Adventure, Challenge, and Growth in the Welsh Wilderness Eighteen cadets and adult volunteers from the Royal Grammar School Guildford Combined Cadet Force embarked on an extraordinary journey this summer as part of Exercise Tudor Tiger 2024. This dynamic adventure took them deep into the heart of Wales, where they faced a series of exhilarating challenges […]
“A generation scarred by the Covid-19 pandemic” published in CentrePiece – the magazine of The Centre for Economic Performance considers how the closure of schools during lockdown has impacted on social interaction skills and mental health as well as educational achievement. It suggests firstly that, compared with other countries, the UK’s response to the pandemic
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Pupils who take part in cadets at school have an ‘edge’ according to a new study published by Professor Simon Denny, Professor Richard Hazenberg and Dr Claire Peterson-Young of the University of Northampton. The report, titled ‘Getting an Edge: The Impact and Value of the Cadet Forces in Wales’ was commissioned by the RFCA for
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No.2 Sector London Wing RAF Air Cadets Adventure Training Expedition – Eryri, Wales (July 27th – August 1st, 2024) From the 27th of July to the 1st of August 2024, cadets and staff from across No.2 Sector of London Wing RAF Air Cadets embarked on an unforgettable week of Adventure Training Activities in the stunning
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3RWelsh is the sole reserve infantry unit in Wales, distinguishing itself from other reserve units that focus on medical, signalling, logistics, or armoured operations. Adventure Training (AT) plays a pivotal role within the battalion, offering exceptional opportunities for leadership development, team building, and personal growth. This report delves into the profound impact of AT on
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The impact of expedition experiences on young people and how these formative adventures shape their adult lives is a topic that invites deep exploration. In this analysis, Mike Blakey, our Grant Applications Committee Manager, delves into the long-term effects of these expeditions. By reconnecting with former expedition cadets, he uncovers surprising insights into how these
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Expeditions and challenging adventurous activities are good for the body and the mind. We explore the benefits of Adventurous Training (AT) for good mental health. In an era where mental health concerns are increasingly prevalent, The Ulysses Trust offers an innovative and effective way to enhance well-being through adventurous expeditions. By supporting various challenging and
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Ian, how do you fancy leading a Royal Air Force Mountaineering Association Alpine trip this summer? Of course, my answer was ‘yes’, even though I only had a few months to find other instructors, team members, gain approval and financial support. A lot had changed since I had left full-time Royal Air Force Service in
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Voyage from Dunstaffnage to Loch Aline – 02/07/24 Up bright and early for a full Scottish breakfast to fuel us for a busy day ahead, we then made our way from Oban to Dunstaffnage Marina for handover. We took over ‘Pintail’, loaded our kit into the forepeak and picked out our oilies (all a few
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From the 8th to 13th July, cadets from Pangbourne College and Denefield School attended an adventurous training expedition in North Wales. The cadets were based at Capel Curig Training Camp, ideally located for a full range of adventurous training activities, aimed at providing the cadets opportunities to stretch and challenge themselves, and develop teamwork and
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Introduction: Between the 9th and 16th of June 2024, a team of 12 students and 2 instructors took part in a sport climbing expedition on the sun-kissed island of Mallorca in the Western Mediterranean. By the end of the trip all students had become competent with the fundamentals of sport climbing outdoors. Background: A highly
Another fantastic weekend with London Area Sea Cadets, proving that there really are no limits to what they can do. It started with a late-night tent pitching with great teamwork already showing amongst the cadets as they helped each other out. The weather was kind, which gave the cadets, some who had never camped before,
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In May, a group of five intrepid Winchester Sea Cadets embarked on an unforgettable journey as part of their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award. Aged 14 to 15, these young adventurers paddled 27 miles of the picturesque River Wye with a singular goal: to photograph the diverse wildlife along the river. Over two days,
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Exercise SKIMO WARRIOR in April this year was the final exercise to prepare the UK Armed Forces Team to compete in the Patrouille des Glaciers (PdG). The PdG is the most prestigious ski mountaineering (skimo) race, with 4,386m of ascent over 58km from Zermatt to Verbier. Teams compete in patrols of three, racing through the
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Ulysses Trust Ambassador Levison Wood is a world-renowned explorer, writer, & photographer. Known for his epic expeditions across the globe, like walking the length of the Nile and trekking through the Himalayas. On 15 July 2024 Lev shared his stories with a live audience of over 20,150 young people who signed-up to watch and listen online
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On 5th January 2023, East Midlands UOTC (EMUOTC), along with colleagues from Birmingham OTC, regular and reserve soldiers set out to the Scottish Highlands to complete their Winter Mountaineering Foundation Course. For many, this was the first time in the Scottish mountains, especially in winter, and the week started with learning new skills – how
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The latest edition of our newsletter is out now. This edition is introduced by our CEO, Polly Marsh and includes reports from reservist, officer cadet and cadet expeditions as follows: Exercise report: Dragon Telemark Blue 2024. Officer Cadets from Cambridge University Officers’ Training Corps embarked on an adventurous expedition to the Hardangervidda plateau in Norway.
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