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Guidance: The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Wales

Reserve Forces Cadets Associations

January 26
15:00 2024

RFCA for Wales is the enabling voice for reserves and cadets in Wales. It maintains the estate, provides support to the three Services and connects defence with society through the provision of an extensive network of networks.

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Fifteen people recognised by His Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan

Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan Awards. Copyright: RFCA for Wales.

The efforts of 15 people, including four young cadets, from across West Glamorgan have been recognised by the Kings representative for the county.

In recognition of their outstanding service and devotion to duty, eleven people were awarded the Lord-Lieutenants Certificate of Merit by Mrs Louise Fleet JP, in the ceremony at John Chard VC House, Swansea on Thursday 25 January.

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Four people recognised by His Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of Powys

Lord-Lieutenant of Powys Awards. Copyright: RFCA for Wales

The efforts of four people from across Powys have been recognised by the Kings representative for the county.

Two people were awarded the Lord-Lieutenants Certificate of Merit by Mrs Tia Jones in recognition of their outstanding service and devotion to duty, in the ceremony at the Elephant and Castle Hotel in Newtown on Thursday, 11 January.

The achievements of her two Lord-Lieutenant cadets were also recognised and celebrated during the event attended by around 50 people.

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Seven people recognised by His Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan

Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan Awards: Copyright: RFCA for Wales

The efforts of seven people, including six young cadets, from across West Glamorgan have been recognised by the Kings representative for the county.

Cadet Colour Sergeant Madison Chaplin of Gwent and Powys Army Cadet Force; Cadet Flight Sergeant Ioan Osbourne of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets; Cadet Corporal MacKenzie Bryan of Dyfed and Glamorgan ACF and Able Cadet Jessica Flynn of Swansea Sea Cadet Corps have been appointed as Lord-Lieutenant cadets for West Glamorgan for 2023.

The Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan Mrs Louise Fleet JP appointed the four at an awards ceremony at John Chard VC House, Swansea on Thursday 20 April.

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Ten people recognised by His Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd

Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd Awards. Copyright: RFCA for Wales

The efforts of ten people, including eight young cadets, from across Clwyd have been recognised by the Kings representative for the county.

Cadet Sergeant Owen Brumby of St Brigids School Combined Cadet Force, Cadet Corporal Alun Hughes of No 2 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets and Cadet Flight Sergeant Lewis Hughes of No 2 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets have been appointed as Lord-Lieutenant cadets for Clwyd for 2023.

The Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd, Henry George Fetherstonhaugh OBE FRAgS appointed the three at an awards ceremony at Hightown Barracks, Wrexham, on Thursday 30 March.

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Young people honoured by Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed

Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Awards. Copyright: RFCA for Wales.

Four young people from Dyfed have been appointed as Lord-Lieutenant Cadets for 2023 at an awards ceremony in Carmarthen.

Leading Cadet Annis Henton of Fishguard Sea Cadet Corps, Leading Cadet Ben Power of Milford Haven Sea Cadet Corps, Petty Officer Cadet Luke Coburn of Tenby Sea Cadet Corps and Staff Cadet Warrant Officer Charlie Edwards of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets were presented with the badge of their appointment, which will last for one year.

They were appointed by the Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, Miss Sara Edwards, at an awards ceremony at Picton Barracks, on Thursday, 16 March.

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Royal recognition for two young people

Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan Awards. Copyright RFCA for Wales.

Two teenagers have been appointed as Lord-Lieutenant cadets for South Glamorgan for 2023.

Cadet Flight Sergeant Kevin Titus of No 1 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets and Able Cadet Sean Edwards of Barry Sea Cadet Corps were appointed by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan, Sir Brooke Boothby, on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Morfudd Meredith at a ceremony held on Thursday, 2 March at Maindy Barracks, Cardiff.

The role which lasts for a year includes attendance with Mrs Meredith, who acts as the Kings representative, at a number of official engagements such as Remembrance events, Royal visits and parades.

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Twelve Welsh organisations strike Gold at Hensol Castle

Gold ERS Awards 2022. Copyright: RFCA for Wales

Twelve employers have been presented with the prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award at a special ceremony at a Welsh Castle.

The 12 employers from across Wales were recognised for the outstanding support they give to the Armed Forces Community at the awards ceremony held at Hensol Castle on 1 December.

The glittering awards evening began with a drinks reception with guests treated to music provided by The Royal Air Force Salon Orchestra.

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RFCA for Wales welcome 130 guests to Annual Briefing

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Annual Briefing

The Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA) for Wales welcomed more than 130 guests to its Annual Briefing.

The event on Thursday 20 October took place at HMS CAMBRIA in Cardiff Bay, andwas attended bya diverse audience including members of the Armed Forces community, partner organisations, employers, and other key stakeholders.

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Employers thanked for supporting reservists to keep on marching at a special awards evening in Cardiff

Silver ERS Awards 2022, RFCA for Wales copyright

Silver ERS Awards 2022, RFCA for Wales copyright

An amazing 22 Welsh organisations have been presented with the prestigious Defence Employer Re

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