News

We are proud to announce that AC Hannah (right) is one of six Sea Cadets that has made the 30-person shortlist for the Duke of Westminster Award, a scheme which gives CVQO learners the opportunity to win a trip to South Africa. The CVQO Duke of Westminster Award is designed to find the best of the CVQO cadets across the UK. When looking through applications the Duke of Westminster Award panel look for 'selfless, determined individuals who always keep their heads up and remain positive through adversity; those who have overcome a personal challenge or gone the distance to help someone.' It's an outstanding achievement to make the shortlist, AC Hannah with her 5 peers will go through to a selection event in Somerset, to determine which cadets will win the trip to South Africa.

Best of luck!

A huge well done to all teams who represented Birmingham Sherbourne and Mercia District in this years 5-A-Side Football Competition.  On 15th January the Senior Boys, Senior Girls, Junior Boys and Junior Girls all went through to to the Area competition on 21st January with Junior boys winning through to the National competition at the end of February. Senior and Junior girls achieved Silver with Senior Boys coming 5th. Mercia achieved 2nd overall. We look forward to cheering you on in the last leg of your quest.

The celebrations continued this weekend during the South West Area Conference when Birmingham Sherbourne was awarded the Commander Alan Cameron Endeavour Trophy. The accolade is presented to the unit that has made extra effort over the last 12 months across all aspects of the unit.

A very proud Commanding Officer ASlt (SCC) Mark Lane RNR pictured receiving the award from the Captain of the Sea Cadets.

Many congratulations from the ships company to the Executive Officer promoted to Acting Sub Lieutenant (SCC) David Burley RNR following his success at last weekends ODP2 at HMS Excellent.

Pictured with the Officer in Charge Acting Sub Lieutenant (SCC) Mark Lane RNR, A/Slt Burley has worked long and hard to achieve his goal and is now busy encouraging others to do the same and develop themselves within the corps. 

Congratulations Sir!

Maintaining a Burgee is an achievement in itself, reaching the high score of 90 is the best ever that Birmingham Sherbourne has attained and it's all down to team work.  The Royal Navy Parade on 20th September went extremely well, the District Officer and Area Officer praised the unit for the progress made over the last year.

OIC A/Slt Mark Lane announced the news on Facebook on 10th October.  'Birmingham Sherbourne has been awarded the Burgee for 2016 with a score of 90. This is a massive achievement and you all should be proud of yourselves for not only maintaining the high standards that this unit is renowned for but for also making this unit a fun and enjoyable place to be, BZ'.

Thank you to everybody who contributed to the success over the last year and we look forward to even more success in the next year.