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Congratulations to Cdt 1st Ben CW for taking part in the Southern Area Windsurfing competition in Poole. He walked away with a very satisfying 3rd place.

This is the first time the Unit and District has participated in this competition for many years. Watch this space!

What a day! And what a fantastic rowing regatta, cadets with so many medals
and fantastic results!

Open yole 🥉
LC Taylor W
Cdt Frankie L

Junior Boys 🥈
AC Aaron P
CFC Ben CW
Cdt Jack A
Cdt Henry L
Cdt Ceiran W (Oxford)

Open Boys 🥈
AC Luke M
LC Callum W
Cdt LCpl Bryce S
Cdt LCpl Umer A
CFC Oliver W

After a hard fought heat, the open girls ended up in the plate race. They put in a very strong performance and finished 1st by a long way. Their overall place is 5th well done to:
AC Sophie L
AC Charlotte V
OC Emily C
AC Rachel P
OC Georgina WW

Our rowing boat handlers unfortunately finished outside of the top 3 but that doesn’t detract from the massive effort they all put in!
POC Sian P
AC Thomas J
OC Holly R
Cdt Jessica B
OC Joseph G

Also, a big well done to JC Jemma B who stepped up last minute to help Oxfords Junior Sea cadet team

Once again, our cadets did us proud in a closely fought series of events at RAF Halton on Sunday 17th February.  Our individual piper, armed guard, continuity drill squad, junior drill squad and junior piping team will all be representing the district at the same venue in the area competition.  Commiserations to our two squads who came a close second and thanks to the CO of RAF Halton, district staff, our staff who trained our cadets so effectively  and the parents who helped transport and supported our cadets.

For most, if not all, of the thirty years that Volkswagen UK have generously donated a car, we have been proud to play our part in selling tickets and providing a visible presence in Centre:MK.  This year was no exception with several of our cadets turning out to support staff, parents and trustees who sold a large proportion of our ticket allocation as well as answering enquires regarding the unit.  Thank you everyone.

Sunday 2 December also saw us bag-packing at Morrisons supermarket in Westcroft with a good turnout of cadets and staff, despite half of the unit being away at a competition (see below), earning a magnificent £800 for the unit's funds.  Thank you Morrisons' customers for your generosity, management for giving us this opportunity, the staff for their cheerful support and our cadets, staff and trustees who turned out for the event, some staying the full six hours.