Cambridgeshire Army Cadets
Key Teams and Contacts
Colonel Lesley Deacon
Cambridgeshire County Commandant
Email: 641deaco@armymail.mod.uk
Lieutenant Colonel Jason Annis
Deputy Commandant
Email: 678anni@armymail.mod.uk
Major Colin Wells
County Staff Officer
Email: 033well@armymail.mod.uk
WO1 John Bland
Regimental Sergeant Major.
Email: 3307blan@armymail.mod.uk
Major Justin Spreadborough
Designated Safeguarding Officer, property and business enquries.
Tel: 01223 622830
Mob: 07920194310
Email:Â ea-camceo@rfca.org.uk
Mrs Kirsty Knowles
County Administration Officer (Adults)
Email: ea-camao1@rfca.org.ukÂ
Tel: 01223 622831
Mob: 07554 119053
Working hours 08.00-16.30 Mon-Fri.
Lieutenant Nathan Drummond
County Administration Officer (Cadets)
Email: ea-camao2@rfca.org.uk
 Tel: 01223 622832
Mob: 07739 093981
Working hours 08.00-16.30 Mon-Fri.
We Are Recruiting!
Watch our Annual Camp 2026 video!
Cambridgeshire ACF are recruiting both cadets and adult instructors. Cadets must be at least 12 years old, Adult Instructors must be aged aged 18+. Adults and cadets can gain new skills, new qualifications, and build their own personal skills. No experience neccessary, full training is provided. If you’re up for a challenge, you’ll go further with Cambridgeshire Army Cadet Force.
Our Showcase Open Day 2026.
Every year we hold an open day to showcase the many skills that our cadets have learned with us, including first aid, fieldcraft and drill.
Watch Cambs Cadets get to grips with a bomb disposal robot!
Some of our cadets were recently given a fascinating experience, the chance to operate a bomb disposal robot on a test course, and learn more about how new technology is protecting members of our armed forces.
Learning to Shoot with Cambridgeshire Army Cadets!
Learning to shoot safely is a key part of our syllabus, and a training highlight for many of our cadets.
Find a detachment
Our Stats
800+
Cadets
150+
Adult Instructors
31
Detachments
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Learn New Skills and Make friends for life
Cadet Sergeant Major Bethany Carnegie The best thing about the ACF is the discipline you learn, and the people - the friendships. It has helped me develop a wide range of skills that I can use in the world.
Latest News & Media Updates
Get all the latest news from detachments across the UK, including inspiring stories, amazing expeditions, and upcoming events
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Cambridgeshire ACF Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro
Cambridgeshire Army Cadets successfully summited Mount Kilimanjaro on 26 August, combining adventure, teamwork, and community service in a life-changing expedition.5 September 2025
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Cambridgeshire Cadet Tops Master Cadet Course at Frimley Park
Cdt Sgt Maj Owusu of Cambridgeshire ACF was named Top Student on Master Cadet Course 25/04 at Frimley Park, showcasing resilience, fieldcraft skills, and commitment…20 August 2025
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2Lt Ros Whyall receives ACCT UK award
23 June 2025
From One Everest Adventure to the Next
23 September 2026
How to Apply Camouflage
16 September 2026
How to Build a Basha
15 September 2026
Contact Information
Cambridgeshire Army Cadet ForceCounty Headquarters
Denny End Road
Waterbeach
Cambridge
CB25 9QU
- Email us: ea-camao1@rfca.org.uk
- Call us: Phone: 01223 622831
Join Army Cadets today!
Join the Army Cadets to embark on an exciting adventure, develop valuable skills, and build lifelong friendships for young people between 12 to 18.
