Hexham air cadets praised for Allendale Challenge help

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Posted by Journal Extra on Apr 22, 10 09:00 AM in Clubs/Societies

Young cadets have been praised for their excellent work volunteering to help at a charity event.

Air cadets from 224 (Hexham) Squadron provided shelter, refreshments and general assistance to the competitors in the 21st annual Allendale Challenge.

Smelt Mill Team- Hexham air cadets help out at the Allendale Challenge

The Allendale Challenge, held each April, is a tough 25-mile course that sees competitors test their stamina to the limit over tough terrain to raise money for the hosts, North of Tyne Search and Rescue Team.

The team of nine cadets and two staff members were split into two groups helping to man two of the eight checkpoints posted across the route - Black Hill and Smelt Mill.
The cadets pitched large tents that housed facilities for making soup, tea and providing water to ensure the 800 competitors were kept hydrated and maintained their salt levels.

The cadets also had the responsibility of checking in competitors as they reached the checkpoint to make sure everyone was accounted for.

Cadet Corporal Annalise Laidlow serves refereshments Cadet sergeant Anna Skentelbery said: "It was a long, 10-hour day but was thoroughly enjoyable and a chance for the cadets to interact with the public, boosting the image of 224 (Hexham) Squadron. The North of Tyne Search and Rescue Team had nothing but good words to say about the cadets and the effort they had put in helping to ensure the event ran smoothly and the assistance they provided.