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National Advanced Drill Instructor
CPO (SCC) Collier has just returned from a two day assessment course at the Sea Cadet Training Centre, HMS Excellent, Portsmouth and has qualified in the new role of National Advanced Drill Instructor.
The course tested the candidates on their knowledge of Sea Cadet and Royal Navy drill and ceremonial, dress regulations, parade orders, health and safety requirements, competition judging and assessments.
CPO Collier became one of only 11 candidates to pass for the qualification and will now be part of the National Drill and Ceremonial Team who are responsible for maintaining the high standards set by the Sea Cadets.
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New Commanding Officer takes post
Sub Lieutenant (SCC) Lorna Greenaway BA Hons RNR was appointed Commanding Officer of Farnham Sea Cadet Unit on 24th November 2008.
S Lt Greenaway has been instrumental in the smooth running of the unit since she joined us from Reading in 2007, holding various posts such as Stores Officer, Training Officer and Courses Officer to name but a few.
She brings with her the experience she gained as CO of Reading and as a regular attender of Area and National Personal Development Courses.
Having recently been awarded her CFM and passed her JOSC, it has been a busy month or so for S Lt Greenaway but this is the environment she enjoys.
We look forward to a new chapter in Swiftsure's long and vibrant history and congratulate Sub Lieutenant Greenaway on her appointment
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Junior Officers Staff Course
Well done to Sub Lieutenant (SCC)Greenaway BA Hons RNR on passing her Junior Officers Staff Course this week at the National Sea Cadet Training Centre HMS RALEIGH, Plymouth.
The course is a five day accredited middle management course which offers voluntary registration for applicants to undertake the Institute of Leadership and Management level 3 (Award in First Line Management) and has to be passed for promotion to Lieutenant (SCC)
S Lt Greenaway did extremely well on the course with mention being made of her ability to lead and motivate teams in varying tasks that were set during the intensive week - something that we at Swiftsure know already!
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Staff Move On
Several unit staff members haved left T.S. Swiftsure in recent weeks.
CPO (SCC) Day has transferred to Gosport Unit, CPO (SCC) Loveridge has transferred to Woking Unit and Sgt (SCC)Bowman has decided to leave the Sea Cadets to allow him to complete his studies at Portsmouth University.
Good luck to all of these instructors for the future.
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Medal Presentation
Unit training officer, Sub Lieutenant (SCC) Lorna Greenaway BA Hons RNR was presented with her Cadet Forces Medal by the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Mrs Sarah Goad JP at a recent ceremony at the Redhill TA Centre. S Lt Greenaway has been at Farnham since transferring from Reading Unit, where she was Commanding officer, in 2007 and has done a fantastic job in getting many cadets and staff qualified.
The CFM is awarded to uniformed Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) in recognition of long and exemplary service in the Cadet Forces.
The ceremony was attended, amongst others, by Southern Area Officer Commander Giles RN and District Officer Surrey LtCdr Ray Mitchell GCGI RNR
S Lt Greenaway is pictured here with the Lord Lt of Surrey and S Lt Whitear from Guildford Unit, who was presented with his CFM at the same ceremony.
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Staff Offshore Training Weekend
Lt Milligan joined other staff from across the area on a staff training weekend on the sea cadet yachts in the Solent. The weekend was designed to show staff what was on offer to cadets and to develop their own skills. The yachts sailed from Gosport on Friday night and operated in the (Very Windy) Solent on Saturday and overnight in Cowes.
It was a great weekend and Lt Milligan learnt lots and wants to go back again. There were 10 staff in total and others included;Major Andy Henderson RM (DAO) Lt Cdr Derek Login (SSO)Lt Cdr Ray Mitchell (DO Surrey) Lt Vicky Milligan (DDO Surrey).
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Change of Command
Liuetenant Milligan has decided that for the time being he needs to take a back seat and step down as Commanding Officer. Lt Milligan who has been in command for the last 20 months started a course in September at Chichester University, reading for a BA(Hons)in Youth Work & Community Studies.Lt Milligan has had a great time at Farnham and looks forward to watching the units continued prgress.
Lt Milligan will be staying in the corps. A new CO will be announced in due course.
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Collection
Cadets from Farnham unit, collected for the Poppy appeal in Farnham Town Centre. The cadets were led by TI S Frampton and spent the morning in the Castle Street area of the town, LC J Tenzing said that he felt it was very important that the unit supported the Royal British Legion.
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Qualifications Abound Aboard!
The weekend of 10th to 12th October saw the third joint training weekend of Farnham and Reading Units, once again hosted by T.S. Swiftsure at their Weybourne Lane Headquarters.
S Lt (SCC) Greenaway RNR, Unit Training Officer of Farnham Sea Cadets, organised the weekend to include Specialisation Training in First Aid Class 2 and 3, Cook Steward Class 2 and 3 and a basic Seamanship accquaint. Running alongside these courses were New Entries Part 1 training and Weapons Handling Qualifications, also planning the timetable, staff and cadet duty lists and the menu for the weekend.
Over thirty qualifications were gained by the 12 Farnham and 12 Reading cadets that stayed over which was a fine achievement.
The Cook Steward course had the added responsibility of feeding the 24 cadets and six staff under the guidance of POCdt Mugridge.
Visitors at the Unit over the two days included Lt Cdr (SCC) R Mitchell RNR DO Surrey, Lt Cdr (SCC) R O’Keefe RNR DO Berkshire, Lt (SCC) V Milligan RNR DDO Surrey and Lt (SCC) Cumper RNR ADOT Surrey.
Thanks also go to the hardworking instructional staff from the two units, Lt (SCC) K Milligan RNR CO Farnham, CPO (SCC) C Greenaway CO Reading, PO(SCC) W Coles and TI H Dalton from Reading and TI S Frampton from Farnham
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Cadet wins Gold at National Sailing
Able Cadet Parrott is the National Sea Cadet Champion in the Pico class for dinghy sailing after winning one Gold and one Silver medal over the race series.
Both A/C Parrott and Leading Cadet Harvey-Nevin joined the Southern Area Sailing Team for the National Sailing Regatta held in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland.
L/C Harvey-Nevin competed in the windsurfing competition and won two Bronze medals gaining 3rd overall place in the regatta.
T.S. Swiftsure congratulate both of them on the superb achievement.
L/C Harvey-Nevin (left) and A/C Parrott (3rd from right) are pictured here with other cadets from Surrey District in front of Carrickfergus Castle
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Unit embarks 2 Squadrons
T.S. Swiftsure played host to the Surrey Wing ATC Band Competition on Sunday 31st August 2008.
Only two Squadrons were able to enter, 135 (Redhill & Reigate) and 450 (Kenley), unfortunately a third Squadron had to pull out. The Air Cadet Band Competition has a few extra disciplines in addition to those the Sea Cadets are used to when competing as a band. As well as Dress Inspection, Solo Drummer, Solo Bugler and Arena Display, there are also sections for Percussion, Ensemble and Fanfare.
Lt Milligan, S/Lt Greenaway and CPO Collier were invited to assist the London and South East Region ATC judges in parts of these disciplines.
135(Redhill & Reigate)Sqn had actually arrived at Farnham Unit the previous afternoon, using the parade square to perfect their routine and the main deck and classrooms to finish preparing their uniforms and equipment. After a barbeque, cooked by Swiftsure Staff, they stayed overnight at the HQ.
Their hard work paid off as, with the exception of Solo Bugler, 135(Redhill & Reigate) Sqn won every discipline they entered. The Commanding Officer, Staff and Cadets wish them well at the Regional Competition, held in October.
Extra thanks go to POC Mugridge who gave up her Sunday lie-in to run a nutty bar for those attending the event.
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Sponsored Walk
Cadets and staff from T.S. Swiftsure took part in a ten mile sponsored walk to raise funds for the unit and to help pay for a day out organised by the Senior Cadets.
They set off from the unit at 10.30 on Sunday 17th August to complete the ten mile circular route through the Surrey Countryside, with a stop for lunch at the five mile mark.
Everyone returned to the Unit by 15.00, looking none the worse for their long walk although some were thinking they may have stiff legs by the morning.
Well done to all who took part.
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Area Sailing Regatta
Two cadets from T.S. Swiftsure represented Surrey District at the Southern Area Sailing Regatta, held in Portsmouth on 5th July.
A/C Parrot in the Pico Class and O/C Harvey-Nevin in the Topper Class led the challenge in less than ideal conditions.
A/C Parrot did extremely well in his class and won Gold, putting him in position to attend the Area Race Training weekend and confirm his place representing the Area at the National Sailing Regatta, to be held for the first time in Northern Ireland. O/C Harvey-Nevin will also be at the training weekend as, due to the weather, the Topper class was undecided.
Good luck to both cadets
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Giant Sleepover
Saturday 14th June saw Farnham Unit play host to Junior Cadets from Reading and Farnham as they took part in the 2008 "Giant Sleepover"
Sea cadets nationally took part to support the "Save the Children" charity, have loads of fun and to attempt to break the record set by the same event in 2006.
35,000 children, from organisations all over the United Kingdom, took part and suceeded in setting a new world record.
Only one Swiftsure Junior was able to take part but Jnr Harvey-Nevin acted as host to the visiting Reading Cadets ensuring the fun element was uppermost in their stay. Lt Kevin Milligan and CPO Carrol Greenaway, CO of Farnham and OIC Reading respectively were the adult staff that made the participation possible and Surrey District DDO, Lt Vicky Milligan, came along to present gifts supplied by the Giant Sleepover sponsors.
Pictured here are Harvey-Nevin and Lt Milligan, Surrey DDO, with a guest appearance by Bertie
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Farnham Drill Squad at National Competition
Farnham Sea Cadets Drill team achieved an excellent 4th place overall at the National Drill Competition, held at HMS Raleigh, Torpoint over the weekend of 25th to 27th April.
The team arrived at HMS Raleigh late on Friday evening due to some snags with the transport and after a very short sleep, prepared for the oncoming competition under the guidance of S/Lt Greenaway and with the help of the Unit Staff that had travelled to the event.
At 08:30 the team entered the East Drill Shed to be inspected by the National Dress Judges. After this they marched across to the West Drill Shed to give their display in the Arena. Unfortunately there were some problems at the main gate and the parents who had travelled all the way to Torpoint missed the performance.
Farnham Sea Cadets Unarmed Squad were second in the dress inspection and fourth place overall, which is a tremendous achievement for the Cadets who have only been training together for a few months.
The Commanding Officer and all the Unit Staff would like to congratulate the cadets and thank them for all their hard work and dedication for this event.
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Swiftsure win Area Drill Competition
T.S. Swiftsure's Drill Squad were deserved winners of the Southern Area Drill Competition, held at HMS Excellent on Sunday 13th April 2008.
After the dress inspection, where uniforms are closely scrutinised from top to toe, the Squad took to the drill square to be judged on their marching routine. The squad have to show that they are capable of receiving a V.I.P then move onto a free drill section and then finally perform a march past.
Farnham Drill Squad were announced as the Best Dressed Unarmed Squad and the Overall winners for the Unarmed Section of the competition.
They now go forward to represent the Area at the National Competition, to be held at HMS Raleigh on the weekend of 25th to 27th April.
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Cadets pass with Flying Colours
On 16th March, Sea Cadets from all over Surrey District attended the Leading and Petty Officer Cadet Promotion Board held at Farnham Unit HQ.
Five cadets from T.S. Swiftsure took part in personal assessments for their promotion including Drill, Leadership, Instructional abilities, Fire prevention and Corps Knowledge.
All five of the Farnham Cadets passed for their respective promotion.
Able Cadets J. Harvey-Nevin and A. Still passed for Leading Cadet
Leading Cadets J. Mugridge, P. Ingram and N. Fotheringham passed for their promotion to Petty Officer Cadet, the highest achievable rate in the Sea Cadets.
L/C P. Ingram and L/C N. Fotheringham gained Credit Passes, reaching scores of above 120 points out of a possible 150.
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