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The unit’s Commanding Officer, Sub Lieutenant (SCC) Jack Palmer RNR said: “We welcome all young people living in Norwich to pop in to the unit when we’re open and get stuck in some exciting activities like navigation, drill and orienteering. 

“It’s a fantastic opportunity to get to know other young people in the area and you’ll make some great friends, learn new skills that will give you a great head start in life and will really boost your confidence.”

Norwich is part of national charity Sea Cadets, which gives young people a new perspective. We broaden horizons and create possibilities. Working across the UK with 14,000 young people between 10 and 1

If you love camping, navigating and obstacle courses and are aged between 13 and 18, join Norwich Royal Marines Cadets detachment at Sea Cadets for the time of your life. 

Experience the great outdoors with no mod cons when you camp out with your map and compass, cook your super ration pack meal over a camp fire and then get your troop back to base. Whatever you choose, there is a world of exciting challenges at Norwich Royal Marines Cadets detachment. 

8, we help them see the world with confidence, gained through the challenge of nautical adventure and a Royal Navy ethos. Our aim is to help more young people to see the future that they want – and make that future happen.  

Norwich Marine Cadets is part of Norwich Sea Cadets, one of the oldest surviving Sea Cadet groups in the country. It has supported thousands of young people in Norwich to learn nautical skills, with a number of cadets currently attending, supported by a group of fantastic volunteers. However, more are always welcome.

The unit is open Monday and Thursday evenings, and meets at Army Reserve Centre, Aylsham Road, NR3 2AB. Contact Sub Lieutenant (SCC) Jack Palmer RNR via norwichseacadets@gmail.com to find out how you can join.

Sea Cadets from Norwich took part in a spectacular show of formal parading from The Buttlands to St Nicholas Church in Wells, to mark Trafalgar Day.

Sea Cadets from across the Suffolk and Norfolk District took part in the event on 23/10/2022 at 12:30, with the parade accompanied by a marching band. Suffolk and Norfolk cadets lead the parade escorting the colour which was carried by Norwich’s commanding officer.

Trafalgar Day is a chance to showcase skills and talents to dignitaries from the Royal Navy and to London’s spectators and tourists. For more than 100 years, Sea Cadets has marked the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar with a parade on the Sunday closest to 21 October. On that date in 1805, Admiral Lord Nelson defeated the French and Spanish fleets of Cape Trafalgar in South West Spain, losing his life at the height of his most famous victory.

Norwich Sea Cadets’ Officer in Charge, Sub Lieutenant (SCC) Jack Palmer RNR, said: “We only had a day to practise and coordinate moves with the other Suffolk and Norfolk cadets for the very exacting and precise ceremonial display they perform in front spectators. So it’s a big reflection of the hard work, dedication and passion these young people have invested throughout the year that they can deliver such a show-stopping parade. We are really proud of them.”

Norwich is part of national charity Sea Cadets, which gives young people a new perspective. We broaden horizons and create possibilities. Working across the UK with 14,000 young people between 10 and 18, we help them see the world with confidence, gained through the challenge of nautical adventure and a Royal Navy ethos. Our aim is to help more young people to see the future that they want – and make that future happen.

Norwich Sea Cadets is open Monday and Thursday from 19:00 to 21:15, and meets at Army Reserve Centre, Aylsham Road, NR3 2AB.

Cadets and staff turned out to join the March through Norwich for Remberence parade and service