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The maritime charity is bursting at the seams and unfortunately having to turn children away because it currently does not have enough volunteers to support new recruits. Emboldened by the community rallying around to help fix their dangerous jetty, which had been left incomplete by a rogue trader, Loughborough Sea Cadets is now on the […]

In collaboration with the University of Northampton, the Ministry of Defence has launched a new report, The Impact and Value of School-based Cadet Forces in the UK. Researchers found the Cadets helps to improve young people’s mental health, create a sense of belonging and forge positive relationships between youngsters and adults. School staff surveyed for […]

The two-week expedition saw the group sail a 55-foot yacht, Dasher, around the Canary Islands. While it sounds like a dreamy holiday, it was no walk in the park. One of the crew paints a vivid picture:  “First, place 11 strangers on the back of a large bucking bronco. Tell them to steer it on […]

This remarkable victory marks the second consecutive year that the team has claimed the top title, a feat last achieved in 2015. Competing against the top CCF RAF contingents from across the UK, Loughborough Grammar School’s RAF section, with cadets from both Loughborough Grammar School and Loughborough High School, demonstrated outstanding skill, teamwork, and resilience […]

Known as Exercise Executive Leader, this specialist training day provided participants with an overview of the Army’s leadership ethos and an opportunity to reflect on their understanding of leadership in the workplace. Additionally, the 40 business leaders taking part were encouraged to consider the significant contributions that Army Reservists and ex-service personnel make to the […]

The Mayor and the County Authority she leads have demonstrated their commitment to Defence by signing the Armed Forces Covenant and pledging to ensure Defence personnel and their families receive fair treatment. Covering Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, EMCCA was formed in March 2024 with an ambition to make the East Midlands the best place […]

Commander Sacha Brooks RNR, the Commanding Officer of HMS Sherwood, Nottingham, said: “We are excited to be using our social media feeds to showcase our shared history and prized memories.  “We’re calling out to the local community to be a part of this celebration by sharing their memories and any old photographs they have of […]

The 15-year-old Cadet showed remarkable maturity and quick-thinking to call the emergency services and relay life-saving information to her dad and brother who performed CPR on Rebecca Hull during the incident last October. Rapid response The family had just arrived on holiday in Aberdaron, a remote part of North Wales two hours away from a […]

Teamwork, technical skills and remaining calm under pressure are all required to respond to potentially life-threatening medical emergencies.  For Adrian Utting, a 55-year-old Specialist Practitioner from Leicester, his time in the RAF Air Cadets paved the way for a career in the emergency services.  Adrian, whose role sees him suturing wounds, supporting patients at the […]

Congratulations to Cadet Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Chloe Mushen (above, centre right), of Wigston Detachment, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland (LNR) Army Cadets, who was recognised at the council’s annual Celebration of Volunteers. Reflecting on the award, Staff Sergeant Instructor (SSI) Thomas Cleverley, Detachment Commander of Wigston Troop, described Cadet SSgt Mushen as “a Cadet whose level […]