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Unit Boatwork Weekend 6th August
The boatwork weekend at Palatine near Rochdale was a great weekend with all the cadets gaining qualifications and more importantly having a fantastic weekend.
More pictures in the gallery....
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Cadets in the news 6th August
The cadets current trip to South Africa has been receiving some local news attention
Prestwich Advertiser Article
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Sea Sunday 25th July
Salford Sea Cadets marked Sea Sunday on the 25th July, a couple of weeks later than is traditional, with a church service and a barbecue.
This is unit’s fourth annual Sea Sunday service and this year the unit chaplain formally blessed the unit’s new standard, donated earlier this year by Life President Surgeon Cmdr. John Curt OBE RD DL RNR (Rtd)
The church service was followed by a barbecue at the unit for cadets and families.
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Trip of a lifetime 25th July
After more than a year of planning and preparation Nick Woodhead and Callum Ditondo departed for South Africa this weekend on their Cadet 150 adventure. they are away for three weeks doing community work in Lesoth as well as climbing some of Africa's highest mountains.
good luck - we all hope you have a fabulous time.
To follow their progress in Afirca is it happens click here
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Cadets at the cathedral
Salford Unit represented Manchester District at the Royal British Legion's annual county service on the 18th July.
The cadets met the Lord Lieutenant of Manchester as well as vetrans from all over Manchester and Lancashire
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District Training Weekend 11th July
Three cadets from Salford attended a district training weekend at Tameside Unit where they gained First aid and Navigation qualifications
Congratulations to
Cadet Annie Hopley 3rd Class Navigation
Cadet Franciaso Rendo £rd Class Navigation
Cadet Ryan Jackson 3rd Class First Aid
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District Pulling Sunday 4th July
The District pulling competition was held at Manchester Trafalgar unit in Gorton
City of Salford unit entered two boys teams, (junior and open classes) and two staff teams (the only unit to enter two lots of staff!)
Our junior boys came third overall and open boys finished fourth and staff teams finished third and fourth as well.
Well done to everyone that took part.
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Boating Courses 18th June
A number of cadets have been in Scotland over the last couple of weeks braving the Scottish weather to learn to sail and power boat at HMS Caledonia. These were all of the cadets’ first national courses, and as well as learning new skills they had the opportunity to live and work on a Royal Naval base for a week. Everyone has great fun and gained a boat work qualification at the end of their week.
Congratulations to
Cadet Annie Hopley – RYA Sailing Stage 2
Cadet Francisco Rendo – RYA Sailing Stage 1
Cadet Rhia Hopley –RYA Sailing Stage 1
MC Leslie Mitchell – RYA Power Level 2
PO Craig Rowe - RYA Power Level 2
If you are interested in going on a similar course over the summer or later in the year there are loads of opportunities, there is a list of summer holiday courses available in the unit, please ask the training officer CPO Philips for more details.
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Royal Visit
MC2 Callum Ditondo and Leading Cadet Nick Woodhead were training or their upcoming trip to South Africa in Wales recently with 60 other cadets when none other then HRH Prince Harry decided to drop in and pay them a visit. The trip to South Africa is raising funds for Sentabale and the lads will be doing some community work for some of the charities projects in the area whilst they are there.
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Brecon Beacons Trip
We had a successful expedition to the Brecon Beacons over the Easter Break with 6 cadets gaining their camp craft and expedition proficiencies.
The weather was better than expected and there are picture in the photo gallery.
Congratulations to MC2 DiTondo, LC Woodhead MC Mitchell, OC Collins, Cdt Brooks and New Entry Meehan on their new qualifications, and thanks to S/Lt Truswell for organising a really good trip.
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Unit Annual Inspection
We had our annual inspection and awards evening on Thursday 18th March, the evening went very well, my personal thanks to the staff and cadets for all their hard work getting themselves and the unit ready.
Thanks also to all the Parents and supporters who turned out to participate in the evening. I hope you all enjoyed yourselves as much as we did.
We will have the results of our annual inspection in the next few weeks.
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Changeing Rooms
The Probation Service's unpaid work unit were working at the unit from 15-27th February
There were no parade nights on Tuesday 16th or Thursday 18th February, but the disruption was worth it, as the unpaid work unit were able to refurbish the
Main deck
Forward gangway
Cleaning stores
Galley
Cloakroom
Toilets
Bridge
Lobby
I'm sure you will all agree that the work is long overdue and was well worth the inconvenience as the unit is now looking fantastic.
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Seamanship and Engineering Competitions
Manchester district Seamanship and Engineering competitions were held at City of Salford Unit on Sunday 1st November.
In both competitions it came down to straight match against Stretford and Urmston unit with both units taking one victory each.
Salford unit were the stronger in engineering, and Stretford ended up the winners in the seamanship competition. Both competitions were hard fought and the standard was very high this year.
Well done to all the competitors.
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Cook Steward Success
Congratulations to the following cadets who passed their 3rd Class Cook Steward this weekend.
Corporal Harry Barrett
MC Matthew Beech
Ordinary Cadet Jake Collins
Lance Corporal Daniel Lawrence
MC Leslie Mitchell
MC2 Otis Sutherland
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Salford cadets selected for prestigious African Adventure
Two City of Salford Cadets were recently selected for places on exercise Lesotho Venturer 2010. Part of the celebrations for Cadet 150 this is a three week adventure in the kingdom of Lesotho in South Africa in conjunction with Sentabale, the cadets will be undertaking charity work helping in youth and children’s projects, as well as taking on the challenge of scaling Thebanya Netenyana, the highest mountain in Southern Africa.
Well done to both Nick Woodhead and Callum DiTondo on being selected.
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Adult Volunteers
We are always looking for new Adult Volunteers....
Our volunteers come from all backgrounds, all walks of life and eveeryone has something to offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I haven't been in the Navy or Marines - can I still help?
Of course you can. Whilst current or former members of the Armed Forces are always welcome as instructors, in actual fact most of our volunteers have no experience in the Armed Forces, most are ex-cadets or parents who decided to help out.
Q. Do I have to waer a uniform?
Not at all - there are a number of different roles for adult volunteers within the SCC. Some do require you to wear a uniform, but others don't. Come along and have a chat about how you could get involved.
Q. I don't have any special skils - how can I help?
OK you may not be able to kayak, or know how to march, but you will bring something hugely important, your life skills and experience are the single most important aspect of being an adult volunteer. Throw in some enthusiasm and you're more than half way there. We need people to help with everything from selling sweets at "stand-easy" to organising fundraising events. If you're willing to work as part of a great team there's a spot for you.
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BTEC Registration opens soon
Registration for BTEC First Diploma in Public Services starts soon.
This internationally respected qualification is equivalent to 4 GCSEs at A*- C level (Standard grades at levels 1-3 in Scotland).
The course mixes theory and practical elements with an emphasis on leadership, teamwork, communications, problem solving and fitness. The syllabus has been designed to improve valuable life skills. Cadets learn professional CV preparation, interviewing techniques, communication, first aid, adventure training, health and nutrition.
And best of all, it's FREE for Cadets!
Cadets must be 15 1/2 on May 1st to enrol in the BTEC Programme. In addition to existing Cadet activities, Cadets are required to complete the course syllabus which includes supervised adventure training activities and occasional weekend training. All coursework is assessed by Edexcel.
Cadets do not need to contact CVQO - To enrol, contact CPO Phillips
See the CVQO Website for more details
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