Will there be food available?

We will have a Pizza van at Horfield Army Reserve Centre for the duration of the event for guests to purchase their own food. There will be Tea, Coffee and Squash available at no cost.

What are the age restrictions on joining the Army Reserve?

18-60 for both soldiers and officers.

Saturday, 16 August

Army Reserve and Cadet Forces Open Day

ALL AGES

Come join us at our Army Reserve and Cadet Forces Open Day for a look at life of a Reservist/Cadet and a chance to meet our teams.

By 39 Signal Regiment

Date and time

Location

Horfield Army Reserve Centre

Dorian Road Bristol BS7 0XL United Kingdom

Lineup

Agenda

Weapons stand

Get hands on experience with some of the weapons that the British Army use.

Fitness stand

Have a go at completing our challenge and find out more about the fitness standards to join the British Army.

Ration pack stand

Have a look at what the British Army would eat if they were on exercise, taste some of the foods and create your own menu!

Bristol & Channel Island Cadet Force stand

Find out what the Cadets get up to when they are in uniform and how you can join!

Communications stand

Find out how the British Army employ the Royal Signals to set up their communications network and the types of equipment that we use.

Vehicles

Jump inside some of our vehicles and learn how we communicate on the move.

Recruiting stand

Do you have any questions about joining the Army Reserve? Speak to our recruiters to find out more.

Equipment stand

Try on some of the equipment that is issued to our British Army soldiers - Great photo opportunity!

Medical/first aid

Have a look at the equipment we use to treat injuries.

Sports/Adventurous Training

There are lots of opportunities for you to participate in sports and adventurous training as both an Army Reservist and Cadet - find out more here.

About this event

Event lasts 6 hours
ALL AGES
Free venue parking

Welcome to the 39 Signal Regiment Open Day!

Come join us at Horfield Army Reserve Centre for a day filled with exciting activities for all ages. Meet our Reserve soldiers and Cadets, explore military equipment up close, and learn about the important role of communication in the army. This is a fantastic opportunity for the whole family to experience life in the military firsthand. Don't miss out on this chance to see behind the scenes of 39 Signal Regiment and the Bristol & Channel Islands Cadet Force. See you there!

Organised by

39 Signal Regiment