HUGE HONOR FOR – MARGATE SEA CADETS & ROYAL MARINE CADETS
On June 28, 1992, the streets of London witnessed an unprecedented display of musical unity. The inaugural National Music Day brought together over 130 bands from every corner of the British Isles. Margate Unit Band took part in that historic parade, so when asked to take part again, there was only one answer, only this time, those former Cadets who originally took part, now adults, will once again play such a momentous role.
Yesterday, thanks to the London Band Week promoters, Margate Sea Cadets & Royal Marine Cadets Band, Cadets, Staff, Committee and Parents travelled to London to take part in the Palace Parade Review Parade in London as part of this year’s London Band Week National Marching Music Day where the splendour and stately grandeur of The Mall will be elevated to even greater heights by the stirring spectacle of magnificent marching bands, proudly doing what they cherish most - marching in perfect unison and filling the air with music, it was such a tremendous honour and privilege to take part, and an experience for everyone.
Marching from Horse Guards Parade, down the Mall, saluting the VIP's and Guests at Buckingham Palace, then marching around and back to Horse Guards Parade, was a huge honour and privelage,
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But for two staff members, to whom were cadets during the 1992 parade, this was a trip down memory lane, and special to once again take part.
1992 - Margate Unit
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2026 - Margate Unit
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With over 26 marching bands from across the country and even America taking part, it was an amazing sight to see!
On behalf of the entire ship’s company, we would like to say a huge thank you to the organisers our dedicated band liasion for the day Callum, and also Coach Driver Richard from Local Coach Company Loyalty Connections.
Official Event Website: https://nmmd.co.uk/palace-parade-review
London Band Week: https://www.facebook.com/LondonBandWeek
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR MORE MEMBERS!
TS Jamaica, Unit 235, Margate Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadets take Junior Cadets from 9 Years Old, Sea Cadets from 12 Years Old, and Royal Marine Cadets from 13 Years Old, we meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1900 - 2100, for anyone wishing to join, simply pop along and visit the Unit, have a look around, you will be welcomed.
For more photos make sure to check out our main galleries on Facebook, as well as some photos on both Instagram and Threads. For more behind the scenes, you can also catch up with our Unit via Video Clips on our TikTok.
All official links via: http://www.margatescc.com
Chair / Mr Paul Holton,
Chairman UMT, TS Jamaica, Unit 235,
Margate Sea Cadets & Royal Marine Cadets
