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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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Wessex RFCA has a wide range of images and videos showcasing activities, events and exercises from Reservists and Cadets across the South West of England.
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Reservist Alice joins Royal Naval Sailing Association team for Lake Como R200 event

Royal Navy Reservist Alice Smith is part of a four-boat Royal Naval Sailing Association team taking part in the RS Eurocup at Gravedona, Lake Como
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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

Thousands more pupils to benefit from cadet programme

Thousands of pupils in schools all over England will benefit from life skills that set them up for success as adults through a new £1.1 […]

NHS launches ‘Op Courage’ veterans’ mental health service

Armed forces veterans suffering a mental health crisis will receive specialist care as part of a new Op Courage service launched by NHS chief executive […]

Dorset ACF Instructor receives first aid award

Whilst out shopping with her family, Weymouth Detachment Commander, Sergeant Instructor (SI) Karlene Roper was in the right place at the right time for one […]

Wiltshire Lord Lieutenant’s Cadets on duty

Lord Lieutenant’s Cadets from Wiltshire had the opportunity to take part in a royal visit this week as Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall […]

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8th April,2021

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8th April,2021

Wessex RFCA Newsletter - April 2021. Reservist and Cadet news from our region and beyond https://t.co/kq9XZTWuLQ

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26th March,2021

Calling all cadets! Do you have an interest in photography? @SoldiersArtsA is running an amazing five week photography course with Rupert Frere, an award-winning professional photographer, with a ... twenty-two-year military career.
Email admin@soldiersartsacademy.com to enrol.

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..