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Our Annual Presentations for 2017 was attended by the Mayor of Basingstoke Cllr Paul Frankum and district officer for Berkshire Lt Cdr (SCC) Alan Fleming. Along with a full turn-out of the ships company, we welcomed a large contingent of parents. The presentations consisted of awards for activities throughout the year along with badges covering specialisations, good conduit and several upratings. We also welcomed a new entry into the ships company by enrolement to cadet.

A massive BZ to all the cadets for your achievements in 2017 and we look forward to a great 2018.

All Cadets....

We will be helping the Royal British Legion to sell Poppies in Festival Place on Saturday 1st November from 10am. Cadets attending please meet us at the main Poppy stall on the slope leading to the upper floor entrance to Debenhams from 10.00hrs, please inform staff this Friday what time you expect to arrive on Saturday. You can stay as long as you like on the day, Rig is No1's for those who have them, if not smart No4's.

 ***All Cadets*** - Brief for this weekends Berkshire District Sea Cadets Trafalgar Parade Sunday 26th October: 0845 - Cadets to arrive at Unit no later than 0900. 0900-0915 - Uniform check, make sure everyone has all the right bits. 0915 - Transport departs for Newbury - Minibus plus other cars required. 20-25 Cadets expected. 0945 - Arrive Newbury Coach Park near the KFC & Library (RG14 5AU). 1000-1040 - Parade forms up. 1040-1200 - Trafalgar Parade. 1200-1330 (ish) Buffet at RBL Pelican Lane (Haig House, Pelican Lane, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 1NP). 1330- return to transport and Basingstoke unit. If there are any questions please see me at the unit on Friday when Belts and Anklets will be issued to members of the escort. CO.

As of Monday 13th October we will be parading at our new unit, Basingstoke Sea cadets & community centre, Sycamore Way, Winklebury, Basingstoke, RG23 8AB. The first Parade night will be a little unorthodox as we familiarise ourselves with the new surroundings. The CO and Staff look forward to seeing you all at the new unit.