Seven young army cadets from Middlesex and North West London Sector ACF  have recently been presented with their BTEC First Diplomas in Public Services, each worth four GCSEs graded A*-C, by Brigadier David Paterson, Deputy Commander of the Army’s London District, at the ACF HQ in Hammersmith. The qualifications are organised by CVQO, the educational charity.

Army cadet Christopher Barron, 18, of Humberside and South Yorkshire ACF, has recently been promoted to Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major, the most senior rank that an army cadet can achieve. Christopher has achieved a BTEC First Diploma in Public Services with CVQO, a qualification equivalent to four GCSEs grade A*-C.

 CVQO’s Office Manager Denise Harms has been training hard for the MoonWalk, a fundraising initiative for various projects and campaigns that are involved in breast cancer. On the 15th May, Denise will be joining 15,000 other women (and a few men!) in Hyde Park, London, to walk the staggering 26 mile route.

CVQO was among the many cadets and adult volunteers who gathered last night at the City of London Guildhall to enjoy a Big Curry Supper laid on for them by ABF, the Soldiers Charity. The event brought together cadets from many of London’s cadet services, including members of the Scouts and St John.