Gtr Manchester ACF

Over 7–8 Feb 2026, No 3 (Somme) Company ran a leadership-focused training weekend, with cadets completing skill at arms, first aid & military knowledge to the required standard. Four senior cadets were promoted to Cadet Sergeant. For more ⬇️ facebook.com/share/1AYbNqZQ… #volunteer

No. 3 (Somme) Company Weekend. Cadets took part in skill-at-arms training, fieldcraft, drill, and first aid, plus a proud moment as four senior cadets were promoted to Cadet Sergeant. #armycadetsuk #BeMore

Four of our cadets selected for the NW Senior male & female football teams, all successful. Huge congratulations to Cdt Sgt Lenihan, Cdt Cpl Pearson, Cdt Cpl Laird & Cdt Sgt Watson on earning their Regional Colours and heading to Nationals! #armycadetsuk #sports

Earlier this week, Eccles Detachment, No 4 (Korea) Company were delighted to welcome Dep Commandant Lt Col Jamie Storey. He met with cadets, heard about their progress & presented awards & promotions. For more ⬇️ facebook.com/share/1HsRA56V… #ToInspireToAchieve #BeMore #Volunteer

Wigan Det (GG), No 5 (Anzio) Company welcomed @WiganCouncil’s Catherine Giagu & Emma Danton for an inspiring Deaf Awareness session. Cadets learned basic sign language, lip-reading & the realities of Deaf communication. ⬇️ facebook.com/share/p/1KjXqp… #DeafAwareness #SignLanguage

Congratulations to 3 of our Adult Volunteers who passed the Confirmatory Module of the Initial Officer Training (IOT) this weekend. A great achievement & an important step in their leadership journey. Well done 2Lt Amy Charnock, 2Lt Alan Warnock & 2Lt Jason Durkin. #ArmyCadetsUK

Commandant’s Study Day: a packed programme reviewing 2025, looking ahead to 2026, training updates & Annual Camp preview. A proud afternoon recognising awards & promotions. Huge congratulations to all! ⬇️ facebook.com/share/17rpF56d… #GmanACFforceforgood #ArmyCadetsUK #Volunteer

Happy New Year 🎉 Thank you to our cadets, volunteers, staff & supporters for everything you do for Greater Manchester ACF. Your commitment & hard work make a real difference to young people across our county. More ⬇️ facebook.com/share/v/1Bigb1… #ArmyCadetsUK #NewYear2026

Our Commandant, Colonel Paul Smillie, shares a Christmas message thanking our cadets, volunteers and staff for their dedication and achievements, and wishing everyone a happy Christmas and New Year. #GmanACFforceforgood #armycadetsuk #BeMore #Volunteer #Christmas

Short video by Cadet Cpl Nelly (No 5 Anzio Coy) from Waterloo Navigation Camp in November, showing cadets tackling routes, teamwork & training challenges day & night. Great effort all round! #GmanACFforceforgood #goingfurther #BeMore #navigation #toinspiretoachieve #volunteer

No 5 (Anzio) Company held a packed training weekend, with 2 Star CIS, Recruit Training & an Inter-Detachment Competition featuring first aid, archery, STEM, navigation, shooting & even an inflatable turkey challenge! For more ⬇️ facebook.com/share/1ALab2cQ… #BeMore #Volunteer

Fantastic news! No 4 (Korea) Company raised an incredible £8,927.43 at the Bridgewater Hall on 1–2 December — beating last year’s total! More on their fundraising ⬇️ facebook.com/share/p/1DL6U7… #GmanACFforceforgood #armycadetsuk #toinspiretoachieve #volunteer #BeMore #goingfurther

A short video from some of our enthusiastic No 5 (Anzio) Company cadets, who proudly talk through how they built a bridge using a STEM kit as part of the STEM Competition, during this weekends company camp. #volunteer #armycadetsuk #goingfurther #toinspiretoachieve #BeMore

A short video from some of our No 5 (Anzio) Company cadets, who took a moment during their camp to share what they’ve been up to so far, and even ended with a Christmas song! #GmanACFforceforgood #volunteer #armycadetsuk #goingfurther #toinspiretoachieve #BeMore

Cadets & staff from No 4 (Korea) Company attended the Young Lives vs Cancer concert at Bridgewater Hall, proudly supporting vital fundraising for the charity. They were joined by the Hon Col Sharman Birtles MBE JP DL & Col Paul Smillie. For more ⬇️ facebook.com/share/v/1AG72x…

BIT 1 & 3 Training Weekend Adults from BIT 1 & 3 spent the weekend developing their skills in navigation, drill, fieldcraft & skill at arms as part of their Basic Instructor Training. For more ⬇️ facebook.com/share/17WaQA1J… #GmanACFforceforgood #volunteer #ArmyCadetsUK

Senior cadets from Waterloo spent the weekend on a Navigation Camp, building their skills by day & tackling night navigation with confidence. A proud moment as CSM Ali received the Master Cadet award. For more ⬇️ facebook.com/share/1CpubuT1… #GmanACFforceforgood #BeMore #volunteer

Senior cadets at the Waterloo Navigation Camp took on day & night navigation this weekend. Cadet CSM Ali of No 3 (Somme) Company also spoke about his final camp before ageing out in December, sharing his pride in being a cadet in the ACF. A brilliant weekend all round. #BeMore

Yorkshire (N&W) ACF leaders visited Greater Manchester ACF to strengthen joint work on senior cadet & adult training. Col Paul Smillie & the SLT hosted a tour & shared plans to support both counties going forward. For more ⬇️ facebook.com/share/p/14T9kw… #ArmyCadetsUK #BeMore

Cadets & staff from Cheadle Hulme Detachment, earlier this month, spent an evening with 1st Cheadle Hulme Beavers, teaching first aid, drill, the meaning of Remembrance, trying on kit, ending with a penalty shootout (Beavers won!). For more ⬇️ facebook.com/share/p/17mdEk… #volunteer