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201 Macclesfield Squadron Air Training Corps

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Welcome to 201 (Macclesfield) Squadron Air Cadets. Formed in 1941. you're only limited by your own ambitions. Welcome to 201 (Macclesfield) Squadron Air Cadets!

Why not come and meet us to see what we get up to, we parade every Tuesday and Thursday 1900 - 2130!

25/10/2026

🚨 Volunteer Opportunity at 201 (Macclesfield) Squadron RAF Air Cadets
We're currently recruiting Civilian Instructors to join our dedicated team of volunteers.
If you're looking for a rewarding challenge and want to make a positive impact in your local community, we'd like to hear from you.

As a Civilian Instructor, you'll help deliver exciting activities, support cadet development, and contribute to a thriving squadron environment. No previous military experience is needed, just enthusiasm, commitment, and a desire to help young people succeed.

Join a team that's helping young people achieve more every week.
📧 Contact [email protected] for further information.
201 (Macclesfield) Squadron RAF Air Cadets
Adventure • Leadership • Aviation • STEM • Community

22/09/2026

*Update* this evening 201 completed 167,500 m - or 104 miles! Well done 201.

On Saturday, Tig, a parent of one of our cadets will be running 100 miles to raise money for Help For Heroes.
https://justgiving.com/page/tigjocelyn

This evening he is joining cadets and staff at 201 to attempt to run 160Km (100 miles ) on a parade night.
Please use the link to donate and help to support an important cause.
On Saturday watch out for Tig along Macclesfield canal - he'll be wearing shirt number 201 !
Good luck Tig.

Macclesfield Town Council
Macclesfield Nub News
Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps

17/09/2026

A very busy week for 201 this week. On Tuesday, we welcomed a new intake of cadets.
On thursday, we attended our home church in Gawsworth - where we laid up our old banner, a blessing of our new banner, commemorated Battle of Britain day and enrolled 8 cadets.
And then on Sunday, we have Wing Training Day.

Thank you to Gawsworth St James the Great Church

Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps
Macclesfield Nub News
Macclesfield Town Council
Cheshire East Armed Forces Champion
Mayor of Macclesfield
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets

10/09/2026

Some more awards this evening.
Cdt Bayley - Leading cadet
Cdt O'Donnell - Bronze Duke of Edinburgh
Cpl Woodward - Blue Shooting
Sgt Jaraba-Hammond - Master Air Cadet

Well done all!
Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps

10/09/2026

Congratulations to Sgt Aidan Reynolds - Macclesfield Mayor's Cadet - on completing his gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. Achieving Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) is one of the highest and most prestigious personal challenges available to young people.

By completing Gold DofE with the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, Sgt Reynolds will get an invitation to a celebration hosted by the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace!

Well done Sgt, at 201 we are very proud of your achievements.

Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Mayor of Macclesfield
Macclesfield Town Council

31/08/2026

21/08/2026

Very proud of this one.

The VEX V5 Excellence Award is the highest and most prestigious honor given in the VEX V5 Robotics Competition. It recognizes a team that exemplifies overall excellence in building a high-quality robot, documenting their work in an engineering notebook, demonstrating strong teamwork, and performing well in both qualification matches and the robot skills challenge.

Key Criteria for the Excellence Award

To win the Excellence Award, a team must rank near the top across multiple judged and performance categories at a tournament:Engineering Notebook: Must maintain a complete, high-quality engineering notebook detailing the iterative design process.Team Interview: Must deliver a clear, professional interview with judges explaining their robot design and team organization.Robot Skills: Must rank high in the Robot Skills Challenge (combining autonomous programming and driver skills).Qualification Standings: Must perform strongly during the qualification match rounds.Other Judged Criteria: Must be a top contender or finalist for other specific judged awards like the Design Award.Good Sportsmanship: Must display respectful behavior and positive energy toward all competitors and staff.

Commandant Air Cadets
Regional Commandant North - Air Cadets
Thales UK
Greater Manchester Wing - Air Training Corps
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
North Region - Royal Air Force Air Cadets
RFCA for the North West of England & the Isle of Man
Air Cadet Charity
201 Sqn, RAF

Address

Somerton Road
Macclesfield
SK118SF

Opening Hours

Tuesday	7pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	7pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

01625612737

Website

http://201atc.co.uk/, https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/interested-in-joining-as-a-cadet/?squadronno=201

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