Cadet 150

2010 marks 150 years since the Cadet movement first started, when the Cadet Corps was formed to help bolster the country’s defence numbers following heavy losses in the Crimean War.

Today’s Cadet Forces are quite different organisations, having evolved into unique voluntary youth organisations, offering young people opportunities to develop themselves, try new adventures and activities, and learn key lessons in citizenship and the importance of society.

C Company, Corp of Drums, Army Cadet Force will be celebrating this momentous anniversary with a day of fun and challenging activities for all the family to try, as well as demonstrations of military skills.

Timetable

10.00 – 16.30 – Royal Armouries Square – Cadet display/stands

• Stands – Expedition training, Cadet in the Community, Field Craft, First Aid, Command Tasks, Map & Compass, All about Target Shooting & Safety, Adult Training, Progression within the ACF, Sport.

• Cadet Recruiting Teams – Yorkshire (N & W) Army Cadet Force Yorkshire Regiment Recruiting Teams – Rolling Rock (climbing wall), BATAK (reflex test game)

Royal Signals Recruiting Team – ACF Motorbike Experience – (on display only)

11.00 – 11.45 – Royal Armouries Square – Opening Ceremony

• C Coy Corp of Drums
• Minden Bugles and Drums
• Drill Display Team

12.00 – 12.20 – Royal Armouries Arena – Falconry Display

• £1.50 adults, £1.00 concessions

12.20 – Newsroom Floor 4 – Royal Signals

• Presentation by the Royal Signals

13.00 – 13.45 – Royal Armouries Square – Parade and Drill

• C Coy Corp of Drums
• Minden Bugles and Drums
• Drill Display Team

14.00 – 14.20 Royal Armouries Arena – Horseshow

• £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions

14.20 – Newsroom Floor 4 – Royal Signals

• Presentation by the Royal Signals

15.00 – 15.45 – Royal Armouries Square – Parade and Drill

• C Coy Corp of Drums
• Minden Bugles and Drums
• Drill Display Team