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On 18th April 2013, Stockton Sea Cadets were welcomed with open arms when they held their biennial Royal Naval Parade on board the HM Bark Endeavour, and were the first official visitors on the tall ship under its new private ownership – all thanks to Lindsay Eccles, the new Chairman of Stockton Sea Cadets.

In addition to the many parents and supporters in attendance, also present were the Mayor of Stockton Kathryn Nelson and the outgoing Mayor Lynne Apedaile.

The event involved an inspection of the Sea Cadets by Captain Peter Adams of the Royal Navy and then an opportunity for the cadets to show off their nautical skills.

Captain Adams said, “It was a pleasure to see the cadets looking so smart in their uniforms in such a prestigious location, supported by so many local people. Above all, the Sea Cadets are about having fun and it is clear to me that Stockton Sea Cadets provide a safe, fun and caring environment where young people can gain confidence and inspiration as well as new skills and make new friends”.

Photo by Jason Watkin Photography

It is with great pleasure Stockton Sea Cadets welcomes the new Chairman of the Unit Management Team, Lindsay Eccles.

Lindsay is the Managing Director of The Infinity Group comprising of CTC Marine, Café Infinity, HM Bark Endeavour and Teesside Princess and perfectly placed to take our Unit forward in to the future.

Lindsay said "Having recently re-located to Stockton riverside and with historical links to Stockton Sea Cadets, I felt the time was right to offer my time and business skills acquired over time to benefit Stockton Sea Cadets. There are lots of exciting developments in the pipeline but with the support of the Unit Management Team, we will rise to and relish those challenges".

To join Lindsay on the Unit Management Team or to find out more about the roles available, you can contact him at: lindsay@ctcmarineandleisure.co.uk

Everyone at Stockton Sea Cadets extends a very warm welcome to Lindsay.

Stockton Sea Cadets need the help of people like you - volunteers who are happy to roll up their sleeves, get involved and potentially make a difference to the lives of so many young people from our region.

We have lots of roles to match your skills from working directly with cadets and giving them a head start in life as you guide them through the training we do. Alternatively from behind the scenes, by using your practical business skills and common sense to help shape Stockton Sea Cadets as part of the Unit Management Team. Training and support will be provided to help you.

As a volunteer member of Stockton Sea Cadets you will gain a sense of personal achievement, invest in your local community, meet new people, make new friends, become part of a team which supports young people and create the opportunity to bolster your CV.

To find out more, please contact co@stocktonseacadets.co.uk or pop in to the Unit on any parade night.