Bristol ACF at Altcar Training Camp

HM Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE attended the Visitors' Day at Altcar Training Camp, near Liverpool to gain first hand knowledge of how the Bristol Army Cadet Force camp was going.  Accompanied by a number of dignitaries, including Honorary Colonel Brig Frank Noble, Vice Lord-Lieutenant Dr Tim Chambers DL, Col Jane Thompson DL (the Bristol County Chair for Wessex Reserved Forces and Cadets Association known as RFCA) and other representatives from Wessex RFCA,  the dignitaries were able to observe the Cadets as they were learning and practicing skills at Camp.  The group watched field-craft skills in action, resuscitation and other first aid skills, the mountain biking group and a host of other activities.  They also received an impressive presentation from 4 star Cadets regarding the impact that being a Cadet had made to them. Led by a strong team of volunteers, the County excels providing challenging and interesting experiences for Cadets of 11 to 17 years of age.  Over 150 Cadets participated in the annual camp.