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Sandwell Gets New Mast

Sandwell Gets New Mast

Sandwell Sea Cadets has recently risen to the sky with the installation of a new mast at their unit headquarters at Ormiston Forge Academy. 

The mast which was donated to the unit from the Nautical Club in Birmingham when it closed back in 2015 and has been in storage since, has now risen again and stands proud in front of the unit building. 

An official unvailing ceremony as held on 27th June attended by the Deputy Lord Liuetenant Dave Heeley or Blind Dave as he likes to be known along with oter dignataries. The official ribbon cutting was performed by Mercia Districts very own Deputy District Officer and former Commanding Officer of TS Albion Lt Dave Burley. 

The mast has undergone some extensive refurbishment and is now an integral part of the units operation. 

New 9 Year Old Junior Division From August 2024

New 9 Year Old Junior Division From August 2024

We are pleased to announce that Sandwell Sea Cadets will be opening a new Junior Division for 9 year olds from August 2024. 

If you have a child aged 9 that would like to join us then register your interest with us at Trainingshipalbion486@gmail.com. 

Their adventure starts with Sea Cadets. 

Come And Join Us

9 February 2024

 Do you have children aged between 10 and 18 Years old, or maybe you are looking for something new and engaging. If so we have the following volunteering vacancies available, 

Junior Cadets Aged 9 - 10 From August 2024 

Junior Cadets Aged 10-12

Sea Cadets Aged 12-18

Royal Marine Cadets Aged 13-18

Uniformed Adult Volunteers 

Unit Assistants 

Here at Sandwell we offer skills and qualifications that could take you around the world. We create a safe, engaging and fun learning environment that will give you memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

For Adult Volunteers we offer full training along with a variety of different qualifications such as Sailing, Powerboating, Seamanship, Catering, the list is endless.

If you want to find out more about us, send us an email at Trainingshipalbion486@gmail.com

 

   

Join Our Royal Marine Detachment

Join Our Royal Marine Detachment

Do you want to be a champion?
Try your hand at Fieldcraft and Map Reading to become the best of the best!
At Sandwell Royal Marines Cadets, we currently have spaces available for those aged 13-18 to join our
new detachment.
If you want to get involved, drop us an email at Trainingshipalbion486@gmail.com

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