Cadets from South Oxhey and Watford to parade at Vicarage Road during Hornets match with Peterborough

Football fans joined army cadets from Watford and South Oxhey in a minute's silence during celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the cadet forces.

Thirty cadets collected money for the armed forces charity Help for Heroes ahead of Watford FC's home match with Peterborough at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday.

The teams joined the cadets and fans in a minute's silence before kick-off, when the Last Post was sounded.

At half-time the cadets performed a drill display on the pitch.

The event took place as part of the Cadet150 celebrations to mark the formation of the cadet forces organisations and involves the Army Cadet Force (ACF), Combined Cadet Force, Sea Cadets and Air Training Corps.

Staff Sergeant Terri Claridge, commanding officer of South Oxhey ACF, said: “We are really grateful to Watford FC for letting us come along to raise money for such a good cause but also to raise the profile of the ACF.

“Last year these cadets raised £5,500 in aid of the annual Poppy Appeal. The cadet forces offer such great opportunities for thousands of young people across the UK.

“Cadets regularly take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, St John Ambulance training, adventure and activity weekends, and the highlight of the year annual camp. So don’t be shy, come along one evening and find out what it is all about and perhaps you to could 'Live the Adventure'.”

 

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Watford Observer (article)
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