A true sense of belonging
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
Lorg buidheann
770+
Caideatan
180+
Saor-thoilich Inbheach
29
Sgaraidhean
Prìomh Fhiosrachadh & Caraidean
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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"The best thing I've ever done"
Join now >Joining the Army Cadets was the best thing I've ever done. I've made some amazing friends, pushed myself further than I ever thought possible and had so many adventures along the way, growing my confidence and showing me what I'm really capable of.
Naidheachdan is Ùrachaidhean nam Meadhanan as Ùire
Faigh na naidheachdan as ùire bho bhuidhnean air feadh na RA, a’ gabhail a-steach sgeulachdan brosnachail, turasan iongantach, agus tachartasan a tha ri thighinn.
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Cuir fios thugainn
Caideatan Arm Cheshire agus Eilean Mhanainn
Prìomh Oifis na SiorrachdFox Barracks
Liverpool Road
Chester
Cheshire
CH2 4BU
Isle of Man
IOM ACF
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM2 5PA
- Cuir post-d thugainn: nw-che-ao1@rfca.org.uk
- Cuir fòn thugainn: (Chester) 01244 390252 (IOM) 01624 671210
Thig còmhla ri Caideatan an Airm an-diugh!
Thig còmhla ri Caideatan an Airm gus tòiseachadh air cuairt-dànachd inntinneach, sgilean luachmhor a leasachadh, agus càirdeas fad-beatha a thogail do dhaoine òga eadar 12 agus 18.
