On the occasion of his twenty-five years continuity in Portrush Sea Cadets, T.S. DUKE OF YORK, as cadet and adult volunteer. The Flag Officer, FOSNNI and Flag Officer Reserves, presented Philpot with a Bosun's Call framed Illuminated Address, together with the history of the Bosun's / Boatswains Call.
NAMING AND LAUNCHING OF RIGIFLEX POWERBOAT c/w TILLER CONTROL MERCURY ENGINE - 'CAUSEWAY' : The Lord-Lieutenant of and in the County of Antrim Colonel Joan Christie OBE
The Giant's Causeway (known in Irish as Clochán an Aifir or Clochán na bhFómharach) is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. It is located in a few miles away from the Unit HQ on the northeast coast. Known locally - as the 'CAUSEWAY', the area was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 and a National Reserve in 1987. The Giant's Causeway is today owned and managed by the National Trust, it is the single most popular tourist attraction in Northern Ireland.
NAMING AND LAUNCHING OF TRINITY 500 ROWING BOAT - 'DUNLUCE' : The Deputy Mayor of Coleraine Borough - Councillor William King MBE
The limestone cliffs of the White Rocks ends abruptly against a dark basalt outcrop which is majestically 'crowned' by Dunluce Castle, joined to the mainland by an arched walkway, underneath lies the ' Mermaid's Cave'.
Coastal enthusiasts Portrush Sea Cadets gathered on Portrush, Whiterocks beach to celebrate the launch of TIDY Northern Ireland’s Clean Coast Programme, spelling out the need for environmental change to protect Northern Ireland’s fragile coastline.
Northern Ireland’s coastline is enjoyed by over 2 million visitors per year but in order to keep it that way communities must take responsibility for their beaches, keep them clean and uphold their natural beauty. The Clean Coast Programme provides a great way for people to be proactive in doing this.
Letter of invitation from the Commanding Officer:
Dear ex-CAROLINE’s and Friends,
SERVICE OF DEDICATION OF THE ROYAL NAVY ENSIGN OF HMS CAROLINE ST ANNE’S CATHEDRAL, BELFAST – THURSDAY 31st. MARCH 2011
After 96 years of faithful service to the Royal Navy, HMS CAROLINE the World War One light cruiser will finally decommission on Thursday 31 March 2011.
A short service of decommissioning will be held onboard the ship in the early afternoon, which will be attended by serving personnel only. I regret that this is due to the dormant state of the ship systems and the lack of facilities available to support a larger public event.
On completion of the decommissioning ceremony the intention is that the Ships Ensign will be moved to St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast where it will be laid up as a permanent tribute to the link between the Ship and the City of Belfast, which has been her home for the past 87 years and to the many thousands of men and women who served in her during her illustrious and lengthy career.
To mark this most special of occasions I would like to invite you to attend the Service of Dedication at St Anne’s which will commence at 3.00pm. I do hope that you will be able to join us to say goodbye to an old and dear friend.
I look forward to seeing you on the day.
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