Ahead of Armed Forces Day, Summit Learning Trust welcomed HM Lord-Lieutenant for the West Midlands, Sir John Crabtree CVO OBE, to a special event to mark the official launch of the Trust’s Army Cadet Force (ACF). Welcomed to Ninestiles, an Academy – one of Summit’s eight schools – by CEO Vince Green, Sir John proceeded through a Guard of Honour provided by the…
Three cadets from Redditch & Bromsgrove Sea and Royal Marines Cadets were given a once in a lifetime opportunity to take part in offshore voyages to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Normandy. Taking part in two-week voyages on TS Royalist and TS Jack Petchey, the Sea Cadets Offshore fleet escorted a ferry taking D-Day veterans from Portsmouth to France…
Students and staff from the University Royal Naval Unit (URNU) Birmingham, alongside regional units from URNUs Wales, Devon, and Bristol visited Gibraltar for a week of local heritage and a taste of the contemporary role of the Royal Navy in defending the rock’s territorial waters. Having already held a visit to Gibraltar the previous year, Ex Auream Petram built on this and involved…
Photographs before works commenced. The kitchens at the Tiddesley Wood and Bramcote Cadet Training Centres (CTC) have been revitalised with upgraded facilities. Working together with Three Pines Ltd, Principal Designer/Architect David Richards, and Abraxas Catering Equipment, our Building Estates Manager for the South Region, Richard Cameron project managed the works to modernise and improve the facilities. With our commitment to tackling climate change…
Works to upgrade a cadet centre in Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, have been completed by our Estates team to improve the cadet experience. The cadet centre was once home to the 1459 (Heart of England) Squadron Air Training Corps who moved offsite in an amalgamation with another unit, this newly formed unit of 2504 (Fordbridge) Squadron will be the ones to benefit from the…
To celebrate Volunteers Week we are shining the spotlight on some of the Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) in our region and today we are introducing you to Lt James Newport Cater who has been a CFAV with the Army Cadets for over 10 years. Lt Newport Cater is currently the Deputy County Training Officer (Cadets), Officer Commanding of Waterloo Platoon (the senior…
Cadets at TS Kingfisher were on top form as they welcomed a unit visit from Major General Tim Hodgetts CB CBE KHS OStJ DL, Surgeon General to His Majesty’s Armed Forces and Honorary Surgeon to His Majesty the King. Opening the evening with the Ceremonial Colours and a drill display, their Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets showcased their precision on parade for…
Across our region the Reserve Forces have been busy completing training, taking part in exercises and activities at their units and in the community. Reservists from our only West Midlands based Royal Auxiliary Air Force Reserves at No. 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron have been no different. As well as helping to support a number of community events, International Women’s Day, West Midland…
Swapping our home comforts for a night outdoors under canvas may not be an idea that appeals to everyone. Graham, one of our Regional Employer Engagement Directors, did just that, pitching a tent to sleep outdoors and raise vital funds for a military charity. Organised by the Royal British Legion Industries charity, the Great Tommy Sleep Out runs annually each March to fundraise…
Month of the Military child is an opportunity to celebrate the lives of Service children and their families, and their perceived resilience and achievements. Originally launched in the US, month of the Military child is now growing momentum in the UK. It is led by the Education Policy Team (EPT), and has the backing of the Ministry of Defence, wider government and a…
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