News

05/08/2014

Sea Cadet James from London Western District meets the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry at the Tower of London today, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Britain’s involvement in World War One. The Royal Family will plant a ceramic poppy in an art installation symbolising the thousands of lives lost during the war.  

The exhibition, called Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, features more than 800,000 ceramic poppies pouring out of the tower and into the dry moat.

James is joined by cadets from Army Cadet Force and Air Training Corps. More photos are published on the Sea Cadets UK Facebook page, and watch the video of James meeting the Royal Family and handing a ceramic poppy to Prince William on the BBC News website.

01/08/2014

On Friday 25 July, over 80 Royal Marines Cadets from across the UK joined the Royal Marines Privilege Parade to march through the City of London to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines.

Thousands of people lined the streets of London to see the parade, which began at 12pm from the Honourable Artillery Company and finished at the Guildhall. Well done to all those that took part! Check out the photos on the Sea Cadets UK Facebook page here.

15/07/2014

Across the country, thousands of Sea Cadets and volunteers were challenged to collectively sail a total of 7,380 miles – the number of miles around the UK. We are very pleased to announce that they did it! They sailed a massive 7,445 miles – beating their target by 65 miles!

During Saturday 21 to Sunday 29 June, Sea Cadets and volunteers got out on the water to sail as many miles as they could, seeking sponsorship for every mile they sail to help them raise money for their units. They took over lakes, rivers, canals and boating stations across the country to help them reach their target, and some units were lucky to have a visit from Captain Sea Cadets, Captain Jon Holloway RN, during their sailing events. Well done!

Check out all the Sail the UK photos on the Sea Cadets UK Facebook page.

09/07/2014

On Tuesday 8 July 350 Royal Marines Cadets and 100 volunteers attended the RM350 Foundation Parade at Buckingham Palace, for cadets to celebrate the 350th Royal Marines birthday! They were joined by Combined Cadet Forces and Volunteers Cadet Corps.

Cadets were on parade from Horse Guards, down the Mall to Buckingham Palace, led by HM The Royal Marines Band Service. Check out the photos on the Sea Cadets UK Facebook page.

08/07/2014

On Saturday 28 June, Cardiff Sea Cadets were treated to a rare  conversation with the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB DSC ADC DL.

They were at an Armed Forces parade when Sir George chatted with Junior Cadet Tyrell about the unit. Later that afternoon Tyrell again met with the First Sea Lord but introduced the rest of the volunteers and cadets to him. A once in a life time opportunity!