Potential Instructors show their commitment to the ACF
This text has been taken from Shropshire ACF Facebook page: “Shropshire ACF delivered Safe Person Training for new potential instructors, preparing them to join their respective detachments and enrich the cadet experience. All participants successfully completed the training and will be ready to support their
Cadets Attend Parachute Course, but Weather Delays Solo Jumps.
Text taken from Shropshire Army Cadet Force Facebook page: Over the weekend (08th-10th August), 12 Cadets and 4 CFAVs from Shropshire ACF participated in a solo static line parachute course at the Army Parachute Association in Netheravon, Salisbury Plain, as part of their ongoing Adventure
County Wide Lucas Tooth Competition
Text and photo take from Shropshire Army Cadet Force Facebook page: All Army Cadet detachments in Shropshire participate annually in the competition for the prestigious ‘Lucas-Tooth’ shield, a distinguished trophy dating back to around 1916. Every Army Cadet county possesses a ‘Lucas-Tooth’ shield, which was
Traffix Ltd – Our first Corporate Patron
Shropshire Army Cadet Force Trust (SACFT) are delighted to announce Traffix Ltd as our first Corporate Patron. Directors from the company, Mr Derek Vinning and Mr Kerry Draper, attended the Shropshire Army Cadet Force end of camp open day held at Venning Barracks, Telford on
Letter of Thanks from Shropshire Society in London
The Bligny Band and Bugles have been busy these last few weeks. One event they attended was the Shropshire Society in London (SSiL) afternoon tea. It was a lovely event and the band were delighted to receive this letter of thanks from SSiL President –
The Bligny Band and Bugles Support the Shropshire Society in London
The Bligny Band and Bugles have been busy this last week. On saturday 29th June 2024 the Band opened the Armed Forces Day event at Shrewsbury Castle. They then played at their second event of the day for the Shropshire Society in London. The Society
Armed Forces Day 2024
The Bligny Band and Bugles attended this year’s Armed Forces Family day at Shrewsbury Castle. The band were delighted to be invited to open the event on 29th June 2024. It was a great event with some fantastic teams, organisations and charities present all showing
A Weekend in the Field
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
2024 SHROPSHIRE ACF CLAY SHOOTING TEAM
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