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198 Douay Martyrs Detachment badge to Life Guards

A rare honour for Middlesex & North West London ACF Read more »

  • August, 2008
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A Padre's view from Camp

Yorkshire (North & West) Annual Camp Read more »

  • August, 2008

Ex Cadet wins Shooting Competition

Ex Army Cadet becomes ace shot! Read more »

  • July, 2008

Climbing Everest at 64 years of age

ACF flag is flown on Everest for the first time Read more »

  • July, 2008

Cadet foils street robbers

Cheshire Army cadet saves the day Read more »

  • July, 2008

Somerset Army Cadets do it again

Somerset Cadets make it 4 years in succession. Read more »

  • July, 2008

South East London ACF Corps of Drums re-badge

Corps of Drums re-badge at Windsor Read more »

  • July, 2008

Job Vacancy Lowland RFCA

Job Vacancy-CEO Read more »

  • July, 2008

Sports Results

National Hockey and Tug-of-War results 2008 Read more »

  • July, 2008

Hockey 2008

A wet time had by all in York! Read more »

  • July, 2008

Every Child Matters

How the work and values of the Army Cadet Force mirror the Every Child Matters initiatives Read more »

  • July, 2008

West Lowland Battalion ACF Pipe Band

Massed Pipes and Drums of the Army Cadet Force are led out by senior Drum Major Adam Ritchie from Paisley Read more »

  • July, 2008

West Lowland Cadets go to Canada

Cadet Sergeant Karl Matley heads for Canada Read more »

  • July, 2008

Job Vacancy

Job Vacancy Read more »

  • July, 2008

Heading for the Wilderness

The Yukon-here we come! Read more »

  • July, 2008

Duke of Westminster honours young Cadets

Winners head for South African Expedition Read more »

  • June, 2008

Life as an Army Cadet

Local MP visits Odsal detachment, Yorkshire (N&W) ACF Read more »

  • June, 2008

Mill Hill School CCF in Charity walk

It's surprising what Cadets get up to! Read more »

  • June, 2008

Quentin Davies MP

MP praises Army Cadet Force Read more »

  • June, 2008

National Athletics

Annual Athletics Competitions from Grantham Read more »

  • June, 2008

Queen's Birthday Honours

Army Cadet Force Adults honoured in the Queen's Birthday Honours Read more »

  • June, 2008

Royal Pageant at Ely

Army Cadets share big day with the TA Read more »

  • June, 2008

Young First Aider of the Year Awards

First Aid Awards presented to Cadets at St John's Gate, London Read more »

  • June, 2008

Durham ACF mark TA 100

TA 100 is marked in the most innovative way Read more »

  • May, 2008

New Champion Cadet crowned

2007 Claire Shore Trophy winner Read more »

  • May, 2008

Canadian exchange is a great success

The 2007 Canadian exchange programme Read more »

  • May, 2008

Praise in the Lords

Cadet Forces praised in the House of Lords Read more »

  • May, 2008

Scuba diving hits the ACF

Cambridgeshire Army Cadets go scuba diving Read more »

  • May, 2008

Cadet First Aiders

Cambridgeshire ACF scoop awards Read more »

  • May, 2008

Outreach goes from strength to strength

The 2007 Annual Outreach Awards ceremony Read more »

  • May, 2008

Reorganisation of ACF in Wales

New ACF County boundaries in Wales Read more »

  • May, 2008

Ex Cadet Mentioned in Despatches

Ex Cadet from Leicestershire, Northamptonshire & Rutland ACF is Mentioned in Despatches Read more »

  • May, 2008

ACFA Annual Dinner

Dinner for ACFA Members, held at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London Read more »

  • May, 2008

Ten Tors Challenge

Lufton College, near Yeovil, take up the challenge Read more »

  • May, 2008

DofE Award Leaders at Hammersmith CTC

Award Leaders get top tips at Hammersmith Army Cadet HQ Read more »

  • May, 2008

Nijmegen Qualifying 50 Mile March

Somerset Army Cadets win at RAF Cosford-again Read more »

  • May, 2008

Cadet Force Music at Kneller Hall

The Royal Military School of Music offer their facilities to Cadet Force Music Read more »

  • April, 2008

Duke of Westminster's Award 2008

Dorset Cadet wins coveted award Read more »

  • April, 2008

New appointment at the Army Cadet Force Association

Melanie Bowran joins the team at Holderness House, EC2 Read more »

  • April, 2008

Cadet Force Music Corps of Drums play on HMS Victory

Drummers Camp, held at Browndown Camp, Hampshire Read more »

  • April, 2008

TA 100 celebrations in Berwick-upon-Tweed

Northumbria Army Cadets lead celebrations for Territorial Army 100th Anniversary Read more »

  • April, 2008

Lifesaver to Music Instructor

First ever Music Outreach programme Read more »

  • April, 2008

New Honorary Colonel for Cambridgeshire ACF

Lord Lieutenant becomes Honorary Colonel Read more »

  • April, 2008

Cadet Pipes and Drums wow two City centres

Massed Pipes and Drums of the ACF Beat Retreat in Scotland Read more »

  • April, 2008

MP visits F Squadron Cadets in Coalville

Visit by Shadow Secretary of State for Defence Read more »

  • April, 2008

Cadets and Schools

Recent news about the 4 Cadet Forces in schools in the UK Read more »

  • April, 2008

SE London Cadets visit Hong Kong

Cadets fly to Hong Kong Read more »

  • April, 2008

Cadet 150 Competition-big cash prizes to be won

Design the logo for the 150th Anniversary of the Cadet Forces Read more »

  • April, 2008

St Patrick's Day Parade for South East London ACF

Shamrocks for South East London ACF Read more »

  • March, 2008

ACF Rugby 2008

ACF Rugby Championships, Brecon Read more »

  • March, 2008

Yarm Cadet wins bravery award

St John London Bravery Award Read more »

  • March, 2008

ACF Cross Country and Football

The Annual ACF Cross Country and 6-a-side Football Championships, Warcop Read more »

  • March, 2008

Merseyside Cadet receives award medal

Bravery Award for Merseyside Cadet Read more »

  • March, 2008

Penicuik Cadets receive awards

Life Saving medals for Lothian and Borders Army Cadets Read more »

  • March, 2008

Her Majesty The Queen meets GMACF cadets

A Royal visit for Greater Manchester Army Cadets' Pipes & Drums Read more »

  • March, 2008

Corby Cadets form Guard of Honour

Guard of Honour for Simon Weston Read more »

  • March, 2008

Visit by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal

A right Royal occasion for the ACF in Melton Mowbray Read more »

  • February, 2008

Cambridgeshire ACF hits the right note

Music with Cambridgeshire Army Cadets Read more »

  • February, 2008

Durham ACF Family on Parade

Durham ACF on Parade Read more »

  • February, 2008

Everest Expedition for intrepid Army Cadet

Everest Expedition for intrepid Army Cadet. (Photograph copyright of South Yorkshire Newspapers Ltd) Read more »

  • February, 2008

Young First Aider of the Year Award

Young First Aider of the Year Award Read more »

  • February, 2008

2 Highlanders ACF and Road Safety Grampian

2 Bn The Highlanders ACF work with Road Safety Grampian Read more »

  • January, 2008

Anti-Vandalism poster competition won by Army Cadet

Herefordshire ACF win Anti-Vandalism poster competition Read more »

  • January, 2008

The Woodland Trust

The Woodland Trust Read more »

  • January, 2008

Combined Cadet Force Association Annual Dinner 2007

The CCFA Annual Dinner 2007 Read more »

  • January, 2008

Army Cadet Force Association Annual Dinner 2007

The Army Cadet Force Association's Annual Members Dinner 2007 Read more »

  • January, 2008

Hon Colonel Shetland Indey ACF retires

Shetland Independent Cadet Battery ACF Read more »

  • January, 2008

ACF Shooting Officers' Conference

ACF Annual Shooting Officers' Conference Read more »

  • January, 2008

Cadet Force Adult Volunteers praised in the House of Lords

Cadet Force Adult Volunteers praised in the House of Lords debate Read more »

  • January, 2008

The Nimegen Marches

The Nijmegen Marches 2008 Read more »

  • January, 2008

Durham County Cadet Force Borneo Band

Durham County Cadet Force Borneo Band visit Malta Read more »

  • January, 2008

Cadets go Scuba

Cambridgeshire Army Cadets go Scuba Read more »

  • January, 2008

Army Cadets served success

Dyfed Army Cadets served success Read more »

  • December, 2007

Remembrance Day Parade at Llanfyllin

Remembrance Day Parade at Llanfyllin, Powys, Wales Read more »

  • December, 2007

New Cadet RSM for Essex ACF

First Female Cadet RSM for Essex ACF Read more »

  • December, 2007

Best First Aiders in the UK

Cambridgeshire ACF take top awards for the third consecutive year Read more »

  • December, 2007

Field of Remembrance Service

The Field of Remembrance Service, Westminster Abbey Read more »

  • November, 2007

To Africa with the SAS

The Enduro Africa Motorcycle Challenge Read more »

  • November, 2007

Remembrance Day Services

Remembrance Day for South East London Sector Army Cadet Force Read more »

  • November, 2007

Official opening of Crayford Detachment, Kent

New Detachment opens in Crayford, Kent Read more »

  • November, 2007

ACF PR Unit storm Blandford

ACF PR Unit takes tea with cadets from the Blandford Detachment,Dorset ACF Read more »

  • November, 2007

Shooting Stars

Gloucestershire ACF are the Shooting Stars! Read more »

  • October, 2007

ACF National Swimming Championships

ACF National Swimming Championships Read more »

  • October, 2007

The Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights

The Master Wheelwrights Royal Artillery Cadet of the Year Award is presented to South East London Sector ACF Read more »

  • October, 2007

ACF's 10th National First Aid Competition

City of London & NE Sector cadets foil Post Office robbery!

Synopsis used on the list of news stories Read more »

  • October, 2007

International Army Cadet Exchange (ACE)

A wonderful opportunity for cadets to travel the World

Synopsis used on the list of news stories Read more »

  • October, 2007

6th annual ACF Outreach Awards Ceremony

Sir Ranulph Fiennes opens 6th Annual ACF Outreach Awards

Synopsis used on the list of news stories Read more »

  • October, 2007

Los Picos de Europa 2007

Duke of Edinburgh's Award cadets go to Los Picos de Europa,Northern Spain Read more »

  • October, 2007

Trees for Cities

Army Cadets from London and Leeds support Trees for Cities events

Army Cadets from London and Leeds support Trees for Cities events Read more »

  • October, 2007

The Elworthy Sword Competition

South East London Sector ACF are runners up in the Elworthy Sword Competition Read more »

  • October, 2007

Stamford CCF fundraise for Charities

Stamford CCF sell wristbands to fundraise for various Charities Read more »

  • October, 2007

Army Cadet Heroes

Army Cadets from Dyfed ACF put their First Aid training to good use Read more »

  • October, 2007

ACF PR Unit visit Driffield

ACF PR Unit at Driffield

Over the weekend of 22-23 September, the ACF PR Unit held another successful "Introduction to Media and Public Relations Course" at Driffield, Yorkshire. Read more »

  • September, 2007

Cadet Cambrian Patrol 2007

The Cadet Cambrian Patrol is recognised as the premier cadet training event in the United Kingdom. Read more »

  • September, 2007

Surrey Cadets Make a Splash

Getting wet Surrey style!

Surrey ACF Cadets get certified on a Discover Sbuba Diving course at their annual camp this year. Read more »

  • September, 2007

TV Channel 5's Milkshake Show

South East London ACF take part in TV Channel 5's Milkshake Show Read more »

  • September, 2007

Managing Volunteers-A new guide for cadet leaders

New publication by Dr Larry Collins-a guide for cadet leaders Read more »

  • September, 2007

South East London ACF jump for St Dunstan's

9 Regiment of South East London ACF go parachuting with the Red Devils Read more »

  • September, 2007

ACFA hosts visit of MoD top Brass

Major General Simon Lalor visits ACFA Read more »

  • September, 2007

Masterchef with South East London ACF

Lieutenant Gary Barnshaw of South East London Army Cadet is pictured with the Celebrity Chefs from the BBC Series Celebrity Masterchef, which was screened on BBC 1 in June. Read more »

  • August, 2007

Harrow Army Cadets aim high at Norfolk Annual camp

Army Cadets from 201 Harrow ( Royal Army Medical Corps) ACF were among four hundred teenage Army cadets from all over North and West London who have just returned from a two week challenge at their annual Training Camp - this year at Wretham near Thetford in Norfolk. Read more »

  • August, 2007

Cambridgeshire Cadets Take to the Air

A fantastic combination of helicopter flying and piloting sea going motor cruisers were just two of the themes of the nine day Cambridgeshire Army Cadet Force annual camp this year. Over 200 cadets traveled 200 hundred miles to take part in an action packed non stop programme of excitement near Weymouth in Dorset in August. Read more »

  • August, 2007

Strood hope to stride to victory

On Saturday July 28th 18 cadets and 4 adult instructors from Strood Detachment Kent Army Cadet Force gathered at The Long Hop public house in Sittingbourne Kent in readiness for their participation in this year’s ‘Go the Distance’ cadet challenge. Read more »

  • July, 2007

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