Welcome
Welcome to September's Newsletter. Leanne Briggs, who has put this Newsletter together for over a year now, is now off on maternity leave. We all offer her our congratulations and wish her the best of luck. Taking over on the website and newsletter side of things is Tristan Louth, while her SaBRE duties will be carried out by our new member Lorenda Paul. Her contact details are the same as Leanne's.
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CUOTC- The Varsity Triple Crown Challenge
A team of 10 Army postgraduate and undergraduate officer cadets (including 4 female riders) at Cambridge University Officers’ Training Corps completed a remarkable endurance feat by riding around UK. The 1000 mile round-Britain cycle challenge lasted between 9-22 September. The cycle squad, backed-up by a 6 strong support team, are drawn from Cambridge University and the University of East Anglia. To read more, click here-
http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/reserves-news/733-cambridge-university-otc-riders-complete-1000-mile-round-uk-challenge.html
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‘Do More, Be More’
The TA Recruitment Campaign ‘Do More, Be More’ was recently launched nationally and its success has already been felt. The television, radio and web adverts have drawn attention to the opportunities available as a reservist in the Territorial Army, including earning extra cash, learning new skills and making new friends. The campaign has been beneficial all over the country, including East Anglia. Captain Gary Tuff, ROSO at 677 Sqn AAC in Bury St Edmunds, reports a 10% increase in the number of recruits so far, and the results are similar across the region. The adverts are being broadcast at the moment, so keep an eye (and an ear) open for them.
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3 Royal Anglian Group - British troops keep the peace in Cyprus
Soldiers from the 3 Royal Anglian Group are in Cyprus at the forefront of Operation TOSCA - the UK's biggest overseas operation after Afghanistan. To read more, click here- http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/reserves-news/698-3-royal-anglian-group-british-troops-keep-the-peace-in-cyprus.html
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East Anglia Army Cadet Force says “Jump in and give it a go”
A new video has been put together (courtesy of Suffolk ACF Camp) to show you the many benefits of being an Adult Instructor with the ACF. Click here to watch it- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7bkUbJ3NUk
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Beds & Cambs Wing Air Cadets - Chinooks at the ready for the Air Cadets Summer Camp
RAF Odiham was the venue for one of the Beds & Cambs Wing Air Cadet Summer Camps this year. Thirty nine Cadets from 51(Orton), 1220 (March), 511 (Ramsey) 2500 (St Neots), 134 (Bedford) 207 (Cranfield), 2462 (Oakley) and 22 (Sandy) Squadrons plus Staff enjoyed a very busy Camp including Navigation exercises, on station visits, Bowling, lots of flying, a night exercise, a visit to Portsmouth, various briefings and leadership exercises. To read more, click here-
http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/cadet-news/686-beds-a-cambs-wing-air-cadets-chinooks-at-the-ready-for-the-air-cadets-summer-camp.html
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614 Volunteer Gliding Squadron - OC 614 VGS visits Hong Kong Air Cadets
Sqn Ldr George Capon OC 614 Volunteer Gliding Squadron was in Hong Kong on business when he organised a visit the HQ of the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps. To read more, click here- http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/cadet-news/722-614-volunteer-gliding-squadron-oc-614-vgs-visits-hong-kong-air-cadets.html
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European Year of Volunteering 2011 Tour Event – Call to Action
An exciting opportunity to be part of the European Year of Volunteering 2011. Click here to read more- http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/reserves-news/707-european-year-of-volunteering-2011-tour-event--call-to-action.html
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Forthcoming Events
Inter Service Cadet Committee- 13th October 2011- CTC Waterbeach
Cambridgeshire County Forum- 19th October 2011- The Learning Centre
Norfolk County Forum- 20th October 2011- Norfolk & Suffolk Wg ATC
Essex County Forum- 31st October 2011- TAC Chelmsford
Regional Employer Support Group- 1st November 2011- TAC Cambridge Coldhams Lane
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Future Newsletters
If you have any items that you would like to be considered for the next edition of the Newsletter please e-mail Tristan Louth at ea-hq@ea.rfca.mod.uk
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