Lydney Platoon ACF

Welcome to Lydney Platoon, new in the Forest of Dean and already having the best time. For fun and new skills visit Severnbanks school, Wed nights at 1900hrs 😀

[Gloucestershire Army Cadet Force @GlosACF]

It's time to celebrate a year with 'C Company'.

On Day 7 of the 12 Days of Celebrating Gloucestershire ACF, we look back at a year with C Company.

Hang on for deer life! It's time for a recap of C Company's year ☃️

👉 https://t.co/WiAQz8YJ6h

#ArmyCadetsUK #inspiretoachieve

[Wessex RFCA @WRFCA]

At Imjin Barracks, 5 young individuals were appointed as Lord Lieutenant’s Cadets by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire. This honour recognises exceptional leadership and service within cadet forces.

Read more at https://t.co/3tKFT7RNa4... #LLAwards24 #CadetsUK

[Gloucestershire Army Cadet Force @GlosACF]

Not long to go until our Summer Camp kicks off.

Who is starting to get excited ? 🤩

#acf #armycadets #annualcamp #inspiretoachieve #Gloucestershire

[Coleford Platoon ACF @ACFColeford]

We had a fantastic visit to the @sciencemuseum in London, we all love our #STEM 😀 #stemlearning #acf #armycadets #sciencemuseum #inspiretoachieve

[The Forester @theforesternews]

Forest and Wye Valley communities honour fallen on Armistice weekend https://t.co/LbXj3tme43

[2Lt Sarah Stokes @stokes_sarah]

We have had a wonderful time with the yr 6 of three local primary schools who invited us to chat with them about remembrance and army cadets, a good day indeed, we look forward to visiting again , 90 future cadets 😀 @GlosACF @ACFColeford @acf_lydney #acf #inspiretoachieve

[Gloucestershire Army Cadet Force @GlosACF]

Swimming competition.
Saturday 4th November 2023.
We did well at swimming, with only 4 cadets.
We walked away with 3 Golds, 3 Silvers and 1 Bronze medal 🥇🥈🥉
We' have Cdt Barnes - Cinderford selected for Nationals and Cdt Grant - Lydney reserve for Nationals
Huge well done 😀

[Lydney Platoon ACF @acf_lydney]

Well done Lydney Platoon #acf #PoppyAppeal2023 #lydney #forestofdean

[Gloucestershire Army Cadet Force @GlosACF]

Double the support yesterday as Lydney Platoon joined forces with the Forest of Dean Sea Cadets to raise money for the Poppy Appeal #collaborative 🌺😀🤝

[Gloucestershire Army Cadet Force @GlosACF]

Yesterday, the Forest Platoon’s spent the day at @Nat_Mem_Arb ahead of Remembrance Day.

We were treated to a WW2 tour and then a trip on the Land Train.

It was another amazing visit, everyone learnt something new and had an opportunity to spend time exploring 🌺 #acf

[Coleford Platoon ACF @ACFColeford]

Last night three of Coleford Platoon delivered a virtual charity quiz in aid of @AcctUk , they did all the work and raised £120 towards our goal, well done all 😀 @GlosACF @OccGlosacf #coleford #forestofdean #acf #fundraising #inspiretoachieve #charity #armycadetsuk

[Lydney Platoon ACF @acf_lydney]

Thank you for you amazing words, we will pass this onto Logan 😀

[Lydney Platoon ACF @acf_lydney]

Very happy to receive the runners up, highly commended award for the @FVAF2017 Outstanding New Voluntary Community Group of the Year. 😀 Down to a lot of hard work and community engagement from everyone 🏅#acf #forestofdean @GlosACF @stokes_sarah @OccGlosacf

[Lydney Platoon ACF @acf_lydney]

What a fantastic experience for our Cadets, they had so much fun 😄

[Gloucestershire Army Cadet Force @GlosACF]

This week Lydney Platoon were also visited by the ‘inspire to engage’ team.

They were made welcome and everyone had so much fun, the team took control of the whole evening, using various team building games that involved everyone, what a fab night 😀 #acf #inspiretoachieve

[Lydney Platoon ACF @acf_lydney]

Happy birthday to us, we have been open 2 years today, and what an incredible 2 years it has been 🎂 #forestofdean #lydney #acf #armycadets

[Coleford Platoon ACF @ACFColeford]

Coleford Platoon supporting #GreenForGWAAC this evening, some lovely feedback from the community 💚💚💚 @coleford_town @ColefordTC @GlosACF @OccGlosacf

[Coleford Platoon ACF @ACFColeford]

Coleford Platoon are supporting #GreenForGWAAC 💚

[Gloucestershire Army Cadet Force @GlosACF]

County Parade Commandants Coin.
Cadet LCpl Rosemary Green, C Coy. Nominated by: CEO
Cadet LCpl Green unfortunately fainted whilst on parade and suffered significant facial injuries. Despite this, she was stoic, remaining in good humour, a shining example of courage, well done 😀

[Gloucestershire Army Cadet Force @GlosACF]

Huge congratulations and gratitude to SMI Dave Thomas who was awarded his 2nd clasp to the CFM for 24 years service to the ACF, during the County Parade held recently at Gloucestershire ACF Annual Camp 😀 #acf #InspireToAchieve #armycadetsuk #GLOUCESTERSHIRE