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POC Stefan LeRoux helps Sea Cadets Celebrate Launch Of Cadet 150 With A Royal Audience
POC Stefan LeRoux aged 17, joined six other Sea Cadets to meet HM The Queen on Wednesday 17 February 2010.
The youngsters were part of 26 cadets drawn from across all of the Cadet Forces who were lucky enough to secure a Royal audience with Her Majesty in recognition of the great work they have all achieved as young cadets.
The cadets are also in town to celebrate the launch of Cadet 150, a national theme which hopes to capture the public’s attention and focus it on celebrating 150 years of the cadet movement in Britain and inspire others to get involved with their local Cadet force.
As part of the celebrations all the cadets met Kevan Jones, under secretary of state and minister for Veterans and Dawn Butler, minister for young citizens and youth engagement MP for Brent South, outside 10 Downing Street for a quick photo before being whisked off for a tour of London.
Cadet 150 is an opportunity to recognise the role young people play in supporting their local communities and how the cadet forces: Sea Cadets, Army Cadets, Air Cadets and Combined Cadet Force help support young people into adult hood by giving them the chance to learn new skills and boost their confidence via team work.
During 2010 a host of special events will take place to mark the 150th anniversary of the cadet movement. Founded in 1860, the cadet movement is one of the oldest and most successful voluntary youth organisations in the world. A force to be reckoned with, today it numbers 131,000 young people led by 25,000 adult volunteers in 3,000 sites across the country.
View the report here
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Senior Girls Triumph at National Football
Cambridge and Bedford joint Senior Girls 5 a Side Football team played exceptionally well to win the SCC National 5 a Side Competition held at DCAE Cosford.
All of the girls played exceptionally well and the team only conceeded 1 goal throughout the whole competition. They won through to the Semi Finals on the Saturday afternoon and won their match 2-0.
The final on the Sunday was against Southern Area and they immediately took control of the match and were 1-0 up at half time. In the second half they could have scored 3 more goals but were happy to score just the one to secure a 2-0 win to take the title. One of the girls from the team was also named player of the tournament.
All of the girls thoroughly enjoyed themselves over the weekend and so did the spectators although I ma sure we were more nervous than they were.
Well Done Girls
Cambridge Girls pictured here are LC Jess Markham, AC Jess Rogers, AC Naomi Hayes and LC Zoe Mansfield
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Eastern Area Navy Board Cadet 2010
Congratulations to POC Stefan LeRoux who has been selected as Navy Board Cadet for Eastern Area 2010.
He will follow in the footsteps of POC Mat Collis who was the first Navy Board Cadet in Eastern Area in 2007.
POC LeRoux will be very busy in his duties this year with the launch of Cadet 150.
Well Done Stefan
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District Drill 2010
Sunday 13th December saw the Cambridge & Bedfordshire District Drill take place at Cambridge unit.
The cadets performed very well again with the Colour Party Coming away with the trophy for the 8th year in a row, the small unarmed squad were also winners with the piping team coming 3rd.
Good luck to the colour party and unarmed squad who will both compete at the Area competition in February. There is no National competition this year.
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Senior Girls Through To National Football!!
Following the District Football Competition the Senior Girls team from Cambridge and Bedford won their league games at the Area competition to win through to the Final stages.
After a good win in the Semi Final they were through to the Final against Fens District.
After a slow start the girls were 3-0 up at half time. By the end of the match they had won emphatically 9-0 and will now play in the National competition in February 2010.
Well done girls!!
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District Football 2010
Cambridge Sea Cadets played very well at the District football competition and were placed 3rd overall with the Senior girls coming runner up.
They will be joining forces with Bedford girls ready for the Area competition.
Good Luck Girls.
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Burgee for 2009
Following the Unit Inspection Cambridge Cadets have again been awarded a Burgee for 2009 for their efforts over the last 12 months.
A fabulous result again for everyone Staff, Cadets and UMC alike along with the District trophy makes it a very very sucessful year!
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District Champions 2009
At last Cambridge cadets have become the overall district champions. 2009 saw the best set of competition results enabling us to win the District trophy for the first time since the district became Cambridge and Bedfordshire.
All of the seperate district competition results contributed to the overall win and everyone deserves a huge well done.
From all of the staff and the UMC - WELL DONE to the cadets for this tremendous achievement!!!!!!
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Area ET 2009
Following the teams success at District ET they made the trip to Ashby-De-La-Zouch for the Area ET competition for a weekend competing against 8 other teams in the Junior and Senior Section from Eastern Area.
Both teams did exceptionally well for their first outing at Area as did the Team Leaders. LC Stefan Le Roux was runner up in the Senior Team Leader competition which was a great result for only his second ever competition as Team Leader and OC Adam Francis was 4th in the Junior Team Leader Commpeition which for a 13 year old in only his second competition as Team Leader was a fantastic result.
The team events however were a different story with both the Junior and Senior teams coming 1st - yes winning - both of the team events on their first outing! It has been well over a decade since Cambridge had an Area ET trophy in the cabinet.
Well done teams fabulous result!!
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Thrapston Boating Weekend 2009
The weekend of the 5th September saw the unit embark on a weekend of boating at the Eastern Area Boat Station in Thrapston.
It turned out to be lovely weekend weather wise and the only getting wet was from swimming rather than rain!!
All of the cadets took part in either sailing or power boating with every single cadet gaining yet more qualifications on the water.
A big thank you to Slt (SCC) Shane Daly RNR who was our SI for the weekend, and PO (SCC) Tom Griffiths for teaching the Power Boating.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and want to go back as soon as possible.
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District ET 2009
Congratualtions to both the senior and the junior teams who represented the unit at the District Expedition Training competition the weekend of the 17th August.
The cadets did exceptionally well winning both the Junior and Senior Team competitions, and the Senior and Junior Team Leader competitions.
Both teams will go on to represent the district at Area ET in September - Seniors - LC Stefan Le Roux (Team Leader), AC Jess Rogers, AC Naomi Hayes and AC Steph Francis and the Juniors - OC Adam Francis (Team Leader), OC Michael Thompson, OC Johnny Cole and OC Stephen Edwards.
Good Luck to all.
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Unit Exchange Bath 24th July
The weekend of the 24th July saw a minibus full of cadets and staff make the 4 hour trip to Bath in Somerset for a return exchange trip.
The aim of the weekend was to gain qualifications in boating and land subjects whilst enjoying the scenery of the River Avon.
All of the cadets came away with at least one qualification, the majority from the water, and a good time was had by all.
Thanks to Slt (SCC) Ian Woodward RNR the CO of Bath for hosting us for the weekend.
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Pre Bisley and Bisley 2009
Following the Area Regatta some of the Bisley team were travelling back from Beckingham on the Sunday to travel straight back up to Beckingham for Pre Bisley.
The team of PPO Niall Cullum, LC Sam Barrett, LC Stefan Le Roux, AC Naomi Hayes and AC Jess Markham left Cambridge on Sunday afternoon for 3 days of training at Pre Bisley. Although wet at times they secured the rifles and were prepared for the move to Bisley on Thursday.
They arrived safely ready to begin the Inter Service Cadet Rifle Meet on Friday starting with the Individual competitions at 300 and 600 yards. All of the team put in some very good scores with lots of V bulls which stood them in good stead for the Saturday competitions.
On the Saturday they competed in the Patriotic Individual Challenge match at 300 and 500 yards and the Frankfort Team event at 300 and 500 yards and again some good scores were put in but specifically from PPO Cullum and LC Barrett.
These scores with the individual scores are then added together to form the Cadet 100. These are the top 100 shots from all 3 of the cadet forces plus the Royal Canadian Army Cadets.
This year we had 2 of our team in the Cadet 100 with LC Sam Barrett placed 21st and PPO Niall Cullum placed 63rd out of 500 or so cadets. This is an achievement in itself but more was to follow.
The National Sea Cadet prize giving followed on the Saturday evening at Pirbright camp and the team came 4th in the National Sea Cadet Competition - our highest place for a while and LC Sam Barrett won the SCC National Individual competition by 0.1 points which equates to 1 V bull so it couldnt have been much closer.
On the Sunday the team shot the Watts Bowl team competition at 600 yards. Following this match the SCC top 16 shots compete shoulder to shoulder wth the ATC and ACF and the Canadians and we had PPO Niall Cullum and LC Sam Barrett in that team where they both won National Colours. LC Barrett was also the top Sea Cadet shot in the Sea Cadet 16.
Follwing presentations on the point of the Cadet 100 badges and National Colours we lined the route to the Pavillion for the Butt markers march past where AC Jess Markham was runner up in the Best Butt Marker Competition.
At the ISCRM Prize giving LC Sam Barret won the Navy League Cup for the highest placed Sea Cadet in the cadet 100 and came runner up in the Squire trophy for the highest placed Sea Cadet in the Grand Aggregate.
So overall the best set of results we have ever had at Cambridge and Eastern Area so well done to all of the team and the coach Lt (SCC) Andy Freestone RNR, but special mention to LC Sam Barrett for the best performance by a Cambridge cadet ever at Bisley.
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Area Regatta 2009
10 cadets from Cambridge went forward to the Area Combined Regatta at Nottingham as part of the District Canoeing Team.
They all put in creditable performances for their first time at this level and although none were selected to attend Nationals, they are all raring to go for next year.
Well done to all the cadets.
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Area Sailing 2009
Once again LC Lily Freeman entered the Area Sailing as an Open age group Pico sailor and for the first time AC Naomi Hayes joined her as another Pico Sailor..
After a great start Lily was in second place. Then a couple of bad races saw her discard the worst race but she was narrowly beaten into 3rd place so just missing out on a place at Race Training for Nationals this year.
For her first outing at Area Sailing AC Naomi Hayes did very well coming a very creditable 6th out of 18 sailors entered.
Well done Lily and Naomi heres to next year.
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District Regatta 2009
Following a days canoeing on the River Cam Cambridge unit entered the District Regatta with a nearly full canoeing team.
The cadets did exceptionally well with the Junior Boys winning their age group and the rest all coming second.
This meant we won the overall District Canoeing for the first time since 1997. All of the cadets have been selected to go forward to Area - Good Luck to all!
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National Drill 2009
Following a busy Easter Camp and time off from Colour Party training, the Colour party team had 1 final evenings practice before heading down to Plymouth for the National Finals at HMS Raleigh.
By virtue of reaching the finals they are one of the top 7 teams in the UK and this is an achievement in itself.
After a lot of waiting and a few stressful times the inspection was complete and the routine was finished. The routine was performed and it was the best performance a Cambridge Colour Party had ever put on.
The team then had to wait an agonising 5 and a half hours to find out the results at the prizegiving. They were awarded third place which meant that they had attended 3 National competitions and come away with a medal each time and been one of the tope 3 teams in the country for the past 3 years, which is a fantastic result.
Well done to the team who put in an immense amount of hard work. It all starts again in November!!
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Easter Camp 2009
For the first time the current staff decided to organise a unit Easter Camp to the Derbyshire Dales for 2009.
5 days of camping, walking, exploring, visiting, and Bar B Ques awaited the group. It was very very wet for the first day and a half but after that it was dry thankfully and the kit eventually dried out.
The teams walked through the peak district National park and monsal head whilst also visitng Matlock Bath for Fish and Chips and the old fashioned amusements and sweet shops.
A great time was had by all and we look forward to visiting again in Summer 2010.
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Area Drill and Piping 2009
The colour party have retained their area title for the third year winning the Area Colour Party Competition for 2009.
The team of LC Lily Freeman, LC Sam Barret, LC Stefan LeRoux, AC Jess Markham and AC Naomi Hayes will now represent the Area at the National finals in April at HMS Raleigh
Congratulations once again to the team for this epic achievement
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District Drill 2009
Cambridge Colour Party won the District Colour Party for the 7th year running in December.
The team will now begin training hard and try and retain their Area title.
Well done to the team who have had 1 change with POC Niall Cullum turning 18 LC lily Freeman has stepped into the I/C position and AC Naomi Hayes has taken on the role of 2 I/C
Good Luck for Area
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Cambridge United Present Senior Girls with Kit
Following their win at the District 5 a side Competition, Cambridge United players visited the unit to present the senior girls team with a brand new set of kit for when they played at the Area Competition
Our thanks goes to Cambridge United for their support.
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Area Award for Cambridge SCC
Cambridge cadets were awarded the Gilbert trophy for 2008 for being the best dressed unit at an Annual Inspection over the 2008 season.
Well done to all who helped in achieving this - a great effort.
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Norwich Fest a Great Success
10 Cadets and 3 staff from Cambridge attended the National Recruiting event at Chapelfields shopping centre in Norwich at the weekend.
We provided a guard and the colour party on the back of their sucesses at Nationals a few months ago.
The Lord Mayor of Norwich and the Captain of the Sea Cadets Captain J Fry RN and the Area Officer Eastern Cdr Clive Smith RN were all present over the weekend and were very pleased with the outcome.
The cadets were extremely smart and did the unit proud - well done!!
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PPO (SCC) Mat Collis
!!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
PPO Mat Collis has made us all very sad and very proud all at the same time.
He was unable to attend his last competitive cadet event this year at Bisley due to him attending his week long audition for Her Majesty's Royal Marines Band Service.
After a week of intense tests Mat was informed on the Friday that he has been accepted as a musician playing the Clarinet and Violin.
He leaves us to join the RM Band Service on September 8th. This is something he has dreamed of for along while and we are all so proud of him and wish him well living his dream.
We look forward to seeing him play at the Mountbatten Festival of Music in a few years time.
!!!!GOOD LUCK MAT - WE WILL MISS YOU!!!!
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District Trophy 2008
Well done to all cadets and staff for your efforts in the District Trophy this year.
Cambridge have been placed Runner Up again on the results of all of the District Competitions over the year.
Well done all and well done to Flitwick & Ampthill who were 1st.
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District ET 2008
The last district competition of 2008 was the ET held in Wymondley Herts.
We had our Junior and Senior team entered with POC Niall Cullum as Team leader for the seniors in his last District event, and AC Jess Markham team leader for the juniors.
We were very very lucky with the weather as we didnt have any rain at all and the results for the teams were once again commendable.
The Junior team in their first ever ET competition together were placed 3rd with AC Jess Markham being 1st in the Team Leader competition.
The seniors were beaten into 2nd place by 11 points but POC Niall Cullum won the Senior Team Leader.
This would stand us in good stead again this year for the District trophy results.
Well done to both teams and team leaders and the to the staff for their training.
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Eastern Area Junior Regatta
The annual Area Junior Regatta was again held at Stewartby Water Sports Centre and a team of 5 juniors and 3 staff from Cambridge went along for a weekend of fun on the water.
CPO Maynard and Slt O'Donoghue were running the pulling event for the weekend. The Area Officer (E) Cdr Clive Smith Royal Navy was in attendance for the whole weekend in the water and getting wet with the cadets.
We had a sailing crew, a canoeing crew and 1 in the Pulling crew. The results were great with Jnr Daniel Newman in the winning canoeing team and Jnr Brandon Spring in the Runners Up team.
Jnr Jess Cornell was in the Runners Up team in the pulling and the sailors couldnt actually sail race as it was too windy.
A great time was had by all and we even managed to get the tents down before it rained.
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Pre Bisley and ISCRM 2008
This year saw 2 teams from Cambridge entered in the National SCC and Inter Service Full Bore shooting competition at Bisley.
The 'A' Team consisted of slightly more experienced shots but were missing one of the best shots in the unit due to school commitments. The 'B' Team were the baby team of up and coming Cambridge shots for the next few years to gain experince and knowledge of the sport.
Both teams did exceptionally well but the outstanding shot once again was POC Niall Cullum. He was selected for the SCC National 16 shooting the Somerset Cup shoulder to shoulder with the ATC, ACF and RCACF. As a result of his performance he was placed 3rd in the SCC team and the CCRS Navy League cup competition.
Well done Niall and to both teams!!!
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Eastern Area Sailing 2008
Having won the District Pico Class LC Lily Freeman and her small band of supporters travelled to Thrapston boat station for the Area Sailing Competition.
She was to compete in 5 races over the day. Well she surprised us all by winning the first race. After 2 races she was in first place overall and the competition grew ever more exciting.
After 4 races the wind had all but disappeared so the last race was shortened.
Lily did us all proud by coming 2nd in the Pico class and will therefore represent the Unit, District and Area at the National Sailing competition in Northern Ireland.
Congratulations Lily well done and best of luck at Nationals in September.
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District Sailing 2008
Once again Cambridge entered their small band of sailors for the sailing regatta but with astonishing results.
LC Lily Freeman won the open Pico class for the first time in the units history and we are certain it is the first ever sailing trophy for Cambridge.
Well done Lily and good luck moving forward to the area competition.
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National Drill 2008
Once again the team did us proud coming away with a medal for the second year in a row.
The team pictured here of POC Niall Cullum, LC Sam Barrett, LC Stefan LeRoux, LC Lily Freeman and AC Jess Markham were placed third in the Colour Party competition held at HMS Raleigh last weekend.
Well done to the team!!
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National and Inter Service Shell and Punch Trophy
The Team just cant stop achieving.
The winter postal team have been selected as one of the top 2 Sea Cadet Teams to compete in the shoulder to shoulder team shoot at Lord Roberts House, Bisley against the ATC and the ACF.
They will also compete for the National SCC smallbore trophy at the same competition.
It is the first time since 1996 that Cambridge have had a team in the National Finals. Lets hope they can repeat this sucess at the National Fullbore Finals in the Summer.
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Junior Inter Service Postal Competition
Once again our winter postal league team are shooting well
All 4 members of the team have been selected for the whistler trophy which is the Inter Service Postal Competition
Good luck and results will follow
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National Winter Postal League
Cambridge hot shots have again been competing in the National Smallbore Winter Postal League
PPO Jess Cullum, PPO Matt Collis, POC Niall Cullum and LC Sam Barrett are currently sitting in 2nd place in Division 1. Keep it up!!!
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Area Drill 2008
For the second year in a row Cambridge Unit Colour Party have won through to the National Colour Party Competition to be held at HMS Raleigh in Plymouth.
The new team of POC Niall Cullum, LC Lily Freeman, LC Sam Barrett, LC Stefan Le Roux and AC Jess Markham wiped the floor with the opposition with the team in second place some 8 points behind.
Well done to the team and good luck at Nationals.
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Cambridge Cadets go to Sea for a week
Two very lucky Cambridge cadets got to go to sea for a week aboard our affiliated ship while she sailed from Scotland to the South Coast.
POC Niall Cullum and LC Lily Freeman spent the week onboard with Camberley unit gaining offshore Power qualifications and Naviagtion qualifications.
They were also awarded their steering certificate. They kept a diary for the week to keep us all informed of their very ealy mornings and late nights on watch.!!!
We hope it wont be too long before the opportunity presents itself again.
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Cadets spend a weekend on Affiliated Ship
Cambridge Units affiliated ship was in the UK on a rare visit so the unit made the most of it with a group of 6 cadets going onboard for the weeknd.
They had a full itinerary for the weekend including tours and drill and simulations.
They had a fantastic time and cant wait to go back.
ManyThanks to our liaison officer on the ship Simon for all of his hard work in organising the trip.
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Lord Lieutenant Cadet 2008
POC Niall Cullum has been selected as Lord Lieutenants Cadet for Cambridgeshire for 2008.
This is the second Lord Lt cadet in a row for Cambridge Sea Cadets and he takes over for the year from his sister PPO Jess Cullum who was Lord Lieutenants cadet for 2007.
Congratualtions Niall!!!
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District Drill 2008
Sunday 9th December saw the last event of 2007 held at Cambridge unit which was District Drill for 2008.
Congratulations to Cambridge Colour party who took the district colour party trophy for the 5th year on the trot. It was POC Matt Collis last event as a cadet and the responsibility of I/C now rests with POC Niall Cullum.
Good luck at Area.
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Unit Annual Christmas Charity Ball 2007
Saturday 24th November saw the Annual Christmas Charity ball organised and run by the 1st Lt and the CO.
We had a record number of people attend this year and hope to increase further in 2008.
We raised money to buy a Mace for the band and a few other bits and pieces and a great time was had by all.
Our thanks got to the local businesses who donated raffle prizes. These included an HGV driving Experience day donated by Welch's Transport Cambridge - thank you to Mr Jim Welch. Also a hamper donated by Back 2 Basics Recruitment Ltd - thank you to Ms Angie Maynard and a beauty product assortment from The Retreat Beauty Spa in Biggleswade - thank you to Mrs Debbie Galvin.
Many thanks to you all for this. We have set the date for this years ball and i hope you will be putting in your diaries.
Saturday 15th November 2008 at Cambridge unit.
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National Trafalgar Parade London 2007
POC Matt Collis attended the National Trafalgar parade as a member of the Sea Cadets Massed band.
The unit 1st Lt CPO Angie Maynard attended as a VIP to escort her Dad LtCdr (SCC) Bob Maynard RNR who won the National Adult Photographic Competition.
It was a hot day but a good time was had by all.
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Norwich Commissioning Parade
September 23rd saw Cambridge helping out a fellow Sea Cadet Unit by providing cadets for the guard and platoons for their Commissioning Parade.
A bus load of us travelled up on Friday night for a days training on Saturday followed by the parade on Sunday. It was a very successful weekend and hopefully Norwich unit are now settled in their new ship.
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Cambridge Back in Derbyshire
For the first time in many years Cambridge cadets and staff ventured into the hills of derbyshire on the first of hopefully many trips up north.
The cadets were all quite amazed at the beautiful scenery and the hills - a vast difference to flat fenlands of Cambridge.
Now that they are used to the rain and rivers we will be venturing up there again in September and October to complete their SCC EL qualifications and their Duke of Edninburgh Expeditions.
A great time was had by all.
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Area Band 2007
Cambridge were runner up in the Novice class band competition at the weekend. They performed exceptionally well for their first public appearance and impressed a lot of people.
They band also picked up the award for best dressed band in the entire competition.
POC Matt Collis entered the solo bugler competition to defend his Area title which he did with ease.
POC Collis also gained runner up spot in the solo drummer competition.
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National Drill Silver Medals 2007
The Cambridge Colour Party went to the Sea Cadet Corps National Drill Competition this weekend at HMS Raleigh in Plymouth and came away with Silver medals.
After a hard fought competition the team were placed 2nd out of 7 other teams ranking them the second best Colour Party in the UK
POC Collis said "We were all pleased with the result, a lot of hard work was put in and it was worth it. We at least now know what to expect next year. Had a great time over the weekend was a good experience and a good laugh, not so sure about the choice of music at the disco though!!"
Big Congratulations to the whole team!!!
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POC Collis attends launch of Navy Board cadet 2007
Cambridge Sea Cadet to be honoured by First Sea Lord on board HMS Ark Royal
20 March 2007 – On Thursday 22 March 17-year-old Matthew Collis from Cambridge Sea Cadet Unit will be named Navy Board Cadet for Eastern Area by the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Sir Jonathon Band KCB ADC, during a ceremony on board HMS Ark Royal in Portsmouth marking the rededication of the famous aircraft carrier.
The position of Navy Board Cadet is new. Matt is one of just six Sea Cadets selected for this special honour from the 13,000 Sea Cadet force throughout the United Kingdom. The award is being made in recognition of the outstanding example he has set in the Sea Cadet Corps in Eastern Area.
Throughout his year of office he will accompany members of the Navy Board and other high-ranking members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines at any official ceremonial occasions that take place in the area. During these events he will also brief the senior officers on issues of importance to the Sea Cadet Corps.
As well as giving Matt a privileged insight into top-level Naval policy and the work of very senior serving officers, this initiative is expected to raise the profile of the Sea Cadet Corps as a whole by exposing these six high calibre young people to senior representatives of professional bodies and other prominent individuals.
Commander Neville Gaunt RN, director of training policy and plans for the Sea Cadets, said today: “Since the concept of Navy Board Cadets is a brand new one, there will be much ground-breaking work for Matt to do. He has an outstanding record in the Sea Cadet Corps and I have every confidence that he will represent the organisation at its very best in his dealings with some extremely influential people”.
Matt is currently studying for the BTEC Higher National Diploma in Uniformed Services at Cambridge Regional College. On completion of his studies he hopes to join the Royal Marines Band Service as a musician.
The Navy Board comprises the First Sea Lord, Commander in Chief Fleet, Second Sea Lord, Naval Member for Logistics, Controller of the Navy, Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff and 2nd Permanent Under Secretary of State for Defence.
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POC Collis Navy Board Cadet
POC Collis pictured with the other 5 Navy Board cadets - 1 from each SCC area and the First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Jonathon Band KCB ADC
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Quiz night raises £200
The UMC held their first quiz night with the Chairman as Quizmaster on Saturday 10th March.
The unit raised around £200 for use towards the trailer the unit are buying to transport the band instruments amongst other things.
A great time was had by all and well done to the Royal Artillery Association table who were the winners.
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Eastern Area Navy Board Cadet
POC Matt Collis has been chosen to be Eastern Areas first Navy Board cadet. He will undertake a similar role as the Lord Lieutenants cadet but will escort Admirals if they visit any part of the Area.
He will attend the Launch of the Navy Board Cadet in Portsmouth Thursday 22nd March.
Well done Matt (soon to be POC)
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Cambridge Cadets finally triumph at Eastern Area Drill 2007
The Cambridge Colour party finally triumphed at the Area Drill and Piping this weekend by winning the Area Colour Party Competition.
They will now represent the Area at the National Competition held at HMS Raleigh in April.
The team of POC Jess Cullum, LC Niall Cullum, LC Matt Collis, AC Stefan Le Roux and AC Sam Barrett beat off competition from 6 other districts to emerge the overall victors. They were also the best dressed Colour Party at the competition
POC Cullum was also chosen as a colour escort for the march past and LC Collis and LC Cullum were in the guard.
Well done to them all and Good Luck at Nationals!!
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Lt Andy Freestone getting older!!!
Cambridge Unit Staff member Lt(SCC) Andy Freestone RNR was awarded his second Clasp to his Cadet Forces Medal at the Area Drill this weekend signifying 26 years adult service to the Sea Cadets
It was presented by the VIP - A group Captain from the RAF
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Rosebowl 2007
Cambridge were once again victorious at the Area Rosebowl competition
The team consisting of POC Jess Cullum, LC Niall Cullum and LC Matt Collis took the rosebowl by at least 300 clear points.
POC Cullum also took the individual trophy with a score of 174 out of 200, and LC Collis came runner up.
Well done to all and the coach Lt (SCC) Andrew Freestone RNR
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Cambridge wins first burgee for 11 years
For the first time in 11 years Cambridge have won a burgee for its efficiency over 2006.
Since the change in command 3 years ago we as a unit have had pennants for the last 2 years and we have now reached our goal of obtaining a burgee
It was presented to POC Cullum who was nominated by the staff as cadet of the year for 2006
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Lord Lt Cadet Cambridgeshire
POC Jess Cullum Cambridge units Cadet of the Year 2006 has been appointed as Lord Lieutenants Cadet for Cambridgeshire
It is a very coveted award and means she will now accompany the Lord Lt of Cambridgeshire on all of his official functions.
Well done to Jess
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Cambridge Band!!!
Cambridge unit have just taken delivery of a full set of band instruments and will be starting the band very shortly.
POC Matt Collis will be overseeing the band as our only current qualified bugler and drummer. He will be assisted by his father who helps with the local ATC band and Don Jeffries who was a cadet at Cambridge 50 years ago who arranged for the loan of the instruments from the St John Ambulance band that disbanded 16 years ago
If you want further info contact the unit
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District Drill 2007
Winners of the Colour party and runners up in the armed guard
The Colour Party was made of the following cadets
POC Jess Cullum
LC Matt Collis
LC Niall Cullum
OC Sam Barrett
OC Stefan Le Roux
Good Luck at Area guys
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Christmas ball raffle prize
A days driving experience courtesy of Welchs Transport in Cambridge was one of the prizes at the 1st Annual Charty ball
A great time was had by all
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