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

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 ►

Keynsham Joint Cadet Centre Officially Opens ►

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 ►

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 ►

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 ►

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 ►

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 ►

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 ►

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 ►

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 ►

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 ►

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 ►

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 ►

 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 ►

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 […]