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Sea Sunday

Sea Sunday

On Sunday 28th July 2024 the unit band provided musical support to Maidstone Branch of The Royal Naval Association as they hosted Number 2 Area for their annual Sea Sunday Parade.

 

photo Credited to Unit Press Officer, Mr David Walter 

Summer Training

Summer Training

Since May all of our Cadets have spent time on the water with the majority obtaining Rowing or Paddlesport qualifications already.  our Sailors continue with their RYA syllabus working towards their next qualification.

well done to all so far!

Photo Credited to the Unit Press Officer, Mr David Walter

Royal Marines Cadets

Royal Marines Cadets

With the Summer Training Programme in full force and the Marine Cadets having undergone boatwork training in May and June, July has seen them move on to Fieldcraft Training on both Tuesday and Thursday evenings seeing them learn and out into practice a number of skills such as camouflage and concealment and why things are seen.

 

photo credited to the Unit Press Officer, Mr David Walter

Matched Fundraising

Matched Fundraising

Following our last two fundraising events, we are extremely grateful to the following who have provided additional funding:

Just Group Plc have provided a 50% Matched Fundraising for our flag day bringing the total raised from this event to £837.15

After our Fudraising Concert, subsequent post event donations has increased the total amount raised to £1.050 

Very many thanks to everyone for their kind generosity.

August Bank Holiday Entertainment

August Bank Holiday Entertainment

Join us for an evening of Sea Shanties and Maritime Folk Music with Swinging The Lead, the resident Sea Shanty Si gets on the Cutty Sark.

 

Saturday 24th August, doors open at 6.30pm for a 7.30pm Start

Tunbridge Wells Masonic Centre, St John's Road, TN49UY

tickets £15 each - details of how to buy on the flyer.

all money raised will go to the Unit

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