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14 Cadets from all over UK, including 3 from Fishguard :- Elin Thomas, Nia Evans and Theo Owen took part in an exchange programme to France to discover and experience what life was like in the trenches of World War 1.

Based at Kingswood’s Château de Chantereine, located in the village of Criel-sur-Mer. France

 The cadets had the opportunity to visit various museums, each telling a story of the Great War and the people involved.  It wasn’t only museums cadets had the opportunity to visit, activities included historical tours and some truly amazing buildings steeped in history.

The evenings had a range of exciting sessions from archery, fencing to team tech and the trail of mystery. There was even the chance to tuck into some tradition French cuisine, whilst the snails weren’t every body’s cup of tea, the frog’s legs were popular.

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.