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The Silver Medallists
Cadets who took part in the Area Drill & Piping competition over the weekend 28th February and 1st March 2009

Cadets who took part in the Area Drill & Piping competition over the weekend 28th February and 1st March 2009.

Congratulations to all who took part and, being a young squad, excelled in gaining Silver medals in the Armed Guard section

Cadets from the Unit took part in an orienteering day at Cannock Chase on Saturday 21-02-09.

In addition they visited the German graves on the Chase and paid their respects.

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Cadets from the Unit took part in an orienteering day at Cannock Chase on Saturday 21-02-09.

In addition they visited the German graves on the Chase and paid their respects.

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Cadets and Staff on the flight deck of HMS Ark Royal during their trip from Portsmouth to Liverpool over the period 12/15 January 2009

Cadets and Staff who visited HMS Ark Royal on her journey from Portsmouth to Liverpool over the four days 12/15 January 2009

The motley crew at the Presentation evening on 22-11-08

Congratulations go to the Cadets who earned trophies and Shields, for their work and effort during the past year, at the Presentaion evneing on 22-11-08.

The Commanding Officer Lt(SCC) Dave Nicholls(RNR)welcomes the Mayor & Mayoress of Solihull(Clr David Bell & Mrs Sally Bell) to the Presentation evening held at the Unit on Saturday 22-11-08.

Cadets parading along Stratford Road during the Remembrance Day parade on 09-11-08

Cadets, with a member of the Royal British Legion, who provided the Guard at the cenotaph at St James Church in Shirley following the Remembrance parade and service on 09-11-08

Two more of the 9 Cadets who took part in a RYA Level 2 course over the weekend 27/28-09-08 and completed the course successfully

One of the 9 Cadets who took part in a RYA Level 2 course over the weekend 27/28-09-08 and completed the course successfully

The T S Gamecock swimming team who took part in the District Swimming competition on 13-09-08

Able Cadet Alex Stewart who excelled in two of his heats at the District Swimming competition held on 13-09-08 in Coventry

He now goes on to the Area Competition over the weekend 4/5-10-08

AC William Davies and POC Matthew Shepherd at the Area Regatta 26/27th July 2008.

Congratulations to both attaining 2nd place in the canoe Relay competition and to Matthew Shephard gaining 3rd place in the Singles Sprint event

Staff and Cadets at the District Sailing Competition on 13-07-08

Well done to those who took part in the events.

Able Cadet C Rault accepting the Cup for winning the Topper sailing at the District Sailing competition on 13-07-08.

Congratulations.

Senior Boys team at the District Canoe Competition on 08-06-08

They won the Senior Boys Relay event and Matthew Shepherd took the title in the senior boys sprint event

Congrats to all

Junior Boys team at the District Canoe Competition on 08-06-08

Part one of the "evolutions" during the RNP inspection on 02-06-2008

Gun-Carriage display by Junior Cadets

Still Part 1 of the RNP "evolutions"

This includes Junior Cadets and Fully enrolled Cadets

On 02-06-2008

Part Two of the RNP "Evolutions"

This time a nautical based quiz between the "Naughty Navigators" and the "Warship Warriors"

On 02-06-2008

Cadets with the Mayor and Mayoress of Solihull (Cllr Gary Allport and Mrs Gail Allport) at Solihull Council house following presentations of trophies earned during the 2008 District, Area and National Drill & Ceremonial competitions.

2008 Drill & Ceremonial Squad at Solihull Council House on 12-05-08 following an invitation from the Mayor and Mayoress of Solihull to a re-presentation evening following their National competition success.

ET competition contenders.

10-11th May 2008

Final District position was 4th

Congrats to all

The Mayor and Mayoress of Solihull (Cllr Gary Allport and Mrs Gail Allport) at the Shirley Donkey Derby meet the Chairman of the P&SA and the Unit Vice Chairman during the fund raising event.

Well done to the supporters of the Unit at the Shirley Donkey Derby event on 03-05-08.

The total event, including sale of programmes, raised over £800.

T.S.Gamecock on Parade during the National Drill and Ceremonial competition at HMS Raleigh on 25th to 27th April 2008

The Trophies from the District, Area and National Drill and Ceremonial Competitions held during 2008

They excelled again.

National Armed Guard winners 2008
National Arena Display winners 2008
National Best Guard Commander - Matthew Shepherd 2008

Commanding Officer on the right trying to control his staff

But not sure if uniform rank enables him to action this?

40's night 15th March 2008

Guest enjoying the 40's night event of 15th March 2008

The 2 bosses

L-R Alan Patrick P&SA chairman, Alan Cupples UMC Chairman at the 40's night bash held at the Unit on 15th March 2008.

Cloudy image. Taken following a "Smoke Bomb" attack

Congratulations to Craig Sharpe for being "Best Dressed" cadet at the 2008 Area Drill & Ceremonial Competition.

2008 Area Drill & Ceremonial Armed Guard champions

Well done to all

A copy of the official photograph of cadets from TSG during their visit to our affiliated ship

Legal at last !!!!

The wedding of PO Tim May on 29th December 2007.

Congratulations

Cadets at the Shirley Remembrance parade on 11th November 2007.

This well attended parade also included Cadets from the Army and Air Force.

Leading the parade were members of the Shirley British Legion and local Cubs, Brownies and Scouts followed the three Cadet forces.

I think it's going alright say's the 1st Lt Stef Wells (on left) and PO Neil Merchant at the Presentation Evening on 24th November 2007

The Mayor and Mayoress (Cllr Gary Allport and Mrs Gail Allport) with a couple of trophy winners at the Unit Presentation Evening on 24th November 2007

They are at it again.

Another photo shoot of the Mayor and Mayoress with Cadets at the Presentation Evening on 24th November 2007

Who's pinched my canoe!!!!

Or is it "up to your neck in it but still have the paddle"

Or "swimming not allowed Sir"

Olton Meer August 2007

Watch the holes!!!

Rope wall

Junior weekend August 2007

Group Photo Call

Junior Weekend August 2007

Low rope course

Not as easy as it looks

Junior weekend August 2007

Oh heck who moved the bar!!!!!!!!!

Assault course (leap of faith)

Junior weekend August 2007

PS he made it

Ark Royal - Some of the ships company including Cadets

On parade on flight deck

11-06-07 to 13-06-07

Ark Royal visit by Cadets and Staff

11-06-07 to 13-06-07

Cadets on Ark Royal during visit over the period 11-06-07 till 13-06-07.

South West Area armed & unarmed Drill squads at National competition April 2007 held at HMS Raleigh

South West Area Armed Guard Squad for 2007 National Drill Competition

2007 Warwickshire District Armed Guard.

South West Area Champions and Best Guard Commander

UMC vice chairman getting his hands wet at the Charity Car Wash held at the Unit on 24th March 2007

High hopes for P&SA chairman
at District Regatta 2006

Pico's purchased following recent donation by Solihull Community Foundation 2006

We was 'ere Raleigh National Drill Comp 2006

National Drill & Ceremonial Comp 2006

Shirley Donkey Derby 06-05-2006

Supporters at the Shirley Donkey Derby 06-05-2006

Cadets and the Mayor of Solihull at the Shirley Donkey Derby 06-05-2006

District Sailing Comp 2006

District Sailing Comp 2006

Distict Sailing comp 2006

District Regatta 2006

AGM of Solihull Council For Voluntary Youth Services (SCVYS) in the Council Chambers 21-09-2006.

The Mayor presented certificates to nine people nominated for the roll of honour for their work and support.

Cadet William Davis and Leading Cadet Kerry Bourne were among those presented with certificates