Cambridgeshire Army Cadets

Cambridgeshire Army Cadet Force is your gateway to fun, friendship, action and adventure. Our cadets get to take part in adventurous training, shooting, expeditions and much more, all whilst learning skills that will last a lifetime.

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We Are Recruiting!

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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Burwell

Cadet Centre
Burwell Sports Centre
Buntings Path
Burwell
CAMBRIDGE
Cambridgeshire
CB25 0DD

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Parade Times: Thursday: 1915-2115
Status: Open to new cadets

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Cambourne

Blue School
The Blue School
Eastgate
Great Cambourne
CAMBRIDGE
Cambridgeshire
CB23 6DZ

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Parade Times: Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Cambridge

Army Reserve Centre
Army Reserve Centre
Coldhams Lane
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB1 3HS

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Parade Times: Wednesday: 1915-2115
Status: Open to new cadets

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Cambridge Regional College

Cambridge Regional College
Kings Hedges Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB4 2QT

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Parade Times: Friday: 1300-1500
Status: Open to new cadets

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Chatteris

Cadet Centre
New Road
Chatteris
Cambridgeshire
PE16 6BD

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Parade Times: Wednesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Cherry Hinton

Army Reserve Centre
Territorial Army
450 Cherry Hinton Road
CAMBRIDGE
Cambridgeshire
CB1 8HQ

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Parade Times: Tuesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Chesterton

Chesterton Community College
Gilbert Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB4 3NY

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Parade Times: Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Comberton

Cadet Centre
Comberton Village College
Comberton
Cambridgeshire
CB23 7DU

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Parade Times: Wednesday: 1930-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Drums

Army Reserve Centre
London Road
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE2 9BY

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Parade Times: Monday: 1900 -2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Ely

Cadet Centre
Heaton Drive
Lynn Road
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 4RS

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

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Fletton

Army Reserve Centre
London Road
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE2 9BY

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Parade Times: Thursday: 1845-2115
Status: Open to new cadets

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Haddenham

Cadet Centre
Hop Row
Haddenham
ELY
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3SR

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Parade Times: Thursday: 1915-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Huntingdon

Cadet Centre
1 Manchester Road
Brampton
HUNTINGDON
Cambridgeshire
PE28 4QF

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Parade Times: Wednesday: 1915-2115
Status: Open to new cadets

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Linton

Cadet Centre
Hayfield Avenue
Sawston
CAMBRIDGE
Cambridgeshire
CB22 3JZ

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

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Longstanton

Cadet Centre
Cadet Centre
Magdalene Close
Longstanton
CAMBRIDGE
Cambridgeshire
CB24 3EG

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Parade Times: Wednesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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March

Cadet Centre
Gas Lane
March
Cambridgeshire
PE15 9LU

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Parade Times: Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Melbourn

ACF Hut
The Moor
Melbourn
Nr Royston
Herts
SG8 6EF

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

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Newmarket

Cadet Centre
Rayes Lane
Newmarket
Cambridgeshire
CB8 7AB

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

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Peterborough Regional College

Peterborough Regional College
Park Crescent
Peterborough
Cambridgshire
PE1 4DZ

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Parade Times: : Closed
Status: Open to new cadets

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Ramsey

Ramsey Joint Cadet Centre
Redebourne Lane
Bury
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE26 2PB

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Parade Times: Wednesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Sawston

Cadet Centre
Sawston ACF
Hayfield Avenue
Sawston
CAMBRIDGE
Cambridgeshire
CB22 3JZ

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

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Soham Detachment

Cadet Hiring
Soham Village College
Sand Street
Soham
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5AA

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Parade Times: Wednesday: 1845 - 2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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St Ives

St Ives Detachment
19 Westwood Road
St. Ives
Cambridgeshire
PE27 6DT

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Parade Times: Wednesday: Weds 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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St Neots

Cadet Centre
Rivermeads Playing Fields
Common Road
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 1RU

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Parade Times: Wednesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Swavesey College

Cadet Centre
Swavesey Village College
Gibraltar Lane
Swavesey
CAMBRIDGE
Cambridgeshire
CB24 4RS

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Parade Times: Tuesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Talavera

ACF Cadet Centre
Saville Road
Westwood
Peterborough
PE3 7PR

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Parade Times: Tuesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Walton

ACF Cadet Centre
Saville Road
Westwood
Peterborough
PE3 7PR

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Parade Times: Thursday: 1845-2130 hours
Status: Open to new cadets

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Waterbeach

County Headquarters
Denny End Road
Waterbeach
Cambridgeshire
CB25 9QU

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

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Whittlesey

Cadet Centre
Station Road
Whittlesey
Cambridgeshire
PE7 1UA

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Parade Times: Tuesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Wisbech

Cadet Centre
Sandyland Street
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
PE13 1NX

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

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Yaxley

Cadet Centre
Yaxley Community Centre
Main Street
Yaxley
Cambridgeshire
PE7 3LP

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Parade Times: Thursday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Our Stats

800+

Cadets

150+

Adult Instructors

31

Detachments

Key Teams and Contacts

Major Justin Spreadborough

Designated Safeguarding Officer, property and business enquries.

Tel: 01223 622830

Mob: 07920194310

Email: ea-camceo@rfca.org.uk

Mrs Kirsty Knowles

County Administration Officer (Adults)

Email: ea-camao1@rfca.org.uk 

Tel: 01223 622831

Mob: 07554 119053

Working hours 08.00-16.30 Mon-Fri.

2nd 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.

  • 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.

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      Cambridgeshire Army Cadet Force
      County Headquarters
      Denny End Road
      Waterbeach
      Cambridge
      CB25 9QU
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