Bristol & The Channel Islands Army Cadets

We inspire and develop the character and potential of the young people of Bristol & the Channel Islands through the ACF experience, setting them up for lifelong success with a spirit of service reflecting the Army’s values, standards and ethos.

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Our Mission

Bristol & The Channel Islands Army Cadets

To equip young people (aged 12-18) for life by offering a safe, challenging, stimulating, and enjoyable cadet experience in a secure environment and inclusive culture, drawing on the values, standards and ethos of the modern Armed Forces.

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Speedwell

Cadet Training Centre
Speedwell Cadet Centre
Whitefield Road
SPEEDWELL
Avon
BS5 7TJ

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Parade Times: Monday: 1930 - 2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Brislington

Cadet Hut
Bristol ACF
550 Bath Road
Brislington
BRISTOL
Avon
BS4 3JZ

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Parade Times: Tuesday: 1930 - 2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Cadbury Heath

The Old Chapel
Bristol ACF
High Street
Oldland Common
South Glos
BS30 9TL

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Parade Times: : CLOSED
Status: Currently closed to new cadets

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Grainville School

Grainville School
Deloraine Road
St Saviour
Jersey
JE2 7XB

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Parade Times: : Thu 1900 - 2100 Sun 1000 - 1230
Status: Currently closed to new cadets

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Guernsey

Rifles House
Brock Road
St Sampsons
Guernsey
GY2 4PL

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Parade Times: Wednesday, Sunday: Wed 1900 - 2100 Sun 1000 - 1230
Status: Open to new cadets

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Hanham

Hanham Community Centre
Bristol ACF
118-124 High Street
Hanham
Hanahm
South Glos
BS15 3EJ

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Parade Times: Wednesday: 1930 - 2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Headley Park

Cadet Hut
Headley Lane
Bishopsworth
Bristol
BS13 7QB

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Parade Times: Tuesday: 1900-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Horfield

TA Centre
Bristol ACF
Army Reserve Centre,
Horfield Common
BRISTOL
Avon
BS7 0XL

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Parade Times: Thursday: 1930 - 2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Jersey

Le Quesne Barracks
Mount Bingham
St Helier
Jersey
JE2 4XY

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Parade Times: Thursday, Sunday: Thu 1900 - 2100 Sun 1000 - 1230
Status: Open to new cadets

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Keynsham

TA Centre
Army Reserve Centre
Bristol ACF
Ashmead Road,
Keynsham
BS31 1SX

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Parade Times: Thursday: 19:30 -21:30
Status: Open to new cadets

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Lawrence Weston

Cadet Hut
Bristol ACF
Broadlands Drive
Lawrence Weston
Bristol
Bristol
BS11 0PF

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Parade Times: Monday: 1930 -2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Mangotsfield

Mangotsfield ACF
United Reformed Church
Cossham Street
Mangotsfield
Mangotsfield
South Glos
BS16 9EP

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Parade Times: Thursday: 1930 - 2120
Status: Open to new cadets

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Patchway

Cadet Hut
Bristol ACF
Coniston Road
Patchway
Bristol
BS34 5QQ

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Parade Times: Thursday: 1900 to 2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Pilning

Cadet Hut
New Passage Road
Pilning
Bristol
BS35 4LY

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Parade Times: Monday: Adult Training Only
Status: Open to new cadets

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Thornbury

Cadet Hut
Thornbury Detachment
Gloucester Road,
Thornbury
South Glos
BS35 1JH

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Parade Times: Thursday: 1930 - 2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Stoke Gifford

The Hut
Bristol ACF
Ratcliffe Drive
Stoke Gifford
BRISTOL
BS34 8UE

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Parade Times: : TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Status: Currently closed to new cadets

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Winterstoke

Cadet Hut
Bristol ACF
HMS Flying Fox
Winterstoke Road
Bristol
BS3 2NS

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Parade Times: Monday: 19:30 - 21:30
Status: Open to new cadets

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Withywood

Withywood
Cadet Centre
Molesworth Drive
Withywood
Bristol
BS13 9BJ

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Parade Times: Wednesday: 1930 - 2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Yate & Sodbury

Cadet Centre
Bristol ACF
Armstrong Way
Great Western Business Park
Yate
South Glos
BS37 5NG

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Parade Times: Wednesday: 1930 - 2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Kingswood

Cadet Hut
Bristol ACF
Anchor Road
Kingswood
South Glos
BS15 4RF

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Parade Times: Tuesday: 1930 - 2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Corps of Drums Det - Bristol ACF

Cadet Training Centre
Speedwell Cadet Centre
Whitefield Road
SPEEDWELL
Avon
BS5 7TJ

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Parade Times: Thursday: 19:30-21:30Hrs
Status: Open to new cadets

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Our Stats

428+

Cadets

122+

Adult Volunteers

21

Detachments

Key information & contacts

Find everything you need to know about Bristol & The Channel Islands Army Cadets here, including key information and updates, how to contact us.

Bristol & the Channel Islands Army Cadets are recruiting for cadets and adult instructors. Cadets must be at least 12 years old. Come and join us for adventure, fun, friendship and many skills to set you up for life. Adult Instructors aged 18+ are needed to help develop the skills of our cadets, additionally, Adult Instructors can learn new skills, gain qualifications.

Colonel Beake

Commandant

Lieutenant Colonel Anstey

Deputy Commandant

RSM Harvey

Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM)

Major Hoydan

A Company Officer Commanding

Major Sperring

B Squadron Officer Commanding

Major Duffy

C Company Officer Commanding

Major Curtis

Channel Islands Company Officer Commanding

Battalion HQ– Keynsham ARC

A Company (Rifles)– Based around the South of Bristol, their Headquarters are located in Withywood Platoon.

B Squadron (Signals)– Based around the North of Bristol, their Headquarters are located in Horfield ARC.

C Company (Rifles)– Based around the central Bristol area, their headquarters are located in Speedwell Detachment.

Channel Islands Company– Covers Jersey and Guernsey, their Headquarters are located in Guernsey detachment.

Corps of Drums – Based at Speedwell detachment.

Bristol & the Channel Islands Corps of Drums

Bristol & The Channel Islands Army Cadets Corps of Drums, allows cadets with or without music backgrounds to learn or up-skill on instruments. And then take part in battalion and ceremonial parades.

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success stories

Cadet Staff Sergeant J Anstey

Receiving an ACCT UK award ,for the work I have put into my role as DofE young leader, was the best experience of my life. Always remember when you think you can’t do something, you can ! Just keep pushing yourself.