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Army Cadet ForceWEST LOWLAND BATTALIONAnnual Camp 2007The Battalion had the 2007 Annual Camp in Warcop in July. Onceagain a very successful cadres camp was held even though theweather was a major factor – we had wet weather for around five daysout of the fourteen that we were there. However, this did not dampenthe morale or the enthusiasm that all members of the Battalionshowed during this very important piece of our busy calendar.Ayr Detachment RHF were the proud winners of the Commandant’sBanner which is presented on the first day of each annual camp andthat detachment marches on to the Battalion muster every morningwith the Banner showing to the rest of the Battalion.Delta Company won the Lucas Tooth Competition at camp whichconsisted of Tug of War, Drill, Military Skills, Orienteering,Shooting and Sports. Delta Coy are from Ayr and surroundingvillages, predominately wear the hackle of 2 SCOTS and are thelargest contingent in the Battalion affiliated to 2 SCOTS.Lapland 07Once again the Battalion sent 12 cadets and 3 instructors on theRoyal Star and Garter cadet challenge expedition (which involvesa 100 kilometres trek across Finland into the Arctic Circle) toraise money for The Royal Star and Garter home for ex-servicepersonnel. Again this year they were joined on this challenge bySimon Weston.Belgium 07Two trips were undertaken this year by the Battalion. Firstwas the annual trip of the cadets taking part in cultural toursof the battlefields and war cemeteries with a parade andwreath-laying at the Menin Gate in Ypres.The second visit was by the Battalion’s Pipes and Drums whoplayed at the ‘Dou Dou’ Tattoo as part of the Mons Music Festivalweek in June 07West Lowland BnOf the 32 detachments within the Battalion 6 are affiliated to 2Scots (RHF) with the latest addition being Stewarton Detachmentwhich was successfully raised last year in East Ayrshire. (See alsothe Colour Section.)B (RHF) COMPANY, GLASGOW ANDLANARKSHIRE BATTALION 2007OC: Major John Robertson21C: Capt Derek CoulterCAAs: Lt Alan Liddell, SMI Dinger BellA Platoon RHF King’s Park OC: WSI Lisa HayInstructor: SI Daniel DunlopB Platoon RHF Cambuslang OC: AUO Jenny LakeInstructor: PI Paul FaganC Platoon RHF Easterhouse OC: SI Ricky RalstonInstructor: SI Robert BlackD Platoon RHF Pollockshaws OC: 2Lt Bernie SweeneyInstructors: SI Robert Campbell,WSI Heather Robertson,WSI Daisy SeymourE Platoon RHF Beardmore OC: AUO Billy LanniganInstructors: SI John Swan,WSI Sarah CollingwoodF Platoon RHF Maryhill OC: SSI Raymond BellInstructors: SI Ricky Thompson,WSI Claire WilsonCadet Shaun Nelson with the Pendant that goes to the winningDetachment in the Banner Competition.The year started of with A Platoon RHF King’s Parkretaining the Lean cup, with E Platoon RHF Beardmorerunners up. Our Battalion Easter Camp was spent atGarelochead, during which a good mixture of training wasundertaken. The Company all pulled together at the Tugof War Competition, resulting in a clean sweep: 1st E PlRHF Beardmore, 2nd A Pl RHF King’s Park, 3rd D PlRHF Pollockshaws and 4th F Pl RHF Maryhill. In Augustthe Company team became Scottish Tug of War Champions.The Company 5-a-side winners were: boys D Pl RHFPollockshaws and girls F Pl RHF Maryhill.THE ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIERS 59
The Scottish Tug of War Champions.B Coy cadets got an interesting invitation in May, to take part inExercise Executive Stretch down at Kirkcudbright. Some of thestands involved abseiling, demolitions, signals, driving, shooting,command tasks and first aid, an all-round challenging weekend towhich the cadets hope they will be re-invited.May also saw cadets participate in a triathlon involving raft-building,orienteering and mountain biking at Strathclyde Park to raise fundsfor Click Sergeant Cancer Charity. The cadets raised £431.The ACFA Scottish Athletics Championship at Grangemouth sawthe Company pick up 26 medals in total, 11 gold, 8 silver and 7bronze – which helped the Battalion to win 7 of the 8 trophies.Annual Camp was a return to Swynnerton. The weather again thisyear had a detrimental effect on training. The amount of rain thatfell resulted in the range-work being cancelled as the sand in the stopbutts had washed away. Our girls’ team won the Bn hockey; A PlRHF King’s Park won the girls’ 5-a-sides and E Pl RHF Beardmorethe orienteering. During the first week of camp WSI HeatherRobertson and WSI Daisy Seymour, both D Pl RHF Pollockshaws,successfully completed their ITC Course. The excellent trainingarea was put to good use with a cracking 48hr F/X centred on theunderground bunker. This allowed for a wide range of recce patrols,fighting patrols and ambushes to be mounted. C/Sgt Keighley Doyle,F Pl Maryhill, gained more successes by being awarded the Campbellbutton stick, from Lt/Col Downie, which goes to the best-turned outCadet during the Cadet Commandant’s parade.The winning girls’ team.One of the new Training activities at Annual Camp wasPipes and Drums training. The cadets showed a lot ofinterest in the sessions being run, which hopefully willbare fruit with the band taking off. A trip to Alton Towersis always a good finale to Camp with Cadets of all agesenjoying the trip.Annual Camp 2007 was Col Kelly’s last camp as CadetCommandant. To bid farewell all the cadets formed up on bothsides of the road out of camp. Col Kelly was then pulled outthe camp gate in an old Landrover by the Battalion’s Officersand Adult Instructors.In September at very short notice (5 days) the Coy providedthe Bn team for the 51 Brigade Military Skills Competition.Even with little or no practise the cadets put in a fine effort,with some good results at some of the stands, especially inthe patrol lane where they were placed 1st. The team overallwere placed 7th which, against some very good teams, was animpressive result.In October Cpl Michael Manley, LCpl Christopher King, A PlRHF, King’s Park and LCpl Danya Adams F Pl RHF, Maryhilltook part in the bi-annual Canadian exchange 2007. Our Battalionvisited Canada for two weeks, Vancouver being the destination.The host unit, The Cameron Highlanders, laid on a brilliantprogramme which saw our Cadets taking part in Cadet trainingCanadian style. The different methods and types of trainingCdt Anderson abseiling. The Stretcher Race. Alton Towers, here we come!60 THE ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIERS
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