Cheshire and Isle of Man Army Cadets

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Welcome from the Commandant

Welcome to Cheshire & The Isle of Man Army Cadets

We have are proud to support over 770 Cadets and 180 dedicated CFAVs across Cheshire and the Isle of Man.

At Cheshire & The Isle of Man Army Cadets, we offer young people a unique opportunity to develop skills, build friendships and experience a true sense of belonging – all within a nationally respected youth organisation sponsored by the Ministry of Defence.

Our cadets take part in a wide range exciting and rewarding activities: DofE, Navigation, First Aid, Shooting, Adventurous Training (climbing, kayaking etc), sports, music and the opportunities to achieve Vocational Qualifications. As the motto of the ACF tells us ‘Inspire To Achieve.’

I am proud to be the Commandant of this fine ACF County, ensuring cadets are provided with the best possible experience and that our CFAVs have opportunities to develop their own skills and talents too.

Colonel Gavin M. Jones – Commandant

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Abbots Park

TA Centre
Abbots Park
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 4AN

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

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Alsager

Cadet Centre
Moorhouse Avenue
Alsager
Cheshire
ST7 2DH

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

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Birchwood

ACF Hut
Car Park
Birchwood Forest Park
Birchwood
Cheshire
WA3 6TN

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

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Castletown

Cadet Hut
Castletown & Malew
Fire & Ambulance Station
Ronaldsway Industrial Estate
Castletown
Isle of Man
IM9 2AN

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

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Chester

ACF Centre
The Castle
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 2DN

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

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Congleton

The Shakerley Centre
Rope Walk
Congleton
Cheshire
CW12 1HN

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Parade Times: Monday, Thursday: Monday: 1900-2130 Thursday: 1900-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Corps Of Drums

Sandbach School
Sandbach School
Crewe Road
Sandbach
Cheshire
CW11 3NS

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

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Crewe

Cadet Centre
Lime Tree Avenue
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 4JA

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Parade Times: Monday, Thursday: Monday: 1900-2115 Thursday: 1900-2115
Status: Open to new cadets

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Douglas

HQ and Training Centre
IOM ACF
Headquarters
Tromode Road
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM2 5PA

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

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Ellesmere Port

Army Reserve Centre
Stanney Lane
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 9AH

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Parade Times: Monday, Thursday: Monday: 1900-2130 Thursday: 1900-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Frodsham

ACF Building
Main Street
Frodsham
Cheshire
WA6 7AU

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

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Halton

Crown Gate Barracks
Crown Gate
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 2UR

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Parade Times: Monday, Thursday: Monday: 1900 - 2130 Thursday: 1900 - 2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Knutsford

ACF Hut
Blackhill Lane
Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 9DB

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

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Macclesfield

ACF Hut
Off Somerton Road
Broken Cross
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 8SE

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

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Nantwich

ACF Hut
Davenport Avenue
Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 5QJ

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

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Neston

ACF Hut
Parksfield
Parkgate Road
Neston
Cheshire
CH64 6QJ

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Parade Times: Monday, Wednesday: Monday: 1900-2130 Wednesday:1900-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Northwich

Cadet Centre
Darwin Street
Northwich
Cheshire
CW8 1BT

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

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Onchan

HQ and Training Centre
IOM ACF
Headquarters
Tromode Road
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM2 5PA

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

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Peel

Tommy Clucas Hall at Peel Football Club
Douglas Road
Peel
Isle of Man
IM5 1JW

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

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Penketh

Bewsey Barn Community Centre
Great Sankey
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 9PB

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

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Port Erin

Cadet Hut
Castletown & Malew
Fire & Ambulance Station
Ronaldsway Industrial Estate
Castletown
Isle of Man
IM9 2AN

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

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Ramsey

ACF Hut
Lezayre Estate
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8 2TA

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

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Runcorn

ACF Hut
Barnfield Avenue
Murdishaw
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 6JW

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Parade Times: Monday, Thursday: Monday: 1830-2100 Thursday: 1830 - 2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Sandbach

ACF Centre
Sandbach School
Crewe Road
Sandbach
Cheshire
CW11 3NS

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

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Tarporley

Tarporley C of E Primary School
66 Park Road
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0AN

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

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Stockton Heath

Teddar House
River Road
Wilderspool Causeway
Warrington
Cheshire
WA4 6ZD

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

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Warrington

ACF Building
Peninsula Barracks
O'Leary Street
Warrington
Cheshire
WA2 7QS

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Parade Times: Tuesday, Wednesday: Tuesday: 1830-2100 Wednesday: 1830-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Weaverham

ACF Hut
Owley Wood Road
Weaverham
Cheshire
CW8 3LA

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Parade Times: Monday, Thursday: Monday: 1900-2130 Thursday: 1900-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Widnes

TA Centre
Peelhouse Lane
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 6TH

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

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Wilmslow

Cadet Centre
Dean Drive
Handforth
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 2EY

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

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Winsford

ACF Hut
Dean Street
Winsford
Cheshire
CW7 1HG

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Parade Times: Monday: Monday: 1930-2130
Status: Waiting list for new cadets

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Woolston

Woolston Community High School
Holes Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA1 4LS

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

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770+

Cadets

180+

Adult Volunteers

29

Detachments

Key Information & Contacts

Find everything you need to know here, including key information, important updates, and how to contact our staff.

Commandant – Colonel G. Jones

Deputy Commandant – Lieutenant Colonel J. Vernon

Assistant Commandant – Major C. Edgerton

Assistant Commandant – Major S. Jackson

Regimental Sergeant Major – WO1 L. Wynne

Normandy Company – OC Major N. Kershaw

Birchwood Detachment (RLC)

Knutsford Detachment (Mercian)

Macclesfield Detachment (Mercian)

Penketh Detachment (Duke of Lancaster’s)

Stockton Heath Detachment (Royal Army Medical Service)

Warrington Detachment (Royal Engineers)

Widnes Detachment (Royal Artillery)

Wilmslow Detachment (Mercian)

Messines Company – OC Major E. Nevell

Alsager Detachment (Mercian)

Congleton Detachment (Mercian)

Crewe Detachment (Mercian)

Nantwich Detachment (Mercian)

Northwich Detachment (Queen’s Own Yeomanry)

Sandbach Detachment and Corps of Drums (Mercian)

Weaverham Detachment (Royal Dragoon Guards)

Winsford Detachment (Royal Signals)

Somme Company – OC Major T. Fish

Abbots Park Detachment (Mercian)

Chester (Castle) Detachment (Mercian)

Ellesmere Port Detachment (Mercian)

Frodsham Detachment (Queen’s Own Yeomanry)

Halton Detachment (Royal Signals)

Neston Detachment (Royal Signals)

Runcorn Detachment (Royal Dragoon Guards)

Tarporley Detachment (Royal Engineers)

Isle of Man Battery – (Vacant)

Castletown Detachment (Royal Artillery)

Douglas Detachment (Royal Artillery)

Onchan Detachment (Royal Artillery)

Peel Detachment (Royal Artillery)

Port St. Mary Detachment (Royal Artillery)

Ramsay Detachment (Royal Artillery)

Cadet Executive Officer – Major I. Battersby

Cadet Quartermaster – Captain W. Irvine

Admin Officer – Mr W. Kayes

County Training Officer – Major V. Johnson

Assistant County Training Officer – Lieutenant S. Macfarlane (Cadets)

Assistant County Training Officer – WO2 S. Macfarlane (Adults)

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