they require a different style of resilience. Continuing the walk up the mountain, with or without a bike, was a task in and of itself. The views at the top make it all worth it.

Finally, the piece de resistance of Alpine Eagle – Klettersteig! The word Klettersteig is simply the German word for ‘Via ferrata’. Via ferrata is Italian for ‘Iron path’ and describes protected climbing routes in the Alps. The core concept of Klettersteig is climbing using an iron wire to keep the climber attached to the path. With the brilliant instructors,

everyone did some Klettersteig, even those afraid of heights. The adrenaline paired with the views made for an unforgettable trip for everyone.

Topping the week off with a Staff Ride into Munich, the capital of Bavaria, was a brilliant highlight. With a little reading around set topics, we had a full tour of the modern historical points of the city from an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. Visiting famous beer houses, standing outside of what was Hitler ’s favourite coffee shop and learning small historical anecdotes was only a part of the tour.

The day in Munich finished off our trip to Germany perfectly.

The International Mountain Guides and RRC AT Instructors work in tandem to deliver fantastic Adventure Training in a relaxed environment that somehow balances the fun, light-hearted side of AT with the more challenging, personal development aspect. They coached us when we needed it, fed us fantastic food (Massive thanks to the local staff who cooked up a storm every day!) and helped us all to develop, learn and enjoy ourselves during our week in Bad Hindelang.

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WING COMMANDER JONO YOUNG – OC TRAINING WING“Wing Commander Young is responsible for the training and delivery of 2500 new recruits through Recruit Training Squadron every year. In addition, he is responsible for Airmen’s Command Squadron (which enhances the Command, Management and Leadership skills of 2000 newly promoted JNCOs and SNCOs), Specialist Training Squadron (which delivers pan-Defence specialist training courses for 3000 personnel), and the delivery of Force Development to all Halton personnel (including Lodger Units).”

ABOUT YOUHOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE MILITARY? 16 years

BEST JOB YOU’VE DONE? Starting the RAF Eagles Schemes and delivering winter activities in Germany.

IF YOU WEREN’T IN THE MILITARY, YOU’D BE: An outdoor activities instructor

BEST PIECE ADVICE YOU’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN? Everybody has something to contribute, that’s what being part of a team is about; a sense of belonging, valuing your people.

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS: Adventurous, Positive and Determined.

HOBBIES AND PASTIMES: Kayaking, Skiing and losing to my wife at Motor Racing.

WHO WOULD YOU INVITE TO YOUR IDEAL DINNER PARTY? Andy Kirkpatrick (a climber with amazing stories), Mark Webber (F1 Driver, and he would keep my wife happy), Kylie Minogue and Chesney Hawkes.

FAVOURITE QUOTE: I have two, both Ayrton Senna’s: "The harder you push the more you find within yourself."

"The main thing is to be yourself. Many times it’s through a mistake that you learn, and the main thing is to learn through your mistakes and get better."

QUICK FIRE FAVOURITESFILM: Anchorman

BOOK: Do car manuals and magazines count?

MUSICAL ARTIST/BAND: Fleetwood Mac

SONG: Jazz Badger by the Red Hot Chilli Pipers

FOOD/MEAL: A good gourmet burger

HOLIDAY DESTINATION: Outer Hebrides

CAR: Current: Mini Cooper S. Dream: Aston Martin DBS

TV SHOW/BOXSET: Top Gear

SPORT: F1

SUBJECT AT SCHOOL: PE

EITHER/ORTEA OR COFFEE? Green Tea

X-FACTOR OR STRICTLY? What?

NIGHT-IN OR NIGHT-OUT? Night in (but in a cool location)

EARLY BIRD OR NIGHT OWL? Both

STAR WARS OR STAR TREK? Star Wars

CAT OR DOG? Both (but don’t tell my dog!)

THEATRE OR CINEMA? Cinema

BATMAN OR SPIDERMAN: Wolverine

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