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CENTRAL
OFFICE NOTES
Lt Col Andrew Trelawny and Mrs Heather Morgan in The Rifles Office (Central), supported
by Mrs Debbie Hards in the Taunton Office, remain grateful for the support of 1 RIFLES, of A Coy 6 RIFLES in Hereford and Gloucester, of E Coy 8 RIFLES in Shrewsbury and Birmingham, of the County and City Colonels (Lt Col Nick Jenkins in Shropshire, Col Marius Coulon in Birmingham, Col Damian Griffin in Coventry, Col Andy Taylor in Herefordshire, Lt Col Tony Ayres in Gloucestershire and Lt Col Mike Motum in Bristol), the Light Infantry and Rifles Association branches in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Bristol, the RGJ Association branch in Birmingham, the RGBW Association branches in Gloucestershire and Bristol, and the Buglers Association.
RIFLES Central Region Office
SHROPSHIRE ARMY CADET FORCE
The Shropshire Army Cadets Band and Bugles have been making their presence known in recent months, performing at a variety of prestigious events across the county. Their stirring marches provided the
soundtrack for the Armed Forces Football Match in Shrewsbury, the Lord Lieutenant’s Evening at Copthorne Barracks, and the Friends of the Museum event at Shrewsbury Castle’s Soldiers of Shropshire Museum.
But their dedication extends beyond their local stomping grounds. The band recently completed a week-long training stint at the
prestigious national music camp run by the Army Cadet Force, further honing their
skills and fostering growth. This surge in activity is bolstered by the arrival of experienced adult musicians who are
lending their talents to the band. With
this influx of support and a growing repertoire, the Shropshire Army Cadets Band and Bugles are setting their sights
on even bigger stages in the future. Keep an ear out for these talented young musicians - they’re sure to be making a powerful sound wherever they perform!
Meanwhile, the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet, Cadet CSM Cameron King, was recently presented with the High Sheriff’s Outstanding Young Citizen Award.
Cadet CSM Cameron King with the High Sheriff
SACF Band and Bugles parade at Shrewsbury ARC
RIFLES-BADGED ACF DETACHMENT OPENED IN BIRMINGHAM
After a few years without a RIFLES-badged detachment within Warwickshire and West Midlands (South) ACF, the Bugle is now worn proudly by the cadets and staff of Summit Learning Trust ACF detachment. Covering seven secondary schools and a sixth form college in South East Birmingham, it is hoped that the detachment will grow to about 150 cadets. The Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands, Sir John Crabtree, opened the detachment at Ninestiles School in Acock’s Green, whilst RIFLES representation included Col Tucker (Commandant W/ WM(S) ACF), Lt Col Trelawny (RIFLES Regional Secretary) and Lt Frampton and Sjt Norman from E Coy 8 RIFLES.
the Bugle is now worn proudly by the cadets and staff of Summit Learning Trust ACF detachment
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The Lord Lieutenant, RIFLES representatives, staff and cadets of Summit Learning Trust ACF Detachment