Runners-up in the region: Sgt. Sam Burnell from Whitland Sqn represented no.3 Welsh Wing at RAF Cosford last Sunday. Sam (pictured third from the right) was part of the ladies' junior football team who were narrowly beaten by a Mersyside Wing in the final.

New padre for 2420: Rev. Huw George from Llandissilio has recently been appointed as 2420 Sqn padre. As well as a Pembrokeshire County Councillor, Huw is minister at Brynconin Chapel. He is looking forward to helping the squadron in its many activities in the future.

JNCO training weekend at Penally: This weekend, Whitland's NCO`s are attending a JNCO Training Weekend. The cadets will be instructed on various leadership styles and given training on the roles of a JNCO in the ATC.

Flying at Swansea: Four cadets are to attend the Gliding School in Swansea. It is hoped they will carry out the first lesson in the basic GIC. This will lead on to Gliding Scholarship Wings training, the course content including aircraft flight time/glider launches. Courses can be taken either over successive weekends until completed, or as a continuous week-long course (usually in the summer). Course time can vary due to progress and the weather. Typically, in summer, a course will take three weekends to complete.

• For further information on Whitland ATC as an adult volunteer or cadet, contact the squadron next to the Whitland Fire Station. The parade nights are Monday and Friday, 6.30 - 9.30 pm. For further details, please call during squadron hours on 01994 24027, look at the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/2420Atc">www.facebook.com/2420Atc or e-mail [email protected]">[email protected]