Hallamshire Branch affiliation with Sheffield Army Cadets

The Hallamshire Branch of the Royal British Legion is pleased to be affiliated with the Somme Detachment of the Sheffield Army Cadets based at the Somme Barracks, Gell Street, Sheffield, S10 2HU.  The affiliation took place on 21st June 2011 and was announced by Mr John Sayles, County Chairman, South and West Yorkshire, Royal British Legion.

To mark the occasion the Lord Mayor and County Chairman presented signed certificates of affiliation to the Detachment Commander, Sergeant Instructor Chris Harrison and Mr Craig Williams, RBL Branch Secretary.  Each cadet was also presented with a Royal British Legion affiliation badge by the Lord Mayor, these are worn on the cadet's brassard together with other proficiency badges they achieve during their cadet career.

The evening had been organised by Probationary Instructor Rebecca Montgomery who is an Instructor at the detachment and a Facilities Management Assistant for South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service.

Guest included Mr David and Mrs Sandra Hicks from the Army Benevolent Fund, Lieutenant Colonel Tony Barron, Deputy Commandant HSY ACF, Major Dean Rushby, Officer Commanding D Company HSY ACF, Parents and Guardians of cadets and Sergeant Savage Sheffield Armed Forces Careers Office (AFCO).