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Over 200 employers recognised with top Defence award for outstanding support to the Armed Forces community
21.07.2025

Over 200 business from across the UK and 19 from the South West region, have been recognised for their outstanding support to the Armed Forces […]

New Membership Survey
16.07.2025

Keynsham Joint Cadet Centre Officially Opens
02.07.2025

Keynsham Joint Cadet Centre Officially Opens: A Green Investment in the Future of Cadet TrainingKeynsham, Somerset – 26 June 2025In a significant milestone for the […]

50 South West Employers recognised with Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award
18.06.2025

Wessex Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) is delighted to announce 50 businesses in the South West have been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme […]

A Jolly Day on the Water for Yeovil Sea Cadets
11.06.2025

Issued by Wessex Reserve Forces and Cadets Association – Somerset Representative, Mark ShelfordYeovil, Somerset – 6 Jun 25Despite a typically British soggy summer evening, spirits […]

Employers Inspired by Ten Tors Challenge and the Power of Cadet Support
13.05.2025

Employers Inspired by Ten Tors Challenge and the Power of Cadet SupportWessex RFCA was delighted to host a number of supportive employers from across the […]

Sports presenter John Inverdale in support of Service Veterans Mental Health Charity Combat Stress
16.04.2025

A sell-out attendance of around 120 gathered for dinner at the Star Inn near Winscombe to welcome legendary TV and radio personality John Inverdale on […]

Cadet experience gives youngsters a clear advantage at work and further education, new study finds
14.04.2025

Young people who join the cadets do better at school, have improved attendance and behaviour and are more likely to go to university, a new […]

Wiltshire Army Cadet Force cadet shaves hair for charity
08.04.2025

Story and photos from Wiltshire Army Cadet Force.Cadet Jensen Hayes from Dorcan Detachment has been recognised as the Cadet Winner of the Army Cadet Charitable […]

Thomas Hardye School CCF raises funds for Combat Stress
03.04.2025

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
02.04.2025

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
01.04.2025

Written by Mark ShelfordSOMERSET, UK – 20th MARCH 2025 – It is with immense pride and enthusiasm that I announce my appointment to the Board of the […]

Royal Marines Reservists Train for Battlefield First Aid in Realistic Mass Casualty Exercise
25.03.2025

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
25.03.2025

 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
12.03.2025

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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