London Poppy day 2025
On Thursday 30 October 2025, we all gathered at Royal Russell for an early start at 05:00 am. We made our way to the tram stop where we would start making our way to London Victoria, one of London’s busiest stations. At Victoria we were volunteering for the Royal British Legion, collecting donations and doing
2 Star Signals Training
On the weekend commencing 24th October 25, cadets from the Army Section attended a two star signals camp that was held in Saint Martin’s Plain (SMP) camp in Folkestone. On Friday at 1300 hours, we assembled outside the CCF hut eager to pass two star signals and get to use the Mercury 710 Radio System.
Recruit Camp 2025
Last week on the 24 October, Over 50 new recruit cadets from Royal Russell Combined Cadet Force travelled to St Martins Plain (SMP) training camp located in Folkestone, part of the South-East training estate for Recruit Camp 2025. St Martins Plain training camp is used by the British Army, and recently it has hosted Ukrainian
Ex Technical Resolve 25
Exercise TECHNICAL RESOLVE 25 marked the successful revival of the REME Cadet Camp, first delivered between 2018 and 2020 under ASM John Farish. Paused during the pandemic and subsequent workforce pressures, the camp made a welcome return in August 2025 thanks to a new partnership between ASM John Farish and Major Owen Larsen, both long-time champions of
Army Section Summer Camp 25
On the days of the 28th June to the 5th July, Royal Russell CCF (Army Section) went to Brunswick Military Camp for their annual summer camp. Throughout the activity-packed week, the cadets were given several opportunities to develop their teamwork and leadership skills and to create some lasting memories. This camp was centred around the
