Reigate

New Facebook Page

We are pleased to announce that a new Facebook Fan page is now live for Sea Cadets Reigate.

Just search for Sea Cadets Reigate or visit www.facebook.com/SeaCadetsReigate to access the page and lick on like to follow us.

This page brings the unit in line with most other Sea Cadets Units/ District and Areas Facebook pages and gives more information to new recruit

AREA FOOTBALL COMPETITION POSTPONED

Due to the inclement weather around the Area it has been decided to postpone the Area Football.  This has been done for Health & Safety reasons as we really can't predict how much worse the snow will get and if it is going to freeze. Units will be informed of alternative arrangements when they have been confirmed.  

PARADE NIGHT CANCELLED - Friday 18th January 2013

Due to the current weather/driving conditions Friday night's parade night has been cancelled.

Presentation Parade

Every year, Reigate Sea Cadets hold their presentation parade , an event to which you, your family and relatives are Invited.

Many of you will be aware of the successes achieved by this unit at district, area and national competition and of the high regard in which the unit is held in the Sea Cadet Corp. The evening is not specifically about the unit’s achievements, it is about the cadets who achieve individual success, it is also about those cadets who may not excel in competition but show commitment, effort and improvement.
We also acknowledge the effort of those cadets who gave their time to the unit during our flag week and achieved the best results.

At the presentation evening you will see that the cadets of TS Ark Royal are involved in many activities and are a group of whom we can all be justifiably proud. Difficult to believe in some cases, but we do receive many comments on their personal presentation and how well behaved they are when at unit events.

Captain Peter Mansfield the President of Reigate Sea Cadets will make the presentations

Please try to attend and show support for your cadet, the uniformed staff, management team and Parents & Supporters association who are all volunteers are giving their time for your cadet.

Richard Smith

Chairman Reigate Sea Cadets

PS. Don’t forget your camera as photography of the presentations is welcomed and it may well be your cadet who is receiving one.

Notice of AGM

Reigate Sea Cadets, Notice of AGM
Tuesday October 2nd 7.30pm
TS Ark Royal, Hooley Lane, Redhill

It it is a requirement of the Charity Commission and the Sea Cadets that we hold an Annual General Meeting at which the accounts are available for inspection and the units Management committee is elected/ re-elected.
The AGM offers an excellent opportunity for all parents and supporters of Reigate Sea Cadets to learn a little of what we have been doing throughout the year.
You can meet the management team who ensure that your cadet has the equipment required and can operate in a safe, secure and presentable environment.

Perhaps you disagree with something we do, maybe you have a suggestion for improvements........ it's an opportunity to have your say.

Please remember that everyone involved with this unit is a volunteer. Giving their time to ensure the best for your cadets. Please attend and show us your support.

There is no hidden agenda, we are not asking for your money or trying to get you involved although, we would always welcome willing helpers or those with professional skills to offer. PLEASE ATTEND. Everyone is welcome.
I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday October 2nd.

Richard Smith
Chairman
Reigate Sea Cadets

Area Regatta

Following the success at the previous weeks District Rowing Time Trials the Open Boys and Open Girls Rowing crews competed at the Area Regatta along with the units Power Boat Handling Team.

The rowing teams fought of fierce competition and performed extremely well and as a result the Open Boys placed 4^th and the Open Girls placed 3^rd.

This year the Power Boat Handling teams had a choice of using a Planing boat instead of the traditionally used Displacement boats and the Surrey crew chose to use the Planing Boat. They were the only crew to choose this type of boat and they performed extremely well and eventualy placed 1^st overall meaning they go on to joing A/C Lewis (competing in the Paddlesport part of the competition) in representing Southern Area at the National Combined Regatta on 29^th September.

BZ to all who competed, it was an extremely long and hard day.

Surrey District Time Trials

September has seen a busier start to the month where competitions are concerned for various reasons. First the Area Regatta was postponed, then the Area Paddlesports Regatta and finally the District Rowing Regatta postponed. All these competitions are happening at the beginning of September along with the Area Band Competition.

The District Rowing Regatta took place on Sunday, 9^th September taking the form of each crew doing time trials. As this was the same day as the Area Band Competition Reigate’s Open Boys & Open Girls crews competed along with 1 other crew on Monday, 10^th September during the evening. By the time they finished the last race you could just about make out the crews due to the light. Both crews did amazing times and are now through the Area Regatta on Sunday, 17^th September to be held in Portsmouth.

Southern Area Paddlesports

Saturday, 7^th September 2012 saw the Southern Area Paddlesports Regatta being held at Dreadnaught Reach in Reading. The original date for the competition was in July but due to the adverse weather and the fact the River Thames was running far too high and far too fast for safety reasons the competition had to be rescheduled.

Reigate had 4 Cadets included within the Surrey District team and A/C Kerry Lewis managed to take Gold in the Open Girls Single 2 mile marathon as well as the Open Girls Doubles 800 metre sprint with L/C Dallatt from Farnham.

A/C Marcus Francis and O/C Joel O’Flaherty took silver in the Open Boys Double 2 mile marathon whilst O/C Myles Jenkinson finished 2^nd to take silver in the Junior Boys Doubles 500 metre sprint.

At present the silver medallists do not go through to represent Southern Area at the National Combined Regatta on 29^th September but they may well be called up to form part of an Area Relay team. Gold medallists go through so A/C Kerry Lewis will be going through to represent the Area at the National Combined Regatta.

Very well done to all involved.

HMS Defender Visit

On Friday 31^st August 4 Staff & 10 Cadets went down to visit The Royal Navy’s newest warship: HMS Defender. The Type 45 Destroyer is so new that she was still having parts put onto her deck. The visit was organised by Lt Bishop from the unit and an ex Cadet of the unit, Lt. Adam Robertson RN who is the Deputy Weapons Engineering Officer (DWEO). We saw aspects of the entire ship, in fact had she been operational we would not have seen as much as we did. The tour included a demonstration of how the fire fighting kit is worn, the living quarters, the bridge and so much more.

The day started with the tour and then continued by having lunch on board the warship. Following this all went from the newest warship onto the oldest of the Royal Navy’s Fleet: HMS Victory. Here the Cadets were shown around the ship and saw how the Royal Navy worked in Nelsons era.

All Cadets & Staff who went had an extremely enjoyable day and many thanks to Lt Robertson for his hospitality during the day.

Garden Party - CANCELLED

The Best of British Garden Party on 14th July in Reigate has had to be cancelled due to the predicted adverse weather conditions. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and kindly ask you to pass it onto anybody who may not know,

Flag Week 2012

Once again Reigate Sea Cadets held their annual 'Flag Week' where the carry out street collections throughout the Borough. This year it was conducted during the week 18-22nd June and a grand total of £2,592 was collected.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those members of the public for their continued support, without this it would be extremely difficult to operate.

This money will go towards the running costs of the unit, new equipment for the Cadets, fuel for transportation of Cadets to various activites and so much more and for this we thank you.

Tesco for schools and clubs

2012 marks the third consecutve year that Reigate Sea Cadets has been collecting the Tesco for Schools and Clubs Vouchers. This year a grand total of 2,214 vouchers were collected which is a fantastic effort by everyone. We would like to thank everybody who has donated these vouchers to us enabling us to get new equipment for the unit.

Area Drill and Piping 2012

Following the success at the District Competition the Armed Guard, Piping Team and Individual Pipers went on to represent the District at the Area competition on 25th March.

This year the competition was held at HMS Sultan in Gosport and all did exceedingly well and the Guard and Piping Individuals fought off stiff competition but unfortunately didnt place within the top 3.

The units Piping Team placed 2nd for the 2nd consecutive year, no mean feat and a top result.

Armed Guard Commander Leading Cadet Jason Bailey outshone the competion to be named the best Guard Commander.

A brilliant result for all concerned, well done to all.

Boat Jumble

4 members of staff, 1 member of the PSA and 2 Cadets attended the Boat Jumble being held at the Kent County Showground held in Detling, Kent.

The idea was to try to sell on any items that were no longer required so new equipment can be sourced and purchased.
It total over £700 was raised through selling items including a small rowing boat and a Bosun dingy.

Many thanks to those who supported us at this event and BZ to those who made the day such a success.

Royal Naval Parade (RNP)

Tuesday,13th March 2012 will see the return of the bi-annual Royal Naval Parade (RNP).

This evening is where the Southern Area Officer (Commander R Tarr RN) will come to the unit to conduct an Inspection.

The 1st half of the evening will consist of the ceremonial part of the evening whilch then moves into a tea break and a chance for visitors and the Inspecting Officer to view static displays which has been set up.
The 2nd part of the evening is our evolution. The evolution is where the Cadets showcase what the unit does.
Parents are actively encouraged to come along and see more of what the unit does.

We would kindly ask that parents/ visitors arrive between 18:45 and 19:10.

District Drill and Piping Competition

Sunday, 26th February 2012 saw the annual District Drill
and Piping being held at Farnham Sea Cadets.

This year once again Reigate entered the Armed Guard,
Piping Team and 2 Piping Individuals.

Despite starting with a disadvantage of only having squad
of 11+1, the Guard pulled out all the stops and placed 1st
to win the competition. Reigate Guard Commander
L/C J. Bailey also won the best Guard Commander shield.

Reigate's Piping Team performed brilliantly to place 1st as
well. The 2 individuals from Reigate had stiff competition
and A/C Bennett placed 1st  whilst A/C Lewis placed 2nd.
A brilliant result for all who attended.

The Guard, Piping Team and both Piping Individuals now go
onto compete at the Southern Area Drill & Piping Competition
which will this be held at HMS Sultan instead of the usual venue
of HMS Excellent.

The competition was the current District Officers last
competition in this role. Lt CDR (SCC) Ray Mitchell RNR GCGI
has moved onto the role of Area Recreation Officer responsible
for arranging all of the Area Competitions as well as the Areas
entry and logistics for the National Competitions.

A march past in the District Officers honour was held at the end
of the competition.
We wish him all the best in his new role.

Area Football

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th January saw the Southern Area Football
competition being held at HMS Sultan in Gosport, Hampshire.
Representing Surrey District was the Reigate Unit Junior Boys team
and a combined Senior Giirls team featuring Cadets from Reigate, Crawley
and Woking.

Both teams placed performed exceedingly well placing 3rd in their respective
areas doing themselves, their unit and their district prod.

BZ to all who participated.

National Regatta

Cadets From TS Ark royal helped the Southern Area Sea Cadets win
the National regatta at the Excel centre in London Last week.

Stuart Saunders Myles Jenkinson Joel O'Flaherty, Tim lobley and
Kerry Lewis competed in kayak races on the thames at London docklands.
The The boys claimed silver medals for the Jnr doubles sprint and
marathon whilst Kerry Lewis won Gold in the Jnr Girls Marathon and silver
in the Jnr. girls sprint Myles Jenkinson Tim lobley and Kerry Lewis bought
home Gold medals for the relays. Coach Graham Francis said this is a
fantastic result for the unit and the individual cadets. Several hundred
cadets from around the country start out but only a few make it to The
National regatta, to bring home the medals is a real achievement.

Sponsored Walk 23-25September

2 Instructors set from the unit set out to walk 80 miles within 48 hours.
Their aim was to walk from Canterbury back to the Units Headquarters
in Hooley Lane, Redhill. The total time taken was actually 47 hours and
51 minutes meaning they achieved it with 9 minutes to spare.
As I am sure you will appreciate walking this distance with a full rucksack
for this amount of time is no mean feat so BZ to CPO Smith and CI Brown
for completing this.

Any donations would be greatly appreciated for this event. Money raised from
this sponsorship event will go directly to the Unit.

Should you wish to support this in monitary form please email
reigatescc@gmail.com with details.

Rowing - Thursday, 25th September

This Sundays Rowing Session (25th September) will be the last session
of the seaason. Time will be 0900-1200 at Mercers Park.

60s Night

Cadets from the unit have organised a 60s night to raise money

for the unit as part of their Duke of Edinburgh award

This event is on Saturday 10th September tickets £10

available from the Unit,Performing Live will be The Radiators

get your Tickets now.Picture shows Sarah Chatfield with members

of the group.

Weymouth Summer Camp Travel Plan

For all those Cadets from Reigate on the Surrey District
Summer Camp in Weymouth on 21st August, please
ensure that you are at the unit no later than 1530.

You will then be transported down to the course in
unit minibus.

Should you have any questions relating to this or you
have not yet received a kit list then please e-mail:
reigatescc@gmail.com.

Boating this wek

There will be Sailing at Mercers Park on Wednesday 17th Aug,
usual time at the lake.

There will be no Rowing on Thursday 18th Aug.

Water activities on 10th July Cancelled

There will be no water activities on Sunday, 10th July.

This is due to other activities within the unit.

Surrey District Paddlesports Competition

Reigate cadets win gold Medals winning the open boys

and open Girls Classes and were overall Competition 

winners.

Garden Party

Reigate sea cadets held a garden Party at Caxton House

Reigate Compliments of the owner Mr Bushby.The Guests

were entertained with Displays by the Band and Guard, and

the Junior Cadets Danced the Hornpipe joined by guests.

See Pictures in Gallery under Events 

Success at District Drill & Piping Competition

Sunday 20th March saw the annual Surrey District Drill
& Piping Competition being held at Farnham Sea Cadet Unit.

Once again Reigate entered an Armed Guard, a Piping
Team and 2 Piping Individuals.

Following fierce competition the Armed Guard placed 1st,
the Guard Commander placed 1st, the Piping Team placed
1st and the 2 Piping Individuals (O/C Lewis and O/C Ballantyne)