Summer Camp – 2025
This year’s annual summer camp took place at the beginning of a scorching week at the start of August and what an amazing week it turned out to be! As the Trust supporting the Shropshire Army Cadet Force (SACF) we were delighted to
SACFT first regimental dinner – July 2025
Last Friday, Shropshire Army Cadet Force Trust held their inaugural Regimental dinner to highlight the work of the Trust, but most importantly Shropshire’s Army cadets. The event was hosted at Venning Barracks in Telford and was held to create awareness of the Trust to both
SACFT – Newsletter – July 2025
Welcome to our second newsletter. It has been such a busy first half of the year! We are pleased to share news of Shropshire Army Cadets and our Trust activities. Click the link below to take you straight to the newsletter. SACFT Newsletter July 25
Market Drayton Platoon – Fundraising
The Trust were recently sent a report about some cadet fundraising activities taking place. Army cadets from the Market Drayton platoon arranged an event to raise funds for their chosen charity – the Royal British Legion Battle Back Centre in Lilleshall. The Battle Back Centre
Armed Forces Day – 2025
The annual Armed Forces Family Day was held in the beautiful grounds of Shrewsbury Castle on 14th June 2025. The event is an opportunity to celebrate and say thank you to our Armed Forces Community locally. Shropshire Army Cadet Force Bligny Band and Bugles opened
County Banner Parade 2025
The annual County Banner Parade is a prestigious event celebrating the cadets’ dedication and achievements. This year it was held at St. Alkmund’s Chruch, Shrewsbury and was attended by our Patron, the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire – who was accompanied by her Lord-Lieutenant cadets, our Chairman,
Inter Services Cadet Clay Competition – June 25
Our Trust was keen to hear about this competition. Great to see the services coming together, great to see the team-building and sportsmanship. Well done to all who took part. Text and images taken with consent from Shropshire ACF Facebook page: “On Sunday, 1st June,
Newly-appointed Lord-Lieutenant Cadet first official duty.
ACF Cadet Staff Sergeant Willow Chattington-Lowe undertook her first duty as Lord-Lieutenant cadet this week, at the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire garden party. Over 500 invited guests attended the event, whose theme was to thank the amazing volunteers of Shropshire. Willow escorted the Lord-Lieutenant and Vice
A Night of Honour, Service and Inspiration: Lord-Lieutenant Cadet Awards Ceremony
The Trust was honoured to be part of the Lord-Lieutenant Cadet Ceremony 2025. Such a wonderful night of welcomes, au revoirs and celebration of service. This text and photos taken from the Shropshire Army Cadet Force Facebook page with consent: “On 20th May, Shropshire Army