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13 June 2026

DOVER 100

Last weekend, our cadets and staff joined Sea Cadets East Kent to celebrate Dover and Deal Sea & Royal Marines Cadets 100th Anniversary.

Our band cadets joined forces with other units from the District to form the East Kent Mass Band, which led the parade.

We were invited to attend a church service before heading to the town hall, where Dover Unit had arranged a fantastic presentation of their history, to now and an inspection carried out by Captain Sea Cadets Captain H MacKenzie VR RN.

Followed by some very tasty refreshments. It was great to see the cadets from across the district socialising with each other and staff.

We then listened to some of Dover's cadets past and present, to just how the Sea Cadet Corp has influenced their lives and given them memories they hold dearly.

Dover Cadets and staff treated us to a great musical performance, worthy of a standing ovation.

Lastly we witnessed Dover create a time capsule, filled with memorabilia that will be hidden to be reopened in 50yrs.

Well done Dover and Deal Sea & Royal Marines Cadets and thank you all for a wonderful day and inviting us to celebrate your special milestone.

Well done to all the cadets and staff in attendance, it was a proud moment to be part of.

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

25 May 2026

OPERATION DYNAMO 86TH ANNIVERSARY

Another hot day yesterday, our band led the Operation Dynamo Parade in Ramsgate, celebrating and remembering those who fell and were saved on the beaches of Dunkirk, and the brave sailors who sailed boats across the channel.

Cadets and staff from across Sea Cadets East Kent joined veterans and other cadet forces to mark this remarkable operation 86 years on. It was an extremely hot day for all who took part, however they marched on with pride and unity.

Thank you to all the organises Association of Dunkirk Little Ships (official) Ramsgate Royal Naval Association for making the day a tremendous success and inviting us to participate.

Well done to our Standard Bearers LC Hards-Morris, AC Lloyd and PO Bailey, you did a wonderful job and represented the unit with pride.

Thank you to all the volunteers and parents who kept everyone in the parade hydrated and carried out welfare.

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

25 May 2026

AREA BAND COMPETITION

After recently taking part in the East Kent District Band Competition in Ashford, it was a thrill to be able to attend Southern Area Sea Cadet Bands Competition, over the weekend whereby TS Jamaica Band travelled to Farnham, Fleet & Aldershot Sea Cadet Unit.

It was another early start and extremely hot, however the cadets did a fantastic job showing how far they have come and how hard they have worked. Well done to all the bands and soloist who took part; Sea Cadets East Kent Wessex District Sea Cadets

Our cadets were just as proud as they were shocked to receive the results and comments they got! There were tears of joy as the presentation came to a close with every member feeling the joy and sense of achievement.

Thank you to everyone involved for organising the event we hope to see you all again soon.

Our biggest thank you goes to PO Taylor, our committed Band Master, to which without his dedication and perseverance, none of this would have been possible! Our upmost thanks PO.

The results of the Southern Area Band Competition were:

Best MSD - AC Masood Ramsgate and Broadstairs Sea Cadets and Margate Bandsman

Best Corps of Drums - Margate Sea Cadets

Best Bugle Section - Margate Sea Cadets

Best Marching Display - Margate Sea Cadets

Best Musical Display - Margate Sea Cadets

Best Drum Major - LC Bradley Margate Band

Best Novice Class Band - Margate Sea Cadets

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

23 May 2026

OFFSHORE VOYAGES

TS Jamaica cadets and staff are travelling all over the country this month, we were pleased to see the return of PO Goddard JTO, who has spent the last week on TS Petchey. We look forward to hearing all about her experience as a staff member off-shore.

Also CFC Couzens joins TS Petchey for a week learning power boating. We wish Couzens all the best and fine weather. She will also be celebrating her birthday whilst aboard, what a way to be spending your birthday!

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

20 May 2026

MAYORS CADET 2026-27

On Monday 18 May 2026, at St John’s Church in Margate, our Unit proudly attended the Annual General Meeting of the Margate Charter Trustees and the Mayor Making Ceremony. Cadets formed a Guard of Honour for the occasion.

During which Cllr Leo Britcher was elected Mayor of Margate for 2026/27, with Tamara Campbell appointed Mayoress. Cllr Martin Boyd was elected Deputy Mayor, with Elizabeth Stone appointed Deputy Mayoress.

Margate Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadets were also delighted to see Able Cadet Green appointed as the Mayor’s Cadet. Over the coming year, he will attend civic and ceremonial events representing the Unit, while supporting the Mayor and the Charter Trustees across the town.

The newly elected Town Mayor also automatically takes up the role of one of our Unit’s Vice-Presidents. We are proud and honoured to continue working closely with the Town, its Mayor, the Charter Trustees, and the wider community.

As a Unit, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to both Katie and Leo, together with their Mayoresses, for their continued support of the Unit, and we look forward to another successful year ahead. We are especially proud to congratulate AC Green on his appointment as Margate Town Mayor’s Cadet.

Both Able Cadet Green and the Unit are honoured to support and assist the Mayor, Charter Trustees, and the people of Margate throughout the year ahead.

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

DOVER 100

OPERATION DYNAMO 86TH ANNIVERSARY

AREA BAND COMPETITION

OFFSHORE VOYAGES

MAYORS CADET 2026-27

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