2431 Keighley Squadron

12/11/2026

🇬🇧 Remembrance Sunday – Keighley 🌺

This Remembrance Day, our Air Cadets had the privilege of parading at Keighley War Memorial to pay their respects and remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, and those who sacrificed their lives and loved ones at home.

Remembrance Day is an important opportunity to reflect on the courage, bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today, and to honour those who never returned home.

We are incredibly proud of our cadets for representing 2431 (Keighley) Squadron and our organisation with such pride, respect and dignity.

Today, and always, we will remember them.

Lest We Forget. 🌺

Thank you to Keighley Town Council and all our families for the photos

08/11/2026

Today, cadets from 2431 Keighley Squadron joined the Remembrance Sunday parade at Keighley War Memorial to pay their respects and honour the fallen.

Remembrance is a time to reflect on and remember the brave men and women who served our country and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of our freedom. We remember the soldiers who never returned home, the families who lost loved ones and all those whose lives were changed by conflict.

Our cadets stood proudly alongside the local community to pay tribute to those who gave so much.Cadets and staff represented the squadron with pride, demonstrating the respect, discipline and commitment that Remembrance Sunday means to us all.

It is important that we continue to remember their sacrifice and ensure that future generations never forget.

We will remember them.

Lest We Forget. ❤️

05/11/2026

⚓ From Air Cadets to the Armed Forces! 🇬🇧

Tonight at 2431 Keighley Air Cadets, our cadets had the fantastic opportunity to hear from a former Air Cadet, who came along to share his journey into the Armed Forces (even if it wasn’t the RAF).

He spoke about his time in the Navy, what to expect from basic training, and gave us an insight into his current role within the Armed Forces.

It was a brilliant opportunity for our cadets to hear first-hand about life in the military, the experiences and challenges along the way, and the opportunities available to those who choose this career path.

A huge thank you for taking the time to come back and share your experiences with us. It’s always great to see where the Air Cadet journey can lead!

Keighley

01/11/2026

Supporting the Royal British Legion – Poppy Appeal

Our cadets from 2431 (Keighley) Squadron RAF Air Cadets are out in the community today, proudly supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and helping raise vital funds for our Armed Forces community, past and present, and their families.

📍 Come and find us at the Poppy Appeal shop in the Airedale Centre, opposite Specsavers! This shop will be open until Remembrance Sunday on the 8th.

We’ll be there until 3pm today, so there’s still plenty of time to pop in, pick up a poppy and show your support.

Our cadets are doing a fantastic job representing the squadron and supporting such an important cause.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already donated. Every contribution makes a difference. ❤️

We will remember them. 🌺

LestWeForget Remembrance

29/10/2026

🎃👻 A SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT AT 2431 KEIGHLEY! 👻🎃

Last night, our cadets enjoyed a Halloween-themed party filled with plenty of fun, laughter and a few spooky surprises! 🕸️🦇

Our fantastic cadet NCOs planned the whole evening, with apple bobbing 🍎, toilet paper mummies 🧻, a scare maze 😱 and Halloween films 🎬.

Being an Air Cadet is about learning new skills, developing confidence and taking on new challenges, but it’s also about making friends, building memories and, most importantly, having fun together! 💙

A huge well done to our cadet NCOs for organising such a brilliant evening! 👏🎃

22/10/2026

Remembrance 2026 | Wearing Your Poppy with Pride

In preparation for tomorrow (22 October), when the wearing of poppies in uniform officially begins, we’re sharing some guidance for cadets and adult volunteers across Central & East Yorkshire Wing.

Wearing a poppy is a simple but meaningful way to honour those who have served and sacrificed, and it’s important that we wear it correctly when in uniform.

Our handy guide explains when poppies may be worn, which type is appropriate for different modes of dress, and where they should be positioned.

As we approach the Remembrance period, we encourage everyone to familiarise themselves with the guidance ahead of upcoming parades and commemorative events.

We Will Remember Them.

17/10/2026

❤️Remembrance day 2026 Keighley Timings❤️

Keighley Town Council is pleased to have a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter at this year’s Remembrance Day Service, helping to make this important community event more accessible and inclusive.

Please see timings below and a reminder that there will diversion routes in place for the parade and bus routes may be disrupted around Keighley Town centre between 9am - 12pm.

🌺Please remember to observe the 2 minute silence from wherever you are🌺

14/10/2026

🎖️ BADGES, BADGES, BADGES! 🎖️

As the winter weather sets in and fieldcraft, sport and other outdoor activities become more challenging, we’re turning our focus at 2431 (Keighley) Squadron to working through cadet classifications and achieving new badges. It’s the perfect time to get those brassards filled up before Christmas! 🎄💪

Tonight, we had the pleasure of awarding cadets with the following badges and achievements:

📻 Blue Radio
🚀 Blue, Bronze & Silver Space
💻 Bronze & Silver Cyber
🎵 Blue Music
✈️ Blue Wings
🎤 Presentation Skills

A huge congratulations to all our cadets on their achievements! Every badge represents hard work, dedication and a willingness to learn new skills, and it’s fantastic to see so many of our cadets progressing. 👏

Keep an eye on our page, as we expect to be sharing plenty more badge and achievement posts over the next few months! 🏅

11/10/2026

10/10/2026

National Cadet Week – Keighley Open Day!

Today, we welcomed the Air, Sea, Marine and Army Cadets to Keighley Drill Hall for our Tri-Service National Cadet Week Open Day! 💙

It was fantastic to bring all the services together to showcase the incredible opportunities available to our cadets, including:

🩹 First Aid
⭐ Leadership
✈️ Flying
🎯 Shooting
⛵ Sailing
🛶 Kayaking
🌳 Fieldcraft
💻 Cyber
🚀 Space
🎵 Music
🥁 Drill

From adventure and teamwork to developing new skills and gaining qualifications, there really is something for everyone!

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, supported the day and helped make it such a success. It was brilliant to celebrate everything our cadet forces have to offer together, and we’re already looking forward to next year! 🙌