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SW Area Sailing Success
Over the weekend of 23rd to 15th of July cadets Ferrier & Cumpstone from Neath along with team mates from Swansea, Port Talbot, Tenby and Milford Haven unit headed from HMS Excellent in Portsmouth to compete in the South West Area Sailing Regatta.
After some testing conditions afloat the West Wales team won through and won the overall regatta trophy. The Neath cadets did very well with Ferrier coming 4th in her class and Cumpstone being placed 2nd in his class which means he secures a place in the UK final being held in Southport later this year.
BZ to all who competed, a great team effort.
Pictured is the Neath & Tenby cadets being presented with medals and trophy by the Area Officer Cdr Clive Smith RN
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SW Area Rowing Success
Cadets Ferrier, Cumpstone, Beckingham & Cochrane attended the South West Area Combined Regatta held at Bristol Docks over the weekend of the 16th to 18th July 2010. The cadets were part of the West Wales team competing against the other 8 districts in the SW Area.
The Neath cadet did a splendid job winning every race and have earned a place at the UK final being held at the Excel centre in London, later this year. The cadet will be joined by fellow team mates from Swansea, Port Talbot & Milford Haven who also won through in their respective events. Yet another fantastic result for team West Wales.
BZ to all involved.
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Crimebeat Grant Award
Many thanks to the West Glamorgan Crimebeat panel headed by the High Sherrif, Mr Rowland Jones Esq, who have approved a grant of £500 towards a new windsurfer for the unit.
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West Wales Winners
Cadets Beckingham. Cochrance, Cumpstone and Ferrier from Neath unit attended the annual District Rowing Regatta held at Port Talbot unit on Sunday 13th June 2010.
The cadets hard work and effort training paid off when they romped home to victoty.
They are now focussed on the SW Area regatta in Bristol.
BZ
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Two Neath cadets go offshore
Cadets Ferrier & Morgan-Davies were both very lucky to secure support from the Square Riggers Club to help fund a weeks offshore training aboard the Sea Cadets offshore yachts leaving Gosport on Saturday 27th March and arriving at Wymouth on Friday 2nd April.
Despite some poor weather both cadets had an amazing week, and qualified for Offshore Hand grade 1 Sailing.
We are tremendously grateful to the Square Riggers Club for their support and that of the District team.
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Neath cadet wins an offshore sailing bursary
OC Jessica Beckingham is lucky to be one of two recipients of Offshore Sailing Bursaries on the Sea Cadets square rigger TS Royalist. She sets sail from Ramsgate mid August
The bursaries are generously sponsored by Crown Food Europe, and we are enormously grateful for their support.
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Why we love Sea Cadets
Calling all cadets.
Please see the link to the District Website.
Please get your entries in to Jane John asap, don't forget to include, name, rank and unit.
Give it a go ! You never know when or where it will be used, and it's free....
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Another BTEC Diploma at Neath
Petty Officer Cadet Andrew Cumpstone joins a line of cadets at Neath who have now sucsessfully completed the BTEC Award as part of normal Sea Cadet life. However he is the first to be awarded an Engineering BTEC.
Andrew has worked extremely hard to achieve excellent results, and we are all very proud of his achievements.
He is pictured being presented with his Diploma in Engineering by Lt James Reynolds RN, former Neath Sea Cadet, and now Commanding Officer HMS Express.
BZ - Another first for Neath
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HMS Express Sea Day - Penarth
On Wednesday 17th Feb 2010, cadets from Port Talbot & Neath units will be embarked aboard HMS Express for a Sea Day in Cardiff Bay. This will be the last trip under the Command of Lt James Reynolds a former Neath Sea Cadet himself, before he moves on to his next appointment.
Cadets are to muster at the unit at 07:00; yes that's 07:00 in No4's Beret, Boots, Windproof, foul weather jacket and a packed lunch.
It is anticipated the cadets with return to Neath unit around 15:00
Cost - Nil
Click here for some pictures of the day
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HMS Trumpeter Sea Day - Portsmouth
Cadets from Neath & District accompanied by members of staff are attending a Sea Day aboard the units affiliated ship HMS Trumpeter in Portsmouth on Monday 15th Feb 2010.
Routine is as follows;
13:10 Depart Neath Unit for HMS Excellent (Civvies)
Monday - Aboard HMS Trumpeter
Tuesday - Harbour Boat Tour, Dockyard and HMS Victory.
Return home time approx 20:00 at Neath Unit.
Cost £12 per person. Cadets and staff will be accommodated aboard HMS Bristol
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Thank You ASDA
On Saturday 6th February 2010 Cadets and staff from Neath unit conducted a store collection at the Llansamlet ASDA store.
The generosity of the customers has overwhelmed us and even on a big rugby match day we rose a fantastic 601.04 which will be used to meet our ever increasing running costs.
Our sincere thanks go out to all the team at ASDA, especially Deborah who made everything the day pain free.
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Training Weekend Aboard
12 Cadets from TS Encounter spent a weekend aboard the unit from Jan 22nd to 24th 2010. They underwent training in First Aid, Chart work, Marine Engineering and Piping.
On the Friday evening the kind staff also took all the cadets to Cardiff for an Ice Skating session followed by a big pizza pig out at the unit.
Congratulations to all of you who passed your qualifications. They are very hard earned and well deserved.
Thanks to all the staff for giving up their weekend in addition to the CO of Penarth unit S\Lt (SCC) Steven Daniels RNR and PO Steve Summerfield from Port Talbot unit for giving up their time, conducting assessments.
Click here for some pictures.
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Congratulations Mr & Mrs Morris
On Friday 15th January 2010 TI (SCC) Daniella Lang & PO (SCC) Jonny Morris tied the knot at the Castle Hotel, Neath.
Congratulations and best wishes to you both, from all the team at TS Encounter.
Pictured are the happy couple on the big day.
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January 2nd 2010 FLAG DAY Info
By kind permission of NPTCBC Neath Sea Cadets will hold a Flag Day collection in Neath Town Centre on Saturday January 2nd 2010.
All staff and cadets are required to attend, and should muster at the Moose Hall in Neath at 09:45. Rig of the day will be No 4, beret, boots and windproof.
Hot lunch will be provided and we aim to depart at 16:30.
The Moose Hall is located in Castle Street, Neath SA11 3LV opposite the Girl Guides Hall where we are normally based.
Refer to the online calender for any further information
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Tesco Neath Abbey Collections
By the kind permission of the manager Tesco Neath Abbey, we will be hold a store collection on Saturday 19th December followed by bag packing on Monday 21 & Tuesday 22nd AND Thursday 24th December 2009.
Cadets for Saturday have already been nominated for duties from 09:00 to 16:00
All cadets and staff are requested to attend on Monday & Tuesday 10:00 start at the store, prepare for a long day. Food will be provided.
Christmas Eve bag packing will be 10am start and 1pm finish. Please make every effort to support this event..
Thank you Tesco, this combined event raised a staggering £2097 for unit funds, all of which will be out towards our ever increasing running costs.
Refer to the online calender for any further information
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First BTEC in Engineering Completed
We have been notified by the CVQO that PO Cadet Andrew Cumpstone has completed all elements of the BTEC Diploma in Engineering.
This is fantastic news, another first for the unit and it just goes to show how valuable your cadet training can be. Andrew now has a BTEC in Engineering, woth 4 GCSE's for completing his class 3,2,1 Marine Engineering.
BZ Andrew - Well done.
Come on the rest of you, get booked on your next ME course. See the National Training Prog for details
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SW Area Marine Enginering Winners - AGAIN
On Sunday 23rd November 2009, 3 cadets from Neath unit travelled to represent West Wales District at the South West Area Marine Engineering Competition, hosted by Weston-Super-Mare Sea Cadets.
The Neath team competed against the remaining 8 districts, in practical mechanical exercises, practical electrical exercises and a 50 question theory paper.
Despite the stiff competition, the Neath team won through and are again crowned SW Area Marine Engineering Champions. This is the 3rd year running.
BZ to the team for an outstanding result, we tipped us over the edge in points and enabled the District to win the Commanders Cup.
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WCVA - Community First Grant Support
On Saturday 21st November 2009, the WCVA informed us that our application to the Communities First grant scheme for a replacement safety boat engine, was successful and had gained full funding.
This is brilliant news for the unit, we are now able to get our second safety boat up and running again, and recommence high speed powerboat training and safety boat duties at the same time.
Many Thanks to the WCVA & The Communities First Team
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Sea Cadets & Air Cadets go shooting
Cadets from Neath & district Sea Cadets, joined air Cadets from No 3 Welsh Wing ATC at shooting weekends at RAF St Athan over the weekend of 13-15th November and Penally Training Camp over the weekend of 20-22nd November 2009.
Such interservice operations are highly encouraged and are a great opportunity for both services to increase the amount of cadets receiving the training, as well as learn from each other and of course the cadets make another set of friends.
Both weekends have been a great success so far, and we already have further range dates for December and January.
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New Unit Online Calendar Launched
Click here to view the units online calendar and keep up to date with unit, district, area and national events
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Cadet at sea on TS Royalist
OC Bethan Lewis has just spent the last week from Saturday 31st October to Friday 6th November aboard the Sea Cadets Brigantine TS Royalist. She spent the week cursing the waters from Gosport and took part in all the departments on the ship, navigation, lookout, helm, and galley.
After a fantastic weeks sailing, Bethan was glad to get her feet back on dry land for a rest! Well Done
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District Marine Engineering Winners
On Sunday 1st November 2009, 3 cadets from Neath unit attended the West Wales District Marine Engineering Competition hosted at Swansea Unit.
The cadets competed in theory and practical aspects, and despite being one person down, who was repplaced at the 11th hour, they still managed to come away victorious.
This is the third year running, that Neath cadets have won the District ME trophy. Off to the Area competition next at Weston Super Mare.
Well done team !! and thanks to Jessica Beckingham for stepping in at the last minute.
BZ
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Leading Cadet Owen
AC Dylan Owen attended the West Wales District Promotion board held at Swansea unit on Sunday 18th October 2009. After a grueling day of examinations and exercises, he emerged successful and has been promoted to Leading Cadet. BZ WELL DONE
Additionally 4 other Neath cadets attended the board to help out in the various stances.
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Neath Port Talbot Mayors Parlour
Officers, staff and some of the cadets of Training Ship Encounter were joined by Commanding Officers of HM Ship's Express and Trumpeter when they attended the NPTCBC Mayors parlour on Tuesday October 13th 2009.
The reception was to celebrate the Neath Cadets accomplishments both on and off the water. Winning the National Yole Regatta held at London and the award of the units third Burgee on the trot to name but a few.
The Commanding Officer of HMS Express is a former Neath Sea Cadet himself, and HMS Trumpeter is Neath units affiliated ship. Both of the officers commented on the excellent results the cadets have earned.
We were also delighted that HM lord Lieutennant D. Byron Lewis CStJ,FCA. could attend and he spent a great deal of time talking with the cadets and congratulating them on their success.
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SW Area Shoot & Swim Competition
Cadets from Neath unit travelled to HMS Raleigh in Plymouth over the weekend of October 9th to 11th to represent West Wales District in the annual Shooting & Swimming Competitions.
AC Dylan Owen was part of the winning shooting team, achieving runner up best marksman for the area.
Cadets, Ferrier, Beckingham, Edwards & Mason formed part of the swimming team which came a very credible 3rd overall.
Well done to all the cadets who participated, more of the same please.
BZ
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WINNERS - UK National Combined Yole Rowing Regatta
Cadets Cumpstone & Ferrier travelled to London on Friday 21st August 2009, to represent the South West Area in the Junior Yole Rowing Regatta, held at the Royal Victoria Docks and Excel Centre.
After a superb effort on the water with only one other team from throughout the rest of the IK & Northern Ireland the two Neath cadets won every race and are now National Champions.
It goes without saying that this is a tremendous achievement for the cadets and the unit. In fact it's the units first ever gold medal at National in a boatwork related discipline since its formation in 1943. Several more gold medals have been won at National Swimming gala's over the years by Neath cadets.
Pictured above is Able Cadet Cumpstone (L) & Ordinary Cadet Ferrier (R)
Click here for more images
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Juniors learn to sail
Junior Sea Cadets Torin Preece & Alice Fernquest braved a windy day at the lake on Friday 7th August 2009, to learn to sail. With the wind blowing force 4 + the cadets took to the water in topper dinghies for a taste of sailing. After an afternoon session in a bosun dinghy with superb effort from both cadets the day ended in the award of RYA Young Sailors Scheme Stage 1.
Well done to both, potential sailors of the future in the making.
Pictured is on the right is Torin Preece, learning to sail.
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Neath Cadet Sails to UK Finals
Over the weekend of July 24th to 25th Cadets from all 6 Districts of the South West Area met at HMS Bristol to compete in the South West Area Sailing Regatta. Neath unit had 4 cadets competing after winning at District Level.
Rough seas, high winds and generally testing conditions did not perturb the Neath cadets, who gave a sterling account of themselves on the water. AC Cumpstone won the topper class outright, and is through to the UK national finals. AC Owen came third in the Portsmouth Yardstick class narrowly missing out on a national place, and our Bosun crew sadly had to withdraw on Sunday when a collision afloat caused by another boat rendered their boat unfit to continue. It should be noted they achieved 2nd place on the Saturday, and were on target to win a place in the UK finals
Again this is more fantastic results from the cadets at Neath.
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Neath Cadets row to UK finals
Saturday 18th July saw cadets Cumpstone and Ferrier compete in a rowing competition in Bristol. Having eliminated the competition at local level, the cadets were competeing againstf teams drawn from all over the South West of the UK. After some fine rowing, hard work and effort, the Neath Cadets won every race and secured the place at the UK National Regatta being held in London on Saturday 22nd August 2009.
This is yet another fantastic result for the team at Neath. BZ to all, lets get some gold at Nationals team.
Pictured above are cadets Cumpstone & Ferrier beinig presented with gold medals by Cdr Jos Binns RN, Deputy Area Officer (SW)
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Sea Cadets on Parade
Cadets from the Neath & District Unit attended the Sailors Society Sea Sunday Service held on Sunday July 5th 2009 at the Brunel Docks, Briton Ferry. They were accompanied by officers and staff of the unit.
Cadets and Staff also attended the Cadets & youth Organisations Service held at St Mary's Church on Saturday 18t July 2009.
Pictured on the right are some of the Neath Cadets accompanied by Captain Brian Thorne RD* DL RNR
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2009 - Efficiency Award
The welsh rugby team might not be able to do it, but Neath unit has managed it "A tripple Crown". For the third year running Neath unit has been assessed as being in one of the highest category units in the country, and as such has again been awarded Burgee standard.
This is yet another endorsement of the fantastic team at Neath, cadets, staff and volunteers alike.
It recognises the effort they put in and is a most welcome award.
Congratulations to all the team at Neath.
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Dylan does the business
Not wanting to let OC Dylan Owen out of the spot light, here he is being presented with his Sailing Winners medal at the District Sail.
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Sailing to Success
Saturday 20th June 2009 saw cadets from all across the district meet at Fishguard Unit for our annual Sailing Regatta. Neath had 3 team entered this year, Open Bosun, Junior topper and Open PY class. The PY class is a new event this year.
Open Bosun Class - Winners Neath
Open PY Class - Winners Neath
Junior Toppers - Runner Up Neath
Once again a fantastic effort on the water. BZ
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Pulling Success
Saturday 13th June 2009 saw cadets from across the District converge on Port Talbot unit for the annual Pulling regatta (rowing). Neath entered 3 teams this year, 1 team of Junior Sea Cadets in the ASC and 2 teams of 2 in the new Yole Class Competition.
Junior Sea Cadets Competition - Winners Neath
Junior Yole Competition - Winners Neath
Senior Yole Competition - Runners Up Neath
Again a fantastic performance on the water, you truly are getting better and better every day.
BZ to all. Pictured on the right are our Juniors about to race.
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NPT Youth Capital Fund Grant
Today we have been informed that the unit’s application to the Neath Port Talbot Council, Youth Service Capital Fund has been approved for full funding. We applied for £14k to procure an additional block at the unit to increase our capacity, and free up training space in the main building.
This grant is a major milestone achievement on our Capital Improvement Plan, and takes us a significant step forward.
Our sincere and heartfelt thanks go to the council, and the youth service in particular for their continued help and support.
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Cadets at sea aboard HMS EXPRESS
3 cadets from Neath unit joined cadets from Port Talbot, Llanelli & Milford Haven units on Saturday 10th may 2009 on a passage aboard HMS Express which was enroute from Penarth to Milford Haven. The 12 cadets and 2 members of staff joined the ship in Penarth and accompanied by another P200 HMS Exploit they set sail for Milford Haven.
This was a fantastic opportunity for our cadets to go to sea, and a bonus was leaving one port and entering another. Sincere thanks to the Commanding Officer of HMS Express Lt James Reynolds RN who incidentally is an ex Neath Sea Cadet.
More of the same please Sir?
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Sports Council Support Sea Cadets
The Sports Council for Wales, Community Chest Scheme has approved a grant of £910 for the purchase of 2 new state of the art air powered rifles for Neath & District Sea Cadets. The new rifles will be a great addition to the units training assets, and will be used to help the more advanced marksmen and markswomen in the unit progress towards the top of the scheme.
Our heartfelt thanks go to the team at the NPT PASS office, for their help and support, throughout the application process.
Sports Council Website
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2009 Inspection & 2008 Presentation Evening
The 2009 Royal Naval Unit Review will take place on THURSDAY 23rd APRIL 2009, followed on by the presentation of awards for the 2008 training year.
Cadets are to be aboard by 18:45 at the latest, parents fiends, family and supporters are encouraged to attend. You support is vital to the sucsess of the evening.
We look forward to seeing you on the night.
Cadets - Make that extra bit of effort for the night on your uniform. Every point counts, don't let the team down.
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Neath Cadets Pass Promotion Board
2 Cadets from Neath unit attended a day long promotion Board held at Swansea Unit on Saturday 14th march 2009.
Able Cadet Slattery, passed for Leading Cadet
Leading Cadet Cumpstone, passed for Petty Officer Cadet.
Again our cadets do well. Congratulations to both on a job very well done.
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Tri-Service Bag Back, Raises Funds For Memorial
Saturday 7th March 2009 saw Army, Air & Sea Cadets from Neath join forces to raise urgently needed funds for a new war memorial to be constructed at the Gnoll Gates.
The cadets and staff worked hard all day packing bags and smiling, their efforts paid off as they raised a staggering £968.20.
Picture to follow.
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With Great Sadness
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of one of our members of staff.
After a long illness Mr. Peter Chadd has sadly passed away.
Peter had been with the unit for many years firstly as a member of the UMC, then latterly as an Instructor teaching canoeing and adventure training.
His enthusiasm and humor will be sadly missed by all; He will be deeply missed, fondly remembered but never forgotten.
Our deepest sympathies are extended to Mrs. Chadd and her family, at this difficult time.
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Unit Training Weekend
Cadets from Neath Unit stayed aboard the unit for a training weekend from 27th Feb to 1st March 2009. The cadets underwent training in the First Aid & Marine Engineering specialisations.
Thanks to all the staff and committee members who helped make this weekend a success.
BZ to the cadets, a great weekend.
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Neath Cadet is SW Area Engineering Winner
Leading Cadet Andrew Cumpstone has been awarded the prize of the best Enginering Cadet of 2008 for the SW Area.
He has worked hard throughout the year and achieved good results in all his engineering courses.
This is another first for Neath unit, well done Andrew.
BZ, next stop a completed BTEC in Engineering !
Pictured above is LC Cumpstone being presented with the Valve Stem Trophy by the unit CO Lt(SCC) Simon Oglesby RNR
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2008 Area Engineering Winners Again
Cadets from Neath unit attended the South West Area Marine Engineering Competition on Sunday 23rd November 2008 at Weston-Super-Mare.
The team of three having won the District Competition were up against the best of the remaining 8 districts.
For the second year running the Neath team came away victorious.
BZ
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Sea, Army & Air Cadets remember the fallen
Sunday 9th November 2008 saw cadets from all three cadet forces attend the Remberance Sunday parade and service in Neath Town. This year all the standards except one were carried by cadets, demonstrating that the cadets are proud and honoured not only to carry cadet forces standards but those of associations, such as RAFA & Burma Star with pride.
The weather held out in the morning; however the Sea & Air Cadets were not so lucky at the afternoon parade in Briton Ferry, where we got a good soaking. Still it's a small price to pay, in order to remember and to pay our respects to those who gave and those who continue to give their lives so we can enjoy the liberties we have today.
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Sea & Air Cadets Go Diving Together
Sunday 2nd November saw 2 Sea Cadets from Neath unit attend a PADI Diving course as guests of 1092 Squadron Air Cadets.
After getting kitted out at the National Diving Activity Centre, we headed for Lydney Pool, for an afternoon theory and practical in the pool getting to grips with the kit and going through basic tasks and safety precaution.
Thanks to our ATC brothers and sisters for a fantastic day.
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2008 Remberance Day Parade
Reminder to ALL that we will be taking part in both the Neath & Briton Ferry Remberance Day Parades as normal.
Staff & Cadets are to muster at the Sea Cadet unit at 08:30, ready for transport to the Cadet Training Centre in Neath at 08:45.
We March off from the Neat Cadet Training Centre at 10:00, upon completition of the morning parade, we will return to Neath Sea Cadets for a traditional Sunday lunch before marching off for the afternoon parade.
It your duty to be there and pay your respects. Please make every effort to turn out.
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Community Newsletter Delivery
Briton Ferry West Community First Team recently asked Neath Sea Cadets to undertake the quarterly newsletter delivery to the local community.
A group of keen enthusiastic cadets and staff undertook the task and completed the delivery on Friday 31st October, just before all the witches come out for Halloween.
Thanks to all who participated, we hope the community find the newsletter good reading.
Link to BF West Community First Website
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Cadet Air Rifle Qualifications
Congratulations to the following cadets who have just achieved Air Rifle Shooting proficiencies.
Owen-Neil. R BASIC
Joseph. R ADVANCED
Lewis. B ADVANCED
Saunders. D ADVANCED
Evans. J ADVANCED
Owen . D MARKSMAN
Cumpstone. N MARKSMAN
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2008 District Marine Engineering Competition
Sunday 26th October saw a team of cadets from Neath competing against the rest of the West Wales District in the annual Marine Engineering Competition.
Well trained and well prepared the Neath cadets, scored top in all sections of the Competition, and came away overall winners.
We wish the all the very best now at the forthcoming Area competition in Weston-Super-Mare.
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Unit Motor Boat has a makeover
Neath unit is fortunate enough to have on loan from the MOD (N) a 16' Slow Motor Boat. However the craft is now 45 years old and starting to show it's age after many sea cadet come alongsides..... Lt Neil Jones supported by other members of the unit team undertook a project to revive our aging craft and ensure it's fit for another 45 years. Many months of hard work have gone into replacing all the timber, new cables, fibreglass and gel coat mean it's now looking ship shape.
Regrettably this project has meant the craft has been out of action this season, but now it's looking good and ready for the winter season.
Thanks to all the staff and cadets who helped out.
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TS Royalist Bursary for Neath Cadet
We are delighted to announce that we have secured a bursary for a Neath Sea Cadet to spend a week aboard the Sea Cadets square rigger, TS Royalist.
The berth has been sponsored by The Royal Thames Yacht Club.
Ordinary Cadet Bethan Lewis will atend the week long voyage, from November 15th for one week.
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Cadet Qualifications
Congratulations to Leading Cadet Lang on completing and being presented with her Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award.
She is now well on her way to a silver.
BZ, Well Done. Keep going.
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Community First Aid Course
Neath & District Sea Cadets, recently hosted a Community First HSE First Aid At Work Course at out unit HQ. Course members were from the Community First Team, members of the local community and 4 Sea Cadet members of staff.
After 2 weekends of non stop tuition, and THREE tests... All participants passed the final practical assessments.
Now all of the Staff at Neath & District Sea Cadets are fully qualified HSE First Aiders. Lets hope we never need to use the skills.
Our sincere thanks to the Community First Team for providing the course.
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Cadet Promotion Board
Able Cadet Cumpstone and Leading Cadet Lang, recently attended the West Wales District promotion board, held at Swansea unit.
After a gruelling series of tests, designed to test their knowledge and leadership abilities, both cadets passed.
Now Leading Cadet Cumpstone, achieved a credit pass, and the highest score of the board.
BZ to them both, very well done
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CADETS GAIN RYA YACHTING QUALIFICATIONS
The last week in July saw 2 cadets from Neath unit attending a week long course aboard the Sea Cadets Offshore yacht TS City Liverman. Cadets Lewis & Clarke worked hard all week undertaking every job there is to do when you live, eat, sleep and work aboard a 35' yacht. Their dedication and hard work paid off, not only did they qualify as RYA Competent Crews, there were also the only two cadets to complete Offshore Sail 1 & 2.
Excellent work, more of the same please.
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CADETS GAIN BCU QUALIFICATIONS
4 cadets from Neath unit attended a District Paddlesport training day at Port Talbot unit, on Sunday June 8th 2008. The gorgeous weather, and excellent tuition seemed to pay off. All 4 cadets passed and gained BCU 1 Star qualifications.
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CADETS ACHIEVE D of E AWARDS
At our 2008 Royal Naval Parade, we had the pleasure of asking the Inspecting Officer Cdr Jos Binns RN to present 3 Duke Of Edingburgh's Awards/
GOLD = Petty Officer Cadet Sean Vanstone
Bronze = Leading Cadet Daniella Land
Bronze = Ordinary Cadet Andrew Cumpstone.
Fantatsic performace from all, come on the rest of you get involved.
Link to D of E Website
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FANTASTIC RNP RESULT
The 2008 Royal Naval Parade report is in. I am delighted to announce that Neath has again achieved BURGEE status for the second year with a steady improvement on last years mark.
Excellent news, and a big thank you to all the staff and cadets to who put so much effort into the evening.
BZ
CO Neath
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RIGID RAIDER ON THE ROCKS
Sadly over the bank holiday weekend with all the servere weather that it brought us, our Rigid Raider broke free from it's moorings and ended up being thrashed against the rocks at the lake.
Sadly it is beyond safe economical repair, and as such has been scrapped from our "fleet". We are already on the look out for a replacement.
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June Flag Day 2008
By kind permission of NPTCBC Neath & District Sea Cadets will hold a Flag Day in Neath town on Saturday 7th june 2008.
All cadets and staff are requested to attend in No 4 uniform for cadets and No 3 uniform for staff. Muster at the Neath Town Community Centre, 10/12 Orchard Street in Neath (opposite Argos) at 09:00. Our aim is to comlpete and be clear around 17:00
This is last chance to raise the urgently needed funds to keep the unit running.
The generosity of the people of Neath Port Talbot continues to keep us afloat.
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Sean Excels at Duke Of Westminsters Award
Petty Officer Cadet Sean Vanstone is one of the many thousands of Army, Air, Combined Cadet Force and Sea cadets that are eligible to be nominated for the Duke of Westminster’s Award for the most outstanding cadets in all of the cadet forces.
Having met all the initial eligibility criteria, Sean was nominated by his unit, and was enter into the scheme with many thousands more. Initially he won through to the top 40 candidates, and then he was successful in achieving a place in the top 25 cadets of all the cadet forces! The CVQO team then sifted the candidates down to the top 15, all of which will attend an arduous selection weekend, to select the top 9 cadets, all of which will go to South Africa for a 2 week visit, additionally the top cadet gets a monetary prize of £500 and 2nd, 3rd and 4th places get £250. Sean has just returned from the selection weekend, and we await his results. Best of luck and BZ for being in the top 15 cadets on all the cadet forces of the United Kingdom.
Link to CVQO Website for more info
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Sean is Appointed HM Lord Lieutenant Cadet
Petty Officer Cadet Sean Vanstone is invested as Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenats Cadet for West Glamorgan, at a ceremony held at John Chard VC House in February 2008. Congratulations to Sean, we are sure he will do an excellent job.
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Cadet Enjoy Camping Weekend
Over the weekend of OCTOBER 19th to 21st cadet from Neath unit enjoyed a weekend under canvas as guest of thier shipmates at TS Echo (Llanelli Sea Cadets).
12 cadets and 1 officer spent the weekend under canvas at pembrey country park, enjoying the beautiful scenery and surroundings, and above all relaxing.
Many thanks to our hosts who looked after us extremely well, we hope to do it again, when it's WARMER !!!!
Pictured on above are 2 Neath cadets on the obstacle course.
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West Wales District - Cleans Up Again
Over the weekend of the 5th to 7th September 2007, cadets from West Wales District Sea Cadets, represented the District against the remaining 8 Districts in the South West Area Swimming & Shooting Competition, held at HMS Raleigh in Plymouth.
Neath cadets were participating in both the Swimming & Shooting.
Overall the combined West Wales Team cleaned up and won the overall competition for the second year running.
BZ to all who participated.
Pictured on the right is the Winning West Wales Swimming & Shooting Team.
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Neath Cadets, Shoot & Swim to Sucsess
Over the weekend of 8th - 9th September 2007, West Wales District undertook it's annual Shooting & Swimming Competitions.
Neath unit entered both events, with a total of 10 cadets representing the unit.
Andrew Cumpstone shot very well, and consequently won a place in the team to go to the Area Shooting Competition, with Fishguard Unit being the overall shooting winners.
Our swimmers after a superb balanced team effort, came away victorious, winning lots of individual medals, as well as the overall gala itself.
Credit must go to Mr Simon Pierce & Petty Officer Pierce who assembled the swimming team, and Petty Officer Gilchrist for training the shooting team. The cadets themselves compeated well in a fair and sportsmanlike way, whcih typifies the conduct of Neath Sea Cadets.
BZ Well Done ALL
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Neath Sea Cadets Support Welsh Dragons Burns Club
On Saturday 25th August 2007, 16 children in addition to the adult volunteers from the Dragon Burns Club attended a fun day arranged in conjunction with Neath & District Sea Cadets & Corus Strip Products UK.
The children had a go at Sailing, powerboating, canoeing and Air Rifle Shooting.
The weather was fantastic with a nice gentle breeze for the sailors. This is the second year we have hosted this event, and we are delighted to support such a fantastic group of people, said Simon Oglesby, Commanding Officer and a Corus Employee.
Link to Welsh Dragon's Burns Club Site
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Cadets Sail into Sucess
Cadets Vanstone & Pierce attended the South West Area Sailing Regatta held in Weymouth Bay over the weekend of July 27 to 29th, competing against teams from all over the South West Area.
In a trying conditions they sailed superbly, and sailed with ease into 3rd place out of the fleet of 27 boats that were competing.
This means that both Sean & Cerith will now represent the South West Area at the UK National Sailing Regatta in Portsmouth during September.
Well Done Both.
BZ
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Seafarers UK Support Local Sea Cadets
Seafarers UK have just announced a donation of £300 towards the Neath & District Sea Cadets.
Neath & District cadets support the Seafarers at their regular collection in and around the town.
The committee, staff and cadets wish to express their thanks at the Seafarers, continued and most generous support.
Seafarers UK, is formerly the King Georges Fund for Sailor's
Link to Seafarers UK Website
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South Wales Boat Show
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th June 2007 saw cadets from Neath, Swansea, Port Talbot & Fishguard attending the South Wales Boat Show, to fly the Sea Cadet Flag as it were.
Cadets provided displays for the members of the public, and manned a recruitnig tent.
During the weekend all the cadets participated in an inter unit compeitition, with the two wining units, namely Neath & Fishguard collecting prizes of half a days sailing or canoeing and half a days yachting respectively.
Thanks to all the cadets and staff that participated. {ictured above are the cadets from Neath that attended.
Link to SW Boat Show Site
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Sea Cadet help out with Clean Our Canal
Neath Sea Cadets, joined by Neath Air and Army cadets, teamed up to support a Melin Communities First and Keep Wales Tidy Initiative on a very rainy May Saturday.
The tri service cadet team was tasked with removing a substantial amount of refuse and debris that people had seen fit to dump in and around a stretch of the Neath Canal.
The Army & Air cadets took charge of the shores, whilst the sea cadets got afloat and removed sack up on sack of rubbish from the canal including a wheelie bin and a bed!
In just 2 hours the team filled a commercial size skip.
BZ to all involved.
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New man at the helm
As from the 1st May 2007 Lieutenant (SCC) Simon Oglesby Royal Naval Reserve was appointed as Office In Charge of Training Ship Encounter No 388.
Lieutenant Oglesby replaces Lieutenant Commander (SCC) Mike Hulonce Royal Naval Reserve, who after 47 years at Neath unit man and boy, has decided to move on to new challenges working as part of the Sea Cadet District Officer team.
We thank Mike for all his efforts over the years and wish him well in his new appointment.
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CORUS Community Fund Help Neath Cadets
Recently Corus Strip Products UK has donated money to Neath & District Sea Cadets, in order for us to update the IT equipment in use at the unit, enabling us to participate in the Project Westminster roll - out, as well as helping to start construction of a new jetty at the Corus Sailing Club Margam , for use by the Sea Cadets.
Sincere thanks to Corus Strip Products UK, and Mr Keith Farron, CSP UK Community Manager in particular for his help.
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Allotment Society Supports Neath Sea Cadets
Sadly the closure of the Giants Grave Allotment Society two and a half years ago has finally been completed after 30 years of serving the community in Briton Ferry.
The Society have sold off their building and remaining assets, and distributed the proceeds amongst good causes within the community, one of which is Neath & District Sea Cadets.
Many Thanks for your most generous support.
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