On May 16 th members of Staff and Cadets from 2438 (Bishop Ullathorne) Squadron Air Training Corps took the opportunity to take part in Kenilworth 's Party in the Park. Organised by Kenilworth Rotary Club, The Party in the Park ended the nine day Kenilworth Festival extravaganza.

The cadets had three objectives throughout the day; promote the  Squadron and  Air Training Corps in general, help the Rotary Club with the litter picking in the field, and demonstr ate their  drill abilities  to a wider audience  through a drill display. They succeed in all three!

The squadron's recruitment stand was amongst more than 200 stalls in Kenilworth's Abbey Fields and party attracted thousands of visitors throughout the day. The Squadrons stand attracted potential recruits and parents wishing to find out more about the organisation, and  many leaflets were handed out and talks given to the potential recruits.

As well as the ‘stands' the party in the park also featured an impressive array of displays and demonstrations, one of which the cadets were involved with.

During the course of the afternoon the cadets took to the field in front of the Crazy Bears stage and wowed the audience with their drill display.  Having never been involved in a display at a community event before, though a little nervous the cadets performed their sequence with precision,  even with the help of one or two toddlers and  received  a roaring applause. The drill display was an excellent opportunity for the cadets to demonstrate their skills and promote the squadron.

Once finished, the cadets  continued to help out the organisers once again  by litter picking around the party arena.

The Squadrons Senior NCO Flight Sergeant Alan Tillman said “The Party in the Park provided an excellent platform from which to promote the Squadron and the ATC in general.  The cadets did an excellent job keeping the grounds clear of litter and maintaining a presence within the park.  The cadets performed their drill display brilliantly, even  on the uneven ground and with the added obstacle of small toddlers who wanted to join in. An excellent effort was given by all involved.”