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Guildford Sea Cadet Unit
The Unit, TS Queen Charlotte, is located on the River Wey adjacent to the National Trust at Dapdune Wharf.
We have some 45 cadets, approximately equally split between boys and girls, and 11 instructors. It is a successful unit having achieved the highest efficiency rating for the past two years (a Burgee). The Burgee is awarded to the top 25% of Units across the country.
Open to boys and girls between 10 and 18 join the cadets for fun on the water - Seniors (13 - 18) Monday 19:00 to 21:00 Thursday 19:00 to 21:00 Juniors (10 -12) Thursday 19:00 to 21:00 Marines (13 - 18) same as seniors. Kayaking, sailing, trips on tall ships, international exchanges, abseiling, mountaineering and many other water based activities.
The Unit is approved for sleepovers, with a fantastic galley and good washroom facilities.
We have two large halls, the "Trimmer Hall" for indoor games and our Quarterdeck, with the main administration, service and classroom block, and parade ground, in between. One of the classrooms is now equipped as a Computer Suite, enabling Cadets to prepare presentations, carry out research, and take part in additional fun and educational activities. We also have a boatshed and covered slipway, some 200ft of riverside quay moorings, and a second boatshed for boat storage.
Cadets pay a monthly subscription of £15 (paid by Standing Order) which contributes in part to the running costs of the Unit. Remember that by signing a Gift Aid form we can recover any tax that has beeen paid.
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Contact Details
Commanding Officer: S/Lt(SCC)Colin Whitear RNR
Tel: 01483 449914
Email: guildfordseacadetcorps@btinternet.com
Guildford is part of the Southern Area of the Sea Cadet Corps, in the Surrey District (which also includes Reigate, Woking, Farnham, Camberly/Farnborough, Staines, Crawley, Caterham and Horsham units).
Take a look at the past & current Southern Area Newsletters. Sign up to receive the SCC National Newsletter
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Unit Management
Sub Lt (SCC)Colin Whitear RNR - Commanding Officer.
CPO Lea Ashcroft - 1st Lt
Lorraine Whitear - Admin Officer
PO Kevin Tidbury - Training Officer
PO Ian Fuller
Sgt Malcolm Baldwin
PO Ann Lewis
PPO Kevin Buckley
PPO Cornelius Buckley
CI Helen Buckley - Stores Officer
CI Jackie Davies
We are also pleased to have four new instructors who are being integrated into Unit life.
They are supported by our Parents and Supporters Association whose Chairman is Trudi Barnett. See more on our Activities & Fundraising page.
Behind the scenes is the Unit Management Committee:-
Hugh Clarke - President
Mike Evans - Chairman
Rob Helliwell- Vice Chairman & Treasurer
Jim Robertson - Treasurer desig
Keith Chesterton
David Hosegood
Vacancy
Jeff Whitear
Ian Eggo
David Legg
Jonathan Legg
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Corps Values
The Sea Cadets is Britain's most successful nautical organisation for the development of young people.
Its founding premise was and remains "…to encourage valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy".
In an increasingly individualistic society, where the importance of teamwork and community is often overlooked, the Sea Cadets is a force for good; an organisation designed to promote personal development, social inclusion and citizenship amongst the country's young people, whatever their background, race, creed or colour.
Our general aim is to provide Cadets with structured training so they can progress towards good citizenship, as well as achieve nationally recognised qualifications.
The movement introduces young people to an organised, disciplined and stimulating environment where they can learn new skills, interact and collaborate with their peers and where confidence and self-esteem can flourish, while they have a huge amount of fun!
Cadets are expected to comply with the new Code of Conduct for Cadets which was published recently by Headquarters.
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Cadet Uniforms
Cadets are issued with and wear their No1 "Square Rig" on special and ceremonial occasions. Normally parade rig is their No.8's with Wooley Pulleys and berrets.
If Cadets are interested in buying a Unit polo shirt (white with Guildford SCC and the Sea Cadets crest), please see the sample at the Unit. If there is sufficient interest we will take orders. No prices yet – it all depends on demand. They are a nice idea for Cadets to wear at competitions and other events where formal uniform is not appropriate or practical.
If you have any questions about how to wash uniforms or positioning of badges, please speak to CI Helen Buckley. Helen can also arrange for Number 1 uniforms to be dry cleaned for a very reasonable price. Please do not wash Number 1 jackets or trousers, or tumble dry woolly pullies. They are expensive items to replace if they shrink.
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Extract from Sea Cadet Regulations, Appendix 2, Annex D
SCC Dress Regulations
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Unit History
The first parade for TS Queen Charlotte was held on Monday 19 October 1942 at Northmead Senior Boys School, Guildford and 90 Cadets made the first parade. Actually 116 boys presented themselves on that night but 16 were over age. The unit was formed after a small debate and from the original idea to the first parade took a mere 4 months. It moved to some Nissen huts at the bottom of Lawn Road and prospered under the command of Lt Cdr Eric Reid, including the establisment of an award winning band. The Unit's name is on the Canada(1968) and Stevenson Trophies (5 times) for best in the country and area.
The existing buildings were started in Sept 1962, with Dame Vera Lynn as the principal guest at the opening ceremony 20/10/63.
Until 2004 there was also a Marine Cadet Unit.
2007/8 was our 65th Anniversary Year and various events and fundraising were held to commemorate the occasion.
Things have moved on from 1942 when it was essentially a recruiting organisation and today we have both boys and girls from 10 to 18 and the theme is "responsible adulthood based on a maritime curriculum" and the aim is to have some fun on the way!
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Others Who Use our Facilities
Guildford Unit is an ideal riverside facility, conveniently situated in the town. We make our facilities available to othe Units and several groups & orginisations including:-
Farnham Unit for their boatwork.
Other Units use Guildford as DofE exped base and training facility.
Southern Area training facility
BCU Training Center
RYA Training Center
Royal Grammar School - RN Section and Scout Group canoe & boat storage.
Surrey Care Trust - mooring of "Swingbridge Community Boats"
Our current activities also include a joint operation with Surrey Police Youth Victims of Crime
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