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Welcome to T.S. Vanguard
Welcome to Training Ship Vanguard, Walsall Sea Cadets. We have been an established Sea Cadet Unit Since 1943 and have both a Sailor Division & a Marine Detachment.
Although our Unit is not based on the water, we do have all year round use of a local Sailing Club situated in Aldridge.
We are always interested in New faces whether they are Sailors, Marines or Staff so please, have a look around and get in touch.
Parade Times
Junior Sea Cadets aged 10-12 Wednesdays 19:00-21:00
Sea Cadets aged 12-18 Tuesdays & Thursdays 19:30-21:30
Marine Cadets agaed 13-18 Tuesdays & Thursday 19:30-21:30
For more Info please contact us at tsvanguard@hotmail.co.uk
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About the Sea Cadet Corps
The Sea Cadet Corps is a national youth organisation for boys and girls aged 10 to 18. It is open to all young people from all backgrounds.
The Corps is disciplined and uniformed, but it is certainly not para-military, nor does membership imply a career in the Services or Merchant Navy.
The aim of the Sea Cadet Corps is to help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct using a nautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy & Royal Marines.
Through adventurous activities Cadets become self reliant, and through team work Cadets develop consideration and respect for others. The Corps encourages high personal standards and a sense of purpose, and provides a sound foundation for future Careers.
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There are Sea Cadet Units throughout the whole of Great Britain therefore it makes sense to split Britain into different sectors, these are Called Areas.
In total there are Six Areas: Northern (N), North West (NW), Eastern (E), South West (SW), London (L) & Southern (S). TS Vanguard are in South West Area.
Each Area is then split down into Districts. In South West Area there are 9 Districts: Avon, Cornwall, Devon, Mercia, Severn, Somerset & Dorest, South Wales, Warwickshire, and West Wales. TS Vanguard are in Mercia District.
This breakdown is essential when entering competitions as they work like a knockout. Firstly, Units will enter at District level. If successful they will then go through to Area level, the best Units from each District against each other within that certain Area. If successful at Area you then compete at National level, the best Units from all 6 areas against each other. The winners then become the National Champion within the whole of the Sea Cadet Corps.
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Site last Updated: 7th February 2010
Webmaster - Sgt V Wagstaff
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