Durham Army Cadet Force

07/06/2026

A Company Senior Cadet Dinner

On Friday evening, A Company hosted a fantastic Senior Cadet Dinner, organised and delivered by our Senior Cadets under the guidance of the (CAA), WO2 Cullwick.

The Senior Cadets planned and ran the entire event, from the menu and entertainment to the overall organisation of the evening, demonstrating excellent leadership, teamwork and professionalism throughout.

We were also delighted to welcome the Durham ACF Band and Bugles whose performance added to a memorable evening.

OC A Company Major Dods said “it was a privilege to attend and see our senior cadets taking ownership of the event and showcasing their skills and maturity”

A huge thank you to all the Senior Cadets, staff and especially WO2 Cullwick for their hard work and dedication in making the evening such a success. A real credit to A Company and Durham ACF

07/06/2026

Cadets and CFAVs from A Company visited Harton Grange Care Home yesterday for a fantastic community engagement event organised by Cdt Sgt Morris from NFG.

Throughout the day, cadets and staff spent time with residents taking part in a variety of activities including games, colouring, crafts and quizzes, while also enjoying some wonderful conversations.

It was a rewarding experience for everyone involved, and all the cadets and CFAVs had a great time. Thank you to the residents and staff at Harton Grange for making everyone feel so welcome.

06/06/2026

An excellent day for Durham ACF Band and Bugles as they attended the Rifles Freedom Concert alongside the Band and Bugles of the Rifles and Durham Music Service.

A fantastic opportunity to perform as part of such a prestigious event, showcasing the talent, dedication and professionalism of our cadets. Well done to everyone involved and thank you to all those who helped make the evening a success.

04/06/2026

Durham ACF is continuing to gain recognition in 2026.

This evening, our Assistant Commandant Engagement is attending the Love South Tyneside Awards 2026, where Durham ACF has been recognised with nominations in two categories:

🏆 Uniformed Services
🏆 Heart of the Community

These nominations reflect the dedication, commitment and hard work of our incredible cadets and adult volunteers across the county.

A huge thank you to everyone who nominated our amazing organisation. Your support and recognition mean so much to us.

Good luck this evening, and well done to everyone who contributes to making Durham ACF such a positive force within our communities.

03/06/2026

🏆 Fantastic News for Durham ACF! 🏆

We are delighted to announce that Durham ACF has been named Youth Development Initiative of the Year – North East at the Prestige Awards!

This award recognises the hard work, commitment, and dedication of all our cadets and adult volunteers. Every individual has played a part in making our organisation the success it is today.

A huge thank you and congratulations to everyone involved—this achievement belongs to all of us. 👏

We look forward to attending the awards ceremony later this year to receive our trophy and celebrate this fantastic accomplishment together.

Thank you to all our cadets, CFAVs, volunteers, parents, guardians, and supporters. This wouldn't have been possible without you.

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01/06/2026

Jarrow teenager launches water safety appeal after visiting Sunderland’s RNLI Lifeboat Station

01/06/2026

💚 A Huge Thank You to Our Volunteers 💚

As we celebrate Volunteers’ Week, we want to recognise and thank the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy and commitment to Durham Army Cadet Force.

From supporting training and activities to mentoring young people and helping behind the scenes, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication helps create opportunities, build confidence, develop skills and inspire the next generation every single day.

Whether you’ve been volunteering for decades or have recently joined the team, your contribution makes a real difference to our cadets and communities across County Durham.

👏 Thank you for your passion and unwavering support. Durham ACF simply wouldn’t be the same without you.

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

Final Parade and Presentations