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Sunday 26^th July saw 6 of our cadets head down to the Isle of Wight to join Central District on their Annual Camp. L/Cpl Nicklin, MC2 Wilson, MC2 Millward Stone, MC2 St John, MC2 Wells and Cadet King were set for a week of shooting and fun. The journey from Gosport to the Isle of Wight was supposed to be by PAS boat but due to the inclement weather conditions alternative transport was arranged via the WightLink Cat.

The cadets enjoyed a week of shooting MK 8 22 rifles and the Cadet L98A2 GP rifle, not only learning to shoot but how to safely handle and clean the rifles. A great time was had by all culminating in a massive BBQ on Thursday night prior to their departure for home on Friday. A huge thanks to Central District Team and Staff for hosting this event and allowing our cadets to attend.

19^th July saw PO Nicklin, Sgt Nicklin and Cdt L/Cpl Nicklin head down to Dreadnought Reach in Reading for the Area Paddlesport Regatta. Following his 1^st place at the District competition Cdt L/Cpl Nicklin was now set to compete in the Area Competition in the Cross Stream Kayak Category for the District. On arrival he also found that he would be representing the District in the Cross Stream Canoe Category due to someone having to drop out unexpectedly.

On Saturday the 4^th July the unit also held its annual BBQ. This was the fourth time this fundraiser has been held and we once again visited the BBQ areas in Wendover Woods. Approximately 40 supporters joined us for the afternoon and enjoyed the BBQ fare cooked by PO Cox and his assistant Cdt L/Cpl Nicklin. There were also some lovely cakes available afterwards for those of us with a sweet tooth.

Many thanks to all of those who came along to support this event. We’d also like to say a big thank you to PO Cox and Cdt L/Cpl for their cooking and the P&SA for organising the event and setting up on the day.

On Saturday 4^th July, MC2 Fitzgerald, MC2 Bailey and JC1 Edwards along with Sgt Davies and Mrs Southworth all attended the William Harding School fete where we had a stall to raise funds for the unit and to promote our unit and its activities.

This was a very successful day with funds raised through the Tombola and from selling the branded SCC / RMC merchandise. The promotion of the unit also led to 2 new recruits joining T.S Broadsword. Thank you to the cadets and staff who helped on the day.

Congratulations to Junior Cadet Edwards on being awarded this quarters Star Cadet and winning a cash prize of £15.00.

The Star Cadet Award is presented to the Cadet that has displayed an outstanding level of commitment to the Unit during a given period. The award recognises the effort that the Cadet has made in attending regular parade nights, as well as their dedication to training, and their contribution to community events and fundraising.

Congratulations JC Edwards, this was well deserved.