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Corporal Roddis & Sergeant Jenner start their route planning! |
The
20 day trip entitled “Operation Drakensberg Elephant” is being
organised by Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing, and will take place in
August next year. The 30 lucky cadets taking part will volunteering
to refurbish one of the classrooms at a primary school, trekking
through the Drakensberg mountains and climbing Giants Castle which
stands at 3,315m as well as learning about South African
environmental issues, culture and heritage.
Cadet
Sergeant Phoebe Jenner and Cadet Corporal Georgia Roddis were both
over the moon when the news was broken to them and even more excited
to learn that they were going together. "It will be so different
from anything I've done before, I just can't wait" said Sgt
Jenner. Cpl Roddis added "I'm really looking forward to learning
about the environment there and seeing the animals on safari".
Both
cadets have got a challenging fund-raising task ahead of them. As
well as raising an individual target of £750 each, they will be
aiming to raise more money to pay for new equipment for the
volunteering work. They are hoping to get their first funds at this
Sunday's reunion, as Cpl Roddis will be selling cakes and crafts, and
Sgt Jenner will be selling plants, and would welcome any support you
can give!