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WESSEX RFCA

We are responsible for the well being of the region's Reserve Forces and Cadets, promoting the interests of the Armed Forces and building relationships with the local community and employers.
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CADET INSTRUCTOR OR OFFICER

Becoming a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer is a great opportunity to be part of a prestigious and popular youth organisation, which takes great pride in offering youngsters opportunities that may not otherwise be available to them.
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WESSEX RFCA EMPLOYER RECOGNITION SCHEME GOLD AWARDS 2022

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Cadets resume face-to-face training

Sea, Army and Air Cadets from across the region have resumed face-to-face training for the first time this year
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RFCA

Taking its remit from the Haldane Reforms of 1907 and latterly the Reserve Forces Act 1996, Wessex RFCA is required to give advice and assistance to the Defence Council and all three Services at any level.

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RESERVE FORCES Expand

There are around 30,660 Volunteer Reservists in the UK. Coming from all backgrounds, regions and jobs, these are ordinary men and women who give up their time to train and serve alongside the Regular Forces.

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Cadets

Established in 1860, the UK cadet movement is one of the oldest and most successful voluntary youth organisations in the world and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2010.

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Latest News

NHS Launches Innovative New Drive To Recruit Armed Forces Veterans

NHS Launches Innovative New Drive To Recruit Armed Forces VeteransThe NHS is stepping up a national campaign to recruit former members of the Armed Forces […]

Exploring Val Thorens: An Adventure of a Lifetime

Army Training Unit (West) (ATU (W)) – Alpine Ski Mountaineering Expedition 11 – 21 January 2024Exploring Val Thorens: An Adventure of a LifetimeThis expedition was […]

Landmarc reaffirms its commitment to Armed Forces communities

Following a successful decade-long pledge of support for the military community, Landmarc Support Services (Landmarc) has re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant and been rewarded with […]

Signing of the Armed Forces Covenant by Ammtek Ltd

Signing of the Armed Forces Covenant by Ammtek Ltd 7th Feb 2024.Ammtek Ltd were delighted to welcome guests from across Bournemouth Poole and Christchurch to […]

Royal British Legion Black History Month

Royal British Legion – Black History Month Words by Officer Cadet Charlton & Mid JacksonAt the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, the Royal British Legion […]

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Alternative Venues South West

Need a conference hall or a sports hall, somewhere to celebrate a special occasion?

Alternative Venues South West has a range of interesting buildings available to rent across the South West - from fully equipped Cadet and Army Reserve Centres to beautiful listed buildings dating back hundreds of years..