Businesses help increase understanding of Reservists' & CFAV experiences on Reserves Day.
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Offices, schools and factories around the country will be taking part in Reserves Day. This is the chance to celebrate our Reserve Forces, and for Reservists to show pride in their service.
Download the toolkit now to start using posters and email banners this week and be ready for Reserves Day on Thursday 8th September.
Last year, #ReservesDay was trending on Twitter, reaching 2.3 million people. Can we reach even more people for Reserves Day 2016?
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Colonel Paul Long OBE BSc DL passed away.
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It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of Colonel Paul Long OBE BSc DL.
Many of you will have made his acquaintance during his ten years as Chairman of the East Anglia RFCA Suffolk Forum.
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The camps are the highlight of the year for many cadets and instructors, as it allows them to engage in activities that they wouldn't normally be able to experience back home.
It's also a time for forming new friendships as the whole county comes together for a fortnight. This year, across all of East Anglia, 1,407 cadets and 499 instructors took part in Annual Camp.
Both the Chief Executive and the Deputy Chief Executive of East Anglia RFCA visited all five summer camps, zigzagging around 1,500 miles around the country in the process.
Adult instructors receive training and remuneration for 10 days of fun and activity. They live and train on site, with full board and accomodation provided.
They have all returned now, having taught the cadets new skills, and made memories that will last a lifetime.
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Employers visit their CFAV staff at Annual Camp
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The visitors, from Essex County Council and Ford of Britain, were shown how to load a magazine by a junior cadet.
By taking part in some activities, and seeing for the first time their employees instructing cadets, the bosses could better understand that all activities build on teamwork, leadership, skills and discipline.
They practiced shooting on a simulator (Dismounted Close Combat Trainer) and in a paintballing exercise patrolling in an actual urban environment located in the grounds of the camp.
Employers were invited to visit their CFAV employees during the Army Cadets' Annual Camp by Regional Employer Engagement Director, Kristina Carrington.
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Air Cadets' ceremonial torch completes its journey. |
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The Torch Relay began at John’O Groats and followed a tortuous route to RAF Predannack near Land's End over the period 12 Jul – 28 Aug 16, to mark the Air Cadets' 75th anniversary.
The torch passed through many locations and cadet activities, highlighting all the experiences and skills Air Cadets have available to them: flying & gliding schools, shooting ranges, adventure training centres and RAF stations.Thousands of Cadets visited RAF Cranwell for a day of celebrations which included a huge parade and musical extravaganza led by cadets, flypasts from the Red Arrows and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and the RAF Falcons also dropped in.
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New vacancy at East Anglia RFCA Headquarters
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full Time Administrative Officer (Finance) in Chelmsford, Essex.
The role includes ensuring all transactions comply with Ministry of Defence rules, maintaining the purchase ledger, and helping prepare financial reports.
We rely on word-of-mouth and free recruiting services for all our recruitment, so please help us reach the best talent by sharing our vacancies page with your friends and family.
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EA RFCA HQ team building at Waterbeach training centre. |
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A team from East Anglia RFCA Headquarters headed to the Waterbeach Cadet Training Centre in Cambridge to take part in Archery and Clay Pigeon Shooting.
Our thanks to Major Geoff Hammond, CEO of Cambridgeshire ACF, who opened up the team-building activity day to East Anglia RFCA HQ staff.
The team was divided into two groups competing against one another. The winners, shown above, were awarded 'I-can't-believe-it's-not-gold' medals. From left to right, these talented athletes are Kevin Humphrey, Jon Lawes and Nick Stephens.
The weekend training centre can accomodate 100 people with sleeping quarters, classrooms, a shooting range, dining hall and bar. If you're considering a team-building event for work or leisure, consider holding it at Waterbeach.
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New report for councils on the Armed Forces Covenant |
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This report offers new insight for councils to help with the delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant; in housing, education, liaison, and all other Community aspects of the Covenant.
It contains examples of good practice and ideas for improving the local delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant, in the context of national concerns that local implementation of the Covenant is inconsistent.
The research behind the report was supported by the Ministry of Defence.
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We bid farewell to Steve Goodwin after 7 years in post. Stepping up from Deputy Head of Estates, Jonathan Lawes BSc (Hons) MCIOB AssocRICS brings fresh vitality to the role.
65% of the funding that comes to the East Anglia RFCA goes towards managing the Estate, which comprises of 198 sites.
The Estates team has a wealth of knowledge and experience, delivering key upgrades with ever-tightening budgets. In additon to maintaining fit for purpose training facilities for Reserves & Cadets, the team also carry out home adaptation projects for injured Defence personnel.
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The Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA) for East Anglia provide an essential link between the military and civilian communities across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
We do this in a wide variety of ways including supporting reservists’ employers, maintaining Reserve & Cadet sites, supporting army cadet instructor recruiting and permanent support staff, and liaising with councils.
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