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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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CADET INSTRUCTOR OR OFFICER

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

Thomas Hardye School CCF raises funds for Combat Stress

Thomas Hardye School Combined Cadet Force (CCF) fundraiser 2025 – ‘March in March’ for Combat Stress On Saturday 29 March 2025, the Thomas Hardye School […]

Join the RBL for Community, Camaraderie, and Support

Press release and photograph by Royal British LegionJoin the Royal British Legion in WSM for Community, Camaraderie, and Support at Weekly Coffee MorningsVeterans, Reserves, and […]

Mark Shelford appointed County Board Member for Somerset at RFCA

MARK SHELFORD APPOINTED AS COUNTY BOARD MEMBER FOR SOMERSET AT WESSEX RESERVE FORCES AND CADETS ASSOCIATIONWritten by Mark ShelfordSOMERSET, UK – 20th MARCH 2025 – It is […]

Royal Marines Reservists Train for Battlefield First Aid in Realistic Mass Casualty Exercise

Reservists don’t just train to fight — they train to save lives.Recently, Royal Marines from the Royal Marines Reserve took part in Battlefield First Aid […]

Lieutenant Colonel Kedward Takes Command of Royal Marines Reserve Bristol

Lieutenant Colonel Chris Kedward Takes Command of Royal Marines Reserve BristolPress release written by RMR BristolBristol, March 2025 – Royal Marines Reserve (RMR) Bristol is proud […]

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 […]

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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

Wessex RFCA @wrfca ·

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..