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JS Edney 30091095 10PL CAM               													27/11/2009

my day at VS (voluntary service)

On sunday 22nd November 2009 we had to go to a farm for VS (voluntary service). Farm is called pickerin farm and its in York. The reason we had to go was because while we are at the AFC (Army Foundation College) we are doing our duke of edinbrough, so this helps towards that.

When we arrive at the farm, we got off the coach and formed up in three ranks. We were then briefed by Bombadier Jardine on how to behave and were then told to sprint to two vans on the otherside of the field. When we got there, their were two men and a dog waiting for us. We got into our section groups. After they introduced themselves they started talking about the aim of there company was and how we would be helping today. Then as soon as they finished that, they took each section one at a time and told us where we would be working.

my section (2 section) were the last group to be sorted out, so we got the left over tools. the man that came to collect us took us along the hedges but nearer the side of the field. He then told us this is where we will be working then started the fire for the section. The group split down into two halfs, some stayed and watched the man light the fire the rest of us were on collecting wood duty. I was in the cocting wood group along with A-Star (Taylor) and ellerey. We started to cut the hedges right up to the fence behind. We did this for about three hours straight before any others started to help. After the others relised we were starting to get annoyed with the lack of help Clark and Howard decided to help but the others remained around the fire.

It was about four O'clock when we told to close into Bombadier Jardine and the two other men. when everyone gavered around they told us how grateful they were and what a good job we did, we also got a platoon photo of us and the dog then we all got back on the coach and headed back to camp.