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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.

MTa Stem Kit

MTa Stem Kit

The MTa STEM Kit is a comprehensive resource designed to inspire young minds and develop essential STEM competencies. Purchasing one has been a goal of our Commanding Officer since taking Command in 2021. 

This kit has over 20 engaging activities, ranging in difficulty to challange our Cadets team building skills and the activities cover a range of introductory to advanced concepts, from building stable structures to understanding core math skills like angles and geometry. Designed to foster teamwork, critical thinking, and real-world applications,

A huge off the water investiment for our Cadets, our CO is over the moon:

"I have wanted one of these from day one, and I needed to ensure Unit funds were in a good place to ensure we could invest sensibly. This kit is huge, and can be used in so many more applications. I hope the Cadets and Volunteers enjoy it, and it is almost a small legacy from myself to the Unit".

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