CCF annual dinner and my dining out night. It’s been a blast 😊

Photos from the archive, taken in 1959 on the occasion of the late HRH Princess Margaret visiting Jersey. VictoriaCollege VCJ Library

Be more Inspirational -- Combined Cadet Force

Today brings to a close my 7 year tenure as Contingent Commander. I hand over to Major Rondel and wish the best to him and the Contingent. Thank you to Gareth Hughes for the presentation and kind words yesterday.

So proud of our finalists at the Jersey Sports Council Awards last night - our shooting team in the 'team of the year' category and Oliver (for his sailing) in the 'U18 sportsperson' category.

Congratulations to shooter, Libby, awarded 'Sportsperson of the Year'! Gareth Hughes

Our Cadet programme builds character, self-discipline and resilience, as well as improving team-working, problem solving, leadership and social skills.

Defence Minister Rt Hon Andrew Murrison VR MP talks about the ethos and growth of our Cadets programme:

Well done to our Cadet teams for coming second at the conclusion of the #Jersey Cadet Challenge. They faced a number of stands, competing against the other island Cadet Forces. Congrats to 7 Overseas (Jersey) ATC who were winners.
VictoriaCollege JCG Gareth Hughes Combined Cadet Force

Today our Cadets are taking part in the Jersey Cadet Forces Challenge, competing against teams from Jersey Sea Cadets, Army Cadets UK & 7 Overseas (Jersey) ATC. Looking forward to an exciting day ahead. VictoriaCollege JCG Combined Cadet Force

Our 2023 Bisley Ashburton Trophy winning Cadet Rifle Team are on the shortlist for Jersey Sport ‘Team of the Year’. You can vote by texting SHOOTING to 07797 921306. VictoriaCollege JCG Gareth Hughes

This evening our Lieutenant Governor Cadet, WO1 Thomas gave a presentation to Rotary Club de la Manche, attended by His Excellency. Congratulations to all the LG Cadets, particularly Cpl Jemima from Jersey ACF who secured £1,000 👏 VictoriaCollege JCG Combined Cadet Force

Yesterday, I announced to my fellow CFAVs that I was standing down as Contingent Commander and leaving the Cadet Forces at the end of March. Thank you to everyone I’ve met along this journey, I’ve been privileged to command Victoria College, Jersey CCF.
VictoriaCollege JCG Combined Cadet Force

Tomorrow our Cadet Force Adult Volunteers will gather for annual training. This includes health & safety as well as a Safeguarding refresher, an annual requirement which acknowledges the importance placed on looking after the Cadets in our care. VictoriaCollege JCG

Thank you to 7 Overseas (Jersey) ATC for hosting some of our RAF Section cadets on their Blue Badge Radio Communications course over the weekend. Great to see ATC & CCF (RAF) cadets working together. VictoriaCollege JCG Combined Cadet Force RAF Air Cadets

The SW Region Air Squadron Trophy has concluded for another year. Sadly we didn’t make it to the national finals but a great day nonetheless. Congratulations to Pate’s Grammar School as winners.
VictoriaCollege JCG Gareth Hughes RAF Air Cadets Commandant RAF Air Cadets

Good luck to our RAF Section as they travel to Blandford for the SW Air Squadron Trophy Competition. They didn’t waste any opportunity at the airport to practice drill 👍
VictoriaCollege JCG Gareth Hughes RAF Air Cadets Commandant RAF Air Cadets

Yesterday saw our Cadets enter the inter Cadet Forces STEM competition. Congratulations to 7 Overseas (Jersey) ATC who won the overall event. VictoriaCollege JCG Combined Cadet Force

Congratulations too go to Viktoria Muller for the ‘Most Improved Recruit’ award and to Aaron Isidar-Tribe for ‘Best Recruit’.
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