March 1220 Air Cadets tackle North Yorkshire Moors as they go for Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award
Seven cadets from 1220 (March) Squadron Air Cadets completed the expedition section of their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Their three-day expedition began near Castleton in the North York Moors, and took them through Westerdale and Farndale Moors.
Cadet Chris Howsam, 15, said: “The expedition was really worthwhile and I am pleased to have completed this section of the award.”
After camping in the valley, their second day took them past disused mines in the area. They then took a route along the top of the moor where they camped in Rosedale.
The final day of their expedition took them across Wheeldale moor finishing in Goathland, the village where the ITV television series Heartbeat is set.
1220 are now recruiting. If you are aged between 12 (school year 8) and 16 why not join the best.
There will be an open evening this evening (Wednesday) at 7.30pm. This will be at the squadron building on Gas Road, March. All prospective cadets and their parents are welcome to attend. Intake night will be Tuesday September 11at 7pm. www.1220atc.org.uk for more details.
