CHESHIRE ARMY CADET FORCE

Locations Map

Click the Locations Map on the nearest town to where you live to find out all about the Company and Cadet Detachment nearest you........

Halton Detachment

Address

Crown Gate Barracks, Crown Gate, Runcorn WA2 2UR

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Thursday 1900-2130

Royal Signals

The Cadets in the Halton Detachment wear the Badge of the Royal Signals.

They are affiliated to 33 Signals Regiment. Officers and Senior NCOs from 33 Signal Regt, a Territorial Army Unit, as well as carrying out the Detachment’s yearly inspection, assists the adult staff if needed in the training of the cadets. Senior Cadets will also at times attend some of the training carried out by the unit to enlarge the cadet’s experience. The cadets have the opportunity to take part in a UK-wide signals network during which they compete with other ACF units throughout the UK.

Abbots Park Detachment

Address

Cadet Centre, Abbots Park, Chester CH1 4AX

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Thursday 1900-2130

The Mercian Regiment

The cadets in the Detachment wear the badge of the Mercian Regiment. This is because they are affiliated to the Mercian Regiment who are responsible for assisting them as required. For example, senior cadets train with the Volunteers from the Mercian Regiment on the weekend camps.

Ellesmere Port Detachment

Address

TA Centre, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port CH65 9AH

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Thursday 1900-2130

The Mercian Regiment

The cadets in the Detachment wear the badge of the Mercian Regiment. This is because they are affiliated to the Mercian Regiment who are responsible for assisting them as required. For example, senior cadets train with the Volunteers from the Mercian Regiment on the weekend camps.

Neston Detachment

Address

Parksfield, Station Road, Parkgate, Wirral CH64 6QJ

Parade nights & Time

Monday & Thursday 1900-2130

Royal Signals

The Cadets in the Neston Detachment wear the Badge of the Royal Signals.

They are affiliated to 33 Signals Regiment. Officers and Senior NCOs from 33 Signal Regt, a Territorial Army Unit, as well as carrying out the Detachment’s yearly inspection, assists the adult staff if needed in the training of the cadets. Senior Cadets will also at times attend some of the training carried out by the unit to enlarge the cadet’s experience. The cadets have the opportunity to take part in a UK-wide signals network during which they compete with other ACF units throughout the UK.

Frodsham Detachment

Address

ACF Drill Hall, Main Street, Frodsham WA6 7AU

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Thursday 1900-2130

The Queens Own Yeomanry

The cadets in the detachment wear the badge of the Royal Mercian and Lancastrian Yeomanry a unit that is an amalgamation of other, older Regiments. The Detachment is sponsored by C Squadron RMLY based in Chester. Their history may be perused in the Chester Military Museum at the RHQ of the 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment at the Castle in Chester.

Runcorn Detachment

Address

A C F Hut, Barnfield Avenue, Murdishaw, Runcorn WA7 6JW

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Thursday 1900-2130

Royal Dragoon Guards

The cadets in the Detachment wear the badge of the Royal Dragoon Guards.

The Royal Dragoon Guards carries with it the traditions and history of four of the finest regiments in the British Cavalry; the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards, the 5th Dragoon Guards, the 7th Dragoon Guards and the 6th Enniskillen Dragoons. All four were raised between 1685 and 1689, during the protracted contest between James II and William of Orange for the English throne. To learn more about the RDG visit their Web Site by using the link below. The Detachments local sponsor unit is 75 Engineers Regiment (V)

Chester Detachment

Address

The Castle, Chester, CH1 2DN

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Thursday 1900-2130

The Mercian Regiment.

The cadets in the Detachment wear the badge of the Mercian Regiment. This is because they are affiliated to the Mercian Regiment who are responsible for assisting them as required. For example, senior cadets train with the Volunteers from the Mercian Regiment on the weekend camps.

Woolston High School Detachment

Address

Woolston High School, Holes Lane, Warrington WA1 4LS

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Thursday 1900-2100

The Royal Engineers.

The detachment wear the Royal Engineers cap badge and is sponsored by 75 Engineer Regiment the North West.The story of the Corps of Royal Engineers covers over nine hundred crowded years and cannot be rivalled by any other Arm or Service. The Corps can claim direct descent from the military engineers brought to England by William the Conqueror.

Knutsford Detachment

Address

ACF Hut Blackhill Lane, Knutsford WA16 9DB

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Wednesday 1900-2100

The Mercian Regiment.

The cadets in the Detachment wear the badge of the Mercian Regiment. This is because they are affiliated to the Mercian Regiment who are responsible for assisting them as required. For example, senior cadets train with the Volunteers from the Mercian Regiment on the weekend camps.

Congleton Detachment

Address

The Shakerley Centre, Rope Walk Congleton
CW12 1HN

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Thursday 1900-2100

The Mercian Regiment.

The cadets in the Detachment wear the badge of the Mercian Regiment. This is because they are affiliated to the Mercian Regiment who are responsible for assisting them as required. For example, senior cadets train with the Volunteers from the Mercian Regiment on the weekend camps.

Wilmslow Detachment

Address

ACF Hut, Dean Drive, Wilmslow SK9 2EY

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Wednesday 1930-2130

The Mercian Regiment.

The cadets in the Detachment wear the badge of the Mercian Regiment. This is because they are affiliated to the Mercian Regiment who are responsible for assisting them as required. For example, senior cadets train with the Volunteers from the Mercian Regiment on the weekend camps.

Macclesfield Detachment

Address

 Off Somerton Road, Broken Cross, Macclesfield SK11 8SE

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Wednesday 1900-2100

The Mercian Regiment.

The cadets in the Detachment wear the badge of the Mercian Regiment. This is because they are affiliated to the Mercian Regiment who are responsible for assisting them as required. For example, senior cadets train with the Volunteers from the Mercian Regiment on the weekend camps.

Birchwood Detachment

Address

ACF Hut, Birchwood Forest Park, Warrington WA3 6QX

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Thursday 1830-2130

Royal Logistics Corps

The Royal Logistic Corps was formed in 1993 from the Royal Corps of Transport, the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, the Royal Pioneer Corps, the Army Catering Corps and the Postal and Courier Section of The Royal Engineers. Officers and soldiers of The Royal Logistic Corps are trained in a multitude of logistic skills, which they put into practice each and every day in support of The British Army at home and abroad. It would be impossible to commit the British Army without essential support, including vehicles, spares, equipment, weapons, ammunition, fue, food and water. The role of The Royal Logistic Corps is the storage and distribution of these supplies, ensuring that the right quantity gets to the right place and at the right time. The Corps’ motto, ‘We Sustain’, reflects the Corps role. Although soldiers of The Royal Logistic Corps are trained in a primary specialist role, they are soldiers first and specialists second, because success on the battlefield relies on RLC soldiers carrying out their trade, no matter how hostile conditions become.

Widnes Detachment

Address

TA Centre, Peelhouse Lane, Widnes, WA8 6TH

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Thursday 1900-2130

Royal Artillery

The cadets of Widnes Detachment wear the Badge of the The Royal Regiment of Artillery. The Royal Regiment of Artillery is made up of many individual regiments, each of which fulfill a wide range of tasks and have many varied duties. The Detachment is sponsored by 103 Regiment RA. To learn more about the RA, click on the badge above.

Warrington Detachment

Address

ACF Building, Peninsula Barracks, O’Leary Street, Warrington
WA2 7QS

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Thursday 1900-2130

The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment.

The cadets of the Warrington Detachment wear the Badge of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment and are affiliated to 4th Battalion of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, which is a Territorial Army unit based in the counties of the North West of England. The detachment has had many opportunities to meet and train with the TA unit. Their annual administrative Inspection is carried out by Officers and Soldiers of the 4th Battalion of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment.

Weaverham Detachment

Address

ACF Hut Owley Wood Weaverham, Warrington
CW8 3LA

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Thursday 1900-2115

Royal Dragoon Guards

The Royal Dragoon Guards carries with it the traditions and history of four of the finest regiments in the British Cavalry; the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards, the 5th Dragoon Guards, the 7th Dragoon Guards and the 6th Enniskillen Dragoons. All four were raised between 1685 and 1689, during the protracted contest between James II and William of Orange for the English throne. To learn more about the RDG visit their Web Site by using the link below.

Northwich Detachment

Address

The Cadet Centre, Darwin Street, Northwich CW8 1BT

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Thursday 1900-2100

The Royal Mercian and Lancastrian Yeomanry

The cadets in the detachment wear the badge of the Royal Mercian and Lancastrian Yeomanry a unit that is an amalgamation of other, older Regiments. The Detachment is sponsored by C Squadron RMLY based in Chester. Their history may be perused in the Chester Military Museum at the RHQ of the 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment at the Castle in Chester.

Stockton Heath Detachment

Address

The Scout HQ, Mill Lane, Stockton Heath WA4 2DD

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Thursday 1930-2130

Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC)

Stockton Heath cadets proudly wear the badge of the Royal Army Medical Corps, The RAMC motto 'In Arduis Fidelius' meaning 'Steadfast in Adversity' goes a long way to explaining the 31 Victoria Crosses won by the Corps, including a double VC and one recipient of both the VC and the Iron Cross, and the character and ideals of the men and women who’s badge the Stockton Heath cadets wear. The cadets take part every year in an exercise organised by a local TA Medical unit, and their sponsor unit is 208 (L) Field Hospital RAMC (V)

Penketh Detachment

Address

Bewsey Farm Community Centre,
Bewsey Farm Close, Great Sankey Warrington
WA5 5PB

Parade Nights & Times

Tuesday & Wednesday 1900-2100

The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment.

The cadets of the Penketh Detachment wear the Badge of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment and are affiliated to 4th Battalion, which is a Territorial Army unit based in the counties of the North West of England. Their annual administrative Inspection is carried out by Officers and Soldiers of the 4th Battalion of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment.

Culcheth/Croft Detachment

Address

Croft Community Centre Croft Warrington WA3 7DB

Parade Nights & Times

Tuesday 1930-2130

The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment

 The Duke of Lancaster's are a mechanised battalion, currently stationed in Catterick in North Yorkshire. The Battalion is part of 19 Mechanised Brigade and as such, after its training year will be on standby to deploy anywhere in the world in 2006. The Detachment is sponsored by The Lancastrian & Cumbrian Volunteers the Territorial Army unit based in the north part of the North West region.

Tarporley Detachment

Address

Civic Centre, High Street, Tarporley CW6 0AY

Parade Nights & Times

Tuesday & Thursday 1930-2130

Royal Engineers.

The detachment wear the Royal Engineers cap badge and is sponsored by 75 Engineer Regiment the North West.The story of the Corps of Royal Engineers covers over nine hundred crowded years and cannot be rivalled by any other Arm or Service. The Corps can claim direct descent from the military engineers brought to England by William the Conqueror and an unbroken record of service to the Crown since then.

Winsford Detachment

Address

ACF Hut, Dean Street, Winsford CW7 1HG

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Wednesday 1930-2130

Royal Signals

The Cadets in the Winsford Detachment wear the Badge of the Royal Signals and are affiliated to 33 Signals Regiment. Officers and Senior NCOs from 33 Signals, a Territorial Army Unit, as well as carrying out the Detachments yearly inspection, assists the adult staff if needed in the training of the cadets. Senior Cadets will also at times attend some of the training carried out by the unit to enlarge the cadets experience. The cadets have the opportunity to take part in a UK wide signals network during which they compete with other ACF units throughout the UK. To learn about the Royal Signals click on the Badge to go to the their web site.

Nantwich Detachment

Address

ACF Hut, Davenport Avenue, Nantwich CW5 5QJ

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Thursday 1900-2100

The Mercian Regiment.

The cadets in the Detachment wear the badge of the Mercian Regiment. This is because they are affiliated to the Mercian Regiment who are responsible for assisting them as required. For example, senior cadets train with the Volunteers from the Mercian Regiment on the weekend camps.

Crewe Detachment

Address

TA Centre, Myrtle Street, Crewe CW2 7HY

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Thursday 1930-2130

The Mercian Regiment

The cadets in the Detachment wear the badge of the Mercian Regiment. This is because they are affiliated to the Mercian Regiment who are responsible for assisting them as required. For example, senior cadets train with the Volunteers from the Mercian Regiment on the weekend camps.

Sandbach Detachment

Address

ACF Hut, Middlewich Road, Sandbach CW11 9DU

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Thursday 1930-2130

The Mercian Regiment

The cadets in the Detachment wear the badge of the Mercian Regiment. This is because they are affiliated to the Mercian Regiment who are responsible for assisting them as required. For example, senior cadets train with the Volunteers from the Mercian Regiment on the weekend camps.

Alsager Detachment

Address

ACF Hut, School Lane, Alsager CW11 0LS

Parade Nights & Times

Monday & Wednesday 1930-2130

The Mercian Regiment

The cadets in the Detachment wear the badge of the Mercian Regiment. This is because they are affiliated to the Mercian Regiment who are responsible for assisting them as required. For example, senior cadets train with the Volunteers from the Mercian Regiment on the weekend camps.