CVQO Launches New Online Voucher Book

A new online voucher book with loads of great money-off discounts and special offers has been launched by CVQO (Cadet Vocational Qualifications Organisation) for all cadets, their families and friends 

For the past ten years educational charity CVQO has delivered real learning and real benefits to young people and adult volunteers through its BTEC, ILM and City & Guilds training and development programmes.

Now CVQO is pleased to add even more benefits with special deals based around having fun, making the most of leisure time and, above all, being able to do this with friends and family.

And don’t miss the special video message from CVQO patron Lorraine Kelly inside the first page.

To access the CVQO VOUCHER BOOK, click here  or on the picture above, or copy and paste the link below into your browser.

http://asp-gb.secure-zone.net/v2/index.jsp?id=407/497/4266&lng=en

We hope you enjoy using the vouchers!

Duke of Edinburgh Award Resources

We have added some useful resources to our Duke of Edinburgh Award page on our web site including a direct link to the eDofE sign in page and a eDofE participants guide.

Click here to go directly to the DofE page where you will find these links at the bottom of the page.

Relevant Duke of Edinburgh links have also been added on our resources page and general links pages.

Flying High at RAF Leeming

On Wednesday, 21st March Cadets Dover, Rutland and Graham went flying in Tutor aircraft with No. 11 Air Experience Flight at RAF Leeming.

This was the first flight for Cdt Dover (above) who was able to take control of the aircraft over North Yorkshire.

Presentation of BTEC Certificates

On Tuesday, 20th March Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear, N Sherlock Esq OBE, presented cadets from Durham/Northumberland Wing with their BTEC First Diploma in Public Services Award Certificates.

Corporal Kerry Armstrong from 361 (Gateshead) Squadron (pictured above with the Lord Lieutenant) was one of the recipients of the award which is equivalent to 4 GCSEs at A* to C Level.

Pictured above are all the cadets from the Wing who receievd their awards last Tuesday, together with the Lord Lieutenant and the Durham/Northumberland Wing Training Officer, Sqn Ldr C Miller.

Flying High

On the 15th January, Cadets Fox, Rutland and Graham from 361 squadron made their first flights in Grob Tutors at RAF Leeming. All three cadets enjoyed their flights and were able to take control of the aircraft in the air over North Yorkshire.

More flying to come on the 21st March.

National Navigation Award Scheme

Following a period of training and a practical assessment at Chopwell Woods, Corporal Ainsley and Cadets Dixon, Fox, Gordon, Hogg, Purdy and Rear all qualified for NNAS Bronze certificates which were presented to them on the 2nd February.

They now have no excuse to "get lost" when out on an expedition!

First Time Flyers

Yesterday, on a very cold but clear day, Cadets Adam McIntyre, Ryan Swailes and Ethan Stevenson went flying in Tutor aircraft of 11 Air Experience Flight at RAF Leeming.

For all 3 cadets this was their first flight in Tutors and they have therefore qualified for their "First Flight Certificates".

 We have more flying to come this month on the 15th February.