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Whitehaven cadet lives out his Royal Navy dream A former sea cadet from Cumbria is living out his dream and has joined the Royal Navy, after completing his basic training. Finn, 16, spent nearly two years at Whitehaven Sea Cadets before joining the senior service in November. “Before I joined, I was in Whitehaven Sea Cadets for a year and eight months, so a lot of my knowledge is thanks to all the volunteers at TS Bee,” he said. Finn is now with HMS Sultan for engineering training ahead of specialising as a marine engineer.

Well done to Newton-leWillows RMCs BZ to all those who took part in the Spean Bridge Challenge, before the Coronavirus outbreak forced units to isolate. Congratulations to Newton-le-Willows detachment (below) on being the winning team.

First Sea Lord Cadets 2019 As we welcome six new First Sea Lord Cadets, it’s only right that we pay tribute to our outgoing First Sea Lord Cadets for 2019. Special North West Area thanks goes to Leading Cadet Daniel from Kendal Sea Cadets, pictured here (far left) with his fellow First Sea Lord Cadets on his investiture in January 2019.

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Happy 20th birthday to Bridge of Don Volunteers and cadets from the Bridge of Don Sea Cadets in Aberdeen attended a civic reception held to mark the 20th anniversary of its founding. Set up on 28 February 2000, Bridge of Don has expanded since then, with cadets as young as 10 staying with them through to adulthood. A host of former cadets, staff and volunteers were in attendance at a celebration at the Town House to mark the occasion.

First Sea Lord Cadets 2019 As we welcome six new First Sea Lord Cadets, it’s only right that we pay tribute to our outgoing First Sea Lord Cadets for 2019. Special Northern Area thanks goes to Leading Cadet Heather from Greenock Sea Cadets (pictured, top right) here with her fellow First Sea Lord Cadets on her investiture in January 2019.

Recognition for Queensferry CO A commanding officer in Edinburgh has been nominated for two awards thanks to his service within Sea Cadets. The work of Colin Butcher and his team from Queensferry Sea Cadets has been recognised at the Scottish Veterans Awards, which is to be held in April at Edinburgh Castle. Colin was listed in the Volunteer of the Year and Community of the Year categories. BZ, Colin! Keep up the good work.

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