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2010
2010 Has started in its usual busy manner. With all cadets hard at work training for the upcoming drill and piping competition.
We have had Area shooting which saw Southampton representing Wessex and came a respectable 05th.
Annual Awards evening was postponed at the end of 2009 due to the snow. But was rescheduled for february. The evening started with colours, then the awards were presented this was followed by a raffle and evening colours. It was a good evening had by all.
2010 looks to be busy for the unit so heres to 2010.
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Christmas and 2010
Firstly I would like to wish everyone a very happy christmas and hope you enjoy the festive season.
The unit has had a good year in 2009 and the staff and I are looking forward to 2010. There will be many opportunites for our cadets.
The unit re opens on Monday 04th Jan (drill and piping training on Sunday 03rd)
Lt (SCC) M Lampert RNR
Commanding Officer.
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Summer 2009
The summer months saw the boating regattas the unit entered teams and did well. The unit has been busy with boating and many qualifications. Several cdts went on national courses and gained First Aid,Drill and offshore qualifications. A D of E Bronze expedtion was held and the team completed it.
All in all a good summer....
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Mayors Cdt for Southampton & Lord Lts Cdt for Hampshire
Two senior cadets in the unit have been awarded these prestigous posts,well done to them and enjoy the roles.
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District / Area Drill & Piping 2009
This is a competition the unit takes great pride in, this year 26 cadets inc Juniors took part in the district competition,many hours of dedicated training was undertaken by the cadets, and the unarmed team and Pipers went through to Area. The Unarmed team came third overall and won best dressed team.
Well done to all cadets involved in this discipline.
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Area / National Football 2009
Two months after the district competition, our Senior boys went to the area competition, through some very good teamweok and football skills saw them all the way to the finals, which they won - Well Done to all and Good luck at Nationals next weekend...photos to follow
Update...... Senior boys played well and achieved a Silver medal, making them the second best senior team in the Corps - WELL DONE !!!
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A new year begins at TS Southampton
2009 has started, the unit is busy preparing for the Royal Naval Inspection and the upcoming drill competitions. Snow had even fallen......
2009 looks to be a good year with keen cadets.....
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Autumn 2008
The Period leading up to Christmas saw the unit being busy with different events and activities. The Southampton Boat show was a good fundraising event for the unit and all those that lent a hnad - Thank you
The training at the unit continued in good stead with many cadet promotions and specialisations being gained.
The five a side football competition saw three teams from the unit enter, the Junior boys and Senior girls did well, but the Senior boys won theirs....heres to area in 2009!!
Christmas arrived and the cadets held a party at the unit, this was organised by the leading cadets at the unit and a good night was had by all
The unit also held its annual carol concert and awards night,it was well supported by family and friends of the unit and a good night was had by all.
The unit closed for christmas ,2008 had been a good year heres to 2009
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2008 - Summer at Southampton Sea Cadets
The summer of 2008 has seen alot of activity both at the unit and away. Many Cadets have gained a boating qualification with some achieving high levels. We have had cadets go away on national courses to include First Aid, Frimley Park, BRNC and the offshore Yacht. Watch this space for actual cadet experiences.......
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2008 - Civic Events
2008 has been a good year for cadets attending Civic events
- Sea Pie Supper
- Winchester Unit Comissioning
- Winchester Shipping Festival
- Mission to Seafarers summer ball
- Dieppe Parade
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2008 - Boating Competitions
2008 has seen the unit enter many different boating comps,The cadets have put teams in for the power boat handling, sailing, pulling and canoeing, with some cadets going to represent the unit and district at area
Again lots of hard work and team work from all involved.
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2008 - Drill and Piping Competitions
Feb 2008 saw the unit entering with strength into the district drill and piping competitions with a colour party, piping team and two individuals, and an unarmed drill team. It was a clean sweep at the competition, the unit then went forward to the area competition which sees a much higher standard, all teams did well and the cadets should be proud of all the effort and teamwork acheived.
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2008 - Area Football Competiton
The units senior boys went to represent the unit and the district at HMS Sultan. The team did very well and came 2nd. With LC Toogood getting man of the match. The team played with good spirits and skill.
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2008 - A Good Start to the Year - Unit wins McBeath Trophy Nomination
2007 Area Awards saw Southampton Unit recieve a certificate to show that we are the nominated unit for Southern Area for the McBeath trophy. As we understand it is for second best performing unit in the area for 2007. Below is an extract from Sea Cadet Regulations:
McBEATH TROPHY
1119.1 This trophy was donated by Rear Admiral J E H McBeath CB DSO DSC DL and is
used to perpetuate his name and record of service as Honorary Commodore of the Sea Cadet Corps (1958 to 1975). It is awarded annually to the Unit which has put up a particularly meritorious performance during the year and is worthy of special recognition, but has not qualified for the higher Stephenson Trophy award.
1119.2 An emblem of a red anchor is sewn on to the efficiency Burgee or Pennant for that
year.
Well done to all involved and we should be proud of our achievements
Commanding Officer Feb 03rd 2008
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Awards Night and Cadet Mess Dinner
2007 was rounded off with the annual awards night with carol concert. There were a few suprised cadets and happy cadets that night,pictures have been uploaded.
The following parade night was the cadet mess dinner, this saw all the cadets in their best outfits, the food was eaten and there was some good dancing, esp from the boys!. The night was full of a great atmosphere and a great way to finish another good year in Southampton Sea Cadets.
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District 5 a side Football 2007
This year we entered a Junior boys,Senior Girls and Boys. The Junior boys and Senior girls were only just beaten into second place. But the Senior boys won and now go through to area in February - Good Luck guys!! - Well done to all who entered with good team spirit all round
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Mayors Cadet 2007
September 2007, Southampton Sea Cadets were honoured with a visit from The Right Worshipful Mayor of Southampton, Councillor Stephen Barnes-Andrews. The visit marked the award of the title Sea Cadet Mayor's Cadet for 2007-2008 to Leading Cadet Chris Tuck.
Chris aged 16, who has been in the Sea Cadets for four years, was chosen from the fifty strong Cadet Unit in Bitterne Manor for his friendly manner and good presentation as a senior cadet. He will serve as Mayor’s Cadet for the term of office the current Mayor.
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District Swimming 2007
Sunday 09th Sept saw four cadets competing in Wessex District swimming competition at Bovington Camp. They all did very well in their swims, and overall the junior girls came third and the junior boys (of which there was only one) came third- Well done to all.
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Winchester Shipping Festival
Cadets from Southampton Unit where present at the 62nd Southampton Master Mariners' annual Shipping Festival Service held at Winchester Cathedral.
The service which celebrates shipping has been held every year at Winchester Cathedral since 1931, only taking a break during the war years.
The Colour Party was made up from HMS King Alfred, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, 17 Port Regiment of the Royal Logistic Corps based at Marchwood Military Port on Southampton Water, and Warsash Maritime Centre carried the White Ensign, the Red Ensign, the Blue Ensign of the RFA and the Army Ensign.
The standards of the Royal Naval Association, The Association of WRNS, the Royal Marines Association and the Merchant Navy Association will also be carried with our Cadets along with others from Romsey and Winchester Unit, carrying the Mission to Seafarers' flag and the flags of shipping companies and organisations associated with Southampton.
Some photographs are available here on the Units Picture Gallery or here (external link) under 'Winchester Festival of Flags'.
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Area Drill and Piping
The annual Drill and Piping competition is one of the most fiercely fought competitions in the Sea Cadet calendar.
Southampton Unit was unique this year, for representing three out of four disciplines competed for, at the Southern Area competition this month.
With very young teams the Unit can be proud of its achievements. With particular mention going to the Colour Guard who achieved an amazing 3rd Place. Considering the rest of the guards had at least a foot extra height on most of the team, they looked and marched, with dedication and smartness beyond their years.
The Unarmed Squad gained a 4th Place, with Squad Commander L/C Watts gaining a Silver, 2nd Place for her efforts.
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District Drill and Piping Competition 2007
Wow – The Unit swept the board at the Wessex District Drill and Piping competition early in March. Nearly all the of the Unit was involved in entering full teams in the Unarmed Drill, Team and Individual Piping and the Colour Guard Competitions.
The competition was fierce, but as a testament to the Cadets and Staff of our Unit, we took 1st place in all the disciplines we entered.
This means we will go on to represent Wessex District in three of the four disciplines at the Area Competition later in March at HMS Excellent on Whale Island, Portsmouth.
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Royal Naval Parade - Roundup
Thank you to all the Cadets, Parents and Supporters for your hard work, effort and support for the RNP.
Some photographs are already available on our photo site:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/southamptonscc/sets
With more available shortly (If you do have any photographs of the evening, you do not mind sharing, please sent them to our Unit email address: southamptonscc@yahoo.co.uk).
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Annual Royal Naval Parade
The Units Annual Royal Naval Parade is being held on Thursday 15th February.
This is our annual inspection carried out by the Royal Navy, as such it is a compulsory parade and all Cadets and Staff are expected to attend.
There is also chance for all Parents and Supporters to witness the Parade - a letter with further details will be sent out very soon.
During the evening there will be a full guard with ceremonial colours and all the cadets will be inspected in their full best uniform.
The Cadets will then show various aspects of the Sea Cadet Corps through a prepared evolution (mini presentation), with the addition of a surprise evolution given to the Unit on the night.
The evening starts at 1900 (we need all cadets to be there by 1830 at the latest).
Please support your Cadet and the Unit.
In addition to this evening we will also need help cleaning, painting and preparing the Unit for this parade. If you can spare some time please do not hesitate to contact the Unit.
Sub Lt (SCC) M Lampert
Commanding Officer
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New Unit Gallery
The Unit has a new photograph gallery, hopefully it will allow the Unit to upload photographs a lot quicker after events and activities.
It is available here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/southamptonscc/sets
If you have any good photos of Unit activities, please email them to the unit email address
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E-Communications!
The unit would like to offer the opportunity for parents and supporters to receive correspondence by email.
This would include emails about:
• Newsletters
• Upcoming activities and events
• Notifications about courses
• Committee information
At first this system will be run alongside the existing paper system, but it is hoped in time we can move away from this.
If you are interested in this service please email this address:
southamptonscc@yahoo.co.uk
With the subject: psa list
Your email addresses will be kept secure and not forwarded to anyone.
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C.O's New Years Message
T.S. Southampton 2007
The New Year is already shaping up to be a busy one and it all starts with the Drill & Piping Competition on February 04th, our Royal Naval Parade rapidly follows this on Thursday 15th February.
This year there will be opportunities and courses galore, some new things, as well as those things Cadets already enjoy. Keep an eye on the notice boards and events page to find out what is going on.
During 2007 we are aiming to get the Cadets to set themselves a series of achievable goals of things that they want to do or qualifications to gain. Remember the Staff are here to help you but we cannot offer help and new opportunities if we do not know what you want.
All the best for 2007 let’s make it a successful one.
Sub Lt (SCC) Mark Lampert RNR
Commanding Officer
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Mayor's Cadet for 2006
Southampton Sea Cadets were honoured with a visit from The Right Worshipful Mayor of Southampton, Councillor John Slade. The visit marked the award of the title Sea Cadet Mayor's Cadet for 2006-7 to Leading Cadet Marie Clouder, from Merry Oak.
Marie aged 17, who has been in the Sea Cadets for five years, was chosen from the fifty strong Cadet Unit in Bitterne Manor for her friendly and approachable manner and excellent presentation. She will serve as Mayor’s Cadet for the term of office the current Mayor.
Commanding Officer Sub Lt (SCC) Mark Lampert (RNR), who nominated Marie, commented “We are all very proud of Leading Cadet Clouder and I am sure that she will be an excellent ambassador for both the City of Southampton and the Sea Cadet Corps. We wish her well with all of the civic functions that she attends with the Mayor”.
Councillor Slade, attended a special Mayoral Inspection of all the young people at the Unit, where he presented Marie with her badge of office, which includes The Arms of the City of Southampton. During the visit he was very impressed with the smartness and organisation of the small Unit and said that everyone seemed to be thoroughly enjoying themselves.
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District Swimming Competition
Well done to the Cadets who represented the Unit at the District Swimming Competition at Bovington Army Camp.
Not only did we come back with the Junior Girls trophy, a number of the Unit were picked to represent the Unit and Wessex District at the Area competition.
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Ships Visit - HMS Ledbury
One Sunday in July four Cadets went on a mine countermeasures vessel HMS Ledbury during a training exercise also including HMS Atherstone.
We all got up early to get to HMS Ledbury for a 0900 sailing. When we got to the ship we found groups of other Cadets from more then seven other Units there.
Over the six hours we had at sea we took part in activities like ships damage control, gunnery and learning about the diving they do. We where also meant to swap some cadets across ships during a transfer but couldn’t in the end because of the health and safety rules!
After a long and enjoyable day we finally got back around 1700, ready to go home and relax.
O/C A. Hughes
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So what is it you don't like about the Sea Cadets...?
On 23 May, HRH The Duke of York visited Southampton Unit, one of the smallest in the country, in his capacity as Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps.
After being greeted by a guard of honour, HRH witnessed the diverse motor and sailing vessels utilised by the Unit and a demonstration of PT by the Junior Cadets, soon discovering how the Unit came to be awarded the Stephenson Trophy, having been judged the best Unit in Southern Area in 2005.
During the visit the Prince presented a Burgee, the standard of excellence in the Corps, to the oldest and youngest Cadets in the Unit and First Lieutenant CPO Jenny Lambert received the Cadet Forces Medal for more than 12 years' meritorious service.
His Royal Highness spoke to each Cadet individually, but rendered 15-year-old Jenny Jones speechless by asking her what she didn't like about TS Southampton. He told her he needed an answer by the end of his visit. Forty-five minutes later Jenny triumphantly announced: "The one thing I don't like about the Unit is that we only parade twice a week!"
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HRH The Duke of York to visit T.S. Southampton
His Royal Highness the Duke of York will visit TS Southampton, one of the smallest Sea Cadet Units in the Country, on 23 May 2006, in his capacity as Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps.
The Unit will demonstrate some of the attributes which enabled them to be assessed as the top Unit in the Southern Area. HRH will be greeted by a cadet guard of honour before witnessing the diverse motor and sailing vessels utilised by the Unit and then meeting the cadets, adult volunteers and parents.
Before departure HRH will present the Unit with their Burgee; the standard of excellence for the Corps and the Cadet Forces Medal to the Unit’s First Lieutenant CPO Jenny Lampert.
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Southampton Sea Cadets Compete for National Title
After months of preparation the young people from Southampton Sea Cadets had their big chance to show the head of their organisation what can do, by representing Southern England in the Canada Trophy.
The Canada Trophy was first presented by the Navy League of Canada in 1947 to commemorate the first visit by Canadian Sea Cadets to the UK. Today it is presented to the Sea Cadet Unit in the United Kingdom with highest standard of all-round efficiency during the previous year.
One Unit from each Sea Cadet Area is selected to represent their locality, and these six top Units then compete for the coveted trophy. The assessment covers not only the Cadet achievements over the last year, but also the standard and condition of the Unit’s building, its equipment, uniform cleanliness as well Cadets’ personal marching and bearing.
Commodore Laurie Brokenshire CBE RN (Retd) and the Director of Policy & Development Commander Neville Gaunt RN from The Marine Society & Sea Cadets, attended the Unit based in Bitterne Manor, along with a host of local dignitaries including The Right Worshipful Mayor of Southampton; Councillor Edwina Cooke, Rear Admiral Tony Whetstone, the Unit’s Patron, Southampton's former Harbour Master Captain James Chestnutt, the Unit’s President, Captain George Angas the Captain of the Southampton Master Mariners as well as Mr Andrew Tilbury from VT Halmatic who joined the parents and supporters as they watched the evening’s events unfold.
The 43 Cadets, aged 10 to 17 from all around the Southampton area, were each addressed personally by the Commodore before they put on two displays for the
assembled guests and parents.
At the end of the evening Commanding Officer, Sub Lt (SCC) Mark Lampert commented: “Everyone has worked really to make this night exceptional and after all the preparation the Cadets and Staff put on an amazing display with the fun and humour that makes this Unit special shining through”
If the group wins they will be declared the best Sea Cadet Unit within the whole of the United Kingdom. This means as well as holding the Canada Trophy for one year, each member of the Unit is awarded a Maple leave badge to wear on their uniform for the rest of their cadet career and an individual medal. The final result will be announced on Friday 24th February.
17 February 2006
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We did it again! - District Drill and Piping Competition
Twenty five cadets, aged 12 to 17, represented T.S. Southampton at the annual Wessex District Drill competition, in the unarmed squad drill, the colour guard, and the team and individual piping categories.
Held in the imposing drill sheds aboard H.M.S. Excellent in Portsmouth, the teams competed against Cadets from Bournemouth, Salisbury, Parkstone, Poole and Winchester. All of the cadets are marked on the standard and cleanliness of their uniform and their personal drill and bearing, as well as the specialist aspects of the individual competitions.
In the unarmed squad drill thirteen Cadets have to do a ten minute synchronised marching routine, whilst staying in time with each other. The colour guard have to undertake the ceremonial aspects of carrying a colour or flag and the pipers have to demonstrate 4 different tunes played on a bosuns call or whistle, either individually or as part of a team.
This year T.S. Southampton managed to beat off stiff competition to retain the unarmed drill trophy and the individual piping and team piping, with the colour guard coming a respectable 2nd place to a much more mature and senior team.
Commanding Officer, Sub. Lt. (SCC) Mark Lampert commented, "Our cadets never cease to amaze me with the amount of effort that they put in. This is only mirrored by their results in fact in one of the competitions over the weekend the cadets from Southampton retained a trophy that they first won in 1999 and have held it since. In all a first class result by a first class group of young people."
This means that these young people from all over Southampton will be representing Wessex District for the 6th year running at the southern England competition in the beginning of April.
We wish them luck!
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Surprise Win at District Shooting Competition
A team from Southampton Sea Cadets triumphed over seven other teams from around Hampshire and Dorset to win the District .22 shooting competition held at Tipner Ranges in Portsmouth.
A/C Tom Magill, O/C William Toogood, O/C Nail Welsh and A/C Chris Tuck, scored 93 points more then the second place team for a comfortable win.
Commanding Officer Sub Lt (SCC) Mark Lampert RNR, commented “This was an amazing result. It is the first time our Unit has ever won the .22 shooting competition. Considering two of the team had never shot with this type of rifle before we where all very impressed by their result and hopefully it will lead to greater things in the future”.
The Cadets shot on an indoor 25 metre range, under the strict supervision of qualified range conductors. The ability to hit targets at that distance requires complete calm and concentration from the Cadets as well as remembering the main principles of good marksmanship whilst under pressure.
Tom Magill and Nial Welsh achieved 1st and 3rd place respectively, out of 28 individual competitors and will make up part of the Wessex District Team competing in the Sea Cadet Southern England competition in 26th February 2006.
17/01/2006
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Best Unit in Southern Area!
The young people of Southampton Sea Cadets have a busy two months approaching.
It has just been announced they are the winners of the Sea Cadet Stephenson Trophy meaning they are the best unit of Cadets in Southern England for 2005.
It also means that they will have to compete against 5 other units around the UK for the coveted Canada Trophy.
The Canada Trophy was first presented by the Navy League of Canada in 1947 to commemorate the first visit by Canadian Sea Cadets to the UK, and to reflect the close relationship between the two Services during World War II, these days it is presented to the best Sea Cadet Unit in the United Kingdom with highest standard of all-round efficiency during the previous year.
Winning the Stephenson trophy is an amazing achievement and shows the hard work and dedication of everyone at the Southampton Unit, but it does mean a lot more hard work for the young people of the Unit and their volunteer staff.
Not only the are Cadet achievements over the last year assessed, but the standard and condition of the building and its equipment, the Cadets and staff uniform and drill, so there is a lot of preparation going on in their small headquarters in Bitterne Manor for the inspection in February.
Commanding Officer, Sub Lt Mark Lampert remarked this is a fantastic result especially as it has been judged on the efforts and achievements of our young people. It just goes to show that if the young people of today take the opportunities offered to them there is no end to what they can achieve.
10/01/2006
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