Clwyd & Gwynedd Army Cadets
The Adventure Start Here
Clwyd & Gwynedd Army Cadets
The Army Cadets is about fun, friendship, action, adventure, skills, and leadership opportunities for young people aged 12 and above. Cadets experience various training such as fieldcraft exercises, first aid, community engagement, and more—all while making lifelong friends and having fun. We inspire young people to challenge their limits and go further in life, no matter what they aim to do. Our passionate team of adult volunteers, aged 18+, helps guide and inspire cadets while gaining their own skills and qualifications. Whether you’re a young person looking for challenge and growth or an adult wanting to give back, there’s a place for you in the Army Cadets.
The first thing to know about our county is that we are not one county! Within Clwyd and Gwynedd Army Cadets, there are the six counties of North Wales.
We are split into four home companies:
- Burma Company with detachments in Conwy, Anglesey, and Gwynedd,
- Minden Company with detachments in Gwynedd,
- Somme Company with detachments in Conwy, Denbighshire, and Flintshire, and
- Cambrai Company with detachments in Wrexham and Flintshire
Opportunities for cadets and adults across North Wales!
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Key Information and Contacts
Our senior management team is made up of volunteers with many years of experience with the Army Cadets
Col Melanie E Prangnell MBE
Commandant
Lt Col Wendy Lewis
Deputy Commandant
Major John V Baxendale
Assistant Commandant
Major Will A LeCras
Training Officer
RSMI Ieuan G Jones
Regimental Sergeant Major
Clwyd and Gwynedd cadets and adult volunteers are supported by a dedicated team of Support Staff who are responsible for providing the Army Cadets with serviceable equipment to ensure safe and effective training. They also ensure cadets and adults have a secure and well-maintained environment in which to train and, when undertaking residential training, live safely. They also provide first-line administrative and resource support to adult volunteers and cadets throughout their time in the organisation.
Victor G Hughes
Cadet Executive Officer
Ivan Williams
Quartermaster
Dewi W Williams
Cadet Support Officer (Training)
Davie Jones
Cadet Support Officer
Supported by the administrative and support staff
Minden Company – Detachments in Twywn, Bleanau Ffestiniog, Porthmadog, Penygroes, Llanberis, Caernarfon, Pwllheli.
Burma Company – Detachments in Holyhead, Amwlch, Llangefni, Bangor, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, Llandudno.
Somme Company – Detachments in Colwyn Bay, Kinmel, Rhyl, Prestatyn, Flint, Holywell, Deeside
Cambrai Company – Detachments in Wrexham, Brynteg, Rossett, Rhos, Mold
Crecy Company – Responsible for Senior Cadet Training across North Wales
Corps of Drums
Music is a vibrant alternative activity offered by the Army Cadets, with cadets able to join the Corps of Drums alongside traditional Army Cadet training. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a skilled musician, everyone is welcome! Cadets train regularly across North Wales and have trained alongside the Band of the Royal Welsh. Twice a year, over 500 cadets from across the UK gather for music camps, culminating in large-scale performances. Following the Army Cadet syllabus, cadets can earn BTECs in music or public services while developing life skills. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, the Corps of Drums welcomes you – dare to be different!
Music Officer Captain Rob Morris
Our stats
560+
Cadets
152+
Adult Volunteers
34
Detachments
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Success stories
Cadet Company Sergeant Major Tomos Jones Tomos from Caernarfon proudly served as the national banner bearer for the ACF at the Festival of Remembrance, calling it “an incredible, deeply moving, and truly memorable experience” at the iconic Royal Albert Hall.
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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Pwllheli Cadet Zachary Edwards Awarded the Prestigious Jim Hewitt Trophy for Excellence 2025
Pwllheli Detachment’s own Zachary Edwards has been awarded the Jim Hewitt Trophy for Excellence for 2025, a proud moment for both the detachment and the…31 January 2026
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National Banner Bearer Stands Proud at the Festival of Remembrance
Caernarfon Cadet CSM Tomos Jones proudly supported the Royal British Legion at the Festival of Remembrance, a moving event at the Royal Albert Hall honouring…10 November 2025
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Showcasing Clwyd and Gwynedd Army Cadets to Key Stakeholders
25 November 2025
Volunteers’ Week Spotlight: Lieutenant Colonel Sarah Oxford
4 June 2026
Volunteering with the Army Cadets: Unlocking Skills, Confidence, and Making a Difference in the Community
4 June 2026
Volunteers’ Week Spotlight: 2Lt Lidia Pocock
3 June 2026
Contact Information
Headquarters:Ty John Fox-Russell VC, MC
The Cadet Centre
Kinmel Park Camp
Bodelwyddan
Denbighshire
LL18 5TY
- Email us: clwydandgwynedd.acf@rfca.org.uk
- Call us: 01745 586801
Join the 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.
