Highland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association

ERS Gold Awards 2021

Recognition for employers at Castle

Employers from Scotland and the North East of England gathered at Edinburgh Castle for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Awards.
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WE URGENTLY NEED ADULT VOLUNTEERS – CAN YOU HELP?

With no military experience needed, all training provided, and the chance to earn from £1,000 or more a year, find out why most of our volunteers find the cadets one of the most rewarding things they've ever done.
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The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for the Highlands is the organisation which facilitates, supports and promotes the Volunteer Reserve Forces of all three Armed Services and the three Cadet organisations in the region.

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RESERVE FORCES Expand

There are around 30,660 Volunteer Reservists in the UK. Coming from all backgrounds, regions and jobs, these are ordinary men and women who give up their time to train and serve alongside the Regular Forces.

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Cadets

Established in 1860, the UK cadet movement is one of the oldest and most successful voluntary youth organisations in the world and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2010.

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Golden night at Castle

Edinburgh Castle provided the stunning backdrop for the 2021 Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Awards. The joint regional event on October 21 saw employers from the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland, […]

Silver Award presentation on HMS Pembroke.

Dales Marine receives ERS Silver

Dales Marine has been presented with the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2021. The award from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is in recognition of the support organisations give […]

Raymond’s long service recognised

An Army Cadet instructor has been recognised for his long service to young people in the Highlands. Major Raymond Cameron (60), who volunteers with 1st Battalion The Highlanders ACF, was presented with […]

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Happy #TuesdayViewsDay from our #roadtrip from #Dundee to #Dingwall for our Northern Area Committee Meeting! The #sunrise was spotted in Dundee, and the double #rainbow along the A9 on the way to #Inverness. 🌈🚗🌄

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We just wrapped up the first of our three Area Meetings with our Northern Area Committee! Thank you to @1hldrsacf for having us at the Dingwall Cadet Training Centre, and Storehouse Restaurant for providing the delicious catering.

Sgt Maj George joined us on the road. 🧸👏🎉