Des Smith

Dedicated to developing confidence in young people within a structured environment. Happiest when travelling the world on two wheels or four.

[Ellie Reeves @elliereeves]

An automatic exemption from jury service for women on maternity leave should be enacted now. Despite having raised this with the Justice Sec in Dec it has taken another woman on maternity leave being called to jury service to get this on the agenda - but women need action now.

[Des Smith @CrustyCol]

Absolutely brilliant news and very well deserved, Anthony! 👍👍👍😎@GLSEACF @9selacf @antbex74 @DcomdtSe

[9 GLSEACF @9selacf]

Congratulations to out sector PRO Lt Ellison on his promotion to Captain. A very well deserved appointment Sir. He is a hardworking member of our team, always ready to help. https://t.co/paHr1IeR1Q @9selacf @GLSEACF @7Coyglseacf @10selacf

[Greater London SE Sector ACF @GLSEACF]

Congratulations to Cpl E Hall (92) and Sgt B Williams (96) for receiving the coveted Deputy Lieutenant's Award from Sire Steve Bullock of Lewisham last night; you have both done the Sector proud! @DcomdtSe @9selacf @ACFColCadets @glse_rsmi

[Des Smith @CrustyCol]

Great news and very well deserved, congrats to Alex @johnston_sgt and Shiloh @71_Det 👍👍👍

[DComdt, GLSE ACF @DcomdtSe]

Congratulations to Cadet C/Sgts Birmingham and Johnston from 71 and 78 Dets for achieving their Master Cadet badge. Superb work and dedication. Real role models for the ACF! @9selacf
@7Coyglseacf @10selacf @CrustyCol @9selacf @glse_rsmi @MajKOC7 @7selacf @GLSEACF

[MR14 @MarcusRashford]

For everyone who, over the last 12 months, has stepped in to support our most vulnerable children, thank you. This one is for you ♥️ #spoty

[Des Smith @CrustyCol]

@tomfoote4 It's true, @tomfoote4 there is something very therapeutic about knocking up home-made comfort food! More on a biscuity pathway myself - Ginger Nuts, Shortbread, Oaties and the humble fork biscuit. 😎😎😎

[😶 @tomfoote4]

Not sure about all this Tier 1-4 nonsense, so I’ve been busy unlocking the Domestic Goddess Tier! 🥧 😋

[Des Smith @CrustyCol]

@PHeiselOBE Fantastic work Patrick. Truly, you are a man of many talents!

[Patrick Heisel OBE @PHeiselOBE]

Using the lockdown to paint watercolour images from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst

[Des Smith @CrustyCol]

@JamesStaunton17 Thank you, Mr Staunton. It's been a pleasure to see you progress since I first met you at SMP in 2017. You have achieved so much and I hope enjoy the rest of your time as a staff cadet. 😎😎😎

[Des Smith @CrustyCol]

Honoured to be invited to @10selacf CHQ to visit Coy training. Really great to see cadets doing a range of F2F training at last. Some pics for posterity (masks off just long enough to take the snaps!)
@106Acf @dc10910 @PWRRCadets @107Acf @GLSEACF
See you on the other side👋👋

[Des Smith @CrustyCol]

@10selacf @107Acf @KittyBeattie @7Coyglseacf @9selacf @GLSEACF @MayorOfBexley So proud of your achievements this year, @10selacf ! Keep up the good work in 2021!

[Des Smith @CrustyCol]

Delighted tonight to 'present' the Master Cadet star & certificate to CSM Rosie Delap of 94 Det. I am so priviledged to have so many talented cadets in @GLSEACF as role models and instructors for our younger cadets. Well done Rosie! @9selacf @glse_rsmi @10selacf @7Coyglseacf

[Des Smith @CrustyCol]

3 APC Master Cadets awarded tonight. So priviledged to command @GLSEACF and have the pleasure of seeing our cadets grow and mature into outstanding young people. @KittyBeattie @CSM7COY @CadetCsm You are all amazing! @7Coyglseacf @10selacf @Cadets_london

[Des Smith @CrustyCol]

@GLSE_TSM Sgt Major, your appointment was one of the highlights of my tour! As I keep telling people, if we don't bring the younger CFAVs forward into responsible roles, how can they run the show when the old gits👴like me shuffle off the stage? PS - Fiesty is good! 👍😎

[Des Smith @CrustyCol]

@cllrjameshunt @aircadets Yes, but more at home with a rifle and some cam-cream!

[Des Smith @CrustyCol]

RAF St Mawgan 1976... Who can spot me in this line-up?

[106ACFDetachment @106Acf]

Tonight 106/104/102 are having an amazing talk from Col D Smith about his journey from a cadet to becoming Col of GL SE ACF! @10selacf @ACFColCadets @GLSEACF @ArmyCadetsUK @GLRFCA @253RMP_Reserves

[Des Smith @CrustyCol]

@RSMBambury RSM, Thank you. I'll be keeping tabs on your tour. The very best of luck with it and I hope you get an Annual Camp as part of the deal. May all your dreams come true!

[Des Smith @CrustyCol]

Thank you CSM. Much appreciated and I'll take all the luck you can give!

[CSM Junior Antonio Brito @CSM7COY]

Thank you for your time @GLSEComdt and you will be greatly missed. Best of luck sir!

[Des Smith @CrustyCol]

@dannyocallaghan @glse_rsmi @dannyocallaghan Thanks Danny, very touching words, very much appreciated. Hope you and the clan are keeping well?