EA RFCA Newsletter
Welcome to the first edition of the East Anglia RFCA newsletter. It is our intention to publish a newsletter on a monthly basis to keep Members, Staff and subscribers informed of recent activity within the East Anglia Region. We would also like to take this opportunity to invite you to visit the recently updated EA RFCA website. We would welcome feedback on the website to help us to improve further. www.reserve-forces-anglia.org
back to top TA Potential Officers Prepare to train at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Three Officer Cadets from the local TA Logistic Regiment are about to embark on possibly the most challenging 3 weeks of their life as they start their training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS). Sandhurst has a world renowned reputation for providing first class leadership training as its graduates prepare to serve across the Army. Also included amongst its students are TA soldiers, with 3 of whom about to start training coming from 158 (Royal Anglian) Transport Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps (Volunteers). The Regiment is based within East Anglia with soldiers based in Peterborough, Bedford, Ipswich and Loughborough. For further information please visit http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/ta-a-reserves/reserves-news.html
back to top Buckingham Palace Garden Party to Celebrate Cadet 150
To mark the 150th anniversary of the formation of the British Cadet Movement, a 1,500-strong parade took place yesterday on The Mall in London. Members of the Sea Cadets, Army Cadets, Air Cadets and the Combined Cadet Force marched in the parade and the salute was taken by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales from a dais outside Clarence House. There was also a flypast by the nine Hawk aircraft of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows. For further information please vist
http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/cadets/cadet-news.html
back to top Norfolk cadets celebrate Cadet 150 in Norwich
Cadets from across the county of Norfolk marched through Norwich to celebrate 150 years of the Cadet Forces. Around 750 Cadets and Adult instructors turned the centre of the city into a sea of green, watched by proud relatives, ex cadets and shoppers. For further infomation please visit http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/cadets/cadet-news.html
back to top Cadet meets Prince Harry as she prepares for Africa Adventure
A student from Rickmansworth is one of 60 Army Cadets from around the UK to be chosen for an expedition to Africa this Summer. Corporal Katherine Mullin, who studies at the Royal Masonic School, was chosen, was chosen for the special project in the impoverished nation of Lesothe after a gruelling selection course. The 17-year-old will take part in several treks and adrenalin-fuelled adventure activities, but will also spend some time volunteering. For further information please visit
http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/cadets/cadet-news.html
back to top Employer Support
A group of Supportive Employers from across the East Anglia region were invited to watch the Queen’s Birthday Parade and thereafter a champagne reception and luncheon at the East India Club as a mark of appreciation for their continued support. For further information regarding Employer Support please visit http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/sabre.html
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If you have any items that you would like to be included in the next edition of the newsletter please e-mail Leanne Briggs at ea-hq@ea.rfca.mod.uk
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