42 NAVY NEWS, MAY 2009
Chairman
pays visit
Jersey Royals have
to City of
Salford
ONE of the top officers of the
recipe for success
Marine Society and Sea Cadets
(MSSC) has paid a visit to the
City of Salford unit.
THE term Jersey Royals “They complete very hard tasks
Vice Admiral Sir Tom
usually refers to the excellent
over a demanding cross-country
● Lt Phil Jones
Blackburn, Chairman of the
new potatoes produced on the
route both during the day and at
MSSC watched members of
TS Ilex perform Colours, then
Channel Island.
night.
inspected the cadets.
But another crop of Jersey
“The Sea Cadets believe in
The VIP guest toured the unit,
Royals have been making a name
young people and we want to
Certifi cate
watching youngsters training in
for themselves – the Marine Cadet
help them meet the challenges
they will face in life by giving
seamanship – in this instance, the
detachment of the Jersey Sea
them an opportunity to grow their
task was to tie a bowline when
Cadet unit.
confidence and life skills.”
is reward
returned, though to demonstrate
For the island youngsters
their proficiency, they managed it
yomped away with the Gibraltar
● (Right): Members of the Jersey
behind their backs.
Cup, the trophy which defines the unit Marine Cadet detachment
Admiral Blackburn also met the
best detachment in the country – who won the Gibraltar Cup at
for officer’s
Writers (with new computers – the
last year Jersey finished third. Lympstone
cadets raised some of the money
Competition for the prestigious
to pay for the new equipment) and
trophy is fierce, and takes place ● (Below): Marine cadets from hard work
Marine Cadets, amongst others.
annually at Lympstone, the home Portrush tackle one of the
At the end of the evening the
of the Royal Marines Commando challenges during the Gibraltar
A DEDICATED Corps officer
admiral was asked to present some
Training Centre. Cup competition
who has worked hard to improve
of the unit’s awards.
Cadets aged between 13 and
the lot of cadets in the Yorkshire
These included:
18 from the best detachment in
area has been rewarded with a
District Trophy for Engineering:
each area go head-to-head; the
Lord Lieutenant’s Certificate.
AC Sarah Hopley,
contenders this year were Jersey,
According to the commendation
Most improved cadet for 2008:
Bristol, Warrington, Haringey,
of his CO, Lt Cdr J Spink, Lt Phil
Recruit Leslie Mitchell,
Burton-on-Trent and Portrush.
Jones has been associated with the
Marine Cadet for 2008: L/Cpl
They had emerged from six
Sea Cadets for 19 years.
Harry Barrett,
months of training and regional
He left the Corps at 18 to
Sea Cadet for 2008: Cdt Keely
competitions, and for their
attend university, returning to the
Wright,
troubles faced a series of challenges
Plymouth Drake unit as Admin
Cadet Force Medal: CPO Dave
including tackling the commando
Officer in 1994.
Roberts,
assault course, map reading and
Lt Jones transferred to
4th bar for Cadet Force Medal:
a command task, designed to test
Huddersfield unit to take the
Lt Cdr Mike Herbert,
problem-solving skills and group
post of Training Officer in 1997,
BTEC First Diplomas in
leadership.
managing the unit’s training from
Engineering/First Class Marine
The Marine Cadets are part of
various survey ships around the
Engineering: TI Craig Rowe,
the Sea Cadets, being the cadet
world whilst undertaking his day
LC Phil Barlow, AC Matthew
equivalent of the Royal Marines in
job at sea.
Houghton. the Royal Navy. He moved up to became First
The unit’s youngest cadet, Cdt The Gibraltar Cup competition Lieutenant at Keighley unit in
Callum Davies, was presented was established in 1955, and takes
2000, taking command for six
with the 2008 Efficiency Pennant. its name from the Battle Honour
months in 2002.
Afterwards staff, cadets, gained by the Royal Marines in
With Huddersfield
parents and visitors retired to the 1704, the only Battle Honour
experiencing major staff problems
wardroom for a buffet, and for one which the Corps displays.
in 2003, he stepped in and
– PO Kevin Rowe – it was a chance C/Sgt Mark Allen RM, Staff
transformed the failing unit into
to become reacquainted with the Royal Marines Officer for the
an exciting place for young people
admiral; Kevin was Routine Office Marine Society & Sea Cadets,
to be, bringing top recognition
Writer in HMS Antrim when Sir said: “This is a great opportunity
back to the unit.
Tom was the Commander. for cadets to test their mettle.
Seeking more responsibility,
in addition to his role as
Sea Scouts honour Cornwell
Trophy visit
Commanding Officer, he became
the Deputy Area Recreation
AS Navy News went to press, Officer in late 2003, responsible
Northern Area Deputy Area for the organisation surrounding
MEMBERS of the Sea Scouting fraternity been parted from their mobile phone.
Offi cer Lt Cdr (SCC) Alan Stewart major area events.
have visited HMS Raleigh to mark the Scouts, Guides, cadets and the like tended
RNR was due to visit Stonehaven In 2007 he was appointed
restoration of the painting of Boy Seaman Jack to stand out in initiative tests – especially those
unit to present them with the Area Assistant District Officer for West
Cornwell VC. using pulley, ropes and spars – but many others
Offi cer’s Trophy as the area’s Yorkshire.
Hertfordshire Scouts archivist Frank Brittain had to be taught how to shower, clean their
second-best unit last year. The awarding of the certificate
joined Scout historian Roy Masini, Chief shoes and make a bed.
Next month: Peterhead – best recognises Lt Jones’ dedication marina
Commissioner of England (South) Wayne Next on the tour was the assault course and
in the country and commitment to the Corps.
Bulpitt and others at Raleigh on a programme other outdoor facilities, and then all repaired
masterminded by RN Anglican chaplain Rev to the Chaplaincy coffee lounge to meet other
Scott Lamb. guests before the commemoration service.
Lt Cdr David Griffiths, Inspector of Sea Among those attending were Emma Dovey
Scout Troops in the UK for RN Recognition, from Kidderminster Sea Scouts, who had
Silver reward for
met the new arrivals. received the Cornwell Scout Award in 2004 at
The visitors enjoyed a six-course dinner, the age of 19, and Richard Salisbury Norris,
as guests of Capt Jonathan Woodcock, CO grandson of Frank Salisbury, who painted the
Marine adventurers
of HMS Raleigh, in the HMS Sutherland portrait of Jack Cornwell in 1916.
● Emma Dovey receives her print of the
Realistic Working Environment trainer, a painting of Jack Cornwell VC from Capt During the service Cornwell’s enduring
EIGHT members of a team of damaged, the workings of the
mock-up of facilities on a real frigate in which Jonathan Woodcock influence was outlined by representatives of
ten from the Royal Marines port disrupted and a large
trainee chefs (sorry, logisticians (catering the London Borough of Newham, the Scout
Volunteer Cadet Corps number of enemy troops were
services (preparation))) (loco parentheses – Ed) They saw the audio-visual presentation Association and the Royal Navy.
Portsmouth were presented diverted to search for the two
learn their trade. outlining the training programme which And after lunch the party joined hundreds
with their Duke of Edinburgh surviving British commandos,
The following day saw the visitors tour new recruits view on their first day at the of friends and relatives at Raleigh’s vast parade
Silver awards by explorer who made it back to safety
the Torpoint establishment, guided by Cdr establishment, and were given an idea of the ground to see Cornwell Division officially
Hannah McKeand. with the help of the French
Nic Dodd (Commandant Defence Maritime size of the task – some new entry candidates, complete their training and pass out from
In 2006 the British resistance.
Logistics School), who is also an Adventure apparently, had never been away from home, HMS Raleigh.
adventuress broke the record The eight who received
Scout Leader. could not iron their own clothes or have ever Jack Cornwell’s legacy – see p11
for the fastest journey to the their awards, at a ceremony
marina
South Pole, skiing almost 700 held by the Portsmouth
Huntingdon cadets praised for dedication
miles (1,100 km) solo in just Awards Forum, were: Cdt
under 40 days. RSM Mitchell Cooper and
The cadets had completed Cdt Cpl Owen Steel, both
the award requirements by serving; former cadets Officer
HUNTINGDON and District unit continued hard work with the unit.
undertaking an expedition to Cdt Robert Allan RN, Lewis
cadets were honoured for their The cadet received the High
France in order to re-enact Andrews, Samuel Grant,
dedication to the community at the Sheriff’s Special Award for her
the 86-mile kayak raid up Ashley Shaw, Ashley Mills and
High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire’s exceptional contribution, outstanding
the Gironde River by the David Beynon, the last two
awards ceremony. work in the community, her dedication
so-called Cockleshell Heroes, both now serving with the
The group from TS Cromwell in attending numerous training courses
led by Maj ‘Blondie’ Hasler in Royal Engineers.
received certificates for their throughout the Corps, enabling her to
December 1942. Former cadets Christopher
commitment working within the local instruct juniors at the unit, and for
That heroic raid, from the Carr and Joseph Bulbeck,
community, and helping raising funds giving up her spare time to attend
Atlantic estuary to the docks both in training with the Royal
for other local charities. civic events and working with other
of Bordeaux, resulted in the Marines, could not attend
Those receiving certificates were AC local organisations and charities to
deaths of eight of the 12 because of work and military
Newland, AC Rayner, OC Critcher, raise funds
Royal Marines commandos – commitments.
OC Beiderman, OC Newland, Cdt The unit was presented with
six of them executed by the The expedition was funded
Beiderman, Cdt Ratcliff, Cdt Johnson a cheque for £500 to enable
Nazis and two who drowned; by sponsorship, donations
and Juniors Beiderman, Clarke, cadets to take up further training
another pair could not take and public speakers, and the
Creek, Johnson, Paige and Flude. opportunities.
part in Operation Frankton as unit, which is based at HMS
The ceremony took place at St Ivo As Navy News went to press, four
their kayak was damaged as Excellent, intends to repeat
School, St Ives Cambridgeshire. cadets – AC Rayner, OC Beiderman,
they left the submarine off the the expedition this year.
AC Rebecca Rayner had recently OC Newland and Cdt Ratcliff – along
Gironde. Further details of the latest
been selected as the Mayor of with PPO Rayner were preparing for
But freighters and a expedition can be seen at
Huntingdon’s Cadet, having been a trip aboard power training vessel TS
● AC Rebecca Rayner proudly shows off her certificate,
German minesweeper were www.cockleshell-cadets.com
nominated by AOIC Foord for her John Jerwood.
watched by High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire Judy Pearson
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