Here is where you can see and read about events that cadets from around the County took part in during 2010.
Many congratulations go to all cadets who took part in the Blunday Tropby and Inter-Company Shooting Competitions held at Brock Barracks on Sunday 12 December. Congratulations also go to 2Lieutenant Brett Cave, County Shooting Officer, for his relentless drive and determination in providing as many Shooting Practices as could be fitted into an already jam-packed Calendar of Events.
From the West to the East and back to the West is exactly where our Banner flew during the year in celebration of the Cadet Forces 150th Anniversary, from England over to Java and on to the USA stopping off at several other places on the way. To view a photo of each location, just follow the link below to an interactive map of the world.
Around the World
The Lord Lieutenant for The Royal County of Berkshire, Mrs Mary Bayliss, presented Certificates and Awards to members of the Territorial Army and Cadet Forces at the Presentation of Certificates and Investiture of Lord Lieutenant's Cadets Ceremony held on Thursday 23 September at the Palmer Building, Reading University.
Shown here are a few photos of the evening, also shown are some taken of SSI Claire Hall along with her Staff and Cadets at the Newbury Detachment.
Photos courtesy of Mr J HallAdditional photos by Capt C Povey
......is exactly what a group of intrepid cadets accompanied by Sergeant Dan Boyd and Sergeant Sarah Furness, ably led by Staff Sergeant Dave Hobbs and Staff Sergeant Darren Batchelor, did when they undertook a Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold Practice Expedition by tackling the ruggedness of Mount Snowdon. Photos from this expedition will show that they lived up to the saying on the Cadet 150 Banner - "Live the Adventure" - Oh, and the Banner flew proudly on Snowdon!
Photos from the weekend can be seen here.
It was quite a family affair for three of the Adults from Berkshire ACF at this year's Annual Camp as Major Ged Lawton was followed by his son Aaron, daughter Elise and step-son Joe, along with Captain Brian Harris being followed by his son Christopher and daughter Georgina and finally, Sergeant Kim Green was followed by both her sons Peter and Paul.
Sunday 1st August saw cadets and adults all head off to Kent for their annual two weeks of a fun filled, action packed Annual Camp at St. Martin's Plain Camp, Folkestone. The weather for the most part was extremely kind to us bringing some lovely sunny days, there was some rain but this did not deter the enthusiasm of the cadets, nor did it interrupt the training programme.
Even the local sea gulls enjoyed themselves especially sampling a haversack ration and one in particular who helped himself to a Cadre Nominal Roll from inside a building!! Was he checking to see if Cdt C Gull was on parade??
Our visitors to camp this year included Brigadier M A Aris CBE, HM Dupty Lord Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire; Colonel W J O'Leary, Deputy Commander 145 Brigade; Colonel S J Oxlade MBE and Lt Colonel P G B Ellis QGM*, Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive SE Reserve Forces' & Cadets' Association respectively; Colonel R B Paddison MBE, Honorary Colonel Berkshire ACF; Colonel C H Ainley TD, Chairman Berkshire Tri-Service Cadet Committee; Colonel B D Jefferies MBE and Colonel B C Tearle, both former Commandants Berkshire ACF; Colonel C Riley, Manager Public Services CVQO; and finally, Mrs Helen Barrow and Mr Stuart Turkington, Director & Photographer DBA Communications. We believe all our visitors enjoyed themselves.
The following picture links will take you to view a selection of photographs of some of the different activities that were slotted into a very busy Camp Training Programme.
Many Congratulations go to Cdt LCpl Daniel Bell of 7 Platoon Bracknell who undertook a four mile sponsored swim in aid of Help for Heroes at the Harmans Water Swimming Pool in Bracknell on Saturday 17th July. LCpl Bell completed the four miles and raised an incredible £1,200 through donations and sponsorship forms.
Cadets and Adults from B Company spent an enjoyable day of canoeing on Saturday 17th July. A selection of photos can be seen HERE.
Saturday 26th June saw cadets and adults from right across the County descend upon Broad Street, Reading for a day of Climbing Mount Everest, Cycling from John O'Groats to Lands End and Rowing across the English Channel!! This was the main event for Berkshire Army Cadets in celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Cadet Forces in Great Britain.
By the end of the day, those who were not tiring themselves out on the Climbing Wall, the Cycles and Rowing Machines, collected a total of £1,765 for The ABF - The Soldiers Charity. Many congratulations go to everyone who attended this event and in particular those budding Mountaineers and possible future Olympic Rowing and Cycling Champions - well you never know!!
Photos of the day can be seen HERE.
On Tuesday 25th May 2010, Lieutenant Colonel Ian Cooper, Chief Instructor for the Defence College Aeronautical Engineering at Arborfield, presented the coveted light blue beret to 6 cadets of 11 Platoon Arborfield.
During the presentation Lt Col Cooper commented on the integrity associated with wearing the light blue beret and the need to maintain the highest standard at all times. The cadets have all completed 1 Star APC training with the addition of an aviation maintenance exam.
This is the first time that any cadet unit has worn the light blue beret with a REME cap badge within the Army Cadet Force.
A selection of photos from the Parade can be seen HERE.
Cadets from the Sea Cadet Corps, the Army Cadet Force and the Air Training Corps came together in Windsor with their counterparts from across Berkshire on Sunday 9th May for a massed parade to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the formation of the cadet movement.
In full view of the general public the parade departed Victoria Barracks to the sound of the joint cadet band and marched through Windsor, ending in a magnificent arrival through King Henry VIII gate and into Windsor castle. There then followed a service at St Georges chapel which is situated within the Castle grounds before the parade retraced its steps and performed an immaculate march past and salute of a number of dignitaries including the HM Lord Lieutenant for The Royal Caounty of Berkshire The Honourable Mrs Mary Bayliss LL JP and the Governor of Windsor Castle Air Marshal Ian David Macfadyen, CB, OBE, RAF.
The event ended with a group photograph of over 150 staff and cadets followed by lunch, the chance for the cadets to mingle and chat with the dignitaries and a look round display stands from the various cadet organisations.
Speaking to the staff and cadets after the parade the Lord Lieutenant said “I am extremely grateful for all the effort that has gone into making today such a success but more than that I would like to say how well the cadets have performed, being so immaculate in appearance and perfectly drilled.
Article courtesy of Flt Lt R Westerberg RAFVR(T), Media Comms Officer Thames Valley Wing ATC.
A selection of photos from this prestigious occasion can be seen by following the links below.
On Thursday 15th April, Colonel R B Paddison MBE, Honorary Colonel, presented Bronze and Silver DoE Awards to cadets from across the County. Also, SMI Ben Allen of A Company recieved his Cadet Force Medal, which was awarded for 12 years continuous service with the Army Cadet Force.
Photos from the evening can be seen HERE.
Cadets and Adults from all Detachments in B Company, spent a very enjoyable Easter Camp at Westdown, Salisbury Plain from 2nd to 5th April 2010. A selection of photos can be seen HERE.
Cadets and Adults from all Detachments in B Company, spent a very enjoyable Easter Camp at the Bramley Weekend Training Centre from 2nd to 5th April 2010. A selection of photos can be seen HERE.
It's a long way to go to join the Army but that's exactly what ex-Cadet Tom Etherington, formally of 4 Pl Ascot did when he emigrated to Australia in February 2008. Tom enlisted into The Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) and the following photos include his passing out parade from Basic Training at Kapooka on 5th March 2010.
Photos courtesy of Mr Alistair Etherington
This year saw the 19th Anniversary of annual exchange trips between The Royal County of Berkshire ACF and the HV02 (Oslo & Akerhaus) Home Guard Youth, a unique event within the ACF that only came about following a chance encounter between Major Guy Alway and Col Odd Ivar Ruud during a walking holiday in Europe. This year, the visit included a Winter Training Exercise at Heistadmoen Training Camp and Area; a visit to the Norsk Hydro’s Heavy Water Plant at Vemork in Rjukan, scene of one of the most dramatic chapters in Norwegian war history and a vital element in Germany’s efforts to manufacture its atomic bomb. This was ultimately a very successful mission but for those who are interested, the Hollywood film “The Heroes of Telemark” gives a reasonably accurate account. After a guided tour of the facility we held a small ceremony, where we laid a wreath at the monument commemorating the events of 1943, during which 34 members of the Royal Engineers and 7 Aircrew gave their lives, and finally a trip in the Rujkan Cable Car to Hardanger Vidda, the highest plateau in Europe/Scandinavia.
A selection of the many photos that were taken of the trip can be seen HERE.
Congratulations go to the cadets from 16 Platoon Thatcham, 8 Platoon Reading and 7 Platoon Bracknell who took part in the South East Region Cross Country and Football Competitions held on 21st February. From those who attended, six have been selected to go forward to the National ACF Cross Country and Football Championships at Warcop on 20/21 March 2010.
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