Milford Haven

BBC Filming Stars!

Monday 21st May 2012 saw BBC Wales Today come and film the Jubilee Pageant Team from both Milford Haven and Fishguard Sea Cadets at Milford Haven Docks.  The filming was about preparing and looking at training on the water for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Pageant down the River Thames and about what the cadet's were feeling about taking part.

In the background was our Sea Cadets, Junior Section and Royal Marines Cadets rowing, sailing and power boating - what an absolutely amazing night!

Thank you to BBC for picking Milford Haven Sea Cadets and Fishguard Se Cadets for filming but also to Nicola Russell, the Communications Officer from the Marine Society & Sea Cadet Headquarters who assisted us greatly throughout the whole process!

We should appear on BBC Wales Today some time next week (Thursday 31st May or Friday 1st June).  Watch out for us!

South Hook LNG Support MHSCC!

South Hook LNG representatives were delighted to formally present Milford Haven Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadets with their new ‘Yole’ rowing craft. The Milford Haven Unit recently partnered with British Rowing in order to provide nationally recognised rowing qualifications for their members and this vessel will increase the number of courses they can attempt. As spring arrives the cadets are keen to get out onto the waterway and try out the new sliding seat rowing vessel for the first time.

Sub Lieutenant William Elliott, Commanding Officer of the Milford Haven Sea Cadets commented “Without generous donations we would not be able to progress forward in providing better facilities and equipment for the young people in Milford Haven and surrounding areas.  We are delighted that South Hook LNG continues to support us and this can be seen through helping us develop sliding seat rowing.”

South Hook LNG is proud to continue its association with the Sea Cadets in Milford Haven, having previously donated a safety boat to the unit. Frank Thomas, Shipping Superintendent with South Hook LNG commented “It is great to visit the cadets here in Milford Haven and see the enthusiasm that they have for the Marine Services. The dedicated volunteers are able to encourage safe and educational activities on the waterway and on land, supporting the cadets in developing invaluable skills for their futures” 

JSC Chip Shop Survey

The Junior Section participated in the "Chip Shop Survey" this evening and visited the four Chip Shop's in Milford Haven.  They judged and scored the chips on a Texture, Taste, Smell and whether they were greasy.

The scores where in and "The Hake Inn Chippy" won the MHSCC Junior Section "Best Chip" in Milford Haven Award!

Milford Haven Sea Cadets lead the Queen's Barge in Jubilee Pageant.

Sea Cadets from Milford Haven will be taking the lead when they join other Sea Cadets from across the UK to lead HM The Queen’s Jubilee barge, Gloriana, down the Thames on June 3 in celebration of her Diamond Jubilee.

Cadets are training hard in preparation as they will be the focal point in a huge procession of over 1,000 vessels as they crowd the Thames to honour the Queen’s jubilee as part of a huge Thames pageant, the likes of which hasn’t been seen since 1717.

Cadets aged 12-18 are part of a 55 strong team of Sea Cadet boats from all over the country, each one carrying a flag to represent a commonwealth nation, sailing in a diamond formation on an 11km route from Wandsworth to Greenwich.

The boats, Trinity 500’s, were specially designed for Sea Cadets last year by Olympic dinghy medallist Jo Richards and will be fitted with an outboard motor supplied by Suzuki GB.

Captain Sea Cadets, Capt Mark Windsor RN said, “This is a great honour for us, not least as HM The Queen is our Patron, but it also offers our cadets an incredible opportunity to take part in a once in a lifetime event, to be part of history”  .’

Commanding Officer Sub Lieutenant (SCC) William Elliott RNR said “This is a fantastic opportunity and a great honour for us at Milford Haven Sea Cadets to be part of the diamond formation on the Thames for HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee”.

Sea Cadets is the UK’s largest maritime youth charity, working across the country in 400 towns with 14000 Sea Cadets aged between 10 and18.  Cadets learn vital life skills like leadership and team working via nautical adventure activities, and can earn extra qualifications which help boost confidence and give young people a head start in life. Visit: www.milfordhavenscc.org.uk 

Windsurfing and Sailing fun!

Last week saw the South West Area Windsurfing and Sailing week being held at the Sea Cadet Training Centre Weymouth.  Three Staff and five cadets from Milford Haven attended the week in the hope of improving abilities and qualifications.

The weather was unpredictable and unfortunately meant that two days we were unable to windsurf and sail but we did get to do some climbing and powerboating!

Milford Haven walked away with the following:

1 x RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stage One
1 x RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stage Two
4 x RYA Youth Windsurf Scheme Stage One
2 x RYA Powerboat Level One
5 x SCTC Weymouth Taster Climbing Session Certificates. 

A BIG Thank you to Lt Cdr (SCC) Scott Bradbury MBE RNR, the South West Area Training Officer for organising the week!

Exercise Long Night!

Milford Haven Royal Marines Cadets took to an Army Training Camp last week as they participate in Exercise Long Night with over 200 Royal Marines Cadets from Alpha Company (Birmingham down to Bristol and across to Cornwall and Milford Haven).

The weekend comprised of training in camouflage and concealment training, map reading, living in the field, weapon handling tests and protection of area’s.

Petty Officer (SCC) Mark Flude, the Detachment Commander of the Milford Haven Royal Marines Cadets comments “This was a good opportunity for our current cadets to see what we Royal Marines Cadets do and put a real life experience to it.  It was also an excellent opportunity to mix with other detachments as we are the newest in the Company”.

Junior Fun!

The weekend of 13 - 15 April 2012, saw six cadets and three staff from the Unit attend the South West Area Junior Sea Cadet Training Weekend at Cheltenham Unit.

They participated in a Titanic themed weekend, in recognition of her 100 years since sinking.  Activities included playing the titanic songs, making a titanic, communications (making a morse code sender), navigation, a Titanic Evening Dinner, Sea Survival and the various roles onboard her! 

We all came back very tired but looking forward to the next Area Junior Boating Weekend! 

Easter Boating Weekend Fun!

Over the weekend of Easter Bank Holiday, saw cadets from Neath and Milford Haven Unit complete boating in rowing, powerboating, sailing and windsurfing!

A good 4 days boating and over 64 qualifications that weekend!!

Also, congratulations to the 3 candidates that passed they're Rowing Instructor's/Cadet Rowing Instructor's Qualification that weekend at Milford Haven!  (PPO (SCC) M Gage & POC S Thomas, Port Talbot SCC and PCI (SCC) D Owen, Neath SCC).

Open Evening - Tuesday 17th April 2012

We wish to invite you to our Open Evening on Tuesday 17th April 2012 at 7pm onwards.  You will be able to see what we get up too and get to speak to Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets.  For those that wish to join this is an ideal opportunity to come along and see what we are about!!

We shall look forward to seeing you!

First Aid Competition SUCCESS!!

For the third First Aid competition that West Wales District has ran, Milford Haven Unit walked with the gold!!  Brilliant news for the cadets as they participate in scenerio's in CPR, Recovery Positions etc.

Congratulations to our Team:

LC Callum Snape
LC Megan Gronow
AC Lucy MacDonald
AC Rachel Russell!

Thank you to CPO (SCC) Beverley Jenkins and PO (SCC) Mark Flude for training them, and Good Luck to ALL as they represent the Sea Cadets at the Inter Services Competition being held in Nescliff (Suffolk) in May!

Note: Inter services = Sea Cadet Corps, Army Cadet Corps and Air Training Corps 

Cadets Travel With Ease!

We are now the proud owner's of a 17 seater minibus (LDV Convoy 400), albeit a second hand bus but an essential asset for the Unit.  It will allow us to take part in activities, competitions or events without the worry of hiring transporting cadets "in bulk".
 

Milford Haven Port Authority Support Sea Cadets!

Milford Haven Port Authority supported our funding application in purchasing a new trailer (useful for our sailing dinghys and small power boats) and a tow hitch installation on a car.  With this funding, it helps us safeguard the future of our waterborne activities and the safety of crafts and volunteers whilst towing.

A BIG thank you to Milford Haven Port Authority for the support!

Pictures courtesy of Gareth Davies Photography 2012.

Area Drill & Piping Competition 2012

Royal Naval Parade - Annual Inspection

Tuesday 28th February 2012 saw our Royal Naval Parade (our Annual Inspection) on assessing whether we are doing things right as a Sea Cadet and Royal Marines Cadet Unit.  The Inspecting Officer, Commander Clive Smith Royal Navy (pictured) who is the Deputy Area Officer for South West Area Sea Cadets came and inspected the cadets and staff.  Alongside him, was the Company Commander (Major (SCC) I Devenish RMR), Two Troop Commander (Lieutenant (SCC) P Edwards RMR), District Officer West Wales (Lieutenant Commander (SCC) A Thomas RNR) and Deputy District Officer (Lieutenant Commander (SCC) M. Hulonce RNR).

We also had the pleasure of the Area Recreation Officer, Lieutenant Commander (SCC) Jay Beddow RNR attending the inspection, and he inspected the Junior Sea Cadets. 

During the evening the Cadets demonstrated culinary treat skills from the Junior Section, communication and navigation skills from the Sea Cadets and Duties of a Sentry from the Royal Marines Cadets.

We had a big turnout of supporters and guest this evening, with a huge number of parents/guardians and families.  With Guests including the Mayor of Milford Haven, Mayor of Haverfordwest, Admiral & Mrs H. Hollins CB, Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority, Representatives from Pembrokeshire Youth Bank, Community Champion from Tesco Milford Haven and more...

Thank you for all your support!  We'll look forward to receiving the report back!

Lord Lieutenant's Cadet of Dyfed!

Monday 20th February saw the Honourable Robin Lewis, Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed's annual Award Ceremony being held at the Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen.  During this evening, it is an opportunity for the Lord Lieutenant to award Certificate's of Merit to Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers, present Cadet Forces Medals and to recognise and appoint his Lord Lieutenant's Cadet of Dyfed for the year.

A Congratulations to Petty Officer Cadet Nathan Davies for his presentation in finishing his year as the Lord Lieutenant's Cadet for 2011!

Petty Officer Cadet Tomas Lewis-Jones was appointed and presented his badge of office for the Lord Lieutenant's Cadet of Dyfed 2012.

A HUGE congratulations to both, especially as before Nathan the last Lord Lieutenant's Cadet was 2005 and the last time we had two consecutive Lord Lieutenant's Cadets was in 1998!

We would also like to send our congratulations to Lieutenant (SCC) Sue Gittins RNR, the Commanding Officer of Fishguard Sea Cadets for her Certificate of Merit for her services to the Sea Cadet Corps.

District Drill & Piping Competition Success!

Royal Marines Cadet Detachment Launched!

On the 1st November 2012, the Royal Marines Cadet Detachment was launched at Milford Haven Sea Cadets.

The Detachment is the furthest in Wales, with our nearest being Torfaen Unit in Cwmbran.  We have opened up the detachment with the hope of bringing in further young people to join our organisation and participate in a range of activities based on the Royal Marines.... and of course still be able to do the boating aspects that all Sea Cadets participate in too!

If your interested in joining then please contact recruitment.tsharrier@virginmedia.com or just call in one evening.

www.acoy.co.uk will give you move information on the Royal Marines Cadet movement.

Congratulations Dafydd!!

Acting Petty Officer (SCC) Dafydd Hawkings becomes the first Milford Haven and West Wales Cadet/Staff member to obtain a BTEC First Diploma in Music from the CVQO.  He got it at a Distinction* level which equates to 4 GCSE's at A* Level!

Congratulations and keep up the good work!

Pictured is Acting Petty Officer (SCC) Dafydd Hawkings and the Unit President, Commander John Roberts RNR RD MRIN.

Support and Vote!

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http://communityforce.natwest.com/project/2122 - Voting opens 26th for 26 Days!!!

New Unit website

Welcome to our new look website. It has been redesigned as part of the Sea Cadets image refresh and we hope you enjoy navigating it. Take a look and round and see what you think!