Warcop is another one of these strange places with a climate of its own. Despite glorious sunshine all the way from north Northumberland as soon as we hit the Eden Valley the clouds formed and rain began to fall.
The cadets spent last night settling into their new surroundings and becoming familiar with where everything was. They are accommodated in rooms of about 12. The was also a certain amount of admin to deal with on the first night. Each cadet was allocated to a room and bedspace, nominal rolls and training groups were finalised and a fire practice was held. The cadets also experienced their first meal in the cookhouse, which included an option for Cumberland sausage rings quite appropriately. Later in the evening the cadets got some down time in the NAAFI.
Today (Sun, 22 Aug) began with the customary selection of cooked breakfast or cereal, before an early start with training. Today and tomorrow the cadets will be live firing on the ranges, using the DCCT range (firing at a computerised screen) and practising their weapon handling skills. It's looking bright and sunny at the moment, which will hopefully hold for the rest of the day when the cadets are out and about.
Photos will be published on our dedicated camp photo page.
The cadets spent last night settling into their new surroundings and becoming familiar with where everything was. They are accommodated in rooms of about 12. The was also a certain amount of admin to deal with on the first night. Each cadet was allocated to a room and bedspace, nominal rolls and training groups were finalised and a fire practice was held. The cadets also experienced their first meal in the cookhouse, which included an option for Cumberland sausage rings quite appropriately. Later in the evening the cadets got some down time in the NAAFI.
Today (Sun, 22 Aug) began with the customary selection of cooked breakfast or cereal, before an early start with training. Today and tomorrow the cadets will be live firing on the ranges, using the DCCT range (firing at a computerised screen) and practising their weapon handling skills. It's looking bright and sunny at the moment, which will hopefully hold for the rest of the day when the cadets are out and about.
Photos will be published on our dedicated camp photo page.
