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It has become a well-established tradition that our award-winning marching band supports Ferndown's Remembrance Parade. Our busy musicians start Remembrance Day in Poole Park, for that town's commemoration, and then move to the nearby Dorset town of Ferndown. Here another impressive parade takes place. As usual they were in fine tune and attracted applause from the spectators as they marched to and from St. Mary's Church.

Sunday saw Poole Sea Cadets as usual playing a major part in Poole's Civic Service of Remembrance and Dedication. The service was led by the Chaplain of the Mayor of Poole, The Reverend Canon Lucy Holt. The park area surrounding the war memorial boasted a huge crowd of onlookers, who were in good voice. Congratulations to all involved in the sensitive handling of such a sombre occasion. The Parade Commander should be congratulated on keeping such an undertaking to exact time.

On a hugely motivational evening Poole's Sea Cadets came together to not only reprise the year but then be presented with prizes.

This was in the presence of our President, Rear Admiral Nick Lambert, RN (Rtd); our Patron, The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Pete Miles, and the Sheriff of Poole, Cllr Mark Howell.

Once again the plans for our proposed future headquarters were revealed before our President and Civic Guests presented the prizes.

It had been revealed by our CO that over the year more than 600 qualifications had been achieved by our cadets which works out at approximately ten each - an outstanding result for both our cadets and volunteers. BZ to all concerned.

The Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset, Mr Michael Dooley LVO MMs FRCOG, proudly hosted the annual Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset Awards ceremony at Thomas Hardy School, celebrating the remarkable contributions of young people and adult volunteers in the community.

Five outstanding young individuals were invested as Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets for the forthcoming year.

One newly appointed cadet, who exemplifies leadership, dedication, and community spirit, was our own Leading Cadet Freya Kay from Poole Sea Cadets

The ceremony, attended by family, friends, and community leaders, served as a poignant reminder of the positive impact these young leaders and dedicated volunteers have on Dorset.

HRH Princess Royal has accepted the role of Patron of the Marine Society and Sea Cadets, alongside her current role as Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps.

The Captain Sea Cadets, Captain Neil E Downing RD RN says, "We know HRH already shares a passion for our charity through her role as Admiral, and we are hugely excited about the future with her as our Patron. We look forward to all that will be made possible with this new chapter." (Photo Crown Copyright, 2024)