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Congratulations to Cadet First Class (CFC) Daniel and the South West Area Sea Cadets team, first place for Birmingham Vernon Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets and joint first overall for the Area.

A truly incredible result and personal achievement for CFC Daniel. The entire ship's company is so proud of you. Your skill, knowledge and commitment to sailing is superb and you have competed with drive and respect. A historic day for Vernon and yourself which we will shout from the roof tops. 

Mercia District Officer, Lieutenant Commander (SCC) D Burley RNR said

"..this is a remarkable achievement from a remarkable Cadet, placing Vernon and Mercia District on the map but most importantly recognising a true talent and passion for sailing". 

Cadet First Class Daniel has been presented with cake, a Lego sailing boat and a certificate to mark this occasion. On top of this, via charitable funding Mercia District will sponsor CFC Daniel to go offshore with the Sea Cadets offshore fleet - a truly amazing week at sea experience. 

BZ CFC Daniel 

Huge congratulations, BZ to Probationary Sergeant (SCC) S Williams who has been promoted to substantive Sergeant (SCC).

Sgt (SCC) Williams is a key member of the team and has been involved in Vernon most of his life, as he was a Cadet here himself! Sgt (SCC) Williams holds a number of roles at the Unit, and recently has been leading the fight in our Stores Department, ensuring our young people have the kit they need and can be proud of. He has previously been Boats Officer, and supports with Training plans for both SCC and RMC. With much more to come, we thank him for his hard work and commitment!

Congratulations Sergeant!

Congratulations to Cadet First Class Daniel, who has stormed (or sailed) his way through District and Area Sailing competition, and is now off to Nationals!

This is an incredible achievement, one which all the Ships Company are proud of. To celebrate our UTO arranged cake for everyone with CFC Daniel taking the first slice in victory!

We wish CFC Daniel well for the upcoming competition, with Uniformed Volunteers supporting him at the event in September. No matter what the result you have made history for T.S Vernon, congratulations!

Cadets and Volunteers from Birmingham Vernon and our sister ship Birmingham Stirling Sea Cadets have been representing South West Area Sea Cadets at the Flag Raising Ceremony for Invictus Games 2027. Only rarely do we get the chance to join our Army and RAFAC colleagues in supporting events such as this that show what our amazing young people can do.

A fantastic event with our very own Lance Corporal Nicole appearing on TV and grabbing a photo with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.

Training Ship Vernon, and ALL of its Divisions came together for annual camp! 

With recent investiment in our camping equipment, we pitched up at Blackwell Adventure for a fantastic weekend of activities, getting our young people outside and working together.

Junior Cadets, Senior Cadets, Royal Marines Cadets and Sea Cadets from our Christ Church Division all camped out and pushed themselves to take part in challenging activites and played team games together in the sunshine. Pizzas and camp fires topped off the weekend! We look forward to doing it all again next year!