Pupils from Dover College have taken part in a leadership and team building activity day with members of the British Army based in Shorncliffe, Folkestone.

The year six  youngsters enjoyed the experience as they tried their hands at a mini assault course, paintballing, rock climbing, observational skills and working in teams to solve mental and physical problems.

The day at the British Army's Headquarters 2 (South East) Brigade was topped off with a lunch which they cooked themselves from Army ration packs.

They were fascinated to find all the food was "boil in the bag" and each pack contained "windproof" matches and lots of other tricks to help the modern soldier when deployed on operations.

Jude Spedding and Daisy Mills on the assault course

Zach Rogers with a head for heights

Major Tristan Kemp, who headed up the day, said, "It's fantastic to share with the children some of the fun things we do in the Army. With so many soldiers and their families living within the communities in Dover and Folkestone we're delighted to have this interaction with a local school."

Hawkinge Gazette and Channel Coast News 2011©