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Sunday 17th June 2012 saw three cadets from Bideford and District Sea Cadet unit travel to Exeter to participate in the regional boating regatta. Able Cadet Donal, Cadet Gluzman and Cadet Luker competed in the motor boat section. Unfortunately they were not placed, but they all had a good time.

To mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, Bideford and District Sea Cadets proudly took part in the Jubilee Parade along Bideford Quay on Monday 4th June 2012 along with the Army Cadets and Air Cadets.  Able Cadet Rory Donal, the Mayors Cadet this year, walked with the Mayor of Bideford and other dignitaries.

On 18th May 2012 Bideford and District Sea Cadets attended a Keel Laying Ceremony at Babcock International Marine and Technology Division,  Appledore.  The keel is a large beam that runs along the middle of a ship from the bow to the stern, and it is around this that the hull of a ship is constructed.  The keel is normally the first part of the hull to be built and is therefore an important event and often marked with a ceremony.  Cadets and staff watched the laying of the keel for Ship AS.194 which will be completed in January 2014.  Following the ceremony the Sea Cadets were kindly presented with a promotional banner and goody bags.

On Saturday 7th April 2012 nine cadets and three members of staff travelled to Falmouth to spend the day on board RFA Argus, the unit's affiliated ship.  RFA Argus plays an important role in the Royal Navy, serving as a primary casualty reception facility (floating A&E).  The cadets enjoyed an extensive tour of the ship and took part in seamanship and communication activities, basic skills carried out by the personnel serving on board.  Many thanks to the staff on board, in particular First Officer Wingrove. 

Our Annual Christmas Lunch for the Elderly, this year arranged and led by AC Rebecca Lucas and AC James Williams.  The Cadets prepare, cook and serve the meal to the guests which included the Bideford Mayor and Mayoress.