October 28th 2021
New Colonel Cadets East MidlandsIt has been quite the journey for Colonel Barr-Jones to her most recent position as Colonel Cadets (East Midlands). Leona graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in 1991, serving as a Military Instructor in Phase 1 and Phase 2 Training. She also served with the British Military Advisory and Training Team (BMATT) in […]
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Northamptonshire Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets appointed at County HallThe Northamptonshire Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets for the year are: Staff Cadet Sergeant Major Simeon Raines, Lincolnshire, Rutland & Northants Army Cadets; Flight Sergeant William Thomas, 858 (Rushden) Squadron RAF Air Cadets: Sergeant Kenney Thomas, Wellingborough School Combined Cadet Force and Able Cadet Amelia Harrison, Kettering Sea Cadets. The Cadets are drawn from the Sea Cadets, Army Cadets, […]
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New name and branding for Army Cadet Charitable TrustFollowing external research, the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK have changed their name. At the same time, a fresh design has been introduced, to help increase the number of people who understand who the Charity is and what they do. They aim to explain themselves better to supporters and to reach out to the charity’s […]
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Independent report from University of Northampton celebrates positive impact of Cadet forcesSocial impact Cadet Forces UK 2020 report The UK currently has 130,000 Cadets and almost 30,000 adult volunteers supporting them. This follows the Cadet Expansion Programme launched by the UK Government in 2012 which saw the number of school Cadet units double to over 500 by last year. During a visit to a Cadet unit […]
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Army Cadet sisters awarded consecutive Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet positionsCerys, aged 16, commented: “It’s absolutely amazing to be nominated as the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet. When Tegan got it, I was really proud of her, but with sibling rivalry, I felt a bit jealous. I thought, that’s what I want to do – it spurred me on. Hearing that I was a candidate, I was […]
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Preparations for return to face-to-face training for CadetsLeicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland (LNR) Army Cadet Force (ACF) have been working hard to get everything ready. Following Government and Regional Command guidance, they have ensured all detachments are thoroughly cleaned and have updated their Risk Assessments to reflect the new situation. Every Cadet Force Adult Volunteer (CFAV) has received a briefing and training on […]
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Lincoln Cadets ‘climb’ Mount Everest to raise funds for International Bomber Command CentreThe Cadets will walk the 85,238 steps to replicate the distance needed to climb to the top of Everest. They aim to raise £1 per step – that’s a whopping target of £85,238. The idea was that of Cadet Lance Corporal Adrian Robson, aged 14, who heard about the loss of income suffered by the […]
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ARMY CADET TRAVELS TO AFRICA TO TEACH FOOTBALLThe Army Cadet Force is a youth organisation providing fun, adventure and education to young people. From weekly training to weekend camps, there is never a dull moment. And opportunities, such as travelling abroad and visiting other cultures, are encouraged and supported. On Cadets Day, we asked Evie to tell us about her visit to […]
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CADETS ‘INSPIRE AND ACHIEVE’ DURING LOCKDOWN ACTIVITIESBaking Competition for VE Day 75 Cadets were invited to bake and decorate a cake in preparation for VE Day celebrations for their ‘stay at home’ tea parties, as part of their lockdown activities. The winning entry came from Cadet Blakely, with a very professional looking tiered cake with blue dripping icing on top, decorated […]
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TWO AIR CADETS FEATURE IN FORCES TV FOR VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY AIDCadet Sergeant Sam Mason and Cadet Neave Williamson are helping with the packing up and distribution of food and medicines to those within the Groby and Ratby area who cannot get around during this difficult time. The Cadets have also been helping with the assembly of 40,000 masks destined for NHS and retail staff, and […]
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