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Zest, we headed back to Frimley Park. All that firing meant a lot of carbon build up, so we cleaned our weapons, and handed kit back, before we had a preparation talk about the mess dinner that night.
The mess dinner was amazing, most of us haven’t had silver service before; it was a great experience and the food was beautiful for all four courses.
After the meal, we had a guest speaker called Lou come speak to us. He was an ex-soldier who had crossed Antarctica, during his presentation he showed us items he found on the trip believed to belong to Earnest Shackleton.
Friday morning rolled around, and we had our interviews, where we found out what grades we’d received from the course. I was so happy we both achieved Highly Competent grades. We’d put a lot of effort into our cadet careers and into the courses we’ve attended on the way and now we’re Master Cadets with the best grades you could get.
Once the interviews were completed, the Sandhurst Officer Recruitment Team came to speak to us all about joining the Army via Officer Selection. It was really interesting, to listen to. There were lots of special activities to have a go at, such as flying a plane etc.
The course was brought to an end with the final parade, before heading back to the station for the trip home.
I can honestly say both S/Sgt Gale and myself have had one of the most fantastic experiences and we both felt honoured to attend the course at Frimley Park. Although it was both physically and mentally challenging, it was a once in a life time opportunity. We would recommend it to all senior cadets.
I can honestly say both S/ Sgt Gale and myself have had one of the most fantastic experiences and we both felt honoured to attend the course at Frimley Park
Final parade
Master Cadet Course
April 19
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Mexborough get
in the Community
for St George by 2Lt Donna Bennett
Mexborough Cadets supported the local community group, Swinton Focus Group, with the fixing of St. George Flags along the arterial route from Woodman roundabout, through Swinton centre and down to the LNER club on the border of Mexborough.
The flags were being set out
in readiness for St. George’s Day celebrations on Saturday 20 April 2019 at Swinton Civic Hall. The local community is invited to join together and celebrate with live music and a variety of stalls and displays to visit.
Overseen by Detachment Commander, 2Lt Donna Bennett (centre), Cadets (left to right) Kieron Bramley, Theo Cooke and Callem Havenhand turned out on Sunday 14 April to lend a hand and gained their first Cadet in the Community activity towards completing their award in the current training year.
2Lt Bennett said, “I’m really proud of the boys who turned out this weekend. Being the start of school holidays has reduced the number of cadets who were able to support our friends in Swinton Focus Group but these three have made a world of difference and, as you drive along the main road, the flags blowing in the wind, brings a smile to your face.”