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Clapton And Hackney

The staff

From the age of 18 to 65 years old

If you wish to join us then please call the unit.
You do not need experience as we can & will train you.



All our staff are enhanced CRB checked

Information on how to join us

Royal navy ranks rate & uniform

Sea cadet ranks & rates
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Commanding Officer

C.P.O (SCC) A.J Weston

I started my career as a mascot at Tower Hamlets unit in 1975, at the age of 12 I joined as a cadet, progressing through the ranks and taking part in many competitions and training events until the age of 18, in 1983 I became a member of staff.

I took a career break in 1984 returning in 1986 to Tower Hamlets unit as a helper. I moved into Newham unit as a Civilian Instructor becoming a Probationary Petty Officer in 1992, I have then transferred to City Of London unit and became a Petty Officer in 1993. Having been utilised in many units within North East District I became a Chief Petty Officer at West Ham unit in 2003. I have been taken part in many parades and shows, the most memorial one being the V.J Anniversary in the mall and at Buckingham palace in 1995 with Newham unit.

I was awarded the Queens Jubilee medal in 2002 and received my long service cadet forces medal in 2005.

My qualifications include Seamanship Instructor, Cook/Steward Instructor, Pulling Instructor, Power Level 1 & 2, Planing & Displacement, First Aid & I.M Level 2, I am a part of the North East District Boating Team and Leading Hand Training Board, North East District Junior Multi-Training Cook as well as London Area Cook.

As from September 1st 2006 I have become the Officer-In-Charge of T.S Bulwark at Clapton & Hackney Sea Cadet Unit.

On 10th of August 2007 I recently passed my command course at H.M.S Excellent and now officially hold the title of Commanding Officer.
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First Leuitenant and Administration officer

PO JA WESTON

PO (SCC) J A Weston


• Water Safety (Pulling)
• Sailing level 2 (RYA)
• BCU 1*
• D of E Silver Award
• 3 Good conduct stripes = 9+ years
. Competent Crew (Pulling)
• OIC Juniors
• Townley Divisional Officer

Job’s in the North East District
• Piping Judge
• Area Piping Judge





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Boat’s officer

CPO M TIGHE

CPO (SCC) M Tighe

• Intermediate Seamanship Instructor
• Pulling Instructor
• IM Level 3
• RYA Level 1 & 2 Planning/Displacement (Power)
• Offshore grade 1 (power)
• First Aid Appointed Person (basic first aid)
• SCC swimming award
• Sailing level 1 (RYA)
• SCIQC (PO Board) august 2003
• CPOIQC (CPO Board) november 2007
• Drake divisonal officer


Job’s in the North East District
• Boating Team





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Stores officer

JA BEARDSMORE

CI J A Beardsmore


• administration
• Long sevice award (GNTC)










Jenny was 3rd officer in the GNTC & brings a lot of experience to the unit.





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Buffer

JT BEARDSMORE

UA J Beardsmore

• Intermediate seamanship
• RYA Level 2 displacment (power)
• SCC Forces medal
. Water Safety (Pulling)







John was CPO in the sea cadet’s & brings a lot of experience to the unit.








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New Staff

TI J Barker


Profile coming soon







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New Staff

Miss S March




Profile coming soon



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Our Cadets

From the age of 12 to 18 years old

If you wish to join us then please call us on 0208-806-1447 or pop in and see us on a Tuesday or Friday between 19.00 (7.30) and 21.30 (9.30) you do not need any experience as we will train you.

you must be at least 12 years old to be a Sea Cadet.


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Able Cadet

OC SLIDE

AC J Hanlon


Has passed his seamanship 3rd class at the district multi-training held at Waltham Forest unit 22nd to 24th Feb 08

Marine engineering (mechanical) 3rd class
Communications 3rd & 2nd class
Competent crew (pulling)
Campcraft basic & proficiency
First Aid 3rd class
Supervised Coxswain (pulling)
Seamanship 3rd class (ropework)






• Nelson division
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Ordinary Cadet

O/C ANDREWS

Has passed his seamanship 3rd class at the district multi-training held at Waltham Forest unit 22nd to 24th Feb 08

Water saftey (pulling)
Competent Crew (pulling)
Seamanship 3rd class (ropework)
Drummer











• Drake division
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Cadet

Cadet R Machano



Water Safety (Pulling)

Competent Crew (Pulling)













• Nelson division

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CDT

  • CDT C Ayre










    • Drake division

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    Junior Sea Cadets

    From the age of 10 to 12 years old

    If you wish to join us then please call the unit you do not need any experience as we will train you.

    you must be at least 10 years old to be a junior sea cadet.

    Junior sea cadet just turn up
    Junior 1st class at least 6 months in the corps
    Leading junior at least 12 months in the corps


    More info link
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    Leading Junior

    JSC BRASSARD

    LJSC B Montaque

    • Red badge
    • Green badge
    • Blue badge
    • Yellow badge
    • Two stars
    • Campcraft basic
    ' Water Safety (Pulling)
    • Competent crew (pulling)










    • Townley division
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    Leading Junior

    JSC BRASSARD

    LJSC K Weston


    • Red badge
    • Green badge
    • Blue badge
    • Yellow badge
    • Two stars
    • Campcraft basic
    . Water Safety (Pulling)
    • Competent crew (pulling)











    • Townley division
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    Junior Sea Cadet

    JSC J Andrews


    Red Badge
    Water Safety (Pulling)
    Scc Swimming Test















    • Townley division
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    Junior Sea Cadet

    JSC S Hazon


    Red Badge
    Scc Swimming Test
    water safety
    competent Crew (Pulling)

















    • Townley division
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    Junior Sea Cadet

    JSC J Daniels


    Scc Swimming Test
    Water Safety
    Competent crew (Pulling)










    • Townley division

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    Junior Sea Cadet

    JSC J Finn
















    • Townley division

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    North East District Officer

    Lieutenant Commander (SCC)B Sickelmore Royal Naval Reserve

    Lieutenant Commander (SCC) B Sickelmore RNR

    Lieutenant Commander Barry Sickelmore started at West Ham Thunderer at the age of 10 years, In November 1973, he progressed his way through all the rank structures from Cadet to Petty Officer Cadet being promoted to Cadet Instructor in 1981. He spent time at Newham & Clapton unit gaining experience before returning to West Ham when he was promoted to Petty Officer. In 1983. He was promoted to Sub Lieutenant in 1984 and became First Lieutenant; He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1987 at the same time taking Command of the Unit.
    Having spent 9 Years in Command also holding various District appointments, DSO Ceremonial, First Aid, Boats & Seamanship. He was also Training Committee Chairman for eight Years. He was Appointed Assistant District Officer in 1996, then promoted to District Officer in April 1999.

    Lieutenant Commander Sickelmore has various qualifications: Pulling Coach, Ceremonial Officer, Instructional Methods Instructor, Advanced Seamanship Instructor, Piping Examiner to mention a few.


    Job’s in the london area
    • ASO Instructional Methods



    With thanks to the District Officer for spending time to supply the Bio on himself.

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    North East Assistant District Officer

    Lieutenant (SCC) C Lewis RNR

    Lieutenant (SCC) C Lewis RNR

    He was a cadet at enfield unit and got to commanding officer and about 10 years ago he became the assistant district officer

    Job’s in the north east district
    • DSO Expedition training

    Job’s in the london area


















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    North East Assistant District Officer (training)

    Lieutenant Commander (SCC) M Macey RNR

    Lieutenant Commander (SCC) M Macey RNR

    He was a cadet at Deptford unit then he went to various units in corps and ended up at city of London unit as the commanding officer and he has been the assistant district officer (training) for about a year.


    Job’s in the north east district
    • DSO Boats

    Job’s in the london area
    • ASO Events














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    London Area Officer

    COMMANDER PAUL HAINES RN

    Commander Paul Haines RN

    COMMANDER HAINES HAS BEEN APPOINTED AREA OFFICER FOR LONDON SEA CADETS FOLLOWING THE DEPARTURE OF LT COL ANDY MILNE RM. COMMANDER HAINES PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SHIPS ON THE SAUDI ARMED FORCES PROJECT, ASSISTING BAE SYSTEMS IN THEIR SUPPORT TO 3 MINE HUNTERS COMMISSIONED BY THE ROYAL SAUDI NAVAL FORCE. HE IS NEW TO THE SEA CADETS BUT IS DELIGHTED WITH HIS APPOINTMENT AND IS LOOKING FORWARD TO WORKING TO STRENGTHEN AND DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF THE CORPS.


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    Captain of the Sea Cadet Corps

    CAPTAIN JONATHAN FRY ROYAL NAVY

    Captain Jonathan Fry RN

    WE ARE DELIGHTED TO FINALLY WELCOME CAPTAIN FRY RN ON BOARD AS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND CAPTAIN OF THE SEA CADET CORPS. CAPTAIN FRY OFFICIALLY JOINED THE HEADQUARTERS TEAM ON 22 OCTOBER BUT STEPPED INTO THE ROLE A DAY EARLY TO TAKE PART IN THIS YEAR'S TRAFALGAR DAY PARADE.

    AS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND CAPTAIN OF THE SEA CADET CORPS HIS PRIMARY ROLE WILL BE TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP TO THE SEA CADET CORPS, WITH SPECIFIC FOCUS ON THE SAFE DELIVERY OF TRAINING.

    THE ROYAL NAVY'S DECISION TO PUT A SERVING OFFICER INTO THE POST IS MOST WELCOME AND REFLECTS THE IMPORTANCE THAT THE RN ATTACHES TO THE CHARITY AND THE SEA CADET CORPS AND OUR PLACE IN THE WIDER MARITIME SECTOR.


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