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We are responsible for the well being of the region's Reserve Forces and Cadets, promoting the interests of the Armed Forces and building relationships with the local community and employers.
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Becoming a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer is a great opportunity to be part of a prestigious and popular youth organisation, which takes great pride in offering youngsters opportunities that may not otherwise be available to them.
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SOMERSET CELEBRATES NEW LORD-LIEUTENANT CADETS

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FEATURED NEWS

Devon Employers Recognised for Supporting Defence Personnel at Exeter Ceremony

On Tuesday, 1st October 2024, four Devon employers were honoured with Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Awards at a ceremony at County Hall, Exeter.
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RFCA

Taking its remit from the Haldane Reforms of 1907 and latterly the Reserve Forces Act 1996, Wessex RFCA is required to give advice and assistance to the Defence Council and all three Services at any level.

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RESERVE FORCES Expand

There are around 30,660 Volunteer Reservists in the UK. Coming from all backgrounds, regions and jobs, these are ordinary men and women who give up their time to train and serve alongside the Regular Forces.

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Cadets

Established in 1860, the UK cadet movement is one of the oldest and most successful voluntary youth organisations in the world and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2010.

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Latest News

The value of the Cadet Forces in developing skills for life

The Cadet Forces have long been instrumental in shaping the lives of young individuals across the UK, offering them unique opportunities to develop essential skills […]

The Formation of Gloucestershire ACF Corps of Drums Platoon

Celebrating Challenge: The Formation of Gloucestershire ACF Corps of Drums PlatoonIn April 2024, the Gloucestershire Army Cadet Force (ACF) proudly introduced its Corps of Drums […]

Director and Reservist

Story by: Sarah Trevelion FCIPD – Director at Techmodal and Former Commanding Officer 39th Signal Regiment.Background:I’ve been an Army Reservist for 22 years now, having […]

Chelsie Rises in the RAF Reserves

Chelsie Piddington’s Rise in the RAF ReservesAs the world comes together to celebrate International Women’s Day, we turn our focus to the incredible women who […]

165 Port and Maritime Regiment Partners with Devon Army Cadets to Develop Future Leaders

165 Port and Maritime Regiment Partners with B Company, Devon Army Cadets to Develop Future Leaders.Reservists from 165 Port and Maritime Regiment welcomed B Company, […]

Delivering better access to local employment and future careers for Plymouth’s Armed Forces community

Plymouth’s Armed Forces Covenant is launching a new theme group to help enable better access to local employment, skills and training opportunities for military service […]

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13th February,2025

Wessex RFCA Newsletter - February 2025 - Reservist and Cadet news from our region and beyond - https://t.co/OsSjmtLsUD

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12th February,2025

Join the Wessex Reserve Forces’ & Cadets’ Association as a Cadet Executive Officer in Keynsham! Full-time role with a salary of £42,619 plus benefits. Support the Army Cadet Force in ...administration and logistics.

Apply: https://t.co/Ug3fK9690e #ArmyCadetForce #JobVacancies

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31st January,2025

On January 16th, Nick Dunsby, Director of Naval Solutions Ltd, presented a cheque to Glastonbury and Street Sea Cadets to support the purchase of new boots for their training.

Read the full story... at https://t.co/yjSFl9Y9nO

#SeaCadetsUK #NavalSolutionsLtd @TS_Excalibur

Alternative Venues South West

Need a conference hall or a sports hall, somewhere to celebrate a special occasion?

Alternative Venues South West has a range of interesting buildings available to rent across the South West - from fully equipped Cadet and Army Reserve Centres to beautiful listed buildings dating back hundreds of years..