Colonel Simon Banks-Cooper is the Honorary Colonel of the Humberside & South Yorkshire ACF. Advocating its role, contribution & benefit to business & society.
Joined August 2018
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Cadet Forces may now represent society’s most regular interaction with military values & ethos.
This article does not argue for easy answers or change, but it does ask whether our institutions have fully recognised what the Cadet movement has become.
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There is no other word for it than shameful.
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This year’s opportunity for employers, trainers, and educators to meet @hsyacf1.
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I could go on (and I frequently do) But as is often the case, a picture paints a thousand words. ⬇️ linkedin.com/posts/simon-ban…
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Enabling cadets to capitalise on their cadet experience, by converting it into lifelong employment advantage.
Difficult to think of a better way to spend a Saturday.
Feb 10
Hundreds of cadets. Big career choices.
A York careers fair showcased opportunities in the Armed Forces, Police and Fire Service — with organisers clear it was "unashamedly" about recruitments🔗⬇️
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Do please take a moment to watch this excellent summary of Saturday’s Cadet Careers Fair.
Events like this do far more than raise awareness. They enable cadets to capitalise on their cadet experience by converting it into a genuine, lifelong employment advantage.
What an outstanding success at our 2026 Cadet Careers Fair 🚀
Thank you to the over 300 cadets, 55 fantastic employers, CFAVs who made this happen, hosting venue @york_college and our very special guests! Don’t just take our word...have a watch 👀
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Enabling cadets to capitalise on their cadet experience, by converting it into lifelong employment advantage.
Difficult to think of a better way to spend a Saturday.
Wow, what an incredible day yesterday at the fourth annual Cadet Careers Fair at @york_college 🙌
A huge thank you to who showed up with such enthusiasm, sharing opportunities and inspiring our cadets.
We are already looking forward to welcoming you in 2027!
Stay tuned 📣
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Cadets bring more than qualifications, they bring leadership, resilience and real-world readiness.
The 4th Yorkshire Cadet Careers Fair will connect cadets with industry to build skills pipelines and strengthen the region’s defence and industrial base. rfca-yorkshire.org.uk/cadets…
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Whenever I read stories such as this one, I am reminded of the many life changing and societal enhancing impact the Army Cadet Force delivers.
Hero teenager saves child's life at Glasgow train station after hearing mum's cries - Daily Record dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scott…
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30 Nov 2025
Honoured to have welcomed former Cadet Sgt Major Deyvika Maxted back to camp to receive the prestigious League of Mercy Award for Distinguished Service. The cadet experience helps young people realise their full potential, and Deyvika exemplifies this in every way.
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21 Nov 2025
For the trained eye, the glimpse of ecclesiastical purple and an open bag of Haribo are tell-tale signs from 100 metres.
The question is: what is driving this renewed interest in faith and spiritual reflection among cadets?
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4 Oct 2025
3 outstanding presentations, delivered by three exceptional cadets, exemplary representatives of the Cadet Experience, marking the commencement of their year in support of His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding, & in proud representation of their respective Cadet Forces
4 Oct 2025
#ERLordLieutenant is delighted to announce the Lord-Lieutenant's Cadets 2025–26 - three inspiring young leaders!
👏 Congrats to:
• Cadet Sgt Jessica Moynihan-Case
• Cadet Sgt Marcus Langrick
• Cadet WO Finnley Sprakes
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27 Sep 2025
‘On current trajectory, female cadets may soon outnumber their male peers. That’s not just a success for equality, it’s a transformation of what leadership in uniform looks like for young people.’
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15 Sep 2025
It was great to see Simon take the stage of the HEY LSIP, connecting the defence family with construction, highlighting the culture, values, and skills service leavers, reservists, veterans, and cadets bring to any workplace.
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26 Aug 2025
Cadets and a former cadet of @hsyacf1 doing themselves proud — on parade, in uniform, and in life.
An inspiration to watch this tradition of service carried forward.
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24 Aug 2025
Sometimes welfare comes in the form of the “bag of morale”, a handful of Haribo that can turn an ‘upside-down’ smile the right way up.
Check out my latest article: Beyond Adventure: The Quiet Power Behind the Cadet Experience
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22 Aug 2025
Fun, friendship, action and adventure
It has never been a competition, all youth organisations provide opportunity and benefit to the young people who join them, but what the Cadet Forces deliver truly stands apart.
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21 Aug 2025
Range day at Warcop for @hsyacf1
Cadets excelling, growing in confidence & enjoying the opportunity the @ArmyCadetsUK provides.
Behind every shot: training, STEM, human factors, MET, accepting responsibility and reward.
Not just shooting — a lesson in life. 💪
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19 Aug 2025
Arr Warcop to join @hsyacf1 on Camp & greeted by Cdt RSM Charley Foster-Tomlinson being marched off camp.
Tomorrow she turns 18 and must leave – seen off by the whole county.
A true success story as she heads to start her medical degree & Army scholarship 👏
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27 Jul 2025
“Boys Need Role Models to Escape Toxic Influence.”
A headline on the subject of Lost Boys that has caused some debate this week.
What do you think?
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