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PO Cadet Tom Hughes, accompanied by Chief Petty Officer S Hughes attended a Luncheaon on Tuesday 20th October, held at the House of Commons by MP for Birmingham Edgebaston Gisela Stuart. The event was to look at "The Changing Face of the Reserves and Cadets in your Community" on behalf of the Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) Wales. Well done both. A huge honour for Fishguard

Tuesday Night the 13th October saw our Inspection (Unit Review). This years was carried out by Lt Cdr (SCC) S Gittins RNR, Lt (SCC) S Oglesby RNR and Lt Cdr (SCC) M Hulonce RNR. After Inspection of the Guard and Divisions, the cadets put on a display in Rowing, Drill, Hornpipe, Semaphore and First Aid. After Evening Colours Lt Cdr Gittins addressed the ships company. She thanked everyone for their support. There was a great turnout of parents, cadets, Committee members, P&SA, Guests and VIPs.

7 Cadets from Fishguard recently attended the above Weekend, 5 Cadets achieved the Go Row 1 & 2 and 2 Cadets achieved their Rowing Coxswains qualifications. Well done to All.

For the second year, we took part in a Cardboard Kayak Competition. Our Entry did very well this year and Cadet Molly Phillips did extremely well, winning the Destruction Derby and being the last Kayak afloat. The event was a huge success and we would like to thank Anthony Goddard from Kayak King for organising and for presenting the proceeds from this event to Fishguard. Anthony is seen opposite presenting the money to the OIC.

The unit recently took part in the West Wales District Swimming Competition, the unit did extremely well winning every category including the Junior Sea Cadet Competition. We picked up many medals and also the overall competition winners. Very well done to everyone. Fantastic Result!