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Monday 2nd July 2012

We would like to say a huge thank you to the Friendship & Justice Lodge, No. 8074 of the Freemasons for their kind generosity. Mr Jason Foster from the Lodge visited the Unit this evening to present a cheque, this donation means that we can now purchase a box trailer for the unit. This will mean that the Band will be able to go out on events and transporting cadets and kit to larger courses and events will be much safer and easier.

Follwing the presentation Mr. Foster was then taken on a tour of the Unit and witnessed the cadets take to the water on a damp and drizzlely evening.

Saturday 30th June 2012

A small number of cadets and staff when bag backing at the ASDA store in Totton. After three hours of packing many bags and trolleys the final total was counted and checked. The cadets raised a total of £364.88 towards new boating and band equipment.

Friday 29th June 2012

When thrown a last minute request for support from the Seafarers Uk charity, L/C Clifford-Smith braved the elements in Southampton City Centre to support the charity and their aims that day.

Eight cadets from the Unit formed two expedition teams that spent the weekend, 23 & 24th June walking in the New Forest with the aim of completing the Expedition section of the Bronze Award. A full day was spent walking on Saturday with each team covering approximately 17 km, carrying everything they needed for their overnight stop under canvas. The overnight stop was subject to some heavy rain, but the weather on Sunday cleared to give a fine end to the expedition and the final 7 km walk.

All of the cadets completed the Expedition Section of the Award sucessfully, well done to all

Thursday 21st June 2012

Thirteen cadets from the unit supported the Southampton Master Mariner's Club at their Annual Shipping Festival held in Winchester Catherdral.

The cadets carried the house flags of many merchant shipping companies. The cadets welcomed Dame Mary Fagin, Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire forming a Guard of Honour inside the catherdral. Due to the inclemant weather the parade was held entirely inside the Cathedral. The cadets were impressive and the Master Mariners appreciate the support from the cadets every year.