Archive - Army Cadet Force

Cadet Harry Thornley, of Etwall Detachment, displayed remarkable courage, maturity and skill to step forward and tackle the emergency situation – despite his young age – in August this year. The first aid emergency The 14-year-old’s family were on a day trip on the Trent and Mersey Canal when Cadet Thornley’s 76-year-old grandma had a […]

In total 50 Cadets from Sea, Army and Air Cadet units in the county went head-to-head at the Cadet Training Centre, Chilwell, in September. Each team was marked on its march on and off the drill square, its standard of dress, its free drill display, and its overall effort and effect. Other category winners included: […]

The Army Cadets provide a refreshing alternative to the digital lifestyle. With their new recruitment message, ‘Be More with the Army Cadets,’ they invite everyone to step away from their screens and engage in real-world activities that foster personal growth and development. The Army Cadets offer an escape from the ‘gamer’s lifestyle’ and the constant […]

This visit not only provided an historical context but also highlights Octavia Hill’s significant contributions to the Army Cadet Force and other organisations, highlighting her enduring influence on social welfare and public service. Octavia Hill’s Impact on the Army Cadet Force Octavia Hill (1838-1912) was a visionary social reformer whose work extended into various facets […]

“When I get home in the evening my wife will ask ‘Did you get much done today?’” says Steve Matthews, an experienced member of Derbyshire Army Cadet Force’s (ACF) support team. “And I think to myself, ‘Where do I start?’ I find it’s full on almost every day. There’s never a dull moment in this […]

Leicester, Northampton and Rutland (LNR) Army Cadets (ACF) arranged their inaugural ‘Conversation with Cadets’ showcase at Yardley Chase Cadet Training Centre (CTC) in May. The day afterwards, Nottinghamshire ACF’s own event, which has been successfully run for a number of years, was held at the Chilwell CTC. Big names such as defence supplier BAE Systems, […]

The sustainable new-build will be a vast improvement on the current facilities, which are housed in an open-plan structure from the 1940s that is no longer fit-for-purpose. Two sleeping blocks, amenities, storage space, more external training space and state-of-the-art ancillary buildings are included in the multi-million-pound expansion plans. Construction of these modern facilities will create […]

The most prestigious fieldcraft competition for Army Cadet Forces (ACF) and Combined Cadet Forces (CCF) in 7 Brigade, the tournament builds on the core syllabus to test Cadets’ resolve and leadership skills. Physical and mental challenges such as casualty evacuations, house assaults, paintballing, wood clearances, navigation and camouflage and concealment are all part of the […]

VIPs rubbed shoulders with Soldiers, their families and employers as they toured Kingsway Army Reserve Centre’s new workshop, state-of-the-art gymnasium and training area. His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Mrs Elizabeth Fothergill CBE, formally opened the new building during a plaque-unveiling ceremony, days after the workshop was recognised with a commendation award in Derby Civic Society’s […]

The former Army Reserve Centre on Main Ridge West has been modernised to create fit-for-purpose facilities for the dozens of Cadets that will now call the building home. The historic building’s frontage has undergone a makeover as part of the project to make it more inviting to existing and new Cadets, who add so much […]