Royal County of Berkshire Army Cadet Force

Events 2011

Here is where you can see and read about events that cadets from around the County took part in during 2011.

Berkshire ACF Remembers

Cadets and Adults from across the County attended Remembrance Day Parades held across Berkshire on Sunday 13th November 2011.

The following slideshow is a selection of photos taken at several of the parades.

Remembrance Day 2011.
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A Cadet's Shooting Success

Cdt LCpl Caitlin Green from 8 Platoon Reading, enrolled as a cadet in January 2008. Prior to this, she had never fired a rifle but was very soon spotted as a talented shot. So far she has been awarded the 2010 Cadet 100 Smallbore Badge (top 100 nationally), has scored a possible 100 ex 100 in our County Cadet Force Inter-Company Smallbore Match and achieved Overall Champion shot at the 4 Division Target Rifle Competition 2011.

Attached is an article written by LCpl Green about her recent trip to South Africa as a member of the Great Britain Junior Shooting Team.

South Africa 2011.

Photos courtesy of Mrs A Green.

Berkshire ACF Band Cadet Wins Award

Cadet Russell Harvey (13) a pupil at Prospect School was presented with an award for the Best Cadet Beginner Band on the Music Course at the Cadet Force Music Camp at Longmoor, Hampshire.

Cadets from all parts of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland enjoyed expert military musical tuition, together with traditional cadet training, including target shooting. Russell from Reading and 11 other Band Cadets will be using their new musical skills with the Band.

For information and anyone who has an interest in playing a musical instrument our Band meets at Brock Barracks, Oxford Road, Reading on Tuesday evenings 7.30 to 9.00pm. Full training is given, so no musical experience is necessary. If you wish to join as a Cadet or Adult Instructor contact Sgt Louise Bell 07747122439 or E-Mail at Band Enquiry.

For all other enquiries about Berkshire ACF telephone 01189 575126 or E-Mail the Admin Officer.

Article and Photo courtesy of Cadet Force Music and Support Unit, Copthorpe Barracks, Shrewsbury.

Officers' Mess Dinner Night

Although our Commandant, Colonel Peter Webb doesn't actually 'walk out the door' until the end of January 2012, he said "Farewell" to the Officers and many guests at the Officers' Mess Dinner Night held at Hazebrouck Mess, Arborfield on Saturday 22nd October.

The pictures below are of the Officers, their partners and the beautiful clock that Colonel Webb presented to The Royal County of Berkshire Army Cadet Force, which stands proudly on the mantleshelf in the Ante-Room at our Weekend Training Centre, Bramley.

More Farewells......

It was the "End of an Era" as Major Guy Alway and Captain Peter Jeanes MBE finally hung up their boots at the Officers' Mess Dinner Night. They both said "Farewell" to their very long ACF service as between them they have over a hundred years service, each having been awarded 5 Clasps to the Cadet Forces Medal.... a remarkable achievement!

The pictures below are of the framed banner which they presented to The Royal County of Berkshire Army Cadet Force and hangs proudly in the entrance hallway to our Weekend Training Centre at Bramley.