Des Smith

An automatic exemption from jury service for women on maternity leave should be enacted now. Despite having raised this with the Justice Sec in Dec it has taken another woman on maternity leave being called to jury service to get this on the agenda - but women need action now.

Absolutely brilliant news and very well deserved, Anthony! 👍👍👍😎@GLSEACF @9selacf @antbex74 @DcomdtSe

Congratulations to Cpl E Hall (92) and Sgt B Williams (96) for receiving the coveted Deputy Lieutenant's Award from Sire Steve Bullock of Lewisham last night; you have both done the Sector proud! @DcomdtSe @9selacf @ACFColCadets @glse_rsmi

Great news and very well deserved, congrats to Alex @johnston_sgt and Shiloh @71_Det 👍👍👍

For everyone who, over the last 12 months, has stepped in to support our most vulnerable children, thank you. This one is for you ♥️ #spoty

@tomfoote4 It's true, @tomfoote4 there is something very therapeutic about knocking up home-made comfort food! More on a biscuity pathway myself - Ginger Nuts, Shortbread, Oaties and the humble fork biscuit. 😎😎😎

Not sure about all this Tier 1-4 nonsense, so I’ve been busy unlocking the Domestic Goddess Tier! 🥧 😋

@PHeiselOBE Fantastic work Patrick. Truly, you are a man of many talents!

Using the lockdown to paint watercolour images from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst

@JamesStaunton17 Thank you, Mr Staunton. It's been a pleasure to see you progress since I first met you at SMP in 2017. You have achieved so much and I hope enjoy the rest of your time as a staff cadet. 😎😎😎

You will be missed sir, thank you for all your hard work that you have done for our sector. Hope to see you again soon. Good luck for the future sir.

Honoured to be invited to @10selacf CHQ to visit Coy training. Really great to see cadets doing a range of F2F training at last. Some pics for posterity (masks off just long enough to take the snaps!) @106Acf @dc10910 @PWRRCadets @107Acf @GLSEACF See you on the other side👋👋

@10selacf @107Acf @KittyBeattie @7Coyglseacf @9selacf @GLSEACF @MayorOfBexley So proud of your achievements this year, @10selacf ! Keep up the good work in 2021!

And it's on to the awards: 🏆Deputy Lord Lieutenant's Award - CSM Beattie 🏆Best Detachment in 10 Company - 107 Well done everyone, and congratulations! @107Acf @KittyBeattie @7Coyglseacf @9selacf @GLSEACF @GLSEComdt @MayorOfBexley

Delighted tonight to 'present' the Master Cadet star & certificate to CSM Rosie Delap of 94 Det. I am so priviledged to have so many talented cadets in @GLSEACF as role models and instructors for our younger cadets. Well done Rosie! @9selacf @glse_rsmi @10selacf @7Coyglseacf

3 APC Master Cadets awarded tonight. So priviledged to command @GLSEACF and have the pleasure of seeing our cadets grow and mature into outstanding young people. @KittyBeattie @CSM7COY @CadetCsm You are all amazing! @7Coyglseacf @10selacf @Cadets_london

@GLSE_TSM Sgt Major, your appointment was one of the highlights of my tour! As I keep telling people, if we don't bring the younger CFAVs forward into responsible roles, how can they run the show when the old gits👴like me shuffle off the stage? PS - Fiesty is good! 👍😎

@cllrjameshunt @aircadets Yes, but more at home with a rifle and some cam-cream!

@GLSEComdt You were an @aircadets as well??

RAF St Mawgan 1976... Who can spot me in this line-up?

@RSMBambury RSM, Thank you. I'll be keeping tabs on your tour. The very best of luck with it and I hope you get an Annual Camp as part of the deal. May all your dreams come true!

You will be greatly missed. Wishing you all the best in future endeavours #ACFfamily @GLSEComdt

Thank you CSM. Much appreciated and I'll take all the luck you can give!

@dannyocallaghan @glse_rsmi @dannyocallaghan Thanks Danny, very touching words, very much appreciated. Hope you and the clan are keeping well?

@glse_rsmi What an inspirational gentleman! Growing up under his command, eventually taking over the reigns from 72 PWRR, Des always guided me in the right path and gave me the strength I needed when times were hard! Will always be thankful for his influence in my life!

Tonight GLSE Sector HQ say farewell to Col. Dez Smith we thank him for the work he has done since becoming our Commandant. He will be hugely missed and we wish him well in his future endeavours.