Without interrupting the conversation, I'd just like to add that I was a CCF Cadet Flt Sgt who joined the RAF and had 22 excellent years flying many of Her Majesty's finest airborne toys. In that time I never had occasion to complain or moan about any ATC/CCF staff. I think that's a pretty decent record.
I would love to be involved in my local ATC, but sadly Mr Branson's airline's rostering makes my free time totally unpredictable. But big respec' to those of you that do give up so much of your spare time to help the kids understand and enjoy aviation and its associated skills. I very much hope that my own children will be able to take advantage of your generosity when they're old enough.
Scroggs