CAMPBELTOWN SEA CADETS NEWSLETTER 2015
It has been a busy year! We have seen an increase in cadets and also some new additions to the family. We hope you will enjoy this summary of what we have been up to throughout the year.
Northern Area Junior Summer Camp A total of 4 Junior cadets enjoyed a fantastic week of training at Greenock but also plenty of fun, with all of them gaining their Yellow, Green, Blue and Red modules.
2015 JANUARY First Aid Training FEBRUARY Northern Area Sea Cadet Band Training weekend MARCH District Training Cadet Training Weekend APRIL Start of Boatwork Saturdays MAY Tri-Service Band. Beating the Retreat, Edinburgh Castle MOK Run - marshalling
Northern Area Archery Competition This is the first time the Unit had cadets entered into the Area’s Archery Competition. Cadets Suen Yee Walker, Shona Bassett and Caius Walker represented the Highland District with the Junior Team coming second. New Pioneer Multi This unique boat takes safety, durability and versatility to a new level. With a large deck space and wide bow port, it is essentially used as a safety boat for cadets’ boat training. Funded through the Community Covenant Grant Scheme of the Armed Forces, the boat will also allow the Unit to take exservice personnel on cruises around the Loch. We are extremely pleased with the successful application of funding to allow the Unit to purchase this boat. Not only will it improve the boat training of cadets but due to the boat’s unique bow entry system, it is capable of wheelchair access and therefore allows multifaceted use.
Off-shore TS John Jerwood 6 Cadets enjoyed a week off-shore on the TS John Jerwood down in the South of England. TS John Jerwood is a 24 metre vessel used as part of the Sea Cadets’ training programme, teaching cadets teamwork and responsibilities through a range of activities based on seamanship and maritime skills.
Cadet Training Apart from the week-to-week training that cadets undergo. Cadets have also attended a variety of courses both at the Unit and Area. We always aim to provide a varied and enjoyable programme of training which builds the foundation of Sea Cadet knowledge allowing for further development and advancement.
JUNE Offshore – TS John Jerwood Northern Area Sea Cadets Band – Whitburn Gala Commando Speed March JULY Camping Weekend at Port Ban, Kilberry Lifeboats Gala Day Northern Area Junior Summer Camp AUGUST Northern Area Archery Competition National Band Competition at the Tower of London SEPTEMBER Tour of HMS Gleaner Commemoration of the Battle of Loos Parade New Pioneer Multi OCTOBER Powerboat Training New Wanderers NOVEMBER MACC Challenge marshalling Remembrance Day Parade Tour of HMS Hurworth Crossing the Line Party AGM & Prize Giving
MACC Challenge Once again the cadets helped with marshalling at the MACC Challenge. Well done to Assistant Petty Officer Greig Walker who managed to keep his beret on throughout the entire course! Civilian Instructor Jowita Kolibska, Able Cadets Arbuckle and Cameron also took part. This was a fundraising event in aid of Marie Curie.
Camping Weekend
Commando Speed March
Cadets had a great weekend of camping at Port Ban, where they had to set up camp, before enjoying games and activities. We were pleased they survived the thunder, lightning and torrential rain - albeit a little wet!
This year’s winner was Able Cadet Ian Cameron with a time of 57mins 17secs - a new record for the event! The trophy, donated by the Commando Association was presented by Colonel Brian Hume of HRFCA. Able Cadet Cameron has also raised in excess of £300 in sponsorship for CGS4Gambia and would like to thank all his sponsors.
Sea Cadets National Band Competition 150 Sea Cadets aged 12 – 18 competed at a local level in 400 towns across the UK to make it to Tower of London for the nationals. It was the Unit’s first to have a representative at this event. Ordinary Cadet Suen Yee Walker represented the Northern Area and performed against nine other bands from different Sea Cadet areas at the Tower of London on Saturday 22nd August. Northern Area came 4th overall. During the course of the year, OC Walker also took part in the Beating the Retreat at Edinburgh Castle and performed at the Whitburn Gala.
And finally we asked cadets what they enjoyed the most about being in the Sea Cadets… PO Gannon’s cakes!
It’s like a big family
New Wanderers We were delighted to receive funding from Awards for All to purchase two new Wanderer dinghies to enable sailing training to take place. The sailing season may have finished but Able Cadet Arbuckle managed to take the dingy for a ‘test drive’ on a beautiful November day.
Rowing and sailing on the Loch
Learning different things like the Royal Navy
Taking part in evening colours
Meeting new people and learning new things
Off-shore and travelling to different places
Learning new skills
If you would like to find out more about the Sea Cadets or how you could be part of the team, please feel free to contact us. We are always looking for volunteers to help us to continue to provide the best possible opportunities for young people.
©2015 Campbeltown Sea Cadets | CO – CPO Donnie Cameron co@campbeltownscc.co.uk | Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/campbeltownscc General enquiries: info@campbeltownscc.co.uk | Contact no: 01586 550177 (Parade night only) | Parade night: Monday 1845 – 2100 Scottish Charity no: SC012819