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larly helpful in assisting occasional enquiries from the Taunton office; it provides profes- sional help and advice service to veterans, and anyone supporting a veteran, their families and dependants. Last but not least each year RIFLES Benevolence, continues to play a most significant role and benefits many.
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As a civilian, GP registration is key
CADETS IN THE WEST
For much of this year our Cadets have become the masters of Zoom. In lieu of physically reporting to Cadet Detach- ments, a log in to Zoom has become
the new normal. With all face-to-face contact banned, virtual parade nights are commonplace.
beginning to put in place whereby regional camps will be run in the summer of 2021. In respect of Wessex, or the South West, week long camps, for each county, will be held
at Chickerell Camp near Weymouth and Okehampton, Dartmoor.
Meanwhile it is understood that change is in the wind for the Reserve Forces and
Cadets Association. Their predecessor organisations were established amongst reform that resulted from the South African campaign of 1899-1902. In the 21st Century, Service links with counties continue to benefit from the work of the RFCA and it will be important to understand any new direction once objectives and plans are in place.
The Adult Instructors who are responsible for leading much of this effort deserve
our thanks. In addition, the adults keep themselves current through online training arranged via the Cadet Training Centre at Frimley Park. Clearly the maintenance of standards, skill and outputs via internet learning can never be seen
as a complete answer. As a consequence plans are
WEST
Bugling activity has been limited
A log in to Zoom has become the new normal. With all face- to-face contact banned
Lady Darnley as Lord-Lt of Herefordshire gave strong support
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