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Flagship Cadet camp featuring emerging tech and an air show returns to Nottinghamshire

More than 1,000 Cadets travelled from all over the country to RAF Syerston, Newark, in August for the Air Cadets’ flagship National Air & Space Camp.

Fire Service temporarily relocates from Station to Army Reserve Centre

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Eastern Station has been temporarily relocated to a nearby Army Reserve Centre.

New campaign: Be More with the Army Cadets

With their new recruitment message, the Army Cadets invite everyone to step away from their screens and engage in real-world activities that foster personal growth and development.

‘Sir, what’s it like in the Army?’ The adventures of being a history teacher and part-time Soldier

In the summer of 2023, while his pupils enjoyed a well-deserved break after a busy academic year, history teacher Connor McGarry fired weapons and crawled through the mud on a gruelling 2-week battle camp.

REOP: project to future-proof Cadet Centres approaches major milestone

When Cadets return to parading after Summer Camps, almost all of the sites identified for development as part of the Reserve Estate Optimisation Programme (REOP) will have been transformed. 

New Cadet Training Centre at Beckingham Camp named ‘Sustainable Project of the Year’

A multi-million pound construction project for Cadets at Beckingham, Lincolnshire, has been recognised for its focus on sustainability.

Revealed: Winners of 2024 Gold Award in the East Midlands

The Leicestershire branch of the world’s largest construction equipment manufacturer, 2 logistics giants and 5 other Forces-friendly organisations have been awarded the Ministry of Defence’s highest honour for employers.

A journey through history: Army Cadets visit the Octavia Hill Museum in Wisbech

Cadets from 3 Coy were the first cadet units from Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force to visit the Octavia Hill Museum in Wisbech offers a unique and enriching experience that ties their modern-day service to the legacy of a pioneering social reformer.

International Air Cadets visit 126 (City of Derby) Squadron for a second year running

The International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) has returned to 126 (City of Derby) Squadron for a second year running.