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Guildford Sea cadets have been chosen by the staff at the High street branch of Sainsburys as their local charity of the year. Guildford store manger Patrick Higgins said our store is at the heart of the local community and it is important that we can play our part to support it. When we heard about Guildford Sea cadets and what they needed we just wanted to help out as much as we could. So on Thurs 12th February Sharon Gillies from Sainsburys attended one of the Sea cadet regular evening parades and presented a cheque for £500. Petty Officer Pat Francis The Sea cadets Commanding officer who accepted the donation on the units behalf thanked Sainsburys for their support. She said we want to be able to provide our 50 young people with activities that are fun but meaningful on the water or onshore, interacting with others and trying new things. We also want to ensure that our cadets make a positive contribution to their community. I have a dedicated team of unpaid volunteers but they need resources including money to achieve those things. The unit is a charity that raise all its own finances, this money will enable us to fund more cadet activities so I really am extremely grateful to Sainsburys for their support.

Well done to the Guildford Swimming team who competed at District this weekend. All raced hard and some bought home medals. Special well done to cadet Dearsley who will represent Surrey district at the Area competition on 23rd November.

The Royal naval Parade was a great success thanks to the Staff cadets and Parents. The inspecting officer Major Henderson and the Mayor of Guildford Councillor David Elms gave praise to the commitment of everyone that made it happen but particularly to the cadets for their smart appearance and dedication. Officer in charge PO(SCC) Pat Francis said "I was delighted with the way the cadets conducted themselves and and can confirm that we will receive a Burgee for their efforts, thank you all."

A big thank you to the parents that have re constructed the unit Mast after the last one succumbed to age. Just in time for the RNP A great job well done

Cadets are invited to a day trip to the Fleet Air Arm Museum on 13th July. Juniors are invited. The fleet Air Arm is the Navy's Airforce. There will be an interactive tour of the museum and after lunch a tour of the Ark Royal simulation viewing the guns and  aircarft  in the 70s. The minibus will leave Guildford unit at 08:00 and is expected back at 18:00 cost is £7.50 and a packed lunch is required. Spaces are limited so first come first served. Money to CI Graham Francis please.