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 Refurbishment at Ushaw Moor

The building at Ushaw Moor has recently undergone extensive refurbishment to bring it up to date.. The building has had double-glazing installed, new toilets fitted, flooring and painting. The Detachment commander, Regimental Sergeant Major Rowland is delighted with the new work being carried out and hopes that this will make the building a much brighter and more welcoming place.

If you wish to join the Detachment just turn up and ask for Regimental Sergeant Major Rowland. The Detachment parades on a Tuesday and Thursday evening between 19:00 and 21:00 and the address is in the link above.

      SSI Jamie Sayers                SI Paul Fullard,               SI Martin Kitching,

Regimental Sergeant Major Dennis Rowland aged 60 has taken his last parade at the Durham Army Cadet Force detachment at Ushaw Moor Durham. Dennis joined the detachment in 1958 and has seen thousands of young cadets through the books since then, including his own son Kevin, Dennis has attended over 5000 parade nights. The night was made special when nearly 30 past members of the detachment turned up with out his knowledge to wish him well and give him a farewell gift. Dennis is a well known figure in the area having received a MBE for his services to youth within the community.

One of Dennis’s ex cadets now the Training Major of Durham Army Cadet Force Major Brian Kitching said “Dennis is amazing the time, effort and dedication that the man has put in over the years for the youngsters of Ushaw Moor and the surrounding area is unbelievable. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by generations of army cadets past and present.