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04/03/2013

Burton on Trent Royal Marines Cadets (RMC) have been crowned champions of the Gibraltar Cup 2012 after a tremendous 29 year wait, with only a 3 point separation between them and the second place team. With only 40 points separating all six detachments and those six being chosen out of 127 detachments across the UK this is an incredible victory for them.

The Teams had a kit inspection and a test on RMC General Knowledge Test Paper followed by first aid, map reading, observation/area search, command task, judging distance and rope and river crossing skills tests on the Saturday.  Sunday morning saw an early start with the commando slide, high obstacle course, assault course, 4x4 push and log carry.  Cadets were marked on behaviour, and performance during the tasks.

Detachment Commander Sgt (SCC) Sandra Sullivan was overjoyed at their win 'It’s probably going to go down as one of the best weekends of my life so far.  It was phenomenal and I could not be prouder of the eight cadets.'
 

March 1 - 3 2013

Good luck to all Royal Marines Cadets (part of the Sea Cadets) who are taking part in this major annual competition to win the cup for the country’s best RMC detachment.

Held at the Royal Marines Commando Training Centre at Lympstone, Devon, this is a tough two day course and great fun, where cadets get a chance to test their skill in map reading, field craft and team work. There are 117 detachments across the UK including the Falkland Islands and Malta with cadets aged between 13 and 18.

So this weekend we wish all of our Royal Marines Cadets and the volunteers that train and guide them the best of luck for a cracking weekend.

To find out more about Royal Marines Cadets take a look here.

This event is not open to the public.

18/01/2013

Sea Cadets from Ruislip met the new First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas KCB DSC, at Northwood Headquarters on January 16.  MC Anderson, Cdt Beecroft and AC Major, along with volunteer, Lt Cdr (SCC) H Bridle, CEO Martin Coles and CSC Capt Mark Windsor RN had the opportunity to discuss Sea Cadets and all the amazing things the charity gets up to.

In a note after the visit Sir George said: '...I look forward to giving the MSSC whatever help I can in my new role.  You are all part of our future!'

04/02/2013

Beccles Sea Cadets have donated an incredible £535 to the New Ship Appeal, after holding a fundraising dinner this weekend to raise vital funds for their unit which is in need of repair.

Captain Sea Cadets, Captain Mark Windsor RN who was at the dinner was surprised and pleased to see the Appeal video being played followed by an announcement that the raffle proceeds would go towards the Royalist replacement.

CSC said, after being handed the cheque, that it was 'really inspiring, just think if every unit raised this amount we would reach the target!'

24/01/2013

Sea Cadets in the North East are celebrating after their boat station in Derwenthaugh Marina, Blaydon received a £50,000 cash boost towards building accommodation at the site Sport England's Inspired Facilities Olympic and Paralympic legacy fund.

Project coordinator, Victor Spong says 'The grant from Sport England is tremendous news for the the provision of water sport, especially for young people on Tyneside.'

Just an hour down the road, Guisborough Sea cadets are also celebrating, having secured £42,000 to upgrade their facilities, including a new boiler and disability access.