19/03/2013
Last December, the UMT Chairman Mr Simkins secured for our unit a grant for £10,000 for boats. As boats officer, spending the cash fell to Mr Williams. After weeks of shopping online and grovelling to every dealer he could find to stretch the money further, Mr Williams has purchased a whole new flotilla of boats for Luton Cadets to use. The new kit includes:
Thank you to Sports England for their support.
14/03/2013
This weekend Luton played host to the Bedfordshire District for their Multi Activity Cadet Training (MACT) weekend. The courses on offer were Meteorology, Adventure Training and the Leading Cadet / PO Cadet Advancement Board. Luton had two cadets on the Meteorology, one on the AT, two on the PO Cadet Board and 4 on the Leading Cadet Board.
Well done to L/CPL Matthews for completing his Meteorology, and the MC2 Perry for completing Basic Campcraft.
Well done to LCs Frost and Newell for passing their PO Cadet Board. Congratulations to ACs Perry, Ayles, Williams, Evans for passing their Leading Cadet Board. All candidates are missing pre-requisite qualifications, and must now complete their missing boatwork in the next 6 weeks. However, an excellent effort by all involved – well done.
07/03/2013
This Wednesday was the Unit Review Visit (URV). Each unit is inspected annually to assess our achievements, promotions, training, administration, safety, armoury, adventure training, turnout and ceremonial. The inspection was carried out by the Bedfordshire District Officer, Lt Cdr (SCC) R. Knight RNR, along his Deputy District Officer Lt (SCC) R. Ryder RNR and the 5 Troop RMC Commander Capt (SCC) S. Smith RMR.
The ceremonial part of the night consisted of a full Ceremonial Divisions (less weapons) and an inspection of each division. Once compelted, the cadets returned to normal training which consisted of Drill for the Sea Cadets, Knots for the Juniors and the Royal Marines Cadets practiced their silent movement by night over a course of tripwire and obstacles.
The inspection was a re-sounding success with only a few minor points highlighted. The unit has been awarded 71%, earning it a Pennant for 2013.
15/02/2013
This Wednesday Luton unit held the annual Awards night at Tea Green Golf Club. Nearly fifty cadets and their families turned out for the occasion. Unfortunately, for various reasons the Unit’s Vice President and local councillors were unable to attend the event, leaving the presenting or awards to the Detachment Commander, Lt (SCC) J. Lancaster RMR, and the Unit Chairman, Mr Mike Simkins.
Over twenty awards were handed out ranging from best dressed, based on 12 months of uniform inspections, to achievements in outdoor activities. A selection of the awards are listed below:
Best Sea Cadet: L/C R. Frost
Best RM Cadet: Cpl K. Ayers
Best Junior Sea Cadet: L/Jnr L. Demichele
Congratulations to all winners and runners up. Bravo Zulu. The winner of Best Sea Cadet and Best Royal Marines Cadet also will a free Offshore Voyage on either the Sea Cadet Corps’ flagship T.S. Royalist, or the Power Boats, T.S. John Jerwood or T.S. Jack Petchey.
A full list of winners will be updated soon.
09/01/2013
The Unit Chairman, Mr Mike Simkins, cordially invites all parents, guardians, friends and supporters to the 2013 Annual General Meeting of the Luton Sea Cadets Unit Management Team (UMT).
This annual meeting is held to bridge the gap between the parents and the committee, and also elect supporters to the positions within the committee such as vice chairman, secretary and treasurer. All supporters are invited to come along to ask questions and discuss the issues affecting the unit at this time, and for those who want to give something back to the unit and support our cause, you can find out how to get involved - it's not as time consuming or complicated as you may think. Topics include the current status of the unit, future plans, and current issues affecting the unit. Additionally there will be information on how you can support the unit, which does not always involve a huge time committment. Any carpenters, electricians or plumbers who wouldn't mind fixing the occasional leaky tap or plug socket, could greatly help the unit and anyone willing to give up an evening to grab a paint brush can also make a huge difference to the cadets.
The meeting will be held at Luton Sea Cadet unit on March 1st 2013 from 1930 to 2130. All attendees should arrive by 1910 latest so the meeting can start at 1930 sharp. Cadets will be occupied in the normal Friday night parade night. Refreshments will be available.
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