The Mayor of Bolton visited the squadron on Monday, to see the kind of activities the cadets of Horwcih squadron are involved in. Activities on display included aero-modelling, a Heart Start course with the 'Little Annie' dummies, and a band drill demonstration.

The cadets then had an opportunity to meet the Mayor and Mayoress, as well as answering the dignitaries questions about the Corps and they did throughout the year.

The evening ended with the Mayor addressing the squadron, expressing how proud he was of the youth in the Bolton area, expecially of the cadets at 1471. He went on to say he was "very impressed" with the facilities and the opportunities the cadets had, making him wish he was young enough to do them himself.