Some pictures from our biennial inspection and 50th anniversary celebrations last week The Royal Irish Regiment HMS HIBERNIA Combined Cadet Force @Queens_UOTC

Young people who join cadet forces are more likely to achieve better educational outcomes and greater access to higher education, according to a new study published by the Ministry of Defence in partnership with the University of Northampton. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=58423

A lovely morning in Crawfordsburn for a navigation assessment and a break from exams for the Year 12s. Bangor Grammar Glenlola Collegiate

Congratulations to our senior cadets on their promotions. We look forward to working with you in the coming year Bangor Grammar Glenlola Collegiate

Congratulations to our 38X CCF first aid champions. The team will now take part in the national competition later in the year. Bangor Grammar Glenlola Collegiate

Wk1, Day 2: Another braw day @ CCF Camp on the coat of Angus. First day fire drill @ 0645hrs & breakfast completed before 0800hrs. OC will address all personnel before activities start. Today, we also have the Outreach team north in to deliver STEM and more. HQ Cadets Branch, Regional Command🫡🇬🇧

Day 1 at Barry Buddon- shakeout day consisting of first aid assessments and some sports 51 Brigade CTT 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Bangor Grammar Glenlola Collegiate

It's a great setup. This is the first time we have added in a wellbeing room for Cdts and CFAVs to go & chill if they need a wee break away from it all. CFAVs Fiona & Alison (ACF& CCF), who are part of the support team, are SMEs, will staff & run this facility.👌🫡 HQ Cadets Branch, Regional Command

Day 2 at Barry Buddon and a very windy day on the ranges. Some good shooting from the cadets 51 Brigade CTT 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Bangor Grammar Glenlola Collegiate

Day 3 at Barry Buddon - a round robin competition with an escape room, first aid, signals, stalk, antenna building and a team race. Lots of fun on the stands today 51 Brigade CTT 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Bangor Grammar Glenlola Collegiate

Day 4 at Barry Buddon and we deployed on Exercise Striking Lion 51 Brigade CTT 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Bangor Grammar Glenlola Collegiate

Day 5 at Barry Buddon and is was the second day of the exercise. An early start in the harbour area followed by a company attack. 51 Brigade CTT 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Bangor Grammar Glenlola Collegiate

Final day at Barry Buddon and it was a day of rock climbing, abseiling and mini Highland Games at Arbroath AncrumOutdoorCentre 51 Brigade CTT 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Bangor Grammar Glenlola Collegiate

Final parade at Barry Buddon for prize giving and promotions. Well done to everyone. 51 Brigade CTT 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Bangor Grammar Glenlola Collegiate

Starting University this year in NI? Have you ever thought about joining the University Royal Naval Unit? An opportunity to meet new people, learn even more new skills and earn a little extra cash. Why not give it a go? Register interest here: bit.ly/45W4K1G

This Friday & Saturday (5-6 September) the RAF Town Show comes to Bangor. To register your attendance see: visitardsandnorthdown.com/news/2025/8/12… You might want to look up to the skies on both days (weather permitting) for some guest appearances overhead.

Senior cadet training in Ballykinler. A very mixed weekend weather wise but everyone is still smiling. Bangor Grammar Glenlola Collegiate

Cadets this evening took part #RSAHLive25 with people from all over the UK learning how to save a life.

An absolutely fantastic concert by The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland this evening Bangor Grammar

In the Reserves and Cadets, teamwork, resilience, and support for one another are at the heart of what we do. But even the strongest among us can face challenges. Let's make our Mental Health a priority! #WorldMentalHealthDay #NIReserves #NICadetForces #ItsOKToNotBeOK