12 London wing RAFAC cadets finally got the chance to swap their computer terminals and urban streets for the good outdoor fresh air of the lake district. Having spent most of 2020 online it was great to see cadets from all round the London Wing, including East Ham, Romford and Balham area get out and […]
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In January 2021 the call went out to the Royal Engineers (RE), “Who wants to take part in the RORC Fastnet campaign?” The RE had entered a yacht since the race’s inception in 1925, so it was a fixture on the Sapper’s calendar. The campaign was open to Regular and Reserve. From the initial call,
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After a long break from adventure training, the summer of 2021 saw a crew of 11 Officer Cadets from the University of London Officers’ Training Corps prepare for a voyage from Portsmouth to the Isles of Scilly. For the vast majority it was their first experience sailing and it should have been an opportunity for
The latest edition of our newsletter is out now. Without any expeditions to report on we’ve turned our attention to other topics! This edition includes: Artemis MMXXI expedition report – details of the first expedition to be supported by the Trust and successfully deploy since the pandemic struck. Ready, Steady, Go! – A review of
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Essex army cadet force adventure training Exercise annual camp 2021 23rd July – 4th Aug 2021 During COVID 19, the ACF had become a virtual world, and Adventure training had been put on hold Exercise Annual Camp 2021 has given us the chance to re-launch Adventure training, and with the support of the Ulysses Trust
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Exercise BLUE PHOENIX Adventure Training package was an ambitious mix of activities and locations designed to get as many Army Officer Cadets of the Oxford University Officer’s Training Corps qualified in foundation level adventure training as possible. The original plan was to spread 100 people across 3 geographically dispersed locations conducting a myriad of activities
Longbenton Air Cadets happily swapped their parade shoes for walking boots to trek as they embarked on their expedition season; leaving their estates behind for the beautiful Northumberland Coastline and striking Cleveland Hills. The 34 cadets were split into eight teams (“bubbles”) as they successfully trekked their way through the parks, forests, moors and beaches;
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We would like to thank everyone who joined us during our ‘Seeking New Horizons’ event which took place on 17th June 2021. This online presentation was organised to introduce members of the Army & Navy Club to the work of The Ulysses Trust and provide a detailed insight into on how the cadet and expedition
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AT LAST! The day we have been looking forward to for over a year is nearly here. On 29th May 2021, cadets from 2344 (Longbenton) Air Cadet Squadron will be the first cadets to deploy on expeditions supported by The Ulysses Trust since March 2020. The cadets have already been preparing as they ventured outside
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It is with great sadness that we announce that Ulysses Trust Vice Patron, Clive Richards Esq CBE KSG DL, passed away peacefully at home on Friday 16th April. Clive was a generous supporter of The Ulysses Trust for many years. Clive was a supporter of the DARC STAR expedition which ultimately led to the creation
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The Ulysses Trust is proud to announce the publication of our Annual Review 2020. Since 1992, we have supported over 37,185 cadets and reservists to undertake more than 2,800 expeditions. The Annual Review contains a detailed summary of our work in 2020 and how this compares to the previous year. It contains: + an update
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The latest edition of our newsletter is out now. Without any expeditions to report on we’ve turned our attention to other topics! This edition includes: COVID-19 Impact Survey – Announcing the results of our recent investigation into the impact of the pandemic on expedition planning. Preparing for the future – Introducing our ‘New Horizons’ fundraising
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The first of our prestigious awards was presented by Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross, Mr Stephen Leckie on Monday. The Prince of Wales’s Expeditionary Awards highlight the very best in leadership, challenge, courage and planning. The annual awards are selected from over one hundred Cadet and Reservist expeditions supported by The Ulysses Trust, whose patron
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Tile Cross Academy has won the school/college category of the prestigious Social Mobility Awards 2020. The award was announced on Thursday 8th October 2020 during a special online awards ceremony. On making the award to Tile Cross Academy, the organisers commented that the Academy was: “Committed to providing equal access to education and opportunities to
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We are delighted to announce that Brig Paul Orchard-Lisle CBE has agreed to become a Vice Patron of The Ulysses Trust. Paul has been a significant and generous supporter of the Trust since 1993 and has recently supported the Trust as Chairman of our Campaign Planning Committee. Paul is widely known and respected within the business
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Our MARCOMMS Officer, Paul Randall, completed a 50 mile bike ride on Sunday as he toured the hills of North Nottinghamshire to raise money for charity. The bike ride was in memory of his late brother, Peter Randall who would have been celebrating his 50th birthday over the weekend. Paul was supporting two charities for
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David Benest sadly died of heart disease on 10 August 2020. David’s wife Genevieve and sister Jacquetta have expressed a wish that In Memorial donations be made to The Ulysses Trust. David retired as a colonel in 2009, after an active and successful career in the British Army. Settling in the village of Manningford Abbots
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The latest edition of our newsletter is out now. This edition features plenty of thrills and spills including: + Let’s Go For It! – An article promoting the benefits of UK-based expeditions. + Exercise Report: Northern Scapa Tartan – Reservists from 7 SCOTS dive the murky depths of Scapa Flow to explore the scuttled German fleet wreck
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