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Do you have energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for working with children and young people?
If so – we want to hear from you!

We're on the lookout for volunteers to join our dynamic and welcoming team here at Castleford Sea Cadets. This is your chance to make a real difference and help shape the next generation through adventure, skills, and teamwork.

We offer a range of uniformed and non-uniformed roles – whether you're interested in teaching, organising, supporting, or just lending a helping hand, there's a place for you.
✅ No experience needed
✅ Full training provided
✅ All we ask is that you can commit to one or two evenings a week and are willing to complete an enhanced DBS check.

📧 Get started today – just drop us a message or email:
📩 castlefordseacadets71@gmail.com

📅 Parade Nights:
Monday & Friday | 18:30 – 21:00

Be part of something amazing. Help inspire, lead, and support the young people of Castleford! 🚀
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Our first boating weekend of the year is in the bag – and what a fantastic weekend it was! The sun made an appearance, the rain held off, and our cadets got stuck into a brilliant few days on the water.

Plenty of qualifications were gained, and it was great to see so much enthusiasm, teamwork, and determination from everyone involved. Well done to all who attended – a superb start to the 2025 boating season!

A massive thank you goes out to our amazing adult volunteers and UMT members who gave up their time to make this weekend possible. Without your dedication and support, events like this simply wouldn’t happen.

Roll on the next one – keep your eyes peeled for the date!
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Following recent feedback through Cadet Voice, we’re pleased to share an update to dress regulations for the warmer months.

As always – you asked, and the SCC listened! 👍🏼

From 1st April to 1st October, cadets are now permitted to wear the new summer rig boots, available in both Brown and Black.

This change reflects the voice of our cadets and brings greater comfort and flexibility during the summer period.

Got questions? Pop and see a member of staff this evening – we’re happy to help! 😊
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Well, what can we say… our Junior Cadets had a fantastic and productive activity day at the unit today, working hard on their Yellow Modules and having plenty of fun along the way!

A massive thank you to the adult volunteers who gave up their time to help make the day run smoothly. Your support, as always, makes these days possible and creates brilliant opportunities for our youngest cadets to learn and grow.

Also, a shoutout to our Unit Chairman, who made great use of the day carrying out cleaning and essential maintenance around the building — much appreciated!

Teamwork makes the unit work – thank you all! 💙👏
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A huge congratulations to Petty Officer (SCC) Lockwood, who spent the weekend at Thrapston Boat Station completing his Safety Boat course – and we’re pleased to say he successfully passed!

This qualification plays a key role in supporting cadet waterborne activity and keeping everyone safe during boating sessions. A fantastic achievement and a brilliant example of continuing volunteer development within the Corps.

Well done, PO Lockwood – we’re proud of you! 🛶👏
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