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On Monday 7th September, Worksop Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets were presented with their new Burgee for 2015. The presetation of this Efficiency Award signifies that Worksop Sea Cadet Unit is one of the top Sea Cadet units within the UK.

A Burgee is only presented if the Unit achieves a high score following its annual Royal Navy Inspection. The Burgee, issued by the Sea Cadet Corps, follows the results of a very stringent examination of the Unit by a serving senior Royal Navy Officer together with a number of Senior Sea Cadet Corps Officers. The examination comprised of looking at the skills of the Cadets, the quality of the Staff, and the state of the Unit together with a presentation given by the Cadets based upon a theme, again chosen by the Cadets, that reflects their skills gained within the Sea Cadet Corps.

The Burgee was presented by Mr Tom Freemantle, Deputy Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire. Also in attendance, were Councillor Sybil Fielding, Chair of Nottinghamshire County Council and Councillor Gwynneth Jones, Chair of Bassetlaw District Council, together with a large number of Unit supporters.

Worksop Sea Cadets performed a Standard Party in the Notts & Derby District Drill and Piping Competition on Saturday 30th November hosted by Chesterfield SCC. The Standard Party, which consisted of 5 cadets were the Standard Party winners and will go on to represent the District at the Area competition in January at Newark.

The Cadets have been training exceptionally hard over the last few months in preparation for the competition. Their hard work, hours of practise and determination paid off last Saturday when they won the District Standard Party Competition. Uniforms were impeccable, and the Standard Party display was exceptional and of a very high standard.

“It was the best display I have seen in years and it made me proud to say I’m from Worksop Sea Cadets.” - WO2(SCC) S.Gillert RNR, CO Worksop SCC

The team, lead and trained by POC S.Bloomfield, will now go on to the Area competition in January at Newark Showground representing Notts and Derby. Units from all Eastern Area will be competing in this competition to secure a place at the National Drill and Piping Competition at HMS RALEIGH so standards will be high.

In addition to coming home with a winning team trophy for their outstanding display, AC R.Arnold was announced Best Dressed Cadet in the District. This was an amazing achievement to receive this trophy, not only for AC Arnold but also for Worksop as this is the 3rd consecutive year they have won this award.

“I am proud of every single cadet that took part as all I asked is that they give it their best throughout the display and maintain the high standards of  that Worksop is known for. I couldn’t have asked for more.” - POC S.Bloomfield

Worksop also entered, for the first time, a 6 plus 1 Junior Squad lead by J1C J.Hornagold and OC L.Sanderson represented the Unit in the Piping Competition. All cadets did extremely well. BZ Team.

TS BENTINCK is officially Eastern Area's Best Dressed Unit for 2013. The Gilbert Trophy was presented to the Commanding Officer, WO2(SCC) S.Gillert RNR by the Captain of the Sea Cadets, Cpt Jonathan Holloway RN at the Area Conference yesterday.

This is the second time that Worksop Unit has reveived the award, just like previously in 2011 this is a fantastic achievement that will be shared by all. The trophy has returned to its rightful place on the Quarterdeck and will be on display for the next 12 months. Keep up the hard work and continue to wear your uniform with pride.