Lt Col Edward Fairnington CCF

Deputy Colonel Cadets CCF SW, International Mountain Leader, Head of Co Curricular, NPQSL

[Matravers CCF @MatraversCCF]

35 miles flying through, passed checkpoint 5 at 12:17. ⚡️

We are aware of some tracker issues but know where the teams are.

#tentors #tobethebest

[Matravers CCF @MatraversCCF]

45 mile team passed Watern Tor checkpoint 4 at 12:20. Doing well during their mammoth day. 🔥

#tobethebest

[Matravers CCF @MatraversCCF]

45 mile times have pulled through, 5 checkpoints down so far!! Come on team!!!

[Matravers CCF @MatraversCCF]

35 mile team through checkpoint 6 at 13:51. Well done lads, you’re are doing amazingly ⚡️. #tobethebest

[Matravers CCF @MatraversCCF]

35 mile team through checkpoint 7 and absolutely flying 🚀🚀

Well done gentlemen, we are so proud of you!!!

#tobethebest

[Matravers CCF @MatraversCCF]

Matravers 35 mile are performing incredibly!!! 🚀 🚀

Checkpoint 8 - 16:10

Checkpoint 9 - 17:30

Checkpoint 10 - 18:50

Next checkpoint is their campsite, keep going kids!!! We are very proud of you!!!

#tobethebest

[Matravers CCF @MatraversCCF]

45 mile team reached checkpoint 10 at 21:19. Great effort, depending on where they camp. 🏕️ That leaves 30km tomorrow. Get some rest and be ready for tomorrow!
#tobethebest

[Matravers CCF @MatraversCCF]

45 miles team are on the go! Checkpoint 11 at 0650.

Keep pushing on!!! You can do it 💪

#tobethebest #tentors

[Matravers CCF @MatraversCCF]

45 mile team keep going and going! They are working so hard!!! 💪

Well done gentlemen!

Checkpoint 6 - 15:44

Checkpoint 7 - 17:10

Checkpoint 8 - 1900

Checkpoint 9 - 2017

Keep going, the next one will be camp!

#tobethebest

[Matravers CCF @MatraversCCF]

They are off!! Ten Tors Challenge has started, details of their tracking to follow. #tobethebest

[Matravers CCF @MatraversCCF]

You can follow our 35 mile team here: https://t.co/ORao2gFP9g

They are also through checkpoint 1 🔥

#tobethebest

[Matravers CCF @MatraversCCF]

You can follow our 45 miles team with this link: https://t.co/z1IB5m3mCM

They are also through checkpoint 1 already!! ⚡️

[Matravers CCF @MatraversCCF]

Final day saw our group conquer the Schwyberg ridge!
Testing conditions until the very end of the walk. All performed admirably, concluding a challenging and rewarding expedition. @CadetsinSchools @UlyssesTrust @MatraversSchool
#tobethebest #worldclass #opportunity 🇨🇭

[Matravers CCF @MatraversCCF]

Day 4 provided a winter skills day, with a range of snow shelters constructed.
@CadetsinSchools @UlyssesTrust @MatraversSchool #tobethebest #worldclass #opportunity

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@UlyssesTrust @CadetsinSchools @MatraversSchool
Day 2 delivered a complete change in conditions. Cadets reacted really well and were up to the navigational challenge! #tobethebest #worldclass #opportunity

[Matravers CCF @MatraversCCF]

Day 1 Winter expedition skills in Switzerland 🇨🇭. Kit issued, group check done, minimum teach delivered and a beautiful day! #tobethebest @UlyssesTrust @CadetsinSchools @MatraversSchool

[Lt Col Edward Fairnington CCF @EJFairnington]

@MatraversCCF @MatraversSchool @UlyssesTrust @CadetsinSchools Thank you to all supporting organisations making this happen. We could not deliver this opportunities without you!

[BFBS Forces News @ForcesNews]

Cadet Forces: Fun, friendship and transferable skills🪖

There are now more young people in the UK's Cadet Forces than there are soldiers in the British Army.

But why do they sign up?🤔@jameswharton has more🔗⬇️
https://t.co/jKyhph49sY

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

80 years ago, the Second World War finally ended.

Today, some of the veterans from the 'Forgotten Army', share their incredible stories so they are never again forgotten.

#VJDay #VJDay80 @TheSun
https://t.co/A2y6zNX1AJ

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

'The war is over' declared King George VI eighty years ago.

Today we honour anew all those whose service and sacrifice saw the forces of liberty prevail.

#VJDay80