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24/01/14

Adam Clark and Charlotte Brass both 15, and Emily Burston, 16,  were required to demonstrate a variety of skills by completing the Compulsory Training Programme, and successfully passing the Area Examinations Board which sees them progress from an Able Cadet to a Leading Cadet.

These new Leading Cadets completed modules on a variety of subjects including  squad and rifle drill, cadet leadership, teaching and training younger cadets, as well as fire drill and prevention.

Officer in Charge, Jane Fox said “These Leading Cadets are  committed to Whitley Bay Sea Cadets and epitomise everything the Sea Cadets represent, which is respect, loyalty, self-discipline, commitment, honesty and integrity. They have all worked really hard to pass their assessments and exams – skills and attributes which stay with them for life. I am proud of each of them and I look forward to helping them progress”.

Training Officer Kevin Fox who is responsible for organising the cadets training, said “I am thrilled we have three new Leading Cadets at Whitley Bay. The assessments and exams are a really important part of a cadets career, and enables them to achieve both in and outside of the Sea Cadets, and this is yet another  great example of how the Sea Cadets can benefit young people and make the difference to our cadets future academic aspirations and employment prospects".

Congratulations to you all.

If you are aged between 10 -18 and like the idea of adventure and fun on the water and on land, making new friends and learning new skills then you will love Whitley Bay Sea Cadets. You'll be amazed at what we offer - take a look at the "About Us" section for more information.  We may be coming to your school soon so look out for us but in the meantime, pop along to our Unit on any Wednesday or Friday evening from 1900 - 2100 and we can tell you all about it, and answer any questions you may have. If you get involved now, you'll be able to spend the best part of the summer with us!

Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay Sea Cadets as part of the Unit Management Team. Training and support will be provided to help you.

As a volunteer member of Whitley Bay 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 cpaczko@ms-sc.org or call 07711 369327, or pop in to the Unit and speak to the Commanding Officer on any parade night. Alternatively, you can apply via the Guardian via this link http://jobs.theguardian.com/job/4775077/management-team-trustee-whitley-bay-sea-cadets/

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Congratulations to Whitley Bay's AC Clark and CDT Harley, for their outstanding performance at the sailing compertition.  Whitley Bay Sea Cadets came joint first with Newburn and Gosforth Sea Cadets. AC Clark finished second in the pico race, and CDT Harley managed to attain first place in the topper race, thereby wining the first sailing trophy for Whitley Bay Sea Cadets in a few years. Well done to you both for all your hard work and effort.

On Sunday 1 September 2013, we joined forces with our friends from the Northumberland, Tyne South and Teesside Districts and took part in the annual Sea Cadets MetFest at Gateshead's Metro Centre. Whitley Bay Sea Cadets provided the training for the seamanship display and had lots of cadets in the team. Along with stalls and a spot of fundraising, we participated in drill, parade and band displays. From the photo below, you can see Metro Centre mascot Maggot standing to attention - perhaps we have a new recruit?!