The Unit teamed up with Southwark Unit to march with other cadet, reserve and regular formations. The salute was taken by Sir David Brewer, Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London.
Probationary Petty Officer (SCC) Luke Short said "...the day went very well and the cadets turned out exceptionally well dressed and showed their pride in their uniform while marching. The day was made even better by the great weather".
Photo Courtesy of CPO (SCC) Stevens
Our Commanding Officer Paul Townsend; Probationary Petty Officer (SCC) Luke Short; Able Cadets Martin Spensley, Saviour Onuarah and James Ambler together with Steve Borne and Di Norman from the Parents' and Supporters' Association attended the Memorial Service to honour the life of Rear Admiral Sir Morgan Morgan-Giles, D.S.O. O.B.E. G.M. D.L.
The memorial was held in the beautiful and historic Winchester Cathedral. The Address was given by Admiral Sir Jock Slater and was a great account of the long and action-packed life of Sir Morgan. Sir Morgan commanded Belfast, on the China Station, in the 1960's and was later instrumental in saving HMS Belfast from the scrapyard. Having saved Belfast, he was then adamant that he wanted some "uniforms" aboard- hence the move of City Unit from St Clement-Dane Church to HMS Belfast in the early 1970's.
Able Cadets Ambler and Spensley described the service as "honourable and informative".
The Unit attended the Northern District camping weekend in the New Forest. Thirteen cadets achieved qualifications ranging from the Junior Cadet Green Outdoor Recreation Activities Badge up to Intermediate Campcraft. A group of cadets attended the Memorial Service for those lost on HMS Hood at Boldre Church.
The Unit held a street collection in the City by kind permission of the Corporation of London. Collections were also conducted at Cannon Street Station, by kind permission of Network Rail, and at Bank Station, by kind permission of London Underground Ltd.
The weather was atrocious, all ended up soaked to the skin, but all the cadets remained cheerful throughout. Yet again, and despite the weather, the collection exceeded expectations. Thanks are also due to Clarksons, who provided shelter and refreshment for our weather-beaten crew, this was arranged by our Unit President, Jeffrey Evans.
Staff, committee members, cadets and parents undertook a "bag pack" at the Isle of Dogs branch of ASDA. We thank Mary Cosgrove, Community Life Champion at the store, and her colleagues, not only for permission to undertake this activity, but also for their help and warmth on the day. The cadets stayed in good humour throught the long day.
Pictured: "The Crew"
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