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05/02/2015

On Wednesday 4 February, two volunteers from Guisborough and East Cleveland Unit attended a reception hosted by Samantha Cameron to recognise volunteers across the UK! UMT volunteers Maret Ward and Gail Gray were nominated by Will Goodhand, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland for their hard work in rejuvenating the unit and building vital connections in the local community.

At the reception they spoke to Samantha Cameron, about their achievements at the unit, such as opening up career opportunities in the local area by offering ship and port visits to cadets and organising fundraising events to raise money and awareness of the unit. In addition they set up a community garden project for veterans, Sea Cadets and young people with learning disabilities to enjoy.

Maret Ward said “Our personal highlight of the night was Samantha mentioning Sea Cadets in her speech as a fantastic organisation for young people to attend!”

26/01/2015

On Saturday 24 January, at the Astilleros Gondan shipyard in Spain, our new flagship became one stop closer to sailing on her maiden voyage. 

The hull, which had been launched into the water for the first time by cadets in December 2014, was brought to life with two masts, yards and a boom fitted. Once the sails and final rigging is fitted, the brig will have a sail area of 560sqm!

The new flagship, which has been custom built to make the sail training custom-built to make the sail training experience even better for cadets, is being officially commissioned and named in May. We can't wait!

19/01/2015

Are you a budding photographer? Do you enjoy taking photos of your Sea Cadet activities? Enter the prestigious Royal Navy Peregrine Trophy photography competition. There is a special category for Sea Cadets! Show your skill and creativity as you compete for the chance to show your winning image with some of the Navy's most amazing photography.

Your photos have to be taken when you're taking part at a Sea Cadet or Royal Marines Cadet activity from March 2014 to April 2015, for example a photo of TS Royalist, competing to win the Gib Cup, competing at one of our competitions! The list is endless. You also have to be a serving Sea Cadet or RMC, aged 13 - 18.

For more information, email marketingsupport@ms-sc.org

Pictured is last year’s winning photo by Kira, South Yorks district.

02/01/2015

Congratulations to Mrs Elizabeth Glendinning Smith from Sunbury & Walton Unit on being awarded the BEM (British Empire Medal) for voluntary service to Sea Cadets!

Congratulations also to MSSC Vice President and former Trustee Colonel E P R Cautley CMG DL on being awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for voluntary service to the Cadet Forces.

19/12/2014

Today 12 very lucky Sea Cadets from across the country are at the launch ceremony of our new flagship in Spain! They are joined by the commanding officer of the new flagship, Lt (SCC) Angie Morris RNR, and Captain Sea Cadets, Captain Jonathan Holloway RN.

Captain Jonathan Holloway RN, Captain Sea Cadets, says “This is a monumental occasion for us and a once in a lifetime opportunity for Sea Cadets to see first-hand and experience the launch of their brand new ship! We look forward to next year to the commissioning of the new ship when Sea Cadets will finally have the chance to sail the new ship on an offshore voyage.”

The new ship also called TS Royalist will be ready for the start of the sailing season in 2015 to take thousands of cadets on an offshore voyage they will never forget!

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