43 cadets and six instructors from Hereford and Worcester Army Cadet Force travelled to Spain over the February half-term for a week’s skiing in the Pyrenees as part of Exercise Venturer Snow Cub. Out of the group 30 cadets had never skied before, but by the end of their first day of tuition they were able to successfully make it down the nursery…
Fourteen organisations from across the wider West Midlands area attended an awards ceremony in Shropshire to receive their Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Awards, recognising their exceptional level of support to the Armed Forces community. Held at Lilleshall House and Gardens in Shropshire – also home to one of the UK’s National Sports Centres and the Royal British Legion’s Battle Back Centre…
It’s been a busy few months for Shropshire Army Cadet Force – including two instances of their cadets and staff helping out in medical emergencies, and a first time entry to a national rifle competition! Read on to find out more… Cadet attends national Imperial Meeting Competition With funding support from our Association, Cadet C/Sjt Izzy McAree was given the chance of a…
A new Army Cadet detachment has opened its doors to students from Cockshut Hill School, Ninestiles, an Academy, and Lyndon School. The Summit Learning Trust Rifles Detachment unit will be based at Ninestiles, an Academy, in Acocks Green, Birmingham. The detachment – part of Warwickshire and West Midland (South Sector) Army Cadet Force (ACF) – will be cap badged as a Rifles…
Twenty six employers from the West Midlands region have been presented with their Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Awards. The West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association’s awards took place on Tuesday 26th September, at the National Memorial Arboretum. The ERS awards were launched in 2014 to recognise employer support for the wider principles of the Armed Forces Covenant. The…
In June, all 160 Year 10 cadets from Rugby School Combined Cadet Force (CCF) had the pleasure of dedicating their day to enriching the local community. Galanos House, Southam – Meeting Military Veterans A group of 30 cadets visited Galanos House in Southam, a care home for military veterans under the Royal British Legion’s care. Their tasks were as colourful as the fence…
A member of our West Midland RFCA staff, a Cadet Administrative Assistant (CAA) for Hereford & Worcester Army Cadet Force (ACF), Jim, will be taking part in the Royal British Legion’s Pedal to Paris at the end of the month. Jim started working as a CAA in June this year and in his role he looks after the logistics elements for Hereford &…
During Armed Forces Week we are celebrating the dedication and service of our Armed Forces community. Whilst many personnel have stories to share from serving in a military or volunteer capacity, it’s not often we hear from someone with a wide range of both military and cadet experiences. We spoke to Captain Kenny Frith who has been a Cadet Administrative Assistant (CAA) for…
The concept of cadet units in schools dates back over 160 years, with the original units focussed on Army activities with public schools and universities. This evolved, in 1948, to the Combined Cadet Force creating a modern, inspiring programme for cadets from all three services. There are now hundreds of units launched in state-funded schools across the UK. Our Association is proud to…
An Army Cadet from Staffordshire camped outdoors every night in March to help raise funds for charity. Cadet Jacob Moody pitched a tent in his garden to take part in the RBLI’s ‘The Great Tommy Sleep Out 2023’. After finding an online link to the challenge and learning that over 6000 ex-service personnel sleep rough in the UK, he wanted to take part…
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