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ACF Wiltshire
25 An t-Iuchar 2026
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ANNUAL CAMP 2026

Annual Camp 2026 Has Begun for Wiltshire ACF

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Annual Camp 2026 Has Begun!

Today, August 25, 2026, our cadets have started arriving for Annual Camp 2026. They will enjoy a variety of activities, including trips to a theme park, adventurous training days, cultural visits, and military training on-site.

The fun, friendship, action, and adventure have just begun!

County Parade

After completing all the necessary administration, our cadets have been on parade for the Commandant’s address.

This included his welcome message and an overview of what to anticipate during our annual camp this week.

It was also the perfect moment to promote 2Lt Sue Kilgour to the rank of Lieutenant and to promote and appoint our new Cadet RSM, Cdt RSM Dylan Mead. Congratulations!

Then followed talks from our CEO on Safeguarding. Our Padres held a small service followed by the RSM’s talk on Values and Standards.

New Cadet RSM Has Been Appointed

Congratulations to Cadet RSM Dylan Mead, who was promoted and appointed as Cadet RSM for Wiltshire ACF last night by our Commandant, Colonel Pete White

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A white bus drives on a tarmacked road between brick buildings and greenery, with a gated entrance and trees in the background. A white coach drives down a quiet street with brick and white buildings, trees, and a fenced area in the background under a partly cloudy sky. A white coach is parked on a road near a group of people and a pile of luggage. A 10 mph speed limit sign is visible, and the scene is set on a sunny day beside a low brick building. People with luggage stand in a queue beside a white coach on a sunny day, with buildings and greenery in the background. A group of young people carrying rucksacks, holdalls, and suitcases walk along a road lined with trees on a sunny day. A group of young people carrying large rucksacks and bags walk along a paved road, surrounded by trees and greenery, likely heading to or from camp. A group of teenagers walk outdoors carrying suitcases and rucksacks, appearing to arrive at or leave a camp. Trees and grass are visible in the background. A group of teenagers carrying bags and rucksacks walk along a road bordered by trees, appearing to be on their way to or from an outdoor camp or event. A group of teenagers carrying suitcases and bags walk along a tree-lined path, possibly arriving at or departing from a summer camp or group trip. A large group of teenagers with luggage walk along a park path, surrounded by trees and greenery, on a sunny day. A group of teenagers walk outdoors in casual clothes, carrying rucksacks and luggage, surrounded by trees and greenery, on a sunny day. A group of teenagers carrying bags and rucksacks walk along a tree-lined path, some talking and others looking ahead. The weather is sunny, and the area has grass and trees. A large group of teenagers carrying duffel bags and rucksacks walk outdoors on a path lined with trees, likely heading to or from a camp or school event. A large group of teenagers carrying suitcases and bags walk along a path surrounded by trees, possibly arriving at or leaving a camp or outdoor event. A large group of teenagers walk on a path, carrying suitcases and bags, surrounded by trees and grass on a sunny day. A group of teenagers with bags and suitcases walk along a path under trees, possibly arriving at or leaving a camp or event. A group of people, including young adults, walk along a road carrying bags, led by a person in military-style uniform, with trees and grass in the background. Two adults in military uniforms stand speaking on a grassy field, with a group of children in similar uniforms seated nearby. Two other adults stand further back. Trees are visible in the background. A person stands on grass speaking to a group of people in military uniforms who are sitting and standing in the background, with trees and green vegetation behind them. Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms shake hands outdoors while others in uniform sit on the grass in the background, surrounded by trees and buildings. A group of soldiers in uniform sit in a circle on grass, listening to a standing officer. Trees and buildings are visible in the background. A group of soldiers in uniform sit in a large circle on a grassy field whilst one stands in the centre, speaking to them. Trees and buildings are visible in the background. A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms sit in a large circle on the grass, whilst one soldier stands and speaks in the centre. Trees and buildings are visible in the background. A large group of soldiers in uniform sit in a wide circle on a grassy field, whilst two soldiers stand in the centre. Trees and parked vehicles are visible in the background. A large group of people in camouflage uniforms sit in a wide circle on a grassy field, surrounded by trees. Several individuals stand and appear to address the group. Two people in military uniforms stand on grass, holding a rifle together. One is younger, smiling, and the other is older with glasses. More uniformed people sit and stand in the background. Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms shake hands in a grassy field during an outdoor event, whilst other uniformed soldiers sit or stand in the background. Two people in military uniforms shake hands outdoors inside a yellow circle. Text reads Cadet RSM above and Cdt RSM Dylan Mead below. Wiltshire badges with birds appear faintly in the background.

Sunday 26th July (Day 2 of Annual Camp)

This year’s camp experience is a bit different from previous ones. Instead of dividing cadets into cadre-level groups, they will remain together within company-level groups.

Companaidh Claidheimh are visiting The National Memorial Arboretum
Gold and Juno Company are based on camp carrying out training and activities

Companaidh Òir
Indoor Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Training
Casualty Simulations
Laser Tag Activities
Spòrs
Treòrachadh

Companaidh Juno
Paintball
Air Rifle
Boghadaireachd
Laser Clay Shootiin

 

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A group of people in military uniforms stand outdoors. The central images show two uniformed individuals exchanging a wooden stick, and another person receiving a handshake from a man in sports kit. A group of people in military uniforms stand and pose outdoors. Smaller images show individuals in athletic clothing running and throwing objects on a grassy field. Collage of people in camouflage uniforms outdoors: holding a small insect, aiming and firing rifles, and gathering in a field surrounded by trees. A group of people in military uniforms enjoy ice cream from a camo-patterned ice cream van labelled British Forces Broadcasting Service in a wooded outdoor setting. A large group of people in camouflage military uniforms stand together for a group photo outdoors, with tall green hedges and a monument in the background. Ten people in military uniforms pose for a group photo outdoors, some kneeling and some standing, with trees and signs in the background. A group of boys play cricket on a grassy field. One boy swings a bat, whilst others watch or stand ready. Trees and cones are in the background. A group of teenagers and two adults gather inside a large tent, some seated and some standing, listening attentively to a person speaking. Camping gear and bags are visible around them on the grassy ground. A person in military uniform kneels behind a concrete block on grass, aiming a rifle. The background includes a tarmacked road, buildings, and worn concrete walls. A person in camouflage military uniform aims a rifle while standing behind a large tree, using it as cover in an outdoor setting with grass and other trees. Two people in camouflage uniforms crouch outdoors. One holds something small in her hands whilst the other looks closely. Trees and undergrowth surround them. Several people in camouflage uniforms and berets aim shotguns in a row outdoors on dry grass, with trees in the background and others sitting or kneeling nearby. Three people in camouflage uniforms and ear protection are lying on dry grass, aiming rifles at a target, with another person standing nearby, also in uniform. A person in camouflage uniform aims a bow and arrow indoors, standing against a worn, white brick wall in a dimly lit room. Soldiers in camouflage uniforms and ear protection lie prone on dry grass, aiming rifles at a shooting range, with trees in the background and two instructors standing nearby. Three people in camouflage uniforms and safety glasses hold up paper shooting targets outdoors, smiling. The sky is cloudy, and trees and a brick building are visible in the background. A group of people in military-style uniforms stand on dry grass, some smiling and laughing, with trees in the background. One person is giving another a piggyback ride. A black case is visible in the foreground. A large group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms pose in rows in front of a brick building and a military vehicle on a paved area, with trees and cars in the background. A group of people in military uniforms stand outdoors. Two in front, one handing a wooden staff to the other, whilst others watch. Trees and a fence are in the background. A group of soldiers in camouflage stands in rows outdoors. In front, a man in civilian clothes shakes hands with a uniformed soldier whilst others clap in the background. Buildings and cloudy skies are visible.

Monday 27mh July (Day 3 of Annual Camp)

Todays activities for our cadets are:

Companaidh Òir – Alton Towers Theme Park

Companaidh Juno – The National Memorial Arboretum

Companaidh Claidheimh – based on camp carrying out training and activities

    • Casualty Simulations
    • Laser Tag Activities
    • Shotgun Range
    • Treòrachadh

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A person in camouflage military uniform and a dark beret stands outdoors near bushes, looking slightly to the side. The background is green and grassy with blurred trees and plants. A person in camouflage clothing and a headband with a red light crouches behind a tree, holding a black toy rifle, on a grassy outdoor area. A person in camouflage clothing runs across a grassy field with dense green trees in the background. A person in camouflage clothing aims a laser tag gun whilst standing next to a tree, wearing a headband with sensors. A red and white flag is attached to the tree. Lush greenery is visible in the background. A child in military uniform aims a shotgun with guidance from an adult instructor, both wearing ear defenders, standing in an outdoor shooting range with green trees in the background. Two people in camouflage uniforms and ear protection, one aiming a shotgun upwards at an outdoor shooting range, with trees and metal fencing in the background. A person in camouflage clothing and ear protection aims a shotgun upwards in an outdoor field, surrounded by trees and metal structures under a partly cloudy sky. A group of people in camouflage and green shirts sit resting in the shade of a tree on dry grass near a dirt path, with portable toilets and more trees visible in the background. A large group of people in military uniforms pose for a group photo outdoors on steps, with neatly trimmed tall hedges and a cloudy sky in the background. A group of cadets in camouflage uniforms and berets sit and kneel on a path near a memorial in a park, reading papers. Trees and a wooden bench are visible in the background. Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms stand on either side of a war memorial with red poppy wreaths, a tank model, and informative plaques. Green trees and a flagpole are in the background. A group of people in camouflage uniforms stand in front of a stone memorial with a crest, flanked by trees. A red wreath is placed at the base of the memorial. Three people in military uniforms smile whilst standing together outdoors, with one holding a trophy. A group of similarly dressed people stands behind them, and a blue lorry is visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky. A group of eight teenagers pose and smile in front of a castle on a sunny day, with trees, benches, and other people in the background. One person poses playfully on the ground in front. A large group of people pose together, some kneeling, in front of a yellow rollercoaster track on a cloudy day at a theme park. Three people show their arms with yellow GOLD wristbands, standing together. One person wears a red sports shirt and blue rucksack; another wears jeans and white trainers. Background is weathered wood.

Tuesday 28th July (Day 4 of Annual Camp)

Companaidh Juno
Visited Alton Towers Theme Park. Upon their return, they also seized the opportunity to award the Cadet of the Day medals and conduct additional promotions.

Companaidh Claidheimh
Engaged in an adventurous training day at Tittesworth Water Sports Centre

Companaidh Òir
Based at camp, focusing on training and activities, including:
Paintball
Air Rifle
Boghadaireachd
Laser Clay Shooting

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Six people wearing helmets and life jackets paddle a homemade raft made of barrels and wooden poles on a calm lake, with trees and grassy banks in the background. A child in a wetsuit, red helmet, and life jacket stands in a canoe holding a yellow paddle. An adult behind them sits in the canoe, giving a thumbs-up. They are on the water next to another canoe. A group of people in wetsuits, helmets, and red life jackets carry a paddle board out of a lake, with trees and kayaks visible in the background on a sunny day. A large group of people in red and black water gear and helmets pose on a lakeside shore, some cheering, with a banner. Trees and hills are visible under a cloudy sky in the background. A large group of people pose for a photo in front of a yellow rollercoaster loop and blue buildings at an amusement park on a cloudy day. Four people sit in a row on a rollercoaster, secured by harnesses, seen through a metal safety fence. Some riders wave, whilst others look ahead. People stand in the background, observing. A young person receives a medal from an adult during an outdoor ceremony, with a group of people applauding in the background on a sunny day. A young person receives a trophy from an adult outdoors, with a crowd watching in the background on a sunny day. Both are smiling and shaking hands. A teenage boy stands outdoors holding a small item, wearing a black T-shirt with a graphic and a chain necklace. Other teens stand behind him in casual sportswear, with cars and a building in the background. A boy in a blue sports shirt with glasses stands outside, wearing a gold medal. Two other boys are behind him. They are in a car park on a sunny day. Two people shake hands and smile at the camera in an outdoor setting, with a crowd of people standing and watching in the background under a blue sky. A girl with long brown hair smiles whilst holding a Cadet badge. She stands outside with other teenagers around her, and buildings with green roofs are visible in the background.

Wednesday 29th July (Day 5 of Annual Camp)

Today’s events featured the following activities:

Companaidh Juno

  • Engaged in an adventurous training day at Tittesworth Water Sports Centre.

Companaidh Claidheimh

Based on camp, focusing on training and activities, including:

Laser Clay, Air Rifle, Archery and Paintball.

Companaidh Òir

Are visiting The National Memorial Arboretum

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Two people stand by the Normandy Campaign memorial. One reads from a book, the other stands silently. Two wreaths are placed at the base, and engraved stone panels mark the dates 6 June to 20 August 1944. Five people in military uniforms stand in front of a war memorial wall and a black statue depicting soldiers holding a stretcher with a figure above their heads. A group of soldiers in uniform stand in a circle facing a stone memorial inscribed “NORMANDY CAMPAIGN.” The scene is outdoors, with trees, grass, and a JC Balls & Sons sign in the background. Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms stand on either side of a tall stone memorial inscribed with They died serving their country. We will remember them, with trees and blue sky in the background. Five people in camouflage trousers and green shirts aim rifles outdoors on a grassy field, with a sixth person standing to the side. Trees and blue sky with clouds surround the open area. A person in camouflage aims a bow and arrow indoors. Another person in similar attire stands nearby, partially visible. Archery equipment and a water bottle are on the floor. Natural light comes through a window. Four people in camouflage trousers and green shirts stand outdoors, aiming rifles upward in unison. They appear focused and are lined up side by side, with a background of trees and dry grass. A group of people in camouflage uniforms lie on the grass aiming rifles, while one person stands in front supervising. Trees and dry grass are in the background. A person in a helmet, red lifejacket, and wetsuit kneels on sand by water, smiling whilst tying ropes around wooden logs arranged in a raft-like structure. Four people wearing helmets, wetsuits, and red life jackets smile and give thumbs up while standing on paddleboards in a lake, with trees and sandy shore in the background under a partly cloudy sky. Five people in helmets and life jackets are on a paddleboard in a lake. One person is jumping into the water, while others sit or stand on the board. The background shows hills, trees, and a partly cloudy sky. Five people in helmets and life jackets paddle together on a large stand-up paddleboard, whilst another person sits in an orange motorboat nearby on a lake under a blue sky with clouds.

Thursday 30mh July (Day 6 of Annual Camp)

Today’s events featured the following activities:

Companaidh Juno

Are on their second On Camp training and activities day! The schedule includes a variety of exciting activities such as:

  • Casualty Simulations
  • Laser Tag
  • Shotgun Range
  • Spòrs
  • Treòrachadh

Companaidh Òir

are on an Adventurous training day at Tittesworth Water Sports Centre.

 

Companaidh Claidheimh

Visit to Alton Towers Theme Park

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A group of people, some in military uniform, stand near a military jeep and trailer on a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky, talking and listening attentively. A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms stand outside near brick buildings. One soldier leans on a low brick wall whilst talking to others, who listen attentively. Signs and windows are on the building behind them. Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms and black berets sit under a marquee, working on a laptop outdoors, with grass, trees, and a water bottle visible in the background. A group of people in military uniforms stand outside a brick building, listening to a person speaking. One person in a high-visibility vest stands near a door in the background. A group of people in helmets and life jackets sit on makeshift rafts made from barrels and wooden poles, holding paddles and smiling on a sandy area with trees in the background. A person in a wetsuit, red life jacket, and white helmet stands on a sandy beach. Blue barrels and people in similar kit are in the background near water and paddleboards. Four people in helmets and life jackets assemble a wooden raft on a sandy shore, while one adult supervises nearby. The background shows water, and a blue barrel is visible on the right. A group of people in helmets and life jackets stand on a beach around makeshift rafts built from blue barrels and wooden poles, listening to an instructor. Canoes and distant hills are visible in the background. A group of young people walk on a paved path by green trees. One wears a red hoodie, another holds up a mobile and smiles, and two others walk alongside, all appearing cheerful. Two young people take a selfie near drinks machines labelled Refresh & Refill in an outdoor park. Other visitors and trees are in the background. The mood appears casual and friendly. A large group of people pose for a photo in front of a yellow rollercoaster track and a blue building at an amusement park on a clear day. A group of ten people pose around a statue in front of a historic stone building with flags reading Dark Forest and Alton Towers. The sky is overcast, and the area has stone pathways and trimmed grass.