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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

BRÙTH AIR ÌOMHAIGH SAM BITH GU H-ÌOSAL GUS FHAICINN NAS MOTHA

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

 

BRÙTH AIR ÌOMHAIGH SAM BITH GU H-ÌOSAL GUS FHAICINN NAS MOTHA

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– Theme Park

Companaidh Juno– The National Memorial Arboretum

Companaidh Claidheimh– based on camp carrying out training and activities

    • Casualty Simulations
    • Laser Tag Activities
    • Spòrs
    • Treòrachadh