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NATIONAL BAND COMPETITION

The Massed Band of the Northern Area were the second band to perform at this years National Band Competition at The Tower Of London in August 2015. We have band members from our Unit and had practiced very hard and performed together whenever possible- including travelling to Northern Ireland for the Tall Ships Race in Belfast and the Birmingham Tattoo.

The upshot was Northern Area came 2nd in the UK and we were proud to be part of the success story.

We welcome new members to the Hebburn and Sunderland Sea Cadets band, so if you can play a musical instrument or would like to learn how, we practice every Wednesday evening from 6.30pm at the Unit.

 

 

NCS - IT ALL STARTS AT YES!

We were delighted to partner up with National Citizen Service (NCS) in 2015, and pleased some our cadets were able to get involved and make their mark on our local community. The programme is a way for 15 to 17 year olds living in England and Northern Ireland to make extraordinary friendships, learn the skills they don’t teach you in class and create unforgettable memories.

You can find our more about NCS here: www.ncsyes.co.uk

SEA CADET TRAINING CENTRE GETS ROYAL SEAL OF...

SEA CADET TRAINING CENTRE GETS ROYAL SEAL OF...

The Admiral of the Sea Cadets, HRH The Duke of York opened a purpose built £650,000 Sea Cadet boating and residential centre on 3 December 2014 at Derwenthaugh Boat Station.

His Royal Highness was shown around the centre and Hebburn and Sunderland Sea Cadets were among many of the region's cadets to show off their skills in a variety of seamanship, first aid, horn pipe and cook steward displays. Accommodating up to 20 Sea Cadets and 10 volunteer instructors at any one time, the centre has already seen over 800 young people secure valuable boating qualifications since its completion in October 2013. The new accommodation block ensures Sea Cadets from across the country can undertake boating courseswithout the expense of daily travel, adding to the adventure of away from home training.

District Officer Lt Cmdr Alfie Simpson MBE RNR and Derwenthaugh Boat Station Principal said, “It was a great honour for us to receive our Admiral of the Corps, The Duke of York to officially open this magnificent facility and the Sea Cadets were overjoyed to be able to meet him and put on displays and performances. Boating is a fundamental aspect of the Sea Cadet experience and builds confidence, skills and qualifications. This is yet another fantastic example of how the Sea Cadets can benefit young people and make the difference to their future academic aspirations and employment prospects”.

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME WEEK ON HMS OCEAN

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME WEEK ON HMS OCEAN

Some of our cadets got the trip of a lifetime this spring with a 5 day trip onboard the Royal Navy flag ship HMS Ocean. The trip took place from Scotland to Sunderland and our cadets experienced life at sea up close and first hand during the voyage. They were treated to watching helicopter landings, tours of the ships engine rooms, gun handling and some even got the steer the big ship through the waves.

We strive to give young people a head start in life through nautical adventure and fun regardless of what career choice they make. This was an amazing experience which will stay with our cadets for life.

 

HEBBURN SEA CADET BECOMES HER MAJESTY'S...

HEBBURN SEA CADET BECOMES HER MAJESTY'S...

Hebburn and Sunderland Sea Cadet Jade Longstaff, aged 17, has been awarded the prestigious role of Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear Cadet. Jade’s new role as Lord-Lieutenant Cadet of Tyne and Wear involves assisting the Lord-Lieutenant in events, such as on parade for Royal visits, military and civic events and church services, as well as to act as an ambassador for Sea Cadets and young people living in our region. The role will last a year from March 2015. 

Jade has been a Sea Cadet for three years and amassed a vast array of nationally recognised qualifications across a range of disciplines such as sailing, marine engineering, maritime skills, power boating and Duke of Edinburgh - which will all help to give her that great head start in life.

Jade is pictured with Susan Winfield, OBE, the Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear.

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