On Saturday 11th March Cadets & staff helped out with the slipway clear up which was organised & hosted by the Royal Naval Sailing Association (RNSA) Medway Branch.
Collecting flotsam & jetsum washed up on the slipway or blown into the bushes, using litterpickers or gloved hands, the team managed to amass quite a haul. RNSA members supplied refreshments to the eager attendees which included people from the hovercraft group, Maritime Volunteer Service, Royal Engineer's Yacht Club & RNSA.
Cadets were awarded cups, shields or certificates in various categories of either excellence or endeavour on 18th December 2017. Cadet's parents & family were invited to attend to witness the presentations. The awards were presented by our District Officer, Lt Cdr (SCC) S. Small RNR
Those present, at the event, are pictured with the staff & supporters.
Staff awards - This years Senior Rates Plate winner was CPO (SCC) L. Bass, the unit's First Lieutenant (awarded by the CO). The Magdala Sword winner was PO (SCC) J. Hazell (awarded by the unit's senior Cadet).
CPO (SCC) C. Bass was awarded her, long overdue, Cadet Forces Medal by Lt Col Duffield DL at the annual awards presentation evening on 18th December 2017.
CPO Bass has been a longtime supporter of the unit, since 2003, with her immediate family being involved with the unit at one time or another. She continues her work with the unit as Unit Training Officer & District Staff Officer First Aid.
To mark both her recent retirement from the Royal Naval Reserve and the Centenary year of women’s service in the Royal Navy, Commander Jane Allen is undertaking a 5,500 mile charity walk around the coast of mainland Britain. Jane’s walk aims to raise money for two important Naval charities - The Women's RNBT and RN/RM Charity.
After her exertions in the local area, Jane's husband Frank set up their mobile support unit at Medway Towns unit for a much needed overnight break on 4th January. Cdr Allen is pictured with her support vehicle, outside the unit's garage.
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Donate £5 by Text: Navy Victory to 70500
Or cheque to ‘Victory Walk’ c/o WRNS BT, Castaway House, 311 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth PO2 8RN. To Gift Aid your donation, please, supply your house number and postcode. Thank you.
Cadets and staff raised funds for the Royal British Legion poppy appeal at ASDA, Chatham between 4th and 11th November.
This year we managed to raise £3,389.49 which was an improvement of over £1,000 on last year's total.
Well done to all that gave up their time to help!
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