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RFCA for Wales welcomes 100 guests to annual briefing

The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Wales (RFCA) welcomed over 100 guests to its annual briefing on 1 November 2024.

The event was held at the Mercure Cardiff North Hotel and was attended by representatives from the Armed Forces, government, and partner organisations.

The briefing provided an update on the RFCA’s work over the past year, as well as plans for the future. It also highlighted the important role that the reserve forces and cadets play in supporting the UK’s defence.

Guest speakers included:

  • Brigadier Mark Andrew OBE, Commander of 160th (Wales) Brigade
  • Colonel Nigel Creighton, Commandant of the Army Cadet Force in Wales
  • Air Commodore Paul Warwick, Commandant of the Air Training Corps in Wales
  • Commodore Nick Cooke, Commandant of the Sea Cadet Corps in Wales

The RFCA is a tri-service organisation that supports the Reserve Forces and Cadets in Wales. It is funded by the Ministry of Defence and is responsible for:

  • Administering the Cadet Forces and Reserve Forces in Wales
  • Providing training and development opportunities for reservists and cadets
  • Promoting the Reserve Forces and Cadets to the public

The RFCA’s annual briefing is an important event that provides an opportunity to update stakeholders on the organisation’s work and to discuss future plans.

Brigadier Andrew said: “The RFCA plays a vital role in supporting the Reserve Forces and Cadets in Wales. They provide essential training and development opportunities, and they help to promote the Reserve Forces and Cadets to the public. I am grateful for the support that the RFCA has given to the Armed Forces in Wales, and I look forward to working with them in the future.”

Colonel Creighton said: “The Army Cadet Force in Wales is a thriving organisation that provides young people with the opportunity to develop their leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. I am grateful for the support that the RFCA has given to the ACF in Wales, and I look forward to working with them in the future to continue to provide young people with the best possible experience.”

Air Commodore Warwick said: “The Air Training Corps in Wales is a vibrant organisation that provides young people with the opportunity to learn about aviation and to develop their leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. I am grateful for the support that the RFCA has given to the ATC in Wales, and I look forward to working with them in the future to continue to provide young people with the best possible experience.”

Commodore Cooke said: “The Sea Cadet Corps in Wales is a long-standing organisation that provides young people with the opportunity to learn about sailing and other maritime activities. I am grateful for the support that the RFCA has given to the SCC in Wales, and I look forward to working with them in the future to continue to provide young people with the best possible experience.”


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