Expedition Weekend IN SUFFOLK 11-13 JUN 2004

It was a weekend of very mixed weather, ranging from squally showers to blistering heat, when 20 Suffolk ACF Cadets from C Coy ventured into the rolling Suffolk countryside around Cavendish, Clare and Lavenham.

Some were on Bronze or Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions while others were completing their ACF 2 or 3 Star Award.

Carrying all their kit, including tents and food, the Bronze DofE and 2 Star groups spent one night out at Home Farm, covering 16 miles in 2 days, while the Silver DofE and 3 Star groups were out for 2 nights, at Great Wood and Easty Wood, covering 24 miles.

They were well supported by Senior Cadets and Adult Leaders, who covered First Aid, safety and manned check points.

In rank and alphabetical order they were: SSIs Roger Austin, William Picton-Jenkins (The OC) and Trevor Willoughby; SIs Danny Bayford, Alan Coyne, Sinead Dunne, Mark Hazell and Ian Partridge; Cadet RSM Luca Miceli and LSgt Julian Perreira. Lt Gary Day was the DofE Assessor.

Webmaster comment: This was a well organised and executed weekend and the Cadets enjoyed the challenge. If you were not there you missed a great weekend!