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some of our new adult volunteers undergoing a week-long initial training course run on camp by one of our local cadet training teams. The week’s training was visited by many people, including Lt Gen Graham CB CBE, President of the Army Cadet Force Association, Lord Lt of Staffordshire Mr Ian Dudson CBE, Mayors
volunteers. Later this year they will take part in a challenging team test weekend with other NCS participants and eventually we hope they will get a certificate signed by the Prime Minister.
Our supporters The Friends of the Staffordshire and West Midlands (NS) Army
from the local councils and many others. All
of this, as well as their usual cadet training, was carried out in unusually good weather, until the day of the Drumhead Parade, which had to
During the camp the cadets took part in three guided sessions, led by one of our senior adult volunteers.
Cadet Force Trust have also had a very busy year. A registered charity that supports our county, they hold fundraising events
and competitions, which help provide financial support
for disadvantaged cadets and pays
RSMI Ian Hithcox takes first parade on Annual Camp
be moved indoors due
to the torrential rain. The
cadets carried on undeterred to enjoy the rest of the day at Blackpool Pleasure Beach as a reward for their hard work and effort during the week.
Annual Camp was also the venue for the county to take part in the pilot of the new National Citizenship Service (NCS) Scheme. Thirty cadets from the area are taking part in the scheme, which is the Prime Minister’s personal initiative, which seeks to foster community action and personal and social development for young people. During the camp the cadets took part in three guided sessions, led by one of our senior adult
for adventure training expeditions and equipment. Fundraising events have included sponsored cycling, dinner nights and clay shooting competitions, all of which have raised funds to support our activities and cadets throughout the year. If you are interested in the Friends, their website is www.staffsacffriends.co.uk.
As our county continues to expand we are always looking for adults to join us, if you are interested in becoming an adult volunteer contact us on 01785 257804 during office hours, or for more details visit www.armycadets.com/volunteer-with-us.
Lord Lt Staffordshire Ian Dudson and Hon Col Graham Stow CBE DL visit cadets on Annual Camp
Lord Lt Staffordshire, Sir James Hawley KCVO inspects cadets at the opening of Hednesford Detachment
Lance Corporal Rebecca Love receives award from Chief Officer of St Johns Ian Mackenzie
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