Cadets from The Copthorne Platoon along with other Cadets from Shropshire Army Cadet Force recently enjoyed a 'weekend in the field'. Over the weekend the Cadets learnt tactics and living in the field under rustic tentage. They also enjoyed composite rations. Thankfully the weather was kind and...
A record number of cadets took part in Clay Shooting in 2024. A CPSA Shotgun Skills Course and Familiarisation Shoot took place at Venning Barracks and Buller Range, at Donnington, over the weekend 24-25 February. Successful cadets where awarded their CPSA Shotgun Skills and Discover Clay...
What Army Cadet Force(ACF) adult volunteers do to train cadets and what ACF cadets achieve is remarkable. One of the core subjects they are taught is First Aid and they are sometimes called upon to deal with a real life emergency. The Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK...
The Shropshire Army Cadets Band and Bugles have been making their presence known in recent months, performing at a variety of prestigious events across the county. Their stirring marches provided the soundtrack for the Armed Forces Football Match in Shrewsbury, the Lord Lieutenant's Evening at Copthorne...
The County Inter Services Cadet Clay Competition took place on Sun 2 Jun 24 at Buller Clay Range at Donnington, Shropshire . Headline photo : Shropshire ACF Cadets A & B Teams at the County Inter Services Cadet Clay Competition. At only 13 years old, Cadet Hewitt's...
In April 24, The Soldiers of Shropshire Museum, Shrewsbury, held an event at Shrewsbury Castle to welcome their new Patron and say thank you and farewell to the outgoing Patron. Mrs Anna Turner, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire takes over from retired Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Sir Algernon...