Army Cadets in Ross-shire return to face-to-face training following Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown
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CADETS in Ross-shire have enjoyed their first face-to-face training in eight months – subject to social distancing rules.
Following in the footsteps of their detachment in Alness, the 1st Battalion The Highlanders’ Dingwall detachment also held their first training event last Monday evening.
Since the end of March, cadets across the country have moved their training online to ensure that not only were the youngsters not falling behind in their progress, but also in a bid to improve people’s mental health by staying connected during lockdown.
Throughout lockdown the cadets of the Ross Company Detachment have been engaging with the Battalion’s online programme, from weekly training lessons to online competitions and challenges.
And the cadets were welcomed back to their detachment last week where they – keeping to social distancing guidelines – spent the night celebrating their achievements in lockdown.
“At the end of the evening several presentations were made with some expert social distancing skills by the Detachment’s Commander, Company Sergeant Major Instructor Craig MacIver, who used his pacestick to present them,” said a spokesman.
Cadet Liam Squire (13) received his Basic Certificate, Cadet Corporal Nathanael McCully (15) was given his Two Star Certificate, and Cadet Sergeant Lewis Squire (17) was awarded his Three Star Certificate.
