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Unit vacation
It is with regret that we have to close the unit from Saturday 21st August until Saturday 28th August.
We will be open again on Wednesday 1st September.
This will be main divisions, so best rig for all.
The reason for the closure is that we have a numnber of cadets and staff away next week and it is not possible to staff the unit.
Have a great bank holiday.
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QUEEN ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL HOME
Cadets and Staff assited with the setting up and running of the stalls for the annual fundraising day.
the weather helped boost the attendance who came to hear The band of the Royal Logistic Corps and visit the many stalls and exhibits on display.
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SEA SUNDAY PARADE 4th July 2010
TS Vanguardband plays again!
Members of Worthing Sea and Royal Marines Cadets have been under instruction of band master Derek Denyer since November 2009.
They were asked to join Worthing Royal Navy Association for their Sea Sunday parade.
Councillor, Mrs Anne Sayers, Mayor of Worthing attended with her consort and the service was held at Worthing sea front by Reverend David Farrant.
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JOYCE PELHAM
Joyce Pelham,has for many years assisted at the unit, as part of the Parent and Friends Association, helping in the Galley, Jumble sales and supporting the cadets when out at activities and competitions
Joyce succumbed to Motor Neurone Disease and was cremated at Worthing Crematorium on Wednesday 30th June 2010
Our thoughts are with Dawn, Brian, Robert and Tara and Joyce's other relatives
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ARMED FORCES WEEKEND
WORTHING SEA CADETS attended the armed forces weekend at Worthing.
The weekend was well attended by local despite the football
Sunday was dominated by the drum head service
The following dignitries attended:
The Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex, Mrs Susan Pyper and Jonathan Piper
The High Sheriff of West Sussex, Mrs Elizabeth Bennett, DL
The Worshipful Mayor of Worthing, Cllr Mrs Ann Sayers aand her Consort Mr Sayers
The Chairman of West Sussex County Council, Mark Dunn and his wife Consie Dunn
The Chairman of Adur District Council, Cllr Debbie Kennard and Consort
The Chairman of Arun District Council Cllr Dudley Wensley
The Chairman of Mid-Sussex District Council, Cllr Jane Keel and Simon Keel
The Worshipful Mayor of Littlehampton, Cllr Mrs Joyce Bowyer and her Consort.
The Rt. Hon. Tom Loughton, M.P. for East Worthing and Adur
Worthing Borough Aldermen and Councillors
West Sussex County Councillors
Chief Superintendent Steve Voice, Divisional Commander for West Downs
Chief Inspector James Asser, District Commander for Worthing
Community leaders
Rear Admiral Tom Cunningham, representing The Royal Navy
Sub-Lt. Martin Hales, Royal Navy
and, of course,
Ex- Servicemen and women from Sussex and surrounding counties
Serving men and women from our Armed Forces
Princess of wales Royal Regiment Territorial Army
naval, Army and Air Cadets
2nd Durrington Sea Scouts.
Our display consisted of The Royal Marines Cadets making up an area with a couple of bashers, cooking up some rations and of course cam painting.
The Sea Cadets also put on displays of Piping, boat rigging, and a recruitment stand
Through the generosity of those that attended the PSA collected over £250.00 This will be added to the rebuild fund
The cadets assisted with the drum head service with Leading Cadet Paul Nicholls and Able Cadet Alice Cameron assisted Reverend David Farrant with the laying up of the standards
and Our own Standard was parade by Royal Marines Cadet Corporal Jacob High
The ship's company of cadets assisted with the collection during the service and were insoected by Rear Admiral Tom Cunningham, Royal Navy
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Sussex Masons donate £2600
Lt (SCC) Andrew Seggie RNR accompanied by Cdt Corporal Lawrence Burridge, Able Cadet Henry Smallpeice and Cadet Max French, attended a short ceremony hosted by the East Sussex Masons at St Leonards on Sea
There was a wide selection of local charities receving funds of various sizes, the largets of which was £25,000 given to the Sussex Air Ambulance.
The £2600 presented to Lt Seggie by The Provincial Grand Master of Sussex, The Very Worshipful Kenneth E. Thomas
The money will be used to replace the last of the old aluminium single glazed window units at the top of the unit.
This will help keep down our fuel bill which is part of our £10,000 annual running costs.
The cadets, Staff, Parents and Supporters and Unit Management Committee are very grateful to the generous Masons of Sussex, in particular, Mr Golson of Stanford Lodge of East Sussex, for proposing our unit for the funding
After the ceremony the Masonic temple was open for viewing and questions on freemasonry in general were answered
Able Cadet Smallpeice - Master of the future!
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Sussex Masons donation
Photgraph of presentation with Province of Sussex Grand Master Worshipful Kenneth E.Thomas to Lt ( SCC ) Andrew Seggie RNR
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Worthing Unit - Central District Reach First place
Worthings Junior division showed they are good at piping and with there talents and the help of PO P Morris they progressed to First Place at the District Drill and Piping Competition.
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WORTHING SCC Standard Blessing
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Worthing SCC had its Standard officially blessed at St Mary's Church, Broadwater Road, Worthing. Conducted by our Chaplain Wing Man Tsang. We had RNA assistance with a good turn out of standards. After the Ceremony everybody was invited back to T.S. Vanguard for drinks and nibbles and for general conversation.
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HM Ships Visits
Worthing SCC were invited to Visit HMS Daring and HMS Ark Royal. Lieutenant Andrew Parker RN organised the visits which was taken up by Six Staff and Twenty Four Cadets.
Lt Andrew Seggie RNR advised he was very happy that this visit went ahead although he had to go to his full time work and miss out on this great invitation " I am very grateful to Lt Parker for organising the visits".
All had a great day and learnt about the new type 45 AAW Destroyer HMS DARING D32.
Which is the first of the Type 45s to fly the white ensign since its handover ceremony on the 10th December 2008. Daring represents a step change in the air defence capability of the Royal Navy in comparison with the class of ships that it replaces and, arguably, will be the benchmark capability for maritime air defence.
This is the seventh ship to bear the name. Launched at the BAE Systems, shipyard in Scotstoun on 01 February 2006 by HRH the Countess of Wessex. The T45 Destroyer is the First of Class of six ships being built on the Clyde.
Our motto is ‘Splendide Audax’ (Finely Daring).
Also HMS ARK ROYAL R07
Since the end of the Cold War, the role of the Invincible Class aircraft carriers (CVS) has evolved from one of sea control to maritime force projection. In order to meet the needs of this shift in role, the CVS fleet has undergone a series of modifications and now embarks a Tailored Air Group (TAG). The TAG principle achieves total flexibility and mission focus, the fixed wing element borne from an amalgamated force - known as Joint Force Harrier (JFH) - consisting of aircraft from both Royal Navy FA2 (until OSD 2006) and Royal Air Force GR7/7A Harrier squadrons.
The primary mission for the CVS is to deploy JFH and Fleet aircraft in pursuit of national objectives.
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Well done 29 January 2010
Worthing SCC has been given a Bravo Zulu from our neighbours keeping a good community feeling going from a small note that had been posted which cheered everybody up, advising
'I feel I must now write to you to congratulate you on the wonderful job you have done on the front of your HQ. The Lit up Vanguard sign is wonderful and you've made a wonderful job of the entrance. Well Done.'
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District 5-A-Side Competition
Worthing Unit entered 3 teams Senior Boys, Junior Boys and young Juniors.
All had a great day and showed good team work.
The Senior boys won there competitions and Junior Cadet Nash obtained Man of the Match trophy
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Worthing Remembrance Parade
Worthing Sea Cadet Corps paraded the full compliment and assisted with many other duties on the day.
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RNP - PENNANT AWARD
Following the RNP, we have been awarded a Pennant for all our hard work this year.
This was received from HQ and presented on Friday 30th October 2009 to the Unit.
Well done to everyone involved.
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Bosun Open 2009
The Bosun Open sailing was held at Portsmount Royal Navy Sailing Centre, Whale Island.
CPO Robert Picknell and Leading Cadet Hawkins (Newhaven Unit) entered and came 5th in the fleet. Leading Cadet Hawkins achieved second best cadet sailor from the fleet.
The Bosun Open race was the end of the spinnaker training from LC Hawkins and she was awarded her RYA Spinnakers module certificate.
Bosun Open
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Worthing SCC Royal Navy Parade 2009
T.S. Vanguard Paraded in front of Major Andy Henderson RM as part of the annual assessment to maintain standards around the country for Sea Cadet Units.
Major Andy Henderson RM commented that Worthing SCC is Unit that has and is being watched by the Southern Area Office and with what has and is being achieved T.S. Vanguard will move on to be back to the top.
A great achievement was also presentend on the night to Leading Cadet Birdine 'Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Public Services(with grade distinction)'
More pictures of the nights happening in the gallery.
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Race For Life Worthing 2009
Race for Life was held at Worthing Rugby Club there were over 2000 entries and Worthing SCC were asked to help Start the race and to marshall the finish.
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Broadwater Carnival 2009
We attended the Carnival which proved to be a great day, there were other events happening through out the day but our stand and display created some interest
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The Tigers
The Princess of Wales Royal Regiment The Tigers just back from Iraq and Afghanistan marched through Worthing on Saturday 11 July 2009.
Worthing SCC/RMC were there to give support and to talk to the 2nd Battalion of The Princess of Wales Regiment.
Worthing SCC/RMC also assisted the Mayor and tried to help keep the seats dry as unfortunatley the weather was not on anyone's side that day.
Bravo Zulu to all who took part and to the brave troops from The Tigers
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Armed Forces Day 27-28 June 2009
Worthing SCC went out in force to assist with this great event, many people congratulated the young adults for their smart turn out and pride in the days events. As a YOUTH MARITME ORGANISATION Worthing SCC was eager to show our presence in gratitude to all who have helped and dedicated themselves to this country.
Lance Corporal Burridge RMC,paraded the Sea Cadet Standard as a show of honour.
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CENTRAL DISTRICT CANOE REGATTA
Central District Canoe Regatta held at Chichester Canal.
Worthing Unit had alot going on this weekend but still managed to get some good canoeing races in.
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Littlehampton Regatta
Littlehampton Unit, T.S. Sussex invited Worthing Unit, T.S. Vanguard to help out in the Littlehampton Regatta. We put our pulling teams together and had a good day racing against each other. The result was a timely draw.
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Unit Open New Doors
With the Unit receiving a very generous donation from the Sussex FreeMason's charity Sussex for Sussex, it has enabled Worthing SCC to become more adaptable to everybodies needs.
A Disabled access has been created by installing electronic doors and these were officially opened on the 27 May 2009.
Representive from Sussex Freemason's and the Units Management Committee were in attendance with Unit personnel to proceed with this much needed ceremony.
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Unit Cadet Mess Dinner 2009
Worthing SCC held a Cadet Mess Dinner on behalf of all achievements in the past few years.
Leading Cadet Birdine was Mess President and Marine Cadet First Class Rose was Vice.
Everybody had the option to invite a guest. The meal was a good three course and 'Pass the blackcurrant' ceremony(traditionally PORT) was performed.
A big thank you to all Staff and Especially Petty Officer M Picknell, Mrs L Seggie and Mrs J Marten for being in the Galley and producing the Dinner.
To all Cadets a BIG BIG Thank you from all Staff and Committee members of T.S. Vanguard, Worthing Sea Cadet Corps.
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