Dyfed & Glamorgan ACF have a Corps of Drums their Headquarters are
at the Drill Hall Llanelli.
The Corps of Drums take part in Parades Concerts and Functions
all over South and West Wales.
Beating Retreat Cardiff Castle
On Thursday the 15th of September The Corps of Drums took part in a Beating Retreat Ceremony at Cardiff Castle supporting the Royal Welsh TA Band and Drums from Newport.
Cadets from Garnant Detachment helped the fund raisers by taking part in a bucket collection in the streets of Cardiff accompanied by Shenkin the goat and the Goat Major.
Music Camp Longmoor
Dyfed&Glamorgan ACF Corps of Drums were amongst thirty musical detachments to
attend the six day National Cadet Music Concentration held at Longmoor Camp, Hampshire
during the school holidays. Cadets of all standards attended, from beginners to
highly skilled musicians and drummers. And it was not just music – the cadets also
took part in shooting on the electronic target range, archery, swimming and sports
competitions. As part of “Cadet and the Community” work, a concert was given at
the Shannon Court Retirement Home.
Colonel Bob Jammes, who was in command of the camp said, “The Army Cadet Force
offers great opportunities for young people who enjoy music and adventure.” Cpl G
Rees Passed his Drum Majors Course , Drummer F Quinn was the best Drummer on the
Beginners Course And L/Cpl J Davies was most improved Drummer on the 3 Star Course
The other Cadets who attended were mostly beginners. Everyone who attended enjoyed
Camp. 2 Saxophone players from A Company and a Clarinet player from E Squadron also
attended.
The next music camp will be at Altcar during the Easter holidays March the 31st to
April 7th.2012 . If you would like to attend give your name to your CAA by December
the 17th as we will be booking early to make sure we can attend.
