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SEA CADETS HELP KICK OFF CLIPPER ROUND THE WORLD RACE FROM HULL
12 Cadets form the Hull Unit (10 Sea Cadets, 1 Marine Cadet & 1 Junior Sea Cadet) were excited to be asked to help launch the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race on 13th September 2009 from Hull Marina on the Humber.
The Commanding Officer Sub Lieutenant (SCC) Jacqui Gorman RNR was approached by the race organisers and asked if cadets could carry the flags for each of the 10 clipper crews as they paraded from Hull Marina to Albert Dock.
9 of the Cadets were each assigned to carry a flag representing the various Countries entered in the race. The remaining 3 were assigned to the City’s own entry “The Hull and Humber
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The cadets were then introduced to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE RD. (photographed with Marine Cadet Rea, POC Mathers and JSC O’Donnell – flag bearers for The Hull and Humber). Between June 1968 and April 1969 he was the first man to circumnavigate the globe non-stop and single-handed. Then in 2006, he became, at 67, the oldest yachtsman to complete a round the world solo voyage. He is the founder and Chairman of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, an inspirational figurehead of those who undertake the challenge of a lifetime.
As the various Clipper crews were called and introduced to the waiting crowds, the cadets stood proud posing for photographs with “their” crews before the parade to the waiting Clippers.
Once the crews had boarded their Clipper, the Cadets returned to the waterfront at the Marina to await the arrival of the Red Arrows. After witnessing the breathtaking aerial display the cadets then watched The Band of The Royal Marines.
Petty Officer Cadet Callum Mathers, 17 years, said, “It’s a great honour to be asked to help with such an important race and we are really pleased to be taking part, the fact that the city of Kingston-upon-Hull has their own clipper , The Hull and Humber, entered in the race makes it even more exciting”.
Junior Sea Cadet Charlotte O’Donnell, 10 years,so excited to be taking part she couldn’t sleep the night before. I am the only Junior to be chosen and am representing our own boat !!
The cadets are following “their Clipper” as they progress through the 7 legs of the race. It is scheduled to end in Hull on 17th July 2010. We have been asked if we would like to be there at the Hull Marina upon their return.
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TRAFALGAR SQUARE - CLUBS
Petty Officer (SCC) Keith Wollaston took his position on the fourth plinth on Tuesday 15th September to promote The Sea Cadets and hopefully attract some attention.
Antony Gormley’s One & Other art project in London’s Trafalgar Square involved 2400 people each spending a lone hour on the fourth plinth over a 100 day period, which began on 6 July 2009 and ended on 14th October 2009.
Keith, an Instructor in PT and canoeing is a member of the Sea Cadet PT team and has been a volunteer with Sea Cadets for six years.
Back in April 2009 Keith made his bid for a place on the fourth plinth; although he applied he never thought he would get the opportunity. He said “after all there were only 2400 slots available knowing my luck if I am successful I will probably get the middle of the night, wind, rain and drunks”.
The notification that he had been successful was received via an e-mail in August “wow look at the time slot I have been given, broad daylight. That means there will be loads of people in Trafalgar Square watching me. "Oh no what have I done ?”
He took his place on Tuesday 15th September between 2pm and 3pm performing traditional club swinging displays………. Well trying to. Wind, rain, rain and more rain.
Within minutes he was soaked to the skin and struggling to hold on to the clubs. He managed to continue doing his various routines for 55 minutes. There were not as many people on the ground watching as he would have liked but what an experience. However, he was being watched by family, friends, Cadets and Staff from the Sea Cadets via a live web link, so as his time was coming to an end they saw one of the clubs slip and fall into the netting. From nowhere there was a sound of applause. He hadn’t realised people had been watching from the shelter of the surrounding buildings.
All he could say was “ Oh My God I want to do it again”. When he returned to the Hull Unit he was given a round of applause and cheering from all the cadets, they were very proud of what their PO had done.
If you would like to view his time on the plinth it can be viewed by typing in the following web address.
http://www.oneandother.co.uk/participants/Keith_W
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A ROYAL OCCASION IN HULL
Petty Officer Cadet (POC) Daniel Stephenson, 17 (pictured here receiving his Lord Lt Cadet Award) as part of his role as a Lord Lieutenant Cadet of the East Riding of Yorkshire (2008-2009) is often called upon to accompany Mrs Susan Cunliffe-Lister, Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire with her duties.
He is pictured after meeting HM Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Kingston-upon-Hull on Thursday 5 March 2009.
In her role as the monarch’s personal representative for our area, Mrs Cunliffe-Lister requested that, along with Cadets from Air Training Corps and Army Cadet Force, POC Stephenson accompany her when she welcomed the Queen at the Paragon Interchange.
Danny said "I was honoured to have been asked. I made sure my uniform was really well pressed and my boots were polished for meeting the Queen. We had to arrive early morning ready for the train arriving into the station. When our Royal visitor arrived, we were lined up on the platform waiting for her. As we were introduced to the Queen by the Lord Lieutenant I had to salute her and say ‘Good morning your Majesty’.
I also spoke to Prince Phillip who asked if we took part in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. I replied that I am currently working towards my silver award and hope to eventually get my gold. I really enjoyed meeting them. I was very proud to represent The Sea Cadet Corps and especially TS Iron Duke.
They seemed like such nice, friendly people not at all what I expected!!!".
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PANCAKE NIGHT
Monday 23rd February 2009 "PANCAKE NIGHT"
Cadets and Staff have a fun night with pancakes sponsored by "Aunt Bessie".
There was a pancake tossing relay, pancake flinging, pancake eating, pancake filling competition and best of all "Aunt Bessie Look-a-like"
This event takes place every year and all the cadets and staff have a fantastic time and a change from the ususal Sea Cadet Training.
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HULL AND FILEY SEA CADETS GO ‘FOREIGN’
11 Cadets and 2 Staff from Hull and Filey Sea Cadets, along with the District Officer from North & East Yorkshire, were the first Eastern Area Sea Cadet Units to enjoy an all expenses paid trip from Hull to Bruges in November 2008 courtesy of P & O Ferries.
They all met up at Hull Unit on the afternoon of Tuesday 18th November and travelled to King George Dock to meet up with Senior Master Dave Miller. Once all had been checked in and taken on board by Senior Master Miller he gave them a comprehensive guided tour of the Pride of York, home for the next 2 days.
Then followed the cabin allocations, the staff were given a 2 berth cabin each with the cadets being split into 3 x 4 man cabins. As they had arrived in Number 1s, it was now time to get changed into working rig for their allocated place of duty for the first night. Of course before any work took place it was time for supper. The food was absolutely fabulous and in plentiful supply. After supper they were split into 3 teams.
Sub Lieutenant (SCC) Jacqui Gorman RNR, Officer in Charge of Hull Unit with the 4 female cadets went for a look round the galley, first aid room, shop and reception. They were shown one of the more expensive cabins and of course all the girls wanted
one !!!
Lieutenant Commander (SCC) R J C Tanner MBE RNR, District Officer North & East Yorkshire, went with 4 of the male cadets to the bridge. They helped take the ship out of King George Dock, all thoroughly enjoying the whole experience.
Petty Officer (SCC) Simon Turner, Instructor from Filey Unit, took the remaining 3 male cadets down to the engine room. Boys being boys they all thought it was great.
Once everyone had finished for the first night they met up at one of the many relaxation areas and chilled out until it was time to turn in. Everyone was buzzing and eagerly awaiting the next day’s events.
Thankfully ovedrnight the weather was calm so it wasn’t that which kept us awake, it was the vibration of the ship!!!
After an early breakfast, which again was delicious, each team changed section and again everyone had a great time, either on the bridge, down the engine room or looking round the galley etc.
The ferry docked in Zebrugge and after getting changed into Number 1s for the days outing to Bruges, all caught the bus from Zebrugge and set off for a day packed with sightseeing and shopping !!!!
Shopping made up the main part of the day – "I don’t think I’ve ever been in so many chocolate shops in my life!!!!" Commented S/Lt Gorman.
It was very cold and at times raining. So they headed for a MacDonald’s equivalent for lunch, with the sit down and resting of feet being very welcome to all.
After enquiring into the cost of a visit to a Museum it was decided that at a charge of 4 Euros each it would given a miss. Such a shame but maybe another time !!
After more shopping it was time to head back to the station to catch the bus back to the ship. Once back onboard and changed into working rig, it was supper and then split up once again and headed to our various working areas.
Once stood down some of the cadets went to the cinema to watch Mama Mia and apparently entertained some of the passengers to a song or two !!!!!
It had been an exhausting but very enjoyable day and when turned in, a good nights sleep was had by all, the vibration did not keep anyone awake.
The last morning, again up early, had breakfast (delicious again!!!), then managed another visit to the bridge and engine room. S/Lt Gorman and the girls went down the engine room and were looked after by the Senior Chief Engineer Jamie Simpson. It was very hot and noisy and the girls couldn't imagine what it must be like having to work there for any length of time!!!, but thee girls were in their element asking question after question.
When they were about half an hour away from Hull it was time to get packed and changed so that all were ready to disembark. A couple of the female cadets from Hull had to be rushed to school for an exam and were very lucky that we docked on time.
The whole experience was brilliant and very worthwhile. The cadets gained a lot of knowledge and experienced a snapshot of life on board a ship as one of the crew.
All of the crew on the Pride of York were brilliant and made the Cadets and Staff all very welcome, they couldn’t have done any more.
I am sure that any of the Eastern Area Sea Cadet Units that get the chance in the future to go on the trip will have a fantastic time.
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TRAFALGAR DINNER KC STADIUM FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2008
TS Iron Duke held a Mess Dinner to celebrate the Battle of Trafalgar and to raise funds for Hull Sea Cadets. In attendance for the evening was Our President and Admiral of the Humber, the Lord Mayor of Hull Cllr Elaine Garland.
The Dinner was held in the Circle Restaurant at the KC Stadium; and included a four-course meal with Bucks Fizz on arrival. This was followed by a raffle and disco to "boogie the night away"
A formal ‘Black Tie Dinner’ with all the customs and etiquette you would expect. For uniformed personnel Mess Dress or equivalent was worn with other guests wearing ‘black tie’ or suitable lounge suit. Ladies conformed to the spirit of the occasion with lovely evening gowns being worn.
Following the formal part of the evening, the Commanding Officer, S/Lt Jacqui Gorman presented the Lord Mayor with a bouquet thanking her for being their guest of honour. Cllr Garland responded with thanks and said how much she had enjoyed being part of such a "traditional evening and was very much enjoying her time as Lord Mayor of Hull and President of Hull Sea Cadets.
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HULL SEA CADETS REUNION
Sunday 6th July was a special date in the life TS Iron Duke. They are held an open day/reunion, for all ex-cadets and especially those who were part of the GNTC.
ALL EX-Cadets & staff were welcome to call in and see how things have changed "since their day"
It is 40 years since the formation of the GNTC at Hull Unit.
In 1942 The Girls Naval Training Corps (GNTC) was formed as part of the National Association of Girls Corps, this was a separate body from the boys Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) but they often shared the same building.
In 1947 The GNTC changed its title to the Girls Nautical Training Corps.
1962 The Girls Nautical Training Corps asked the Navy League to take over its sponsorship and in 1963 it was affiliated to the SCC. It still followed its own Training and had separate Instructors.
15th July 1968, Hull formed its own section of the GNTC.
In 1980 Ministry of Defence (Navy) approved the admission of girls into the SCC. The GNTC ceased to exist as a separate body and its units were admitted to the Sea Cadet Corps to form Girls Nautical Training Contingents in a number of Units.
1992 saw the successful integration of boy and girl cadets and their adult leaders,and they now enjoy identical training.
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DISTRICT SUMMER CAMP 2008
Here is L/Cpl Stocks "showing the rest how to do it"
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Here are the cadets at the end of each teams leadership task having a dip !!!
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Helecopter Flight
Cadets who where under the age of 13 Years had the chance to go on a helecopter flight rather than a trainer plane.
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"CHIEFY" RETIRES AFTER 65 YEARS
It was the end of an era on Monday 7 April 2008 for cadets and staff of TS IRON DUKE. Their beloved Chief Petty Officer Vic “Chiefy” Chandler was retiring after exactly 65 years in the Corps.
Having taught everything in the Sea Cadets from seamanship to club swinging he will be leaving a very big void. Whenever a cadet or member of staff doesn’t know something “go see Chiefy” is the reply.
Having joined on 7 April 1943 he has, apart from National Service been a member at Hull Unit. He has been decorated 3 times for his long service and received the British Empire Medal. When he first joined he never dreamed he would be involved for so long. He said “ you had to be 14 and over 5ft tall as they didn’t have uniforms to fit anyone smaller”. During his national service as a Marine he even visited when he was on leave. After being demobbed in 1950 and being told by the Sea Cadets he was just what they needed as a cadet Instructor they made him a Chief Petty Officer.
He is well known by hundreds of ex-cadets through the years. They look out for him on parades and especially during the Poppy Appeal collections around the city, managing to collect more than anyone else. Talk to anyone who has been with the sea cadets in Hull and they ask “is Chiefy still there ?”. He is and always will be very proud of his cadets. Ever eager to spend time with them if they need that extra helping hand grasping the knots needed to pass rope work skills or if they can’t quite get the hang of piping.
During a special evening to mark his retirement the cadets from the unit put on a “This is your life” type show for him. All the cadets were eager to play a part in his life story.
As a final tribute to our beloved Chiefy, he was asked to climb into a boat attached to a trailer and was pulled along the street by as many cadets and staff as could get hold of the ropes, those who couldn’t, lined the street as a guard of honour.
In tribute to what is possibly one of the longest serving members in this part of the country, the Commanding Officer Lieutenant (SCC) Debbie Glanville said “ he has given 65 years of committed service to teaching young people often leaving a lasting impact on their lives” “It is going to be a very different Sea Cadets for us here in Hull”.
I am sure we have not see the last of CPO(SCC) VL Chandler BEM , there will always be a welcome for him at Hull Unit.
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