Aim: To provide an otherwise unobtainable opportunity for cadets to experience parachuting and to develop their self-confidence within an adventurous setting. “An example of determination to achieve a goal” Over the weekend of 8th – 10th March 2024, 16 cadets arrived at Netheravon Airfield home to the Army Parachuting Association, to conduct training for a […]
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Having left the cold, harsh conditions of our Annual Camp in Northern Ireland, officer cadets from Cambridge University Officers` Training Corp (CUOTC) prepared for the adventure of a lifetime in Chamonix colloquially known as “Chams” across the unit. This is one of the key Adventurous Training (AT) Expeditions the unit holds for which a tremendous
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We would just like to send our thanks to you for the funding you gave us to enable the voyage we had on Faramir. The week was an exciting and challenging one. All the Cadets embraced it and learnt valuable life skills. After working to load the boat with our kit and essential shopping. We
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Devon Army Cadets have spent the past three weeks experiencing different levels of sailing on the Boleh Trust Sailing boat. This initiative started with an unforgettable five-day journey from Gosport traversing the challenging waters of the English Channel. Once docked in Portland, the sailing boat then held five, one-day expeditions giving different cadets, each day
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TS TIGER, Leicester Sea Cadets, is a unit which forms part of the Sea Cadet Corps, a youth organisation for young people aged 9 – 18 years, based on the traditions and customs of the Royal Navy. Cadets are trained in disciplines on and off the water such as first aid, catering and water sports,
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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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