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We are thrilled to announce the completion of our new Midlands Boat Station on the banks of the Edgbaston Reservoir in Birmingham! This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a water sports training hub and residential centre for 1,500 cadets, offering activities like dinghy sailing, paddle sports, powerboating, rowing, and windsurfing.

In addition to providing a new home for Birmingham Vernon Sea Cadets, the new boat station will become a cornerstone of local engagement. It will benefit the wider community by providing a venue for community groups, schools, and charities. We look forward to the official opening ceremony in October 2024!

Thank you to our architects, Troyka Associates Ltd, and our construction specialists, Speller Metcalfe, for turning our vision into reality. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to this fantastic new facility! For more information, visit our dedicated webpage here or contact us at midlands@ms-sc.org.

We are partnering with global IT and business consulting company, CGI, to offer our cadets a chance to get involved in a groundbreaking challenge aimed at revolutionising the way we teach you and how you learn about Information Systems. Click here to view the full poster!

Your mission is to design your ideal learning experience and explore innovative learning methods which can be tailored to you and your fellow cadets!

Dream big, learn differently, and ignite your passion for technology as you delve into one of the following:

• Introduction to Computer Science and Information Technology
• Cyber Security Basics and Ethics
• Emerging Technologies (e.g. AI, IoT, Blockchain, Software development.)
• Networking, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Project Management
• Data Analytics, Visualisation and Cloud Computing

Your challenge is to think outside the box, leveraging technology, creativity, and innovation to make these topics accessible and exciting for learners aged 12 to 18. Take a look at what CGI does for inspiration!

Explore diverse formats, such as games, interactive apps, simulations, storytelling, or any other medium you believe will captivate and educate your peers. Check out CGI’s Cyber Escape to see how they try to bring cyber learning to life. 

Click here for more information on guidelines, prizes and marking criteria. Deadline is the end of Wednesday 28 August 2024.

The entry form is available here!

🎉 On Monday, HRH The Princess Royal, Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps, officially inaugurated the new Stonehaven Sea Cadets Unit premises at the town's harbour! 🎉

Over 300 cadets, parents, volunteers, supporters, and community members joined the unit, making this event even more special as they celebrated the 70th anniversary of the unit. HRH gave an inspiring speech, toured our new building, cut the ceremonial cake, and unveiled a commemorative plaque. Junior sea cadets also presented her with a beautiful posy of flowers. 🌸

The new premises on Marischal Street is a testament to the dedication of our Sea Cadets volunteers and the generosity of the community. This state-of-the-art facility offers expanded space, improved amenities, and disabled access, enabling to support more local youth with valuable skills, qualifications, and self-confidence through the Sea Cadets program.

Additionally, the building will serve as a vibrant community hub for activities such as drama, yoga, martial arts, and mental health support groups. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and excited for the future! 🚢✨

The Royal Marines Commando Training Centre in Lympstone, Devon hosted six teams of our Royal Marines Cadets for a challenging two-day course where cadets’ teamwork, navigation and communication are put to the ultimate test. It was a hoofing effort from everyone involved, doing their detachments and companies proud. The full results are below:

1st place - Jersey Detachment

2nd place - Sutton Coldfield Detachment

3rd place - Scarborough Detachment

4th place - Tameside Detachment

5th place - Dundee Detachment

6th place - Chislehurst & Sidcup Detachment

Best Section Commander - Cdt Sgt Gemma from X-Ray Company Royal Marines Cadets

Best Individual Medic - Cdt LCpl Isabelle from Lima Company Royal Marines Cadets

This weekend saw a spectacle of success at the National Drill and Piping Competition! Our exceptional cadets wowed the judges and our esteemed guest of honour, The Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps, HRH The Princess Royal, with their precision and ceremonial finesse.

From intricate drill displays to flawless piping performances, they captivated the audience and secured victories in various categories. In attendence were Admiral Sir Philip Jones GCB DL, Captain Sea Cadets Neil Downing RN, our CEO Martin Coles CBE and Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal who honoured a few lucky cadets by personally awarding their trophies and medals.

BZ to all the talented winners and participants for their outstanding achievements. The full lists of this year's winners are available below:

RMC, Armed and Unarmed Results

Piping, Colour and Continuity Results