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St Helens celebrate the 70th Anniversary of VE Day

St Helens celebrate the 70th Anniversary of VE Day

On Friday 8th May 2015, St Helens celebrated VE Day 70th Anniversary by lighting a Beacon at Taylor Park. St Helen Sea Cadets were represented at this event by AC Scott Bull. "Victory in Europe Day", generally known as VE Day or V Day was the public holiday celebrated on 8 May 1945 (7 May in Commonwealth Realms) to mark the Formal Acceptance by the Allies of World War 2 of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of it's Armed Forces.

St Helens Royal Marine Cadets score...

St Helens Royal Marine Cadets score...

On 8-10th May 2015, St Helens Royal Marine Cadets completed their annual CATSEA Assessment at Nesscliffe Army Camp, Shrewsbury. This weekend is an overall assessment of the Detachment in which all aspects are covered such as Field Craft, Weapons Handling, Map Reading, Seamanship, First Aid, Team Work & Leader (and so on). St Helens Royal Marine Cadet Detachment was awarded a Satisfactory Grade for 2015. Well Done to all involved. 

St Helens Sea Cadets Main Hall Refurbishment -...

St Helens Sea Cadets Main Hall Refurbishment -...

Sea Cadets offers young people between 10 and 18 an environment where they can find confidence and inspiration.Young people experience adventure, life skills, like team work and independence and gain valuable qualifications along the way.Supported by dedicated volunteers from the local community.

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Scimitar Cadets take part in the North West...

Scimitar Cadets take part in the North West...

After several months training, OC Adam Johnson, CDT Corey O'Neill and CDT David Gibson were selected for the North West Area Drill Team. They entered the Competition in April 2015 and were not successful in placing however the effort and sheer determination to train was outstanding. Bravo Zulu to the Team members. 

Scimitars Ordinary Cadets raise money for...

Scimitars Ordinary Cadets raise money for...

Throughout March to April on every Thursday parade evenings at Stand Easy, Scimitar cadets have been raising money for Willowbrook Hospice by selling Hotdogs, Pizza and Cakes. They have now completed this and have raised £67.60. Congratulations to all the staff & cadets that were involved!

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