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.