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Lt. Cdr Tom Brydon
Dundee Sea Cadets is sorry to hear news that Lt. Cdr Tom Brydon sadly passed away yesterday (23rd August). Tom Brydon was a member of TS Duncan Unit Management Committiee (UMC) for 15 years, 11 of which he served as Chairman. It was with his help that got us funding & grants for our current premises which were opened in 2004. Our thoughts are with Toms widow Eleanor & the Family. The Funeral will be held on Friday, to which Sea Cadets have been asked to attend.
24th August 2010 at 2220
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Full Blues Parade
The date for the next Full Blues Parade (No. 1 Uniform) will be Thursday 2nd September. Please make sure you attend Cadets that evening to avoid having to wear your 1's on a Regular Parade Night. Anyone who does not have this Uniform, or is needing any changes (Jacket, Trousers, White Front or Cap) should see CI Cunningham at least 1 week before.
24th August 2010 at 2215
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Promotion from Leading Cadet to Petty Officer Cadet
Congratulations to Leading Cadet Tara Matthews who has passed her Petty Officer Cadet Board Examination at HMS Caledonia. Tara scored 122.5 out of a possible 140. As soon as the Paperwork is received, she will be advanced & presented with Gold badges by the CO.
17th August 2010 at 2120
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Get on a Course this Summer
Date Posted: 6th July 2010
Summer is a great chance to get away on some courses with Cadets, giving you the opportunity to gain qualifications which will count towards advancement & also meet Cadets from other units across the UK. The range of courses available includes Sailing, Canoeing, Physical Training & Seamanship, which are held at National & District centres throughout the UK. Week courses are priced at £60 & run from Sunday to Friday.
You can view the current courses list for Cadets by clicking on the link below.
Cadet National Courses Program (Up to March 2011)
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Dundee Sea Cadets joins Facebook
Date Posted: 6th July 2010
Thanks to the work of CI Neil Dickie, Dundee Sea Cadets now has a home on the popular social-networking site, Facebook. A trial group has been set up for Current Cadets & Staff of TS Duncan to join & keep in touch with events going on at the Unit. It is planned for future to have Course details added to the page. Cadets are welcome to add their own photos of any recent courses they have attended or activities they have taken part in.
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Lord Lt. of Angus Garden Party
Date Posted: 28th May 2010
Well Done to the members of the Band from both Dundee & Arbroath for the excellent display at the Garden Party for the Lord Lt. of Angus, Mrs Georgiana Osbourne. A 10 minute routine was played, followed by the Angus & Dundee Batallion Pipes & Drums. Also Well Done to LC Tara Matthews, LC Michael Wilkinson, OC Sean Quinn, AC Heather Elder, MC2 Kieran Mcgurk & MC2 Sean Anderson for assisting with the Information Stands to promote what we do. Thanks to all the Staff who attended and still managed to enjoy the evening, despite the weather. Many pictures were taken & will be uploaded soon...watch this space!
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Newsletter Re-Launch
Date Posted: 27th April 2010
A huge Well-Done goes to Corporal (MCD) Daniel Ferrier & LC Michael Wilkinson for their excellent work on the first issue of the re-launched Newsletter. If you signed-up to have it sent to you by email, you will receive it on Thursday 29th April. Printed copies are also available if you didn't sign up. Remember if you have any questions or suggestions about the Newsletter, speak to Michael or Daniel.
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Half-Price Offshore Berths
Date Posted: 21st April 2010
PO Atkinson (Admin & Courses Officer) has been given some extra dates with spaces available on TS Royalist, TS John Jerwood & TS Jack Petchy at £120 per Cadet. If you are interested, check dates that are suitable for you & pass a £40 deposit to PO Atkinson so that a place can be secured for you. A trip offshore is a memorable experience, as told by many of our cadets.
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Band C150 Dingwall & Inverness 3rd-11th April 2010
Date Posted: 12th April 2010
Well Done to the Band Members from Arbroath, Dundee, Hartlepool, North Shields & South Shields who took part in the Cadet 150 displays with the Army Cadet Force & Air Training Corps in Dingwall & Inverness. All three forces worked together to produce a routine of music & marching. Many new pieces of music were learned, which will now be used in future parades with the Band. See the Picture Gallery for images of the Parades.
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First Boating Weekend at Dundee
Date Posted: 28th March 2010
Well Done to the 38 Cadets who attended the first boating weekend of this year at Dundee Sea Cadets. This was run as a District course, meaning that all units within Fife & Tayside were allowed to attend. Cadets from Arbroath, Dundee, Methil, Perth & Rosyth were put through their paces in Canoeing, Kayaking, Powerboating & Sailing. For some, this was a great opportunity to try out a different style of boating for the first time, and the other cadets just did what they do best. Thank You to the Staff for an excellent weekend, and also to PO Davies who produced some delicious food! See the Picture Gallery & see how much fun was had by all!
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Newsletter Team
Date Posted: 23rd March 2010
Cpl (MCD) Daniel Ferrier & LC Michael Wilkinson have given themselves the job of producing a Unit Newsletter. It will be published every month & will feature the latest News, Events & all other things related to Dundee Sea Cadets. An email is being set up to allow cadets to have it sent to them immediately once it is finished. Hard Copies (Printed) will also be made available. Any queries regarding the Newsletter, please speak to them on a parade night. See the Picture Gallery for their Picture
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District Boating Weekend
Date Posted: 23rd March 2010
Dundee Sea Cadets is holding a District Boating Weekend from 26th-28th March, for all units within Fife & Tayside to attend. We will be offering Powerboating, Pulling & Sailing. The cost to cadets will be £15 if you intend to stay-over at the unit. This will include your accommodation & meals. Please be down at 2000 (TBC) on Friday Evening. Dundee Cadets wishing to attend should give their names to PO Atkinson (Administration & Courses Officer).
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Can YOU help us?
Date Posted: 20th March 2010
Dundee Sea Cadets is currently looking to recruit enthusiastic adult volunteer staff. Would you be willing to spare a couple of hours on two nights a week to assist Cadets with their training? We're looking for people who have a passion for boating, organising & getting involved in large group-activities as well as generally having a good time in a relaxed environment.
If you are Interested, please phone the unit on
01382 457829 (Answering Machine Available).
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Dundee Evening Telegraph
Date Posted: 11th March 2010
Cadets are reminded that every Thursday within the Clubs Bulletin Board section of the Evening Telegraph, articles are posted about Dundee Sea Cadets. PO Ferrier is doing this weekly. Keep checking to see whats being said about our Cadets & any information about future events coming up within the Unit.
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Offshore Sailings Confirmed
Date Posted: 9th March 2010
Three more cadets have been booked onto an offshore voyage this year. MC2 Kieran McGurk & AC James Lees will sail from Chatham to Lowestoft in July onboard TS Royalist. LC Tara Matthews will be sailing on one of the Yachts from St Malo (France) on a round trip in August.
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Marine Cadets Detachment - Recruiting Now
Date Posted: 3rd March 2010
Dundee Sea Cadet HQ is also home to Dundee Marine Cadets Detachment, a youth organisation for Boys aged 13-18. If you are interested in Field craft, Camoflague & Concealment, Shooting & other activities, then why not come down on a Monday or Thursday Evening between 1900 & 2100 & ask to speak to Sgt Gregor Stirton (Officer in Charge of MCD).
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Your Unit Band Needs You!
Date Posted: 3rd March 2010
We have a very successful Band at Dundee Sea Cadets, consisting of Bell Lyrists, Buglers, Cymbalists & Snare Drummers. We also have a Tenor Drummer, Bass Drummer, Cornet Player, Clarinet Player & a Piper.
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The band is currently looking for Buglers
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If you are interesting in playing musical instruments & would like to try something different, come down to the Unit on a Wednesday Evening between 1930 & 2100. Ask for CPO Brown (Unit Bandmaster) who will be able to accommodate you.
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Offshore Fleet - TS Jack Petchey
Date Posted: 25th February 2010
TS Jack Petchey is the latest addition to the Sea Cadet Offshore Fleet. Launched on the 15th of July 2009, she is the Sister Ship of TS John Jerwood.
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Cadets Sami Atkinson & Vikki Leaburn, Ordinary Cadet Amy Dow, Leading Cadet Tara Matthews & Petty Officer Cadet Steven Soutar will accompany PO Atkinson on a 6 day sail from Ipswich to Newcastle, leaving the 17th of July.
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As well as TS Jack Petchey, cadets also have the option of going on TS John Jerwood & TS Royalist. Spaces may still be available on sailings later this year. Speak to PO Atkinson (Admin & Courses Officer) on a parade night if you are interested.
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Royal Naval Parade - Thursday 11th February 2010
Well Done to all the Cadets & Staff who worked hard preparing for the inspection & to those who turned up on the night. Cadets were inspected by Commander Colin Redstone RN, Northern Area Officer. The Guard was led by AC Siobhan Strathearn & The Sea Cadet Division was led by POC Steven Soutar. Two Juniors paraded while the Marine Cadets & LC Tara Matthews made up the colour party. Three displays were put on from Sea, Marine & Junior Cadets. Marines did drill & physical training. Sea Cadets had an Armed Drill Squad, led by AC Siobhan Strathearn, as well as an Unarmed Drill Squad, led by POC Steven Soutar. The Juniors put on their rations presentation, as previously demonstrated at Christmas Divisions. Commander Redstone commented on the very high standards attained by all at TS Duncan & the overall efficiency of the staff & management committee.
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