BASIC RIDING and motorcycle maintenance skills have been taught to 16 aid workers heading to Africa to help victims in the war-torn Congo region.
The workers, who are heading to Africa to be part in the War Child programme, have also taken an driving safety scheme as part of the charity's training programme. The courses were run at Swains Driver Training Centre in Harpur Hill.
War Child works in conflict zones all over the world including southern Iraq, Afghanistan, the Balkans and Uganda.
The aid workers' training programme was organised by the specialist High Peak-based firm, Medical and Safety Consultants (MASC) run by Joe Fifield.
Joe served in the army for 12 years then worked with the Mines Advisory Group for five years. He used his experience on the ground to set up a security firm offering comprehensive survival training.
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