Cadets from South Oxhey and Watford to parade at Vicarage Road during Hornets match with Peterborough (From Watford Observer)

Cadets from South Oxhey and Watford to parade at Vicarage Road during Hornets match with Peterborough

10:41am Wednesday 10th March 2010 in

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Football fans will join army cadets from Watford and South Oxhey in a minute's silence during celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the cadet forces.

Thirty cadets will be collecting money for the armed forces charity Help for Heroes ahead of Watford FC's home match with Peterborough at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday.

The teams will join the cadets and fans in a minute's silence before kick-off, when the Last Post will be sounded.

At half-time the cadets will perform a drill display on the pitch.

The event will take place as part of the Cadet150 celebrations to mark the formation of the cadet forces organisations and involves the Army Cadet Force (ACF), Combined Cadet Force, Sea Cadets and Air Training Corps.

Staff Sergeant Terri Claridge, commanding officer of South Oxhey ACF, said: “We are really grateful to Watford FC for letting us come along to raise money for such a good cause but also to raise the profile of the ACF.

“Last year these cadets raised £5,500 in aid of the annual Poppy Appeal. The cadet forces offer such great opportunities for thousands of young people across the UK.

“Cadets regularly take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, St John Ambulance training, adventure and activity weekends, and the highlight of the year annual camp. So don’t be shy, come along one evening and find out what it is all about and perhaps you to could 'Live the Adventure'.”

The South Oxhey Detachment holds parade nights on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7.30pm at ACF Hut, Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey.

The Watford detachment meets on the same days and times at the ACF Hut, in Tolpits Lane, Watford.

For more information about Cadet150 celebrations in 2010 or to find out more about the cadet movement visit www.cadet150.org or www.bedsarmycadets.co.uk.