W Company

Timings for Colts Canter training this weekend will be as follows:

Fri, 16th Sept: Minibus 1 (SI N. Watson):
Broomhill: 1845 hrs
Amble: 1900 hrs
Alnwick: 1915 hrs
Otterburn: 2000 hrs

#Note these timings have changed slightly from earlier.

We should leave Otterburn at around 1400 hrs on Sunday for the return journey home.

The training will involve navigation, first aid, command tasks, shooting and the march. Please pack accordingly and remember you'll need a parental consent form for the weekend.

Please keep checking back here in case there are any last minute changes before the weekend.

On the final day of annual camp today the Company recognised the leadership, instructional skills and dedication of several cadets by making the following promotions:

To LCpl:
Cdt Bethany Charlton, Bellingham Detachment
Cdt Jacob Douglass, Bellingham Detachment
Cdt Natasha Reid, Bellingham Detachment
Cdt Joe Miller, Broomhill Detachment

To Cpl:
LCpl Josh Truman, Broomhill Detachment

To Sgt:
Cpl Ellie Tribe, Alnwick Detachment
Cpl Will Young, Alnwick Detachment

Newly promoted LCpls Charlton, Douglass and Reid are the first cadet NCOs to arrive at Bellingham Detachment, which only opened in September 2010.

The cadets were presented with their new stripes by the OC W Company, Major Mark Ewart, at a special promotion parade early this morning.

The Company congratulates the cadets mentioned above on their achievements, thanks them for their commitment to the ACF and looks forward to them developing their NCO skills further in the future.

Photos of the presentation appear in our annual camp gallery.

In common with a lot of other rural Army camps the internet facilities at Warcop aren't great. Even so the Company hopes to provide regular updates on the cadets' progress on this website.

We will also be Tweeting as we go if you want to follow us that way!

The cadets of W Company will begin the move to Warcop Training Camp on Saturday (20th Aug 11) morning.

Transport times are available in the previous post.

The cadets will travel in civilian clothing and adult staff in uniform.

Should parents need to get in contact with their youngster during camp the Guardroom telephone number is 01768 343236.

The Guardroom is manned by MOD Guard Service staff 24 hours a day and they will be able to get a message to us.

The full postal address for camp is:

[Cadet's Name]
W Company
Northumbria ACF
Warcop Training Camp
Warcop
Appleby-in-Westmorland
Cumbria
CA16 6PA

Hopefully the cadets should be thinking about packing their kit by now. A quick reminder that a suggested kit list is available to download here.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!

Transport timings for the move to Warcop Training Camp, on Sat 20th Aug 2011, will be as follows:

- Coach 1 (IC Lt Marchant):
 Berwick 1200 hrs
 Alnwick 1240 hrs
 Broomhill 1315 hrs

- Minibus 1 (Dvr SI Watson):
Belford 1200 hrs
Alnwick 1230 hrs (2IC)
Amble 1245 hrs

- Minibus 2 (Dvr SSI Dilger):
Bellingham 1200 hrs

- Minibus 3 (Dvr Lt Lister):
Rothbury 1200 hrs

Cadets should arrive at least 10 mins prior to the departure times given above. The transport will not wait for latecomers.

A recommended kit list for annual camp can be download here. Cadets should address any questions to their Detachment Commander in good time.

Timings for those cadets attending the Minden Company field training exercise (FTX) next weekend, 22-24 July 2011:

Friday, 22nd July 2011:
Minibus 1 (RSMI Lawrence to drive):
Alnwick, 1830 hrs (4 x cdts)
Broomhill, 1850 hrs (4 x cdts)
Rothbury, 1920 hrs (4 x cdts)
CTC Otterburn, 2000 hrs

Sunday, 24th July 2011:
The minibus should depart Otterburn at around 1500 hrs for the return journey home.

All cadets will need the correct dress and equipment to head straight out into the field on the Friday night. Speak to your DC for further advice about what to take.

Those cadets involved with the JCIC TPs at Alnwick on Sat, 16th July 2011 should arrive at the TA Centre for 0845 hrs.

Dress is CS'95 and you'll require a notebook, pencil, packed lunch and any resources you've prepared for your TPs. Also bring anything extra Minden Company has informed you about.

Transport for the Broomhill cadets will depart the hut at 0815 hrs, with PI N. Watson driving the minibus.

Alnwick & Broomhill Detachments have been tasked with the job of providing junior cadet students for the TPs. If you're available to help with this please speak to your DC.

Training will finish between 1400-1500 hrs.

A list of TPs is included in the below Excel worksheet.

W Company will participate in Northumbria ACF's annual military skills competition, Northumbrian Warrior, this weekend.

PI training will also be taking place.

Pick up times this Friday (1st July 2011) are as follows:

Bus 1 (Alnwick-based bus, Lt Lister):
Berwick 1815 hrs
Belford 1835 hrs
Alnwick 1900 hrs
Rothbury 1920 hrs
Otterburn 2000 hrs

Bus 2 (County-based bus, PI Watson):
Broomhill 1830 hrs
Amble 1840 hrs
Alnwick 1900 hrs
Rothbury 1920 hrs
Otterburn 2000 hrs

Please remember to get to your pick up point in good time. Anyone unsure of what kit they'll need should ask their DC for advice.

Any updates to these timings will be posted here, so please check back.

Transport timings for the Company weekend on 3-5 June 2011 are as follows:

Friday, 3rd June 2011
Coach 1 (IC: SSI Grey):
Berwick 1800 hrs
Belford 1830 hrs
Alnwick 1900 hrs
CTC Otterburn 2000 hrs

Coach 2 (IC: SSI Matthewson):
Broomhill 1815 hrs
Amble 1830 hrs
Rothbury 1900 hrs
CTC Otterburn 2000 hrs

Minibus 1 (IC: SSI Dilger):
Bellingham 1930 hrs
CTC Otterburn 2000 hrs

Sunday, 5th June 2011
All transport is booked to depart the CTC at 1500 hrs.

Remember that this is a field training weekend, with all cadets spending Saturday night outside. Please pack accordingly, remembering the correct uniform.

A kit list can be found here. A parental consent form needs to be completed and returned to your DC. Please remember your sun cream and insect repellent!

Transport timings this Sunday, 22nd May 2011, for those W Company cadets selected to represent Northumbria ACF at the Regional Athletics:

Minibus 1, 2Lt Torrance:
Alnwick 0700 hrs
Amble 0715 hrs
Broomhill 0730 hrs

Minibus 2, SMI Aldcroft:
Bellingham 0745 hrs

All cadets attending the event will need sports kit, packed lunch and refreshments.

The cadets will be returned to the same drop off point in the evening - sometime between 1830 and 2000 hrs.

Due to the distances involved the timings above are our best estimates. Cadets are asked to arrive at their pick up point on time and wait patiently if the transport is delayed for whatever reason.