News

06/11/2013

50 Sea Cadets from across the UK took part in a debating competition on Saturday 2 November at RAF Cranwell, Lincoln. They were given extensive training about how to structure a debate. They competed against each other debating whether national service should be compulsory, and if troops should be able to opt out of wars if they personally disagree with the conflict.

David from Chester and Staffordshire District, John from East Kent District, Bryony from North East Yorkshire District, and Alex and Sam from Tyne South District won the final debate on the day. They will join Army and Air Cadets at the national debating competition at House of Lords on Friday 29 November.

The debating competition is hosted by the House of Lords to mark the anniversary of the First World War, supported by the English Speaking Union and Royal British Legion.

31/10/2013

Sea Cadets Christmas cards are on sale! Please support us this season and the vital work we do working with young people. Sold in packs of ten (single design) from £3.95 all profits go back into the charity. We have seven designs this year with a brand new design!

Buy your Christmas cards here

20/10/2013

This year saw the 208th annual national Trafalgar Day parade in Trafalgar Square, London. 500 cadets from across the country took part in a spectacular display and parade, including Tameside window ladder display.  Despite the wet weather forecast, the sun shone on the entire parade.

Reviewing officer Rear Admiral SJ Woodcock OBE, inspected the parade, with platoons from Northern, Eastern, London and North West Areas and Royal Marines Cadets from Alpha and X-Ray company and platoons of Army and Air cadets.

The assembled crowds were dazzled with hornpipe, club swinging, window ladder and drill displays, along with the National Massed Band of the Sea Cadets Corps.

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18/10/2013

Orkney Sea Cadets, the most northerly unit in the UK, celebrated their fiftieth anniversary from Saturday 12 to Tuesday 15 October. TS Thorfinn opened its doors for the very first time in 1943 and the unit has supported thousands of cadets to have thrilling adventures at sea for 50 years.

Previous and current cadets and volunteers from TS Thorfinn celebrated with an anniversary parade with a marching band led by the Corps of Drums of the Band of the Royal Marines on Orkney Island, they held a prestigious concert at St Magnus Cathedral and an evening reception at Orkney Sailing Club.

The daughter of Lt Cdr Erland Clouston, the first Commanding Officer of Sea Cadets TS Torfinn, and Peter Leith (the gentleman in the picture) attended the celebrations. Royal British Legion were also there to celebrate, they presented the unit with a new Colour.

For more information about TS Thorfinn, click here. 

18/10/2013

MSSC held its ninth Annual Court at Haberdashers' Hall in London. It was a great opportunity for all the members to get together and hear about what the charity has achieved over the last year. Members were treated to a special presentation by POC Kirsty-Nicolle, which gave a great first-hand insight into what life is like as a Sea Cadet. 
 
Awards were given to seafarers who have made significant personal and professional development through education whilst working at sea. The prizes winners were:

Phillip Cave, MCA Officer Trainee of the Year
Shaun Clarke, Slater award
Liam Hyland, Open University award
Thomas Feakins, Middlesex University award
Thomas Sutton, National Extension College award
Thomas Feakins, MS Lifelong Learning award
Ingrid Carding, Greenwich Maritime Institute award
Neil Atkinson, Thomas Gray Memorial medal
 
50 year service medal was awarded to CPO (SCC) Ray Gosling for his unwavering commitment of 50 years to the corps.

A limited edition pageant print, featuring a scene from the Diamond Jubilee Thames River Pageant was presented to Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope by POC Kirsty-Nicolle, who gave us a great 
 
Speeches were also given by guest speaker Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope GCB KBE, Shipping Minister - Stephen Hammond MP, MSSC CEO - Martin Coles, Captain Sea Cadets - Captain Jonathan Holloway RN, Sea Cadet POC Kirsty-Nicolle.