2381 - Ilminster Air Cadets

23/04/2026

**Tesco Blue Coin scheme at Ilminster store!**
It's not too late to vote for your squadron at Tesco's in Ilminster!
Every little counts 😃 Recent reports are that our blue coin total is nearly neck and neck with the front-runner. Your support could make all the difference. Tell family and friends!
The scheme will end on Sunday (26th). The funds range from £500 (3rd place) to a whopping £1500 for first place.
So let's go make it happen!!
Your support is, as always really appreciated and will enable the cadets to access activities throughout the year plus keep other essentials like our minibus going

04/11/2025

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated raffle prizes for our Annual Awards and Dinner evening in September!

Thanks to your generosity, we raised over **£500**

These are vital funds that will help our cadets take part in a wide range of activities, support the purchase of essential equipment (like laptops), and keep our minibus on the road

Your support makes a real difference to all our cadets. Thank you!

13/09/2025

🎭 We're set up on Holyrood Street for the annual Chard Street Fayre, raising funds and recruiting for our next intake evening!

🔫Come and take part on our inflatable nerf gun range - you can get 12 shots for £1. Even our local MP Adam Dance had a go too!

🕓 We're here until 4pm and hope to see you soon.

26/08/2025

🚣‍♂️ Wells Moat Boat Race – A Great Day Out for 2381 Squadron! 🚣‍♀️

Cadets and staff from 2381 (Ilminster) Squadron recently took part in the Wells Moat Boat Race, enjoying a day filled with teamwork, determination, and plenty of laughs.

It was fantastic to see both cadets and staff getting involved and representing the squadron in such high spirits.

Events like these are a great reminder that being part of the RAF Air Cadets offers memorable experiences both on and off the parade square.

A big thank you to everyone who came along to support us — we had a great time, and we hope you did too.

📍 Want to find out more about what we do?
Join us for our Recruitment Evening on Tuesday 16th September at 8:00pm,
at the Cadet Centre, Shudrick Lane, Ilminster.

24/08/2025

🎉 Thank You for a Fantastic Open Evening!
We loved meeting so many of you and sharing what the Air Cadets are all about.

👋 Missed it? No problem!
Catch us at the Chard Street Fayre on Saturday 13th September — come say hello, ask questions, and find out what it’s like to be part of something amazing.

📅 Then join us for our official Recruitment Evening on Tuesday 16th September at 8:00pm
📍 Cadet Centre, Shudrick Lane, Ilminster

✨ It’s not too late to join!
Whether you're ready to take off or just want to explore what we offer, we’d love to see you there.

20/08/2025

04/08/2025

✈️ Discover What It Means to Be an Air Cadet! ✈️

The Ilminster Royal Air Force Air Cadets (2381 Squadron) invite you to join us for an exciting evening where you can see first-hand the amazing opportunities we offer to young people aged 12–18.

📅 Date: 21st August 2025
⏰ Time: 19:30 – 21:30
📍 Location: Cadet Centre, Shudrick Lane, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0BN

🔥 What’s happening on the night?

✅ BBQ 🍔
✅ Drill demonstrations
✅ Team activities
✅ Cadet interviews

Come along to meet our cadets and staff, experience what we do, and see how being part of the Air Cadets builds confidence, leadership, and skills for life.

💬 Whether you’re a young person interested in joining, a parent, or just curious about what we do – you’re very welcome!

📲 Want to know more? Message us here on Facebook or drop by on the night.
2381 - Ilminster Air Cadets

We can’t wait to welcome you!

13/06/2025

29/05/2025

🛩️CADETS TAKE TO THE SKIES 🧑‍✈️

Six lucky Cadets had the chance to gain some airtime today, taking off from MOD Boscombe Down. Just another one of the many activities our Cadets get up to in their spare time!