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After our recent RNP, we have been awarded a Burgee which places us within the top 25% of units, throughout the Corps. The report came back with an overall ‘green’ rating which is exceptional.  Commander Clive Smith RN said in his report “Rarely do I attend units where the cadets are so engaging. Your cadets are polite, courteous, enthusiastic, cheerful and proud, and they are without doubt shining examples of exactly what the organisation is about. They are the finest ambassadors for the unit, District, Area and Corps.”   

Huge well done to everybody; Staff, UMC, Parents and most importantly our brilliant cadets.!! A more detailed review will follow from our new OiC Sub Lt Scott Hanlon in our next newsletter.

15 years ago, Lt Ron Matthews and I came to Tewkesbury from other units in the SW to help bring Sea Cadets back to the town.  We were told to either make it work or close it down by our Area Officer at the time.  We met our 1 member of staff (PPO Stamp), our President, Anne Cadbury, Vice President, Ted Keeper and Vicar, Rev Peter Sibley, two odd helpers (Mr Ian Fowler and Mr Austin Till) and two cadets (OC Peachey and OC Lively).  My then fiancée and I visited the unit (before I joined) on a Saturday. The gate was open and the two cadets were painting a classroom (as well as themselves!).  No staff,  just cadets… We were shown around and given the most royal of welcome (I never told them who I was)… On walking out into the alley I said to Hannah, “I want to be here….” That feeling has and will never leave me…On Wednesday night, the pride I had in Tewkesbury Sea Cadets has never been greater and it has been an honour to serve the unit as your Commanding Officer and previously as First Lieutenant. 

The team that has grown in TS OTTER is first class! The 18 staff are a credit to our organisation, demonstrating all the skills commensurate with the enthusiasm for Sea Cadetting in the 21^st Century. My Committee and Parents supporters I take my hat off too. Your support to the unit has made a profound impact to the many lives of cadets that have gone through our gates in my time here and will continue to grow on the foundations that you have built. TS Otters foundations are secured, strong and our 70^th anniversary last year was indicative of the support throughout the community we now enjoy. Sea Cadets now runs through the blood of the town and I see my successor Scott complimenting and building on the already amazing work we do in Tewkesbury. 

As for the cadets…. What a brilliant, talented, enthused, remarkable, smart, courageous bunch of lads and lasses … I’m proud of them all (But don’t tell them!) 

As I move to my next Sea Cadet challenges in Devon, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the friendships and support that have grown in the last few years, especially for those names above who are still by my side, and I hope will continue for many years to come. From Hannah and I, “Good luck to one and all and live by our motto…” 

“Hard to Catch!”                                          

 Ready Aye Ready           

 Lt Cdr (SCC) Jason J Kinghorn RNR

Staff and cadets had a very cold but exhilirating 4 days in the Snowdonia National Park taking part in hill walking, mountain biking and climbing in freezing conditions this Easter  Albeit a lot of snow as you can see, the sun shone giving CPO Ross Burton, POC Harry Griffiths & LC Thea Griffiths a wonderful time.  Lots of dates are now beginning to become available for these weekends, so speak to CPO Burton as soon as possible should you wish to book up as they are always very popular.

CPO Ross Burton & LC The Griffiths (I think that's Ross anyway!!)

UMC stalwarts Dave & Marie Macrow and cadets braved the freezing conditions and manned a PR stall at Tewkesbury School as part of the Discover Tewkesbury initiative.  Other youth organsations including the Air Cadets and Boys Brigade took part in addition to many local businesses.  TS Otter's band joined forces with the Air Cadets to put on our popular drum display while our drill team put on their successful unarmed drill display to much applause.

Although disappointing in numbers due to the cold weather the day was a great success with more awareness of Tewkesbury Sea Cadets within the community made in addition to some new fund raising ideas - watch this space!!

As of 28.03.13 - Website all up and running again. 

Incase you are wondering why the pictures are missing from the two recent pieces of news, it is because there is currently some routine maintenace going ahead which is preventing this.  As soon is it is fixed I will get the pictures uploaded as usual.

Thanks for your patience 13.03.13