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South Wales Argus
03-05-2025
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
Catherine Fookes MP visits Caldicot Joint Cadet Centre
Catherine Fookes MP paid a visit to Caldicot's new Joint Cadet Centre (JCC), which is part of the Reserve Estate Optimisation Programme (REOP) in Wales. The centre aims to modernise cadet infrastructure and provide efficient, future-ready spaces for both army and air cadets. The new building stands in place of the former Army Cadet Force facility on Mill Lane, which was demolished to make way for the £1.2million bespoke centre. The MP also had a tour of the new building, which features high-tech equipment, including a flight simulator, which she had a go on. Ms Fookes said: "It was fantastic to visit the new cadet centre and speak to the cadets. "I even had a go on the flight simulator, flying over Monmouthshire. "The cadets are extremely talented, enthusiastic, and clearly have bright futures ahead of them." While at the centre, which is being touted as an investment in Caldicot's youngsters, Ms Fookes spoke with cadets about their experiences, career goals, and what being a cadet means to them. She also provided them with an insight into politics as she answered questions about her role as Monmouthshire's MP.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New £1.2m Caldicot cadet centre visited by MP
A new cadet centre has been visited by the local MP. Catherine Fookes MP paid a visit to Caldicot's new Joint Cadet Centre (JCC), which is part of the Reserve Estate Optimisation Programme (REOP) in Wales. The centre aims to modernise cadet infrastructure and provide efficient, future-ready spaces for both army and air cadets. The new building stands in place of the former Army Cadet Force facility on Mill Lane, which was demolished to make way for the £1.2million bespoke centre. The MP also had a tour of the new building, which features high-tech equipment, including a flight simulator, which she had a go on. Ms Fookes said: "It was fantastic to visit the new cadet centre and speak to the cadets. "I even had a go on the flight simulator, flying over Monmouthshire. "The cadets are extremely talented, enthusiastic, and clearly have bright futures ahead of them." While at the centre, which is being touted as an investment in Caldicot's youngsters, Ms Fookes spoke with cadets about their experiences, career goals, and what being a cadet means to them. She also provided them with an insight into politics as she answered questions about her role as Monmouthshire's MP.
