23/08/2026
LOCAL NEWS 🗞️ | A 16-year-old Hereford Army Cadet is taking on a 55-kilometre walking challenge this month to raise money for the Hereford & Worcestershire Army Cadet Force.
Joel, from Hereford, will set off with his friend Louie, on Wednesday 26 August, walking from Hereford Cathedral to Worcester Cathedral over three days.
The pair will walk from Hereford to Ledbury on the first day before continuing towards the Malvern Hills on the second day. They will then descend towards Worcester Cathedral on the final day, Friday 28 August.
Joel said his experiences with the cadets had inspired him to take on the challenge and help ensure other young people can benefit from similar opportunities.
“The Army Cadet Force provides young people with opportunities to develop confidence, resilience, leadership skills and lifelong friendships through the great opportunities and training they provide,” he said.
“I have had some wonderful experiences through the cadets and in September I have been given the opportunity to jump out of an airplane during a static line parachute jump.”
Joel says opportunities such as parachuting are made possible through donations and the charitable trust supporting the cadet force.
“With the money I raise, more cadets will be given opportunities like this throughout their cadet journey,” he added.
The Army Cadet Force provides young people with training and activities designed to build confidence, resilience, leadership and practical skills, alongside the chance to form friendships and take part in experiences they might not otherwise have access to.
Joel is now appealing to the local community to support his fundraising effort.
“Please donate if you can. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help support the Hereford & Worcester Army Cadet Force and provide life-changing opportunities for young people across Herefordshire and Worcestershire,” he said.
You can donate by visiting 👉 https://www.gofundme.com/f/joels-55km-walk-from-hereford-to-worcester/