Boarding News

Girls from BHSG joined cadets from the rest of the Bedford School CCF contingent for the Annual Camp, held this year at Penhale in Cornwall; this was a central camp, with cadets from other schools attending.

For almost a year, we had all imagined ourselves on a Cornish beach, enjoying the July sunshine: the reality, high winds and almost continuous rain, was very different. Despite the difficult climatic conditions, the cadets threw themselves into the events with energy and enthusiasm.

A range day, with live firing of the 5.56 Light Support Weapon, was one of the highlights of the weeks package of events; other activities included an assault course, orienteering, and section attacks. 

The overnight exercise was challenging, as the weather worsened, but the range area used, being amongst a huge and ancient series of sand dunes, added drama.

On the final day, cadets took part in adventurous training, with a choice from coasteering, surfing and kite boarding; finally, for this, at last, the weather eased off.

In the competions at the end of the week the cadets gave a good account of themselves, and were well placed in a number of activities.

Penhale was a memorable camp in many ways!