নর্থামব্রিয়া আর্মি ক্যাডেটস
About Northumbria Army Cadets
অ্যাডভেঞ্চার এখান থেকেই শুরু হয়
From the Tyne to the Tweed, Northumbria Army Cadets offers young people aged 12-18 the chance to have fun, make friends and experience adventure.
We also offer adults the opportunity to join us as a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer (CFAV) where you’ll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of young people, all whilst developing your own skills.
In over 25 locations across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland, you’re never too far from a detachment.
একটি বিচ্ছিন্নতা খুঁজুন
আমাদের পরিসংখ্যান
530+
ক্যাডেট
300+
প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক স্বেচ্ছাসেবক
25+
বিচ্ছিন্নতা
মূল তথ্য এবং পরিচিতি
Colonel Mike White JP ACF
কমান্ড্যান্ট
Mike joined the Sea Cadet Corps as a Royal Marine cadet in 1977 - reaching the rank of Cadet RSM. During his time with the SCC, he was a detachment commander (3 different units), Mike Joined Northumbria ACF Nov 1996 and was promoted to AUO in 1997 (Detachment Commander), 2Lt 1999, Lt 2001 and Captain 2003. Mike was the County catering officer between 1997-2006 as well as being County sports officer 1999-2004. He served a term as County adjutant between 2002-2008 prior to being promoted to Major in 2008. Mike left NACF for an ACFA National outreach officer role (North and Scotland) between 2008-2009 prior to joining Durham ACF in 2009 with responsibility for special projects, community liaison, outreach and as OC senior cadre training. Stepping away from Durham and the ACF in 2012 to pursue his professional career, he re-joined Durham in 2020, and was later promoted to Lt Col (Dep Comdt) Northumbria in 2021. Colonel White assumed the post of Commandant NACF in August 2024.
Lieutenant Colonel Steve Matthews JP
ডেপুটি কমান্ড্যান্ট
Steve joined Northumbria ACF in March 2021 as Medical Support Officer (MSO) having carried out that same position at Cleveland ACF since the introduction of the role into the Army Cadet Force. He has a wealth of experience gained from some four decades in uniform, firstly as cadet then as a junior and Regular Soldier in the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC), the police service (where he served in both uniform and as a detective), and more latterly as a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer and a Cadet Force Commissioned Officer. He joined the Army Cadet Force in 2006, commissioning in 2007, he has carried out a variety of leadership roles within the ACF, with the MSO role of particular interest to him having served as a combat medical technician during his time in the Army. Steve served as Officer Commanding W Company before being appointed to his current role. Steve assumed the post of Deputy Commandant NACF in August 2024.
Major Wayne Emmerson
ক্যাডেট এক্সিকিউটিভ অফিসার (সিইও)
Major Emmerson began his military involvement as a cadet with NACF at Slatyford Detachment in 1973, before joining the Army in 1976 as a junior leader in the Coldstream Guards. He served for the next 24 years as an infantry soldier with both battalions and saw service in Germany, Hong Kong, Cyprus, Northern Ireland, Falkland Islands, Brunei, Kenya, Australia, Canada, Bosnia, Poland, Iraq and Afghanistan. During his career he served in support weapons, recce platoon and in the armoured infantry battalion. He was the Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) at the Army Apprentice College and Senior WO1 at the Infantry Training Centre (Catterick), looking after all the Phase I and 2 infantry intake. He then took a Regular Army Commission as a Late Entry Officer in 2002 with the Royal Army Medical Corps as a Medical Support Officer, looking after training and equipment support. He held appointments as the Training Officer, and the Quartermaster with 16 Air Assault Brigade, finishing off as the Officer Commanding Support Squadron 5 Medical Regiment and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. He then moved to 201 Field Hospital as the Quartermaster (FTRS) before retiring with 43 years continuous service at 60. He has now been the CEO of Northumbria ACF since 2020.
W Company
Alnwick
Amble
Berwick
Broomhill
Rothbury
X Company
Bedlington
Cowpen
Cramlington
Guidepost
Morpeth
Newbiggin
Y Company
Excelsior Academy
Fenham
Hexham
Kingston Park
Ponteland
Prudhoe
Slatyford
Z Company
Gosforth
Heaton
Killingworth
Monkseaton
Tynemouth
Walker
If you’re interested in finding out more about what we do, you can find your local detachment এখানে.
You are welcome to pop along during the time shown to meet the adult volunteers and other cadets who attend. You’ll have the opportunity to get a taste of Army Cadet training.
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সাফল্যের গল্প
Training in Cyprus with Northumbria ACF was an unforgettable experience. It pushed me out of my comfort zone, built my confidence, and taught me real teamwork. I’ve made great friends and learned skills I’ll carry with me for life.
সর্বশেষ সংবাদ ও মিডিয়া আপডেট
যুক্তরাজ্য জুড়ে বিচ্ছিন্নতা থেকে সমস্ত সর্বশেষ খবর পান, যার মধ্যে রয়েছে অনুপ্রেরণামূলক গল্প, আশ্চর্যজনক অভিযান এবং আসন্ন ইভেন্ট।
Exercise Canoe Cadet Turns 40!
13 জুন 2026
Surrey ACF Crowned Champions at Growing Rivalry Sports Cup
10 জুন 2026
Volunteers’ Week Spotlight: Lt Gina Allsop
6 জুন 2026
যোগাযোগের তথ্য
For more information, please email or contact us using the details below. Please note that these are monitored during our office hours of 08:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
কাউন্টি সদর দপ্তরFox Barracks
High Pit Road
Cramlington
Northumberland, NE23 6RA
- আমাদের ইমেল করুন: ne-nor-ao@rfca.org.uk
- আমাদের ফোন করুন: 01670 732323
আজই আর্মি ক্যাডেটদের সাথে যোগ দিন!
Join the Army Cadets to embark on an exciting adventure, develop valuable skills, and build lifelong friendships for young people aged between 12 and 18.
