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We would like to congratulate Amy on her promotion to Leading Cadet. Leading Cadet Thomson attended the Promotion Board at Milford Haven SCC, and achieved a Pass in all aspects of the board.

Well done Amy!

Fishguard Sea Cadets ready to set sail thanks to Bluestone Foundation Donation

The Fishguard Sea Cadets recently took delivery of their new Yole boat which was purchased thanks to a £2000 donation from the Bluestone Foundation.

This purchase will help to increase participation in sliding seat rowing which is already popular with the Cadets.

Sub Lieutenant Chris Peake said, “Sliding seat rowing is a huge growth area for the Sea Cadets and the great thing about the Yole boats is that they can be one or two man vessels. We had one Yole boat at our base, but that’s hard to share between over 70 cadets.”

“With this second boat we will be able to give more of the young people who come here a chance to give the sport a go. Over the next few years we have ambitious plans to not only grow this sport in Fishguard, but to become a centre of excellence.”

Members of the Bluestone Foundation Steering Group were invited to the Headquarters in Fishguard to see the Yole in person and meet the Cadets who will be putting it through its paces.

Frank Atkins, chairman of the Bluestone Foundation said after the visit, “We’re delighted to have been able to support the Fishguard Sea Cadets with the purchase of a second Yole boat. Respect for the sea is very important when growing up in Pembrokeshire and the Sea Cadets do a great job in promoting this. We wish the group all the best of luck with their development plans.”

The Bluestone Foundation is the charitable arm of Bluestone National Park Resort. Since 2013, the Foundation’s Community fund has gifted over £140,000 to Pembrokeshire groups and projects. There are four rounds of funding available every year, with a maximum grant of £5000 available per project. To find out more or to request an application pack please email foundation@bluestonewales.com.

On Saturday 26^th January Fishguard Unit along with support from other Units in West Wales took part at the South West Area 5 Aside Football Competition at Bentham Country Club, Gloucestershire

Fishguard Senior Girls won gold and are now through to the National Event, which is to be held at the Grantham Meres Leisure Centre in Grantham, Lincolnshire over the weekend of 22-24^th Feb

After playing 5 matches and scoring the majority of goals, all in very high scoring games, Ordinary Cadet Elin was awarded “Player of the Tournament” for the Senior Girls.

Fishguard Junior Boys have won Silver, again with some very high scoring games, but just losing out in the Final to Mercia District

We also had two cadets who helped make up the Neath Junior Girls Team, who won gold and are also through to Nationals

All round a great day for West Wales District

Commanding Officer Chris Peake said “ he was very proud of all the cadets achievements, and also wanted to thank Milford Haven, Swansea, Neath and Tenby Sea Cadets for their help in providing additional players. He also wanted to thank all the Volunteers who helped Train the cadets and look after them on the day”

We are very proud, once again to be representing South West Area at the National 5 aside event.

We would like to thank Richard and George from Tesco Express, Goodwick for their support in allowing us to collect at their store on Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th December. We would also like to thank the good people of Fishguard & Goodwick for their generosity in helping us raide just short of £900. We are extremely grateful for everyones support and would also like to thank all the cadets and volunteers for giving their time to support us over these 2 days.

Thank you!

This year the cadets had been invited to the Community Christmas Carol Service, where the cadets had been asked to meet and greet people as they arrived, Cdt 1st Harriet did one of the readings and 4 cadets also organised the collection and one cadet was a shepherd in the display. The organiser was so impressed with the cadet and staff turnout and gave everyone a festive feeling just before Christmas. Well done everyone.