Nottinghamshire Army Cadets
About Nottinghamshire ACF
Adventure Starts Here
Nottinghamshire Army Cadet Force (ACF) offers adventure, skills, and leadership opportunities to young people aged 12 and above. With detachments across the county, cadets experience various training such as fieldcraft exercises, first aid, community engagement, and more—all while making lifelong friends and having fun. Our passionate team of adult volunteers, aged 18+, help 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 Nottinghamshire ACF.
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Key Information & Contacts
Nottinghamshire ACF are recruiting for cadets and adult instructors. Cadets must be at least 12 years old. Come and join us for adventure, fun, friendships and many skills for life. Adult Instructors aged 18+ are needed to help develop the skills of our cadets. Additionally, Adult Instructors can also learn new skills, gain qualifications, and build their own personal skills. If you’re up for a challenge, you’ll go further with Nottinghamshire ACF.
Our Senior Management Team are all volunteers with many years of experience within the Army Cadets.
Colonel Michelle McGuire
Commandant
Lieutenant Colonel Kevan Flanagan
Deputy Commandant
Major Tom Tidy
Assistant Commandant
Major Neil Atherton
Assistant Commandant
Our Training Team are all volunteers with many years of experience within the Army Cadets.
Major Neil Atherton
Sports
Major Neil Nicholas
Country Training Officer
Lt Craig Smith
Assistance County Training Officer
A Company (Rifles) – based around the City of Nottingham, its Headquarters are located in the Army Reserve Centre Bilborough.
B Company (Mercian) – based in the North of the County, with its Headquarters located in Retford.
C Battery (Royal Artillery) – based in the Centre and West of the County with its Headquarters located in Mansfield.
D Squadron (Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry) – based in the Centre and East of the County, with its Headquarters located in Southwell.
BUGLE PLATOON
Nottinghamshire ACFs Bugle Platoon is the ceremonial heart of the County. Lead by A (RIFLES) Company, the Platoon utilise the Bugle, Side Drum and Flute to add music support to the Company on parades and training events. The Bugle Platoon offers Cadets and Instructors the unique chance to work frequently with Cadets from outside of Nottinghamshire and welcomes Cadets and CFAVs to learn instruments and gain nationally recognised qualifications. Our expert instructors deliver training across all skill groups, so no experience is necessary to join. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Second Lieutenant Kieran Robinson – County Music Officer
Sergeant Major Instructor Ben Shellard – County Bugle Major
Our stats
850
Cadets
170
Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
25
Detachments
-
Success Stories
Cadet Corporal James Nadin A Company (Rifles) I bounced between youth clubs for years, never fitting in—until I joined the Army Cadets. There, I found belonging, confidence, and lifelong friends. Every session teaches me something new and meaningful. I came for a club but found a lifestyle.
LATEST NEWS AND MEDIA UPDATES
Get all the latest news from detachments across the UK, including inspiring stories, amazing expeditions, and upcoming events.
From Devon to Kathmandu: Connecting Through Cadetship
23 June 2026
From Army Service to Army Cadets: WO2 Neil Skivington’s Story
19 June 2026
Iona Young Reflects on Six Years of Army Cadet Adventures
17 June 2026
Contact Us
Nottinghamshire ACF120 Swiney Way
Toton
Nottingham
NG9 6QX
- Email us: em-not-ao1@rfca.org.uk
- Call us: 01159 837 645 / 01159 837 642
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