Antigua adventures

A group of cadets from Cumbria ACF took part in the inaugural visit of a UK Cadet Force to Antigua last October. The group of 13 cadets and four CFAVs were hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) during the 12-day trip.

Highlights of the life-changing adventure included cadets spending a day aboard UK patrol warship HMS Medway, taking part in the country’s Independence Day parade, dinghy sailing, and meeting the Governor General of Antigua, the Resident British Commissioner and Chief Defence Staff of ABDF.

Cumbria ACF will return to Antigua in 2024 as part of a formal cadetexchange programme, and two cadets from ABDF will join Cumbria ACF's Easter Camp in 2023.