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Parade nights
TS Vancouver SCC parade twice a week on Monday's and Thursday's.
Times are:
Monday 12-18 year olds 19.00 - 21.20 hours.
Thursday 12-18 year olds 19.00 - 21.20 hours.
Thursday 10-12 year olds 19.00 - 20.55 hours.
TS Vancouver is based at a Grade 2 listed building and has been in Kings Lynn for almost 70 years.
We can be contacted on 01553-771441 during parade nights or leave a message on the answer phone at other times and we will return your call.
Our email address is cotsvancouver@fsmail.net Please be aware that we are not able to check for and reply to emails everyday.
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The Unit
Our unit is based in an 18th century grain warehouse on the South Quay in Kings Lynn, its a grade II listed building with great character and a unit to be proud of.
We are part of the Fens District which includes the other units based at; Wisbech, Huntingdon, Peterborough, Lincoln, Mildenhall and Boston. District regattas and competitions take place throughout the year involving; pulling, kayaking, swimming, drill, piping, five a side football, expedition training and boat handling.
Most of our boat work is undertaken at the Ouse Amature Sailing Club at Saddlebow.
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What It Costs and Other Info
Although it costs in the region of £10,000 per year to run the unit cadets are only asked for £5 per month towards this. The remainder of the cost is covered by donations and fundraising.
Cadet uniforms (best and working) are provided by the unit, cadets are expected to take care of them and will have to pay for any lost items.
Junior Cadet uniform is sometimes available from the unit (we have limited numbers) if not available the cost is less than £20.
Events run by the unit will sometimes involve a small charge towards food, Area and National events often have no charge. Area and National courses can range from £10 to £200 depending what, where and how long, some of the more expensive courses for example a trip on the TS Royalist (square rigger sailing ship) can often be subsidised.
All staff are qualified in the subjects/events that they teach and safety rules adhered to. All staff are also vetted prior to becoming instructors with a full disclosure CRB check and by the taking up of references.
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Unit Activities
The activities at the unit are varied as much as possible and regularly include the following:-
Unarmed and armed drill
Seamanship
Piping
First Aid
Expedition Training (camping and Walking)
Boat Maintenance
Drumming/Band
Shooting
Cook Steward
Writer Stores
Pulling (rowing)
Kayaking
Sailing
Power boating
We often hold training weekend events sometimes staying overnight.
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Competitions
Competitions are held across the District and Area culminating in National competitions for the winning teams or cadets. This does give another opportunity for cadets to get away for the weekend.
The competitions that take place each year include :-
Pulling
Kayaking
Five a side football
Drill
Piping
Expedition Training
Swimming
Sailing
Such events are a great opportunity for cadets to meet other cadets from across the district area or country. The biggest cheers normally go to the cadets that are maybe not the best at an event but give it their all.
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Other Opportunities
Over the years many varied opportunities arise that cadets can take advantage of if they wish to get the most out of cadets.
Three cadets travelled to Bermuda on 15th July 2009 on an experience of a life time.
This is an ongoing exchange with a visit from Bermuda expected next year.
Bermudian Sea Cadet .
We have also had cadets visit Hong Kong, spend days at sea with the Royal Navy, attend garden parties at Sandringham and much more.
Over the last six years cadets have had the opportunity to meet Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Philip and The Queen.
Cadets only tend to be limited in opportunities by what time and effort they are prepared to put in.
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