Cadets prepare for Buckingham Palace

Army Cadets from every corner of the country are getting ready for the launch of Cadet150 on 17 February to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the cadet movement.

Her Majesty The Queen is Patron of Cadet150, a programme of over 150 events taking place all over the country throughout the year, all reflecting the spirit of fun, excitement, adventure and community service at the heart of the cadet movement.  Together with His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, she is receiving 26 specially-selected Cadet Ambassadors at Buckingham Palace on 17 February in support of the launch.  The cadet ambassadors (7 Army Cadets, 7 Air Cadets, 6 Sea Cadets, 6 Cadets from the Combined Cadet Force) have been drawn from every corner of the UK, specially selected for being outstanding in their own area.

The day will include a visit to Downing Street where the cadets will meet the Minister for Young Citizens and Youth Engagement, Dawn Butler MP and the Under Secretary for Defence and Minister for Veterans, Mr Kevan Jones MP and lunch at the Ministry of Defence with other invited guests.

In the evening the cadets will enjoy an evening reception at Lancaster House hosted by the Ulysses Trust and the Council of RFCAs.  The Ulysses Trust exists to support challenging expeditions by cadets and reservists. 

Melanie Bowran, Head of Marketing & Communications for the Army Cadet Force Association (ACFA) said: "We are delighted to be celebrating 150 years of this fantastic movement. The Cadet Forces offer such great opportunities for thousands of young people across the UK. We are encouraging people to find out more through Cadet150 - come along and Live the Adventure!"

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