Announcements

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE NOTICE

Night firing will take place on the following days during November 2016:
Fingringhoe Ranges – 1, 3, 8, 9, and 15 November
Middlewick Ranges – 2, and 9 November

DUE TO OPERATIONAL COMMITMENTS NIGHT FIRING MAY TAKE PLACE AT SHORT NOTICE

Colchester Training Areas will have troops training on most days during the month of November 2016.
Members of the general public are reminded that the ranges are closed when Red Flags are flying or Red Lamps/lights are displayed; also that the training areas are only available for recreational walking when NOT being used for military training. A danger of unexploded bombs exists on the ranges and training areas. Members of the general public intending to make use of these areas, when safe to do so, should ensure that they remain on public rights of way at all times. There must be no horse riding on the training estate. Horse riders are to remain on bridleways only.

If any irregularity is seen on Friday Wood Training Area, Middlewick and Fingringhoe Ranges, you are to report to Commandant/Training Safety Officer East Anglia Training Area on 01206 736149 or training area operatives on 01206 735203 during working hours. During out of working hours it should immediately be reported to Royal Military Police on 01206 816830/6831 or Essex Police on 101.