YOUNGSTERS from a Cleveland Army Cadet Force have been taking part in a training camp.

A total of 489 cadets, 27 officers and 60 adult instructors from the 26 detachments of the force enjoyed the annual event held at Otterburn Training Camp, on the Scottish border.

This year, the training was different, with the first week dedicated to adult training.

"It was quite strange having a cadet camp without cadets," said an Army spokesman.

Training for the cadets was overseen by Major Mike Twinn, who had been planning the camp for a year. The junior cadets took part in Army training but also had the chance for some fun, riding motorcycles. The Army's student presentation team also gave them a presentation on life in the regular Army.

The senior cadets were involved in a 48-hour exercise in the field and a 48-hour adventure training package based at Hawkhirst Scout Camp, on the banks of Kielder Water, including canoeing, rafting, abseiling, climbing, cycling, archery and a treasure hunt. They also enjoyed a barbecue, camp fire and sing-song on the middle night.

Commander-in-chief land command, General Sir Timothy Granville-Chapman, visited by helicopter and watched the cadets training.