The briefing News from across Army Cadets

Embracing LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month is celebrated each June to acknowledge the impact this community has had throughout history, and to commemorate the Stonewall uprising in 1969 – a tipping point for gay rights.

Army Cadets is committed to celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion. This year, cadets will take part in the Pride in London parade on 1 July alongside the Sea Cadets,

Air Cadets, CCF and VCC. Also, Essex ACF will march at Basildon Pride on 2 September, an event they've supported for many years.

Pride events attended by armed forces this year include:

Pride Cymru 17–18 June

Pride Glasgow 15 July

Brighton & Hove Pride 4–7 August

Manchester Pride 25–28 August

Click here or scan the QR code to learn more about the Stonewall uprising, which sparked the birth of Pride.

Making music at Easter Camp 2023

Nearly 500 cadets and CFAVs descended on Otterburn Camp in Northumberland for this year's Easter National Music Camp. The event gave cadets from every corner of the UK the opportunity to develop their musical skills, progress through star levels and take part in performances.

Camp members were joined by the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, SO2 Training Richard Smith from Regional Command, Colonel Ashley Fulford (ACF Colonel Cadets) and National RSM David Lightfoot who enjoyed his first lesson on drum and triangle. Cadets and volunteers connected with each other as much as they did with the music: 'Attending national music camps has allowed me to meet like-minded people and make friendships with cadets from all over the country,' said Cdt Sgt Corey Kohut, Cadet Force Music National Band Sergeant Major, Derbyshire ACF.

All cadets and CFAVs are welcome at National Music Camps, regardless of experience. If you are interested in learning a musical instrument, contact your detachment commander.