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TS Enterprise Cadet 150 and 100th Anniversary Reunion
2010 marks the official 150th anniversary of the Cadet movement. The Sea Cadets were formed in the 1850s to provide a career for the sons of sailors following heavy losses in the Crimean War. This was followed in 1910 by the Army Cadet Force which was formed to help bolster the country’s defence numbers. In turn the Air Cadets, Sea Scouts and the school based Combined Cadet Force were formed.
Today’s Cadet Forces are quite different organisations, having evolved into unique voluntary youth organisations, offering young people opportunities to develop themselves, try new adventures and activities, and learn key lessons in citizenship and the importance of society.
Through Cadet 150, this year promises to be an exciting one for the wider cadet family. The 131,000 current cadets will be taking part in events across the country and overseas, showcasing their movement and what it’s all about. The 25,000 Adult Volunteers will also be recognised through Cadet 150. Without the support of these dedicated people the Cadet Forces could not operate. A massive event and service was held on College Green in June as well as several smaller events.
And it’s not just current cadets and volunteers that are the focus for the year. Cadet 150 is also about the wider cadet community; the hundreds and thousands of former cadets and volunteers who have been part of this fantastic movement over the years.
We would like to invite all former TS Enterprise (or Bristol Sea Cadets pre-1943) shipmates (cadet, staff or committee) to our Cadet 150 reunion on 4 September 2010. We would be delighted to see you (and guests) at our reunion to commemorate this Cadet 150 year. If you wish to attend please contact the unit chairman on 0117 982 39 38 or via e-mail at: avonmouthscc@btinternet.com or at the address below.
2010 also happens to be the 100th anniversary of the foundation in Clifton of Bristol Sea Cadets, so twice the celebrations! Avonmouth Sea Cadets were formed in 1943 when the original Bristol unit was divided up into smaller more local units.
Any photographs, documents and memories of former shipmates would also be gratefully received so that we can mount a small display on the night and to add to this website.
The reunion will take place at the unit.
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Kind donation from well known author
The author of the best selling Kydd series which tells the fictional story of Thomas Kydd from his impressment into the lower deck of King George III's navy to Admiral in the Great Age of Fighting Sail has kindly donated to the unit two signed hardback books from the series.
These books have been donated for use in fund-raising activities. Watch this space for more details!
The latest book in the saga, Victory, is published in the UK June 24 2010.
Click on the link below to read about Julian's books and follow his career from Sea Cadet in Coventry to the Royal Navy and the Royal Navy Reserve via the Royal Australian Navy.
We would like to thank Julian profusely for his generosity.
More about Julian and his books!
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Cadet 150 events
June 2010
Various events to commemorate the official 150th birthday of the armed forces themed cadet forces (SCC, ACF, ATC and CCF).
4 September 2010
Unit based event for all ex-TS Enterprise cadets (Bristol Sea Cadets pre-1943 and GNTC Bristol Cadets)
The story behind Cadet 150 in Bristol
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General Knowledge Quiz
Fundraiser quiz
21 May 2010
7pm - 10pm
Unit HQ
A big thank you to those who attended on behalf of the Unit Management Committee, Commanding Officer and ship's company. Just over £70 was raised towards unit funds.
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Cadet 150 Reunion. Celebrating 150 years of Bristol Sea Cadets.
4 September 2010
Unit
Please contact the UMC Chairman for more details and how to get tickets.
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Trafalgar Night Dinner
October 2010
Date to be confirmed.
The annual cadet's mess dinner in the Royal Navy tradition... complete with chocolate ships of the line!
What is a Tafalgar Night Dinner?
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Festival of Remembrance
Colston Hall
Bristol
Date to be confirmed (November)
Come and see us perform the Piling of the Drums ceremony and support the vital work of The Royal British Legion.
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Ship's Company Visit
Fort Grange in HMS Sultan
Gosport near Portsmouth
and Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth
26-28 November 2010.
Historic Dockyard Events on this weekend
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Stars of Enterprise
Unit HQ
Date to be confirmed (December 2010)
Our annual prize giving night.
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