44 Cadets from across Warwickshire & Birmingham spent a week out of their summer holidays completing the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, with many cadets reaching new highs in physical stamina and navigational abilities.

The National Air Cadet Centre Llanbedr hosted 7 Gold groups, providing a challenging environment for all participants. All groups set out on foot amid the picturesque Welsh mountains, navigating high mountains and long routes. All the groups had the unlucky opportunity to overcome the harsh climatic changes on several occasions.

On the last day of the week the cadets had the opportunity to go Kayaking on a nearby river or reach new heights by scaling the high ropes at the Air Cadet Centre.

Cadets were not alone in the Welsh countryside around Llanbedr as it was host to an array of staff from Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing. Squadron Commanding Officers, SNCO's and Civilian Instructors were all gaining either Duke of Edinburgh supported assessments or quality walking hours for Mountain Leader and Walking Group Leader qualification validity.

Well done all…