RECENT promotions are being celebrated by the Holsworthy Detachment of Devon Army Cadet Force (ACF).

Cadet Joshua Rideout and mayor’s Cadet Ella Hughes received promotion to Lance Corporal and Lance Corporal James Britt was made up to full Corporal.

Former Cadet and potential Instructor Rebecca Westley successfully completed the ACF adult instructors’ course during this year’s summer camp at Crowbourgh where she received her Serjeant’s stripes.

Detachment Commander Serjeant Major Jim Harvey attended and passed the ACF Commissioning Board at Westbury in July and was promoted to Second Lieutenant by Officer Commanding for North Devon Major Joe Martin.

The ACF promotes personal development in all its members with opportunities to gain useful team skills, leadership experience and worthwhile certification.

Mr Harvey said: “Holsworthy ACF are now recruiting so if you are aged from 12 years and looking for a great hobby where you make friends and have loads of fun then why not try them out.”

For more information call Detachment Commander 2Lt Jim Harvey on 07812495229 or visit ‘Holsworthy ACF’ on Facebook.

For the full report, and a round-up of the area news and sport, see this week’s edition of the Post.