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COLLECTING DAY: 13TH OF MARCH
On the 13th of March cadets, staff and committee members will be collecting money in Leamington town centre. It is a very important event as it is one of the few ways in which the unit obtains its funding. Without events such as this the unit could not offer the training and facilities to the cadets. So we hope to see as many cadets and adults there as possible, even if you just come for one hour your presence will be most appreciated.
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UNIT POWER BOATING WEEKEND TO TS PALATINE: 26TH-28TH MARCH
13 Cadets and staff will be travelling up to Rochdale ( TS Palatine) for another power boating weekend. This has become a firm favourite amongst the cadets. There will be more opportunities to attend various courses throughout the year.
There is no course fee for this power boating weekend but cadets will have to purchase their ow log books which cost between £7 and £10. Depending on the qualification they may gain.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL PLACES HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED AND THERE FORE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT ANY MORE APPLICATIONS.
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ADVENTURE WEEKEND: 2ND-4TH OF APRIL (EASTER WEEKED)
The unit has been granted funding to take 12 cadets on an multi activity weekend in Cornwall. Cadets will be doing a multitude of activities that are not normally done within the unit. The activities chosen by the cadets are surfing, archery and many other activities. This is a great chance to experience different activities that would have otherwise would have cost each cadets £140 had we not received funding. The only cost to the cadet is £10 which will be used towards transportation fees.
The unit would like to thank the grant providers of "THE YOUTH OPPORTUNITY FUND". With out them, the adventure weekend would not be able to go ahead.
The outdoor centre we are going to us called "OUTDOOR ADVENTURE" and is located in Bude. Click here for the website.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL PLACES HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED AND THERE FORE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT ANY MORE APPLICATIONS.
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UNIT WEEKEND TO WEYMOUTH: 30th APRIL - 2nd MAY
The unit will be heading down to the newly built South West Area Boat Station for a weekend of power boating. If you would like to attend please let PPO Brown know as soon as possible, as there are limited places avaliable. The cost will be £28. This will be the first time the cadets will be able to practice power boating skills on tidal waters. There are 8 cadet and 4 junior places. Places can be booked as of thursday the 18th or March with full payment. Its first come, first served.
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ROYAL MARINES VISABILITY TEAM PAY A VISIT TO THE UNIT
On Thursday the 11th the unit was payed a visit by the Royal Marines Visability Team. The marines where called Tim and Taff and they came to talk to the cadets about their experiences in the marines. They also explained how long it took for them to earn the prestigious Green Beret. Cadets and adults had plenty of questions answered and many entertaining yarns where told. Im sure everyone had a great night. A big thank you goes out to the Tim and Taff (The Marines) and to the committee for organsing the evening.
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CADETS GAIN YOUTH NATIONAL NAVIGATIONAL AWARD
7 Cadets have just gained the Bronze National Navigation Award. Cadets where taught basic navigational skills and got the chance to put them into practice on an orienteering course in the local park. 2010 cadets will be aiming to get the silver award and will be traveling futher afield to build upon their skills.
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UNIT POWER BOATING WEEKEND: 9th - 11th of OCTOBER
Cadets and Staff had a great weekend power boating. 3 more cadets gained their Level 1 power boating certificate. A great time was had by all.
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POWER BOATING AT THRAPSTON: 14-16TH AUGUST
Well done to Cadets Pilkington and Fellows for achieving their RYA Level 1 power boating certificate.
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CI JELLEY QUALIFY AS BCU LEVEL 1 COACH
Well done to CI Jelley who has just become BCU Level 1 coaches.
All the courses where completed at the Leam Boat Centre.
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KENILWORTH CARNIVAL: 4TH JULY
The unit entered a float into the 2009 Kenilworth Carnival. The weather and the atmosphere was great. Everyone had a great day and we look forward entering next year. Thanks to everyone that turned up and helped.
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UNITS FIRST EVER CADETS EVER QUALIFIED DIVING
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For the first time in unit history 3 cadets and 1 member off staff have just come back from a diving course. They have all achieved the "OCEAN DIVER" award which is a qualification awarded by the Bristish Sub Aqua Club. The course consisted of pool work and then practicing their skills in the waters of Liverpool. It is a huge achievement for these cadets. Hopefully we will continue to send the cadets away on diving courses.
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JUNIORS GO SNORKELING
On May 2009, 4 juniors attended a national snorkeling course at TS Liverpool.
The course invloves some theory lessons and a session in the pool learning and practicing snorkeling skills. All the juniors achieved their Basic Snorkel Divers Award from the British Sub Aqua Club. Well done to every one who passed.
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UNIT HERITAGE WEEKEND: 1ST-3RD MAY 2009
The unit has just had a great weekend trip down to Portmouth. We stayed on board a real warship call HMS Bristol. We also visited HMS Victory, The Royal Naval Museum, Action Stations and The Royal Marines Museum.
Another weekend will be organised later in the year for all the new cadets,
Photos of the weekend will be added soon.
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STAFF ATTEND THE ROYAL NAVYS FIRST AID COURSE AT HMS RALEIGH
CI Paddy Garner has just returned from a week’s first aid course at HMS Raleigh. He successfully achieved "The First Aid at Work" and RN Level 2 certificates. 4 days was spent learning life saving skills which concluded with live exercises on the 5th day. The exercises where based on real incidents that have occurred in the navy. One of the scenarios was dealing with casualties of a helicopter crash. All staff and cadets over the age of 16 may attend this course. The course cost £60 and the qualifications earned can be used outside of the corps.
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UNIT WINS TROPHY FOR RAISING FUNDS FOR THE POPPEY APPEAL
Every year the cadets and staff sell poppies in Sainsburys for 8 hours in order to raise funds for the British Legion Poppey Appeal. The unit raised the second highest amount of money out of all of the army, air and sea cadet units in Warwickshire.
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UNIT POWER BOATING WEEKEND AT TS PALATINE: 20th-22nd MARCH
The unit has an excellent weekend power boating at TS Palatine. Cadets and staff gained more qualifications and experience. Hopefully we will be power boating again in october.
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