Brrrrr, Yes it was as cold as it looks..
The last company weekend of the year comprised of lots of training where Basic Cadets were able to complete their training and alow them to move on to their 1* training. in addition to this the 1* cadets were able to complete their expedition training that they were unable to do at Annual Camp.
Berwick's Guard of Honour to the Duchess of Northumberland.
On Saturday 1st December members of the detachment were honoured to meet the Duchess of Northumberland as she visited Berwick to switch on the town's Jubilee Lamp.
After meeting Her Grace in the Guildhall, eight cadets formed a guard of honour for the Duchess, the Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland, Leader of the Northumberland County Council, Berwick's Civic Partyand local town councillors. Cadet McCleod J performed the duty of escort to the Duchess along with local veteran Mr Henry McCreath, a former Far East Prisoner of War.
After the switching on of the lamp the cadets then took part in the town's Christmas lights switch on and in the Carol Service on the Guildhall steps.
After meeting Her Grace in the Guildhall, eight cadets formed a guard of honour for the Duchess, the Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland, Leader of the Northumberland County Council, Berwick's Civic Partyand local town councillors. Cadet McCleod J performed the duty of escort to the Duchess along with local veteran Mr Henry McCreath, a former Far East Prisoner of War.
After the switching on of the lamp the cadets then took part in the town's Christmas lights switch on and in the Carol Service on the Guildhall steps.
Berwick Detachment SSAFA Fundraising
A presentation/parents' evening was held at Berwick detachment recently to celebrate the achievements of the cadets who had raised money for SSAFA on National Armed Forces Day. Certificates were presented by Air Vice Marshall Hunter, and a thank you speech was made by Major Brian Finlayson.
2Lt Jerdan is joined by Major Ewart, Air Vice Marshall Hunter and Major Finlayson as she accepts a certificate on behalf of Berwick detachment.
2Lt Jerdan is joined by Major Ewart, Air Vice Marshall Hunter and Major Finlayson as she accepts a certificate on behalf of Berwick detachment.
Berwick/Belford Coffee Morning 17th November
Berwick and Belford cadets held a coffee morning to raise funds for the company on November 17th. They raised £475.83, and it is hoped that this
amount will grow thanks to a matchfunding project by Barclays bank. Well done to all involved.
The Mayor of Berwick, Cllr John Roberston, pops in to support the cadets whilst Cadet Spain demonstrated how to strip and assemble a rifle as she mans the Skill At Arms stand
amount will grow thanks to a matchfunding project by Barclays bank. Well done to all involved.
The Mayor of Berwick, Cllr John Roberston, pops in to support the cadets whilst Cadet Spain demonstrated how to strip and assemble a rifle as she mans the Skill At Arms stand
Christmas Lights at Amble November 2012
Cadets from Amble were invited to parade along the high street to celebrate the turning on of the Christmas Lights. There was an unnamed cadet from Alnwick who tried to join in after feeling a gooseberry after being dressed a blueberry (sorry!).
Remembrance Day 2012
This is an important day in the Cadet calendar where the cadets join the country in remembering those who have laid down their life for our freedom. These are some of the photographs from around the county this year, the first from Broomhill Detachment. Followed by Amble and then Berwick. If any one has any other photo they would like to add please let me know.
Freedom of Northumberland Parade, 30 June 2012
More than 300 cadets from Northumbria Army Cadet Force paraded through the streets of Alnwick today in a joint celebration of our Freedom of Northumberland and Armed Forces Day. The event culminated in medal presentations by Her Grace the Duchess of Northumberland and Brigadier Grenville Bibby CBE in the Outer Bailey of Alnwick Castle.
Photos by SI A. Guthrie.
Photos by SI A. Guthrie.
Freedom of Northumberland Parade Rehearsal, 24 June 2012
Around 50 W Company cadets attended a final rehearsal before Northumbria ACF's Freedom of Northumberland Parade next weekend. The rehearsal took place at Kingston Park TA Centre. We finished slightly earlier than expected due to the torrential rain.
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Beacon, 4-5 June 2012
Cadets from W Company spent Bank Holidays Monday and Tuesday at the Mootlaw Diamond Jubilee Beacon site. Most of Monday was spent sorting wood and constructing the beacon. One of the local farmers had been drying the wood for the past 3 or 4 months to make sure it burnt well. We packed the inside of the beacon with straw and some special ingredients to make sure it lit first time. The beacon was lit at 10:01 pm and burnt until the early hours of Tuesday morning. After a leisurely start on Tuesday we relaid the turf and tidied the site.
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Beacon Building, 3 June 2012
Cadets from W Company spent most of today preparing the site of tomorrow night's Queen's Diamond Jubilee Beacon, which will be taking place at Mootlaw about 3 miles north east of Matfen. We began by clearing a 20 metre square section of turf and setting up some wooden palettes, which will act as the heart of the fire.
W Company Weekend, 25-27 May 2012
Cadets from W Company undertook fieldcraft training at Otterburn this weekend. Junior cadets were based over at Cottonshope Head and the seniors over at Featherwood. The weekend of glorious sunshine, relentless heat and perfect blues skies made this weekend even more of a challenge for the cadets.
More photos will be added here as they become available.
More photos will be added here as they become available.
Amble Visit Windsor Castle, 3 May 2012
Amble Detachment was very privileged to attend Windsor Castle to witness the presentation of new Colours to the 1st Battalion and No. 7 Company Coldstream Guards by Her Majesty The Queen.
Northumbrian Warrior Training, 1 Apr 2012
Senior cadets from W Company attended a training/selection day in preparation for the County's annual military skills competition, Northumbrian Warrior. The day, which was held at Alnwick TA Centre, included a competition briefing, weapon handling, practical first aid and casevac and kit preparation.
W Company Weekend, 17-19 Feb 2012
The cadets of W Company attended their first weekend of 2012 up at the Cadet Training Centre, Otterburn Camp. Most of the junior cadets did weapon handling, shooting and navigation training in and around the main camp area, whereas more senior cadets were out on expedition on the training area. Some cadets had a chance to visit 7 Royal Horse Artillery, who were on exercise firing the 105mm Light Gun at Otterburn.
