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The Reserve Forces make up approximately one sixth of our Armed Forces and play a vital role in protecting the UK at home and overseas.
Meet three reservists who train in Yorkshire and the Humber and learn more about Life in the Reserves
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📣 It's your October 2026 newsletter. Read the latest from RFCA for Yorkshire and the Humber:
☑️More Lord-Lieutenant's Awards 2026
☑️Yorkshire Cadet Trust Photography Competition - WINNERS!
☑️National Cadet Week round up
... and more!
Read it here
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🙌 Show your support for our Armed Forces community.
Signing the Armed Forces Covenant is a simple way for employers to demonstrate their commitment and get involved in the Employer Recognition Scheme.
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/4jPfsvv
#ForOurForces #AFC #ERS
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A fantastic evening yesterday at the 2026 Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards for the East Riding of Yorkshire!
On location at Middleton Barracks in Hull, we celebrated the outstanding dedication of our cadets and CFAVs. Read more at rfca-yorkshire.org.uk/news/l…
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📷 The results are in! Huge congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Yorkshire Cadet Trust Photography Competition!
1st Place “Hanging Around”
2nd Place “Listen Up”
3rd Place “Golden Hour”
📷 Full details: rfca-yorkshire.org.uk/news
#cadets #YorkshireCadets #PhotoCompetition
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#NationalCadetsWeek | Open Days 🗝️
Wahoo! We are so excited to get a sneak peek into our new Joint Cadet Centre at Mirfield. Come along and watch our quick tour. Ready for its finishing touches and grand opening- LET’S GO!
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#nationalcadetsweek
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Skills for Life during National Cadets Week
🥾Time for Fieldcraft Friday. Thanks to the cadets from @218rotherhamsquadron who let us drop in their training session.Fantastic fun beyond the classroom 🌳 Join the Cadet Forces rfca-yorkshire.org.uk/cadets
#nationalcadetsweek
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Skills for Life! Harrogate Sea Cadets music programme is going from strength to strength, and we certainly know why. With teamwork, leadership and talent across the band, there is no shortage of ability to deliver extraordinary performances whilst having a really good time.
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🎼Skills for Life highlights the valuable skills taught in Cadets. This includes Music - an activity that promotes specialised talent, leadership, teamwork, confidence ... and FUN.
⚓Able Cadet Evie Rowlands, Harrogate Sea Cadets and National Drum Major Champ...take it away!
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♥️Cadets Save Lives
Today we’re recognising the life-saving skills developed and learned through the Cadet Forces. Whether you’re a cadet or a CFAV, the Cadet Forces offers certified courses and practical skills to earn nationally-recognised qualifications. Check it out!
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RFCA Yorkshire and the Humber retweeted
As part of National Cadet Week, I was delighted to visit Thornbury Detachment in Bradford and meet the inspiring young cadets as they paraded and took part in a range of activities. A wonderful example of the opportunities the Cadet Forces provide for young people
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🌟 Want to make a real difference in your community?
Volunteer with @SeaCadetsUK, @ArmyCadetsUK or @aircadets.
Share your skills, support young people and inspire the next generation.
Step up. Get involved. Make a difference. 👉 bit.ly/4kmy0DX
#cadet #CadetVolunteer
ALT A group of cadets in camouflage uniforms and berets marches in formation outdoors on a grassy area, with trees and a building in the background.
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🤝 Cadets in the Community
🌿 We are thrilled to spotlight one community project today, Eyes On Hands On initiative, where cadets from HSY ACF work with the @CWGC to preserve and maintain the physical graves and history of local war heroes. Watch more
#nationalcadetsweek
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📷We’re proud to be taking part in #NationalCadetsWeek📷
Throughout the week we’ll be celebrating our cadets, volunteers and the positive impact they make across our local communities. Please give us a follow and tune in as we highlight each themed day.
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📣Month in a Minute - September 2026
This month flew by ✈️
Awards season off to a great start, Engagement Team engaging with industry, cadets achieving high accolades and heights and gearing up for National Cadets Week 🙌
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Let's get this party started!
One week to go until the very first National Cadets Week 🎉
Tune in to our channels and check out what our Cadet Forces offer 🌟
#NationalCadetsWeek
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🎖️ Small actions can make a BIG difference.
The Armed Forces Covenant supports fair treatment and equal opportunities for serving personnel, veterans and their families.
Find out more: bit.ly/4jPfsvv
#ArmedForcesCovenant #SupportOurForces #Veterans
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RFCA Yorkshire and the Humber retweeted
⭐️⭐️⭐️Could your group be recognised with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service? Join our free information webinar to find out! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ @KingsAwardVS #EastRiding #Hull
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📣Our September 2026 newsletter is now available.
✅Lord-Lieutenant Awards Season kick-start✅ ERS event success ✅Gold ERS employers at Royal Tattoo ✅Harrogate Sea Cadet crowned National Drum Major✅RAFAC Cadets in Gold DofE ..and more
Read here ⬇️
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Make a difference as an Adult Volunteer with the Cadet Force. Inspire young people, build your own skills and confidence, and be part of a supportive community.
Ready to inspire the next generation? Learn more: bit.ly/4kmy0DX
#Leadership #Volunteering #Cadets #Inspire
ALT A group of sea cadets in uniforms stand indoors, some leaning against a wooden partition smiling towards the camera.
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💼 Support the Armed Forces community in your workplace. Signing the Armed Forces Covenant shows your commitment to fair treatment for serving personnel, veterans and their families.
Find out more & get involved: bit.ly/4jPfsvv
#ArmedForcesCovenant #ERS
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