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A massive BZ (Well Done) to Leading Cadet Freddie Jablonski who today successfully became a Trainee at Eastern Area Boating Station Thrapston.

"Leading Cadet Freddie" will work at the Boating Station for 6 weeks over the Summer Period and help the Adult Instructors Train the Hundreds of Cadets who will pass through the centre taking part in Afloat Activities.

https://www.facebook.com/easternareaboatstation/posts/369824813219127

Councillor Duncan Bain presents Kettering Sea Cadets with a cheque for £1000 towards the Units fleet of Boats. Seen in the Picture is MC2 Groom & Cadet Moreland-Nuttell

The High Sheriff of Northamptonshire Dr Ahmed Mukhtar DL has bestowed the Honour of appointing a Cadet from 800 NAS Kettering Sea Cadets as his Cadet Representative during his year of Office.

The Nominated Cadet will be announced at Evening Colours tonight.

High Sheriffs represent the Sovereign in their counties in upholding all matters relating to the Judiciary and maintaining law and order, tasks in practice principally delegated to the Chief Constable of Police. Their responsibilities conferred by the Crown through warrant from the Privy Council.

Following a 43-year career with the Royal Navy, Sir Mark Stanhope is to stand down as First Sea Lord in April and will hand over the baton to Admiral Sir George Zambellas. Defence Secretary Philip Hammond today, 24 January, made the announcement that Admiral Zambellas will succeed Sir Mark as the Chief of the Naval Staff.

Sir Mark has been head of the Senior Service since July 2009. In a career which began in 1970, the submariner commanded two boats – Orpheus and Splendid – then frigate HMS London and carrier HMS Illustrious. After two years as Commander-in-Chief Fleet, he then succeeded Admiral Sir Jonathon Band as First Sea Lord.

Sir George joined the Royal Navy in 1980 and is a former helicopter pilot who has also commanded three ships – minehunter Cattistock, and frigates Chatham and Argyll. He was in also in charge of the Royal Navy’s amphibious task force and oversaw the introduction of HMS Albion and Bulwark into the fleet. He and his staff supported Operation Highbrow, the evacuation of civilians from the Lebanon, in July 2006. Most recently he was Fleet Commander – the second most senior post in the RN – until November 2011 and is currently Commander Allied Maritime Command (Northwood) for NATO.

As the First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Adm Zambellas is the Royal Navy's professional head and Chairman of the Navy Board. He is responsible to Secretary of State for the fighting effectiveness, efficiency and morale of the Naval Service, and supports the Secretary of State in the management and direction of the Armed Forces. As a member of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, he advises on maritime strategy and policy, and has a collective responsibility for providing strategic direction to the department, managing performance and ensuring that Defence delivers the required outputs.

He takes over from Sir Mark at a time when there are numerous changes in post in the upper echelons of the MOD as announced by Mr Hammond.

Air Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford will take over as the head of the RAF from Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton in July; Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach will become Vice Chief of the Defence Staff in May 2013; and an announcement on the new Chief of the Defence Staff to take over from General Sir David Richards will be made next month.

TS 800 NAS Grand Raffle-2013

Prize List

1^st Prize

A Traffic Master Smartnav, Satellite Navigation system supplied and installed with 3 years membership.  Normal price for unit and 1 years subscription £485, comes with 3 years subscription. Value £750.  http://www.trafficmaster.co.uk/navigation/smartnav.html

2^nd Prize

A two night stay for 2 people in any luxury Apex hotel. Includes 2 nights accommodation for 2 people checking in on a Friday or Saturday night in a twin or double room with full English/Scottish Breakfast. Value approx £350.  Must be taken by 31^st Dec 2013

http://www.apexhotels.co.uk/Default.aspx

3^rd  Prize

A two night stay for 2 people in any luxury Apex hotel. Includes 2 nights accommodation for 2 people checking in on a Friday or Saturday night in a twin or double room with full English/Scottish Breakfast. Total value approx £350.  Must be taken by 31^st Dec 2013

http://www.apexhotels.co.uk/Default.aspx

4^th Prize

A case of fine champagne, 6 bottles to help you make that special occasion even more “bubbly”. Value approx. £150

5^th Prize

An hours ‘Flight’ in a Boeing 737 Simulator.  This is for 2 people and both will be able to have 30 mins at the controls.  Age and height restrictions may apply. Value Approx £60

http://www.burtonlatimerflightsimcentre.co.uk/index.html

6^th Prize

A Family Pass, (2 Adults and 2 Children) to Wicksteed Park, it includes wrist bands for all rides and free parking.  Summer season 2013. Value Approx £70

http://www.wicksteedpark.co.uk/default.aspx

7^th Prize

A Family, (2 Adults and 2 Children) Weekend, Sailing and or Power boating at Wicksteed Park. Learn to sail or drive a power boat under the excellent instruction from one of TS 800 NAS’s Staff Trainers.  Summer season 2013

http://www.sea-cadets.org/kettering/who-we-are.aspx

8th 9th & 10th Prizes

Family Meal voucher for a Nando’s Restaurant food ‘Platter’ feeds 2-3 people. 

Terms and conditions may apply to some of the prizes, please see relevant sites for these or contact the CO.

All prizes are as stated and no monetary value can be attached to them in the way of a cash equivalent payment.

There are some time limits, on some prizes, after which the prize is no longer valid…please read carefully all prize descirptions.

TS 800 NAS would like to thank all those who donated these magnificent prizes, it is greatly appreciated. 

The draw will take place on Thursday 20^th June, all will be welcome to attend