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SEA CADETS CELEBRATE 156 YEARS - YOUNG
A BUSY DIAMOND JUBILEE WEEKEND - ENJOYED BY ALL
WELWYN GARDEN CITY - RMCD - STOP-OVER
On Friday evening the unit was temporarily the home to the staff and cadets of Welwyn Garden City - Royal Marine Commando Cadets.
Over the Jubilee weekend the Royal Marine Cadets were reenacting the famous Operation Corporate "Yomp" to mark the 30th anniversary of the original event during the Falklands war in 1982. Starting at Avebury on Saturday morning following the Ridge-way pre-historic path - aiming to finish on Monday at the Falklands Memorial Chapel in Pangbourne. Colour/ Sgt Pete Lansdown confirmed on Monday they had completed the event - BZ's to them all for a fantastic achievement - pictures now in our gallery
DIAMOND JUBILEE PARTY
Cadets , parents & unit staff enjoyed a jubilee party and fun day on Saturday 2.6.12. A great day was had including various games and fun activities.
The cadets rounded off the day with a lively game of rounders - which ended in a draw !! (Click here to see Gallery for images of the day)
DIAMOND JUBILEE CHURCH SERVICE
On Sunday cadets attended Christ Church & St Mary's Diamond Jubilee Service at the invitation- presided over by the Bishop of Swindon with the Mayor & Mayoress of Swindon in attendance The Service was conducted at the of the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire for and on behalf of Old Town Swindon. We honoured by this invitation . Cadets from the Unit presented the Sea Cadet Ensign standard to the Vicar for inclusion in the Jubilee service.The cadets received great praise from all in attendance - Well done to all the cadets involved (Click here for images of the of the day)
Cadets Support Olympic Torch Event in Swindon
Swindon Sea Cadets were given the opportunity to get up close to the Olympic Torch on 23rd May. 17 cadets attended the event and provided sevices to the VIP's and Dignataries attending. They also provided refreshenets and catering to the event security staff
A fantastic day of entertainment culminated in the arrival of the Olympic torch into Wharf Green at 1:00pm where Chelsea FC's Didier Drogba took up the relay and continued the journey onwards to the London 2012 Olympics on 27th July.
The cadets provided a security cordon for this ceremony and managed to get up real close to the Torch - A fantastic day for Swindon Sea Cadets
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BIG BEN Trip No 2
Visit No 2 to Westminster clock tower and “Big Ben” on 13th April. The unit have previously visited Westminster on a number of occasions over the past few years and enjoyed tours of the Houses of Parliament where we have experienced the pomp and ceremony of the day, including a look at the House of Lords and the House of Commons where we spent time on the balcony overseeing the proceedings. One visit organised took us on a tour of Parliament and the Jewel Tower followed by a special visit to 10 Downing Street.
The latest visit , was to climb the clock tower and to see Big Ben. Technically, Big Ben is the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons (13,760 kg). The rather gruelling climb of 334 stone spiral steps was taken in sections wehere our guide provided some very interesting facts and figures about the tower, the clock and the bells and gave us a chance to catch our breath! Did you know that each dial is 23 feet square (49.15 square metres) Big Ben's minute hands are 14 feet long (4.26 metres) and the figures on the face of Big Ben are two feet high (0.6 metres) A special light above the clock faces is also illuminated when parliament is in session and Big Ben's timekeeping is strictly regulated by a stack of coins placed on the huge pendulum.
This visit took the cadets to the MSSC HQ, along the Embankment to Portcullis House and then up the tower to Big Ben where they were “lucky” to see it/hear it strike 12 noon, earplugs in! Then a walk to 10 Downing Street and back past the Houses of Parliament and Lambeth Palace before having lunch in the park next to Lambeth Palace.
A good day was had by all
A GOOD NIGHT HAD BY ALL AT SWINDON SEA CADETS...
A good night was had by all at the Swindon Sea cadet Ball on Saturday 28th April
The evening was attended by The Mayor of Swindon (Madam Mayor - Cllr Ray Ballman). Rear Admiral Wilkinson.(President of TS Resolution) Conducted the opening speech, outlining essential work and development within the Unit. Followed by highlighting the progression of the Cadets and their achievements over the past year. All rounded off by detailing the importance of continued support which will allow the unit to develop further and provide greater scope and opportunities for the cadets.
The evening consisted of a welcome drink and reception followed by a 3 course meal. To raise funds a Quick Raffle, Auction and Grand Draw took place. The entertainment of over 140 guests was provided by the cadets of TS Resolution Cutlass Display Team - A polished and impressive show culminated with "The Sailors Hornpipe". The Cadets displayed a superb level of skill and coordination which was met with a tumultuous round of applause. (BZ's TO ALL)
The evening raised £3,200. A fantastic achievement! Providing essential funds to allow the unit to continue and allow for the development of additional opportunities that will complement those already enjoyed by the Cadets of Swindon Unit
A BIG THANK YOU - TO ALL THAT ATTENDED AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AGAIN NEXT YEAR !!
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