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WESSEX RFCA

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

Bristol Cadets Honoured as Lord Lieutenant’s Cadets

On Thursday evening, four outstanding cadets from Bristol were formally invested as Lord Lieutenant’s Cadets for The City and County of Bristol in a ceremony […]

Defence Recognition Scheme Silver Awards Presented by Lord Lieutenant of Somerset

A ceremony held at the Bishops Hull Reserve Centre in Taunton celebrated the exceptional contributions of local businesses to the Armed Forces community, as the […]

Celebrating Excellence: Somerset Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards Ceremony

The prestigious Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards Ceremony took place on 3rd October at the Bishops Hull Reserve Centre in Taunton, honouring individuals whose outstanding contributions exemplify the […]

Somerset Celebrates New Lord Lieutenant Cadets

In a prestigious ceremony celebrating exceptional service and dedication, five outstanding Cadets have been appointed as Lord-Lieutenant Cadets in Somerset for the coming year. This […]

Devon Employers Recognised for Supporting Defence Personnel at Exeter Ceremony

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

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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..