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Promotion - PPO to PO

Promotion - PPO to PO

Promotion!

A huge congratulations to the former Probationary Petty Officer (SCC), and newly promoted Petty Officer (SCC) L Hazebrouck !

PO joined the team at Vernon last year and has taken a Hussain Bolt approach to her onboarding and Core modules! Completing them in record time, and we think possibly one of the quickest! 

She has also attended both weekends at HMS Raleigh and is now a C.I.S instructor, a fantastic addition to the Unit and District to teach our young people radio communications and further the Units aim to be a CIS hub. 

Congratulations and thank you PO!

Promotion - PPO to PO

Promotion - PPO to PO

Promotion from PPO to PO

Congratulations to former Probationary Petty Officer (SCC) Harding on her promotion to Petty Officer (SCC).

As a former Vernon cadet it is incredible to see a young person grow further, get her crown and step forward to help the next generation of young people launch themselves.

PO (SCC) Harding is Vernon's Unit Training Officer and is leading our team of volunteers, developing a vibrant training plan and listening to the views of our Cadets. Ensuring they are pushed towards achievement and promotion.

Thank you PO for all you do, you are a credit to the Unit and the corps. Congratulations on your promotion.

Cadets raise funds for equipment

Cadets raise funds for equipment

Cadets raise funds for new Unit equipment!

Our amazing young people have taken the initiative, led by Cadet Corporal Elliot, and raised over £800 for new equipment.

This fantastic Cadet led fun raising has shown how organised, mature and keen our young people are. Identifying the requirement for new equipment, and stepping up and outside to raise the funds themselves. A sponsored walk over the Malvern Hills was the challenge, and they had a fantastic time.

“This fundraiser has been a physical and organisational challenge for both myself and the participating cadets. I would like to thank them, and also thank everyone who donated towards the new kit, kit that will likely support future generations of cadets.” - Cdt Cpl Elliot.

Our volunteers have been overwhelmed with the professionalism and maturity of our cadets, and were keen to ensure they received what was required. Brand new Webbing and Day sacks for the RMCD which will go on to ensure they can take part in RMC activities, and future generations can also.

Our CO said - "I was really proud, and inspired by the way our cadets took it upon themselves, they took ownership of an issue and thought outside the box. Showing ingenuity and maturity throughout. They are over the moon with the kit, as are we. And I do have to remind them that there is £300.00 left in the kitty, ring fenced for spending on equipment or activities which enhance their Cadet experience!"

Congratulations to each cadet who took part, and thank you to everyone who supported them.

Remembrance 2025

Remembrance 2025

We will Remember them.

Today Cadets and Volunteers took part in the annual service of Remembrance in Birmingham City centre. 

Thank you and congratulations to all our Cadets for their fantastic turn out. It is an absolute honour for our Volunteers and Cadets to take part in a such a large act of Remembrance in Birmingham City Centre. Parading alongside other Cadet forces, serving forces and organisations with the public is a huge privilege.

"When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today"

October Residential

October Residential

Happy birthday to us!

To celebrate one year in our new building we held our first residential weekend. What a huge success!

Cadets got involved in Canoeing, Stand Up Paddling for the first time and we clocked up some rowing qualifications too, including Supervised Coxswain!

We also hosted a quiz and thanked some amazing fundraisers for all their hard work. To showcase the impact they had, Cadets used the incredible new MTa Learning kit to create boats on wheels 🤔🥳

Congratulations to all our cadets, our thanks to Holly Banks for the incredible cake, and thank you to all the volunteers for making it happen.

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