@MajColpittsVCC BZ Louis, a remarkable journey, and one Iโm proud to have shared a bit with you. Itโs people like you who not only keep cadet organisations going but are the exemplars as to why they are so important. Keep up the hoofinโ work mate!
Today the Tower of London welcomed the @VCCcadets for the historic Ceremony of the Constableโs Dues.
It's the first time cadets have conducted this ceremony so the Volunteer Cadet Corps have made history during their 125th anniversary year.
๐ฅ Watch the ceremony highlights.
Itโs great to be back in Melbourne, with a couple of days at work and then a few days exploring the city, the Great Ocean Road and other sights around the city and surrounding areas. Loving the view from my apartment and the city vibe here but itโs off to Sydney tomorrow. ๐ฆ๐บ ๐จ
A privilege to attend the @StephenPerse Senior & Sixth Form carol service at @GreatStMarys in Cambridge today. As well as an enjoyable festive occasion it was a delight to witness the remarkable talents of three choirs, echoing effortlessly but charmingly around the church. ๐
A special and superb evening at @StPaulsLondon for the annual Evensong and Service of Thanksgiving for members of the Order of the British Empire. Also nice to meet @sally0range in the congregation and speak to other members of the order to hear their inspirational stories.
Very special to attend the #RemembranceSunday parade at the former @RoyalMarines Eastney today. Great to catch up with old friends and colleagues, see @VCCcadets on parade and join my parents in honouring not just the fallen but also our old mate Dan Collins. #WeWillRememberThem
@HQC_East_RTO @PresidentACCB@ColCadetsArmy@ArmyCadetsHQ Nice one John. Itโs a very special occasion and superbly organised (of course). I hope you all had a brilliant time at the Castle and thereafter, an accolade and experience so very well deserved. BZ mate!
Back up to London today for some PFM Awards judging. Reflecting over a cappuccino (from the marvellous station buffet) on the peace of a country railway station at one end and the vibe of the big smoke at the other. Rather glad I no longer have to do this five days a week!
A beautiful sunset in #Paris this evening from the Montparnasse Tower, ending a superb day of exploring this charming city. Nearing the end of a fantastic week in ๐ซ๐ท with way too much fine wine and delicious food.
@GUNNERDAN94 Appreciate this is high level but appears to be very Army and RAF centric. Support to CFAVs essential to grow cadet numbers (eg: additional paid time off work). Needs a joined-up tri-service strategy and admin efficiencies. Will this finally lead to a HMS Bristol replacement?
๐บ NEW BAND UNIT IN SCOTLAND! ๐บ
Weโre launching the @BandsRMVCC (Scotland) at HMS Caledonia โ and weโre recruiting!
๐ถ Play an instrument? Want to help behind the scenes?
๐ Open Evening: Tue 15 Jul
๐ก 1830hrs | Carnegie Hall, #Dunfermline
๐ Come meet the team!
#Rosyth
Absolutely superb to grab a wet (brew) with my good mate @HQC_East_RTO whilst I was up in Notts/Leic way on business. It was a good chance to pull up a sandbag/swing the lamp, but moreover congratulate him on his very well deserved MBE a few weeks ago. Top bloke!