Bury and Radcliffe

Visit to the Mayor's Parlour

5th April 2012

Cadets and Staff were invited to Bury Town Hall by the Mayor, Councillor Yvonne Creswell and her Consort, Mr Alan Creswell. They had a full guided tour, which included the Council Chambers and the Mayor's parlour. It was a fun and informative evening.

Photo's can be found in the gallery

Long Service Award

20th March 2012

Congratulations to CI Mrs. Christine Sharples, who was awarded a long service cetificate for pver 12 years service with the Sea Cadets. The certificate was presented to CI Sharples by the Lord Lt. of Greater Manchester during the Units RNP.  

RNP

20th March 2012

The Royal Naval Parade (RNP) was the final part of this years inspections.  This year we had the Senior Staff Officer (NW), The Lord Lt. of Greater Manchester and the Mayor of Bury forming the inspection team.  We also merged the inspection with the annual awards evening with the inspection team handing out the awards to the deserving Cadets.  The evening went very well thanks to all the hard work and effort by the Cadets and Staff.  Well done to you all.

Pictures can be found in the photo gallery

Weekend Courses

4th March 2012

It has been a busy weekend for courses. Three Cadets gained Seamanship class 3 at Manchester Trafalgar and one Cadet has passed his Leading Cadets Board at Rochdale.  Well done to you all.

Waste Paper Collection

28th January 2012

A big thank you to all those who helped to move the scrap paper from the out-buildings to the skip.  It was two hours hard work but it helped to raise £250 for the unit.

District Marine Engineering Competition

22nd January 2012

Well done to the marine engineering quiz team who came a respectable 3rd at the district competition.  This was the first time that we entered a team for many years.

The Unit gets an 'Emergency' Upgrade

30th December 2011

Over the Christmas break the unit has received an ‘emergency’ upgrade.  Staff completed the final electrical connections on the new emergency lighting, which cadets helped to install early in December 2011.  At the same time all the old electrical heaters were replaced by new more efficient (and hopefully warmer) ones as well as several sockets also being replaced.  A big thank you to the Cadets and Staff that made this much needed upgrade possible.

Poppy Appeal Results 2011

20th December 2011

The results for the 2011 Poppy Appeal are in...... The unit raised a total of £2517.22 so well done to you all.  The cadet who raised the most for the appeal, and has been put forward for the Lord Lt's prize, is Cdt. K. Williams.  Cdt Williams raised a total of £504.84 so a very well done to him.

BZ

District Multisubject Weekend

District 5-A-Side Football Competition

4^th December 2011

Seven cadets from Bury Unit formed a junior boys team for the District 5-A-Side Competition.  Two of the more senior cadets helped out Middleton & Chadderton Unit’s senior boy’s team.  The remaining 5 cadets took to the pitch at Howe Bridge sports centre for the first match against Rochdale and secured a 1-0 victory.  Unfortunately they did not fare as well in the second match against Accrington losing 1-3.  Though they did not bring home any trophies a big well done goes to all those who played.

BZ

Ships Visit - HMS Shoreham

3^rd December 2011

A few cadets and staff went to visit HMS Shoreham, which is docked in Liverpool over the weekend.  The cadets got to look round the state of the art  Sandown Class mine hunter learning about how ship and mine hunting operations are carried out. Our thanks go to the ship’s crew, who gave their time to show the cadets round.

Bury Sea Cadets Goes Social

23rd November 2011

Social media plays a big part of modern life. The cadets today are at the forefront of this online social world having access to many forms of social media via PC, Laptop, Tablets and mobile smart phones. Today the unit launches its Facebook fan page and Twitter account.  It is hoped that information of upcoming events and reviews, pictures and videos of unit past events will be posted.  The information for these accounts are below.  Please Like & follow the unit.

Twitter - @buryscc

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bury-Radcliffe-Sea-Cadets/287223567984312

Remembrance Sunday Parades

13th November 2011

Cadets and Staff from Bury Unit were involved in both the Bury & Ramsbottom Remembrance parades.  In Ramsbottom Bury Cadets formed a 'war memorial guard' and honour guard for dignitaries on parade in the town.  In Bury the Unit's Standard was paraded together with cadets forces, veteran associations, serving regiments and of course the Royal British Legion.  The remaining Ship's Company formed part of the parade. 

At both locations the Cadets and staff were present for the service of remembrance and laid a wreath on behalf of the unit for all who gave their lives in the service of others. 

"Lest we forget"

Coastal Veterans Remembrance Parade

13th November 2011

Cadets and staff were present at the Coastal Veterans (torpedo) memorial next to the town hall to show our marks of respect to all those who gave their lives in the service of others.  The cadets will now carry on the tradition of laying a poppy wreath at this memorial on Remembrance Sunday since the unfortunate disbanding of the association earlier this year.  This will ensure that they will be remembered long into the future.

Poppy Appeal

5th, 6th & 12th November 2011

Cadets were on hand at the Tesco superstore, Bury to help sell poppies for the Royal British Legion.  The cadets efforts will be entered into the Lord Lt. of Greater Manchester's  poppy appeal competition, where the one who raises the most money for the appeal will be presented with an award.  The unit will also be entered into the competition with the combied effort of all the cadets coming together as unit total. 

BZ to all involved.

Official Poppy Appeal Start

25th October 2011

The Worshipful Mayor of Bury, Cllr Yvonne Creswell, Col(ret) Eric Davidson of the Royal British Legion and members of Bury Royal Naval Association attended the Unit on Tuesday night for the official start of the Poppy Appeal in the Borough of Bury.  The evening started with the Mayor and her Consort being piped onboard, then inspecting and talking to the Cadets on parade. This was followed by the main event of the night the official start to the Poppy Appeal and of course this was an ideal photo opportunity for the local press.  

The Mayor and her Consort then went on a tour of the Unit and were informed of cadet activities, events and shown the Unit's Field Gun.  The evening was concluded by the Mayor and the Unit Chaplain dedicating the Unit's new Standard, which will be paraded in Bury Town Centre at this year’s Remembrance Sunday Parade (13th November 2011).

The Mayor, her Consort and the members of the RNA were then served refreshments in the Unit's Ward Room.

National Sailing Regatta

15th October 2011

Ordinary Cadet Staples-Jones, along with cadets from 5 other units, attended the National Sailing Regatta at Southport on 15th October representing the North West Area.  There were a total of 20 individual medals awarded to the cadets.  Only 3 points separated 1st, 2nd and 3rd, and the North West came 3rd.  This is a very good result.  O/C Staples-Jones came 1st in the PY competition BZ.

Well done to all those who attended. 

BRAVO ZULU

Sponsored Aerobathon

8th October 2011

The Unit's Admin Officer (CI Sharples) took part in a 3-hour aerobics session to raise funds for the Unit and Christie Hospital.  O/C P Barlow  joined in for part of the session and so far over £100 has been raised for the cadets.  It was a long 3 hours but both survived (with a couple of comfort breaks).

Area Swimming Competition

2nd October 2011

Two Cadets from Bury unit were at the Palatine Leisure Centre, Blackpool to represent the District at the Area swimming competition.  All Cadets did very well and placed the district in 6th position which was a great achievement as we were not able to enter all the events.

BRAVO ZULU

District Swimming Competition

25th September 2011

Three cadets took part in the Annual District Swimming Competition held in Oldham. Even though they were small in numbers they managed to bring home the Senior Boys Trophy and the Overall Boys Trophy. Two of the cadets are going on to represent the District at the Area Swimming Competition in Blackpool on Sunday, 2nd October.

Congratulation to them all and good luck in the Area Competition

Boatwork Week @ Barrow

19th - 27th August 2011

Cadets and Staff joined Bolton Units annual Boatwork camp up at the Sir John Fisher Sailing Centre, Barrow-in-Furness.  Many qualifications were gained in Sailing, Powerboating & Rowing.  The cadets averaged nearly four qualifications each and they still found time for Laser Quest and a disco.  The week was a great end to the boatwork season.

PICTURES TO FOLLOW SOON

North West Area Camp

14th - 19th August 2011

Four Cadets from Bury Unit joined Cadets and Staff from around the Area for its annual camp.  This year it was held on HMS Bristol which had just returned from her refit.  Cadets took part in activities such as Kayaking, Sailing, Powerboating and Rowing.  They also had the chance to turn their hand to field craft with Bravo company and take in the sights of Portsmouth with visits to some of its historic places. All the Cadets had fun as well as returning with some well deserved boatwork qualifications

Sea Sunday Parade

17th July 2011

 A few Cadets and Staff from the District turned out on a very wet Sunday morning for the annual Sea Sunday Parade.  This year the parade and service was held at Bury Parish Church. 

BRAVO ZULU to all who turned up

Area Regatta

9th & 10th July 2011

Saturday - Boat Handling & Sailing

This year's competition was held at the Crosby Lakeside Activity Center (CLAC) which is the new Area boat Station. CLAC replaced Hollingworth lake (T.S. Palatine) as the Areas boating station earlier this year and this was the first opportunity that staff and cadets had a chance to see the excellent facilities that they have to offer.  Cadets and Staff from around the area were joined by the Captain of the Sea Cadets, Captain Mark Windsor RN for this annual event. Ordinary Cadet Staples-Jones was entered in the Area PY class sailing Competition and I am plased to say he won 3 out of his four races and came second in one.  This meant that he won PY class overall and will now be heading to the National Competition held at Southport in October BRAVO ZULU

Sunday - Rowing & Kayaking

This event was held in the docks next to the Royal Navy Headquarters in Mersayside.  Staff from Bury unit were there to support the cadets from the district who had made it to the Area Competition. The competition used the new cadet boats, the Trinity(Fixed seat Rowing) and the Yole (Sliding seat rowing).  All the teams did well.

Pictures can be seen in the boating section of the gallery

**NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING**

The Unit Management Team will be holding an AGM on Thursday 21st July 2011 at its Headquarters on Marsden Street Bury.  The meeting will start at 19:30 prompt.  The Meeting is open to all friends, supporters or persons with links to the unit. 

District Regatta &Boatwork Day

 2nd July 2011

Four Cadets from Bury Unit took advantage of the North East Lanc's District boatwork day & regatta.  The event was held at Scotmans flash, Wigan on what was a hot summer’s day. The cadets had chance to try out rowing in one of the Sea Cadets new boat the Trinity, which is a replacement for the aging ASC's, which have been in service with the SCC for many years. This new boat will allow cadets to learn both Pulling & Rowing in a lighter and more modern boat. The Cadets also tried their hand at Sailing & Kayaking taught by instructors from District Units.

A fun day on the water was had by all who attended.

Pictures can be seen in the boating section of the gallery.

Bury Lions Carnival

11th June 2011

Fifteen Cadets and three Staff from Bury Sea Cadet Unit took part in the Bury Lions Carnival where they showed off their newly acquired replica field gun and carriage.  The crowd were very inpressed with the cadets and the field gun that they pulled.

A big thank you goes to both Mr Norris who built the field gun with his grandson, also to Mr Foster for helping us transport the field gun at very short notice.

BRAVO ZULU to all involved.

Picture availible in the events section of the gallery.