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23/07/2015

Dundonald Sea Cadets Unit is delighted that the Lloyds Bank Foundation announced that they with five other charities from Northern Ireland have been shortlisted for the UK Final of the Charity Achievement Awards. The six charities have all received £1,000.

Speaking after the NI Awards Ceremony UMT Chairperson, April Dalzell, said "The Lloyds Foundation helped get us back on our feet and gave our unit a real boost when we needed it most. It's great seeing our volunteers' efforts being recognised in this way. It would be fantastic if we were able to bring home the National Award from London!"

17/07/2015

To celebrate National Band Competition in August, we want to see photos of Sea Cadets singing or playing instruments that demonstrate your creativity, musical talent and flair for fun.

If your photo is selected as the best one, you’ll win a Rolling Spider flying mini camera for your unit! They’re perfect for taking amazing aerial photos and videos of parade nights, sailing, windsurfing…. the list is endless!

Find out more on Current, the online magazine for cadets!

14/07/2015

Leading Cadet Kieran, from Cornwall District, has been awarded by the Institute of Seamanship for his high standards and enthusiasm on his Advanced Seamanship Course.

Sub Lt (SCC) Benjamin Nash RNR and Unit Commanding Officer, said: "This was a surprise to all. He was nominated by Sea Cadets Director of Lifelong Learning, Mark Windsor, for his conduct during his 1st Class course in 2014." LC Kieran said: "It was an honour to be recognised for something I enjoy doing."

10/07/2015

Cadet Dylan, 13, from Sea Cadets Malta, has won the Pope John XXIII Award for kindness, for helping his friend with learning difficulties at school.

He was presented with the award by the President of the Republic of Malta Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca at a ceremony at the President’s Palace. The President said: “Dylan was a role-model not just for his classmates but for society as a whole. His efforts reflect his strong values and has shown himself to have a heart full of love.”

07/07/2015

Three Royal Marines Cadets volunteers from Windsor & Eton Detachment tried to save the life of a man who was struck by lightning on the Brecon Beacons.

Volunteers James Nunn (pictured), James Sandiland and Andrew Gardner were training for the Three Peaks Challenge in the Beacons to raise money for the unit when lightning struck a man at the top of Corn Du mountain. They carried out resuscitation for around 45 minutes until mountain rescue arrive.