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HMS Sheffield Remembrance

A very important date in our calendar last Sunday, as 33 years ago to the date - 10th May - the ship from which our Unit takes its name - HMS Sheffield (D80) sank after a missle attack, protecting the main fleet during the Falklands Conflict.
Our Sea, Royal Marine Cadets & Staff paraded and lined the way for members of the HMS Sheffield Association, Royal Naval Association, Submariners Association and many more Veterans for the Remembrance Parade of the 20 men killed.
TS Sheffield's Band Corps drum section played during the wreath laying ceremony outside Sheffield Cathedral, before all went in for the service and the 20 names read out to a strike of the Ship's Bell.
Thanks to all involved as the Lord Mayor, public & veterans were all complimenting your immaculate turn-out, you certainly did everyone and yourselves proud to honour those of the 'Shiny Sheff'!

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VE Day 70th Anniversary

It was the 70th VE Day celebrations over the weekend, and TS Sheffield's Ship's Company were out on parade in the city.
Starting at Barker's Pool cenotaph, our crew made up the only cadet force to join veterans as poppy wreaths were laid and the last post played. As the bugle sounded, the parade & public observed 2 minuts silence.
Afterwards, we were invited to join ex-servicemen for tea & coffee, before having a look at the many displays around Sheffield Cathedral as part of the celebrations, including swing band and WWII vehicle displays.
Thanks to all for attending, your uniform/bearing was excellent - as said by many of the veterans & public.

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War memorials clean-up

Earlier this week C24 (Juniors) Division were at Wadsley Bridge, re-visiting a the war memorial for a good tidy up of the site as weeds and rubbish had built up again. A great service to the comminuity, coucil, and the service men & women this site commemorates.
Good job Juniors and senior cadets/staff helping out. (There was evena bit of time to visit the park playground on the way home!)

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Tesco Bag-Pack Fundraiser

Saturday Cadets and Adult Volenteers were at the big Tesco near our Unit for a bag-packing fundraiser. Funding which pays for transport and courses our cadets take part in at various weekends boating/camping ext. As well as our latest campain to move into larger premesis as the Ship's Company expands. Yesterday £943.39 was collected! So massive thanks to Cadets & Adults for giving their time to help out, here are some photos from later in the day

Easter Competition

Egg-citing times had at TS Sheffield, as our Juniors took part in Easter themed games from egg decorating to the easter chick hunt. Prizes for all as there were many great decoration entries, with the winner taking home a goody basket. Have a look at what went on in the Unit over the Easter holidays - Gallery