Shardendken
Lapsed Brummie
During my time in the Police Cadets I attended the 1 month training camp in the Elan Valley near Rhayder, mid-Wales. These photos show the full complement of cadets at my first tour of duty in Summer 1967 and me (back row left) in my allocated team.The latin expression translates as 'Difficulties be Damned' which was ironic as we were situated in the area containing several dams that serviced Birmingham's water supply.