NAVY NEWS, NOVEMBER 2009 47
Lochaber
examines
survey ship
LOCHABER Sea Cadets
recently had a chance to visit
one of Scotland’s most important
ships as she passed through the
Caledonian Canal returning to
her home port of Troon.
The 290-tonne, 24-metre
Sir John Murray is the Scottish
Environment Protection Agency’s
hi-tech survey vessel, charged
with carrying out surveys round
Scotland’s coastline as part of
the Agency’s environmental
monitoring and regulatory
programme.
The cadets from Lochaber were
treated to a VIP tour of the ship
which included the engine room,
laboratories, working deck, galley
and the Starship Enterprise-like
bridge.
The normal crew of four,
led by Capt Hugh Anderson, is
often joined by up to four marine
biologists, who carry out survey
work using the various nets,
dredges, seabed grabs and water
● Sea Cadets from 17 units gather in Liverpool to accept the Freedom of the City
sampling chambers.
Lochaber CO Derrick Warner
Liverpool honours cadets
said: “We see the Sir John Murray
come through Fort William several
times each year and so it seemed
too good an opportunity to miss
to get the cadets on board.”
Beccles pair
MERSEYSIDE Sea Cadets provide the skills and knowledge
have been given the Freedom
for our cadets to fulfil their future
are qualified
of the City of Liverpool for
aspirations.”
TWO members of staff at Beccles
their contribution to helping
A resolution passed at the start
unit have achieved qualifications
of the year recognizes Merseyside
young people in the region.
which will allow them to coach
Sea Cadets for their role as a youth cadets on the water.
The Lord Mayor of Liverpool,
organisation with longstanding POs Tony Easter and Dean
Cllr Mike Storey, honoured the
links to the City and its maritime Harrington were congratulated by
550 youngsters from 17 units with
history. John Ash, of the Broads Authority,
the keys to the city at a reception
The first unit opened in Wallasey after they completed their UKCC
in the Town Hall.
in 1938, followed by Huyton with Level 1 Coaches Course in
Cllr Storey said: “As a teacher
Roby in July 1942 and West Derby canoeing and kayaking.
I have highlighted young people
later the same year. The course was conducted over
as the theme for my year as Lord
The units honoured were City several weeks, with smaller courses
Mayor.
of Liverpool, Liverpool (West in safety and rescue, culminating
“I’m delighted this youth
Derby), South Liverpool, Huyton- in two long weekends.
organisation is receiving the with-Roby, Kirkby and Liverpool The project was supported by
highest honour the city can bestow North, Newton-le-Willows, the Broads Authority Sustainable
during my term of office. St Helens, Sefton, Southport, Development Fund with a grant
“I would like to acknowledge Bebington, Birkenhead, Hoylake, of £988, which means the cadets,
● The Ellesmere Port unit band leads the parade of Sea Cadets past the Nelson Memorial in Exchange
the commitment and dedication Wallasey, Ellesmere Port (Band), based near Beccles Quay, are in
Flags, behind the Town Hall in Liverpool
of those who support the Corps to Runcorn, Warrington, Widnes. line for some top-notch tuition.
Switch had
CCF launches on fl ight deck
band joining
MORE than 100 members of assault ship’s flight deck. and the Navy ensured it was
Woodroffe School CCF went on The cadets were inspected by a special occasion, laying on a
board HMS Albion at Portland Cdre Jamie Miller, Naval Regional demonstration by a Lynx from
BRNC camp
for the official launch of their Commander (Wales and West of Yeovilton.
contingent. England), observed by Woodroffe The CO of Albion, Capt John
After spending the Friday School head teacher Dr Richard Kingwell, said he was delighted
afternoon on board, the Lyme Steward. his ship had been chosen to host
A PROGRAMME change which
Regis cadets were joined by parents It is the first time a school CCF the event, which was staged while
scheduled the CCF Band course
and friends for the dedication naval section has been launched Albion was engaged in training off
at Dartmouth during the main
parade, which was held on the on board an operational warship, the Dorset coast.
CCF (RN) summer camp has
paid dividends all round.
Pushing the boat out
More than 280 cadets from
Gun walk
the Corps and CCF, along NEXT May the North West There will also be a dinner
with Captain Naval Recruiting Area boating station TS Palatine and disco, starting at 7.30pm
potential officer candidates, attend
raises cash
(above) will celebrate its 50th that evening for anyone who has
the BRNC camp. anniversary, and planning for the a connection with the centre,
Staff Officer Cadets Lt Col
SCARBOROUGH unit hopes to big day has already begun. including committee members,
Roger Armstrong RM suggested the have raised more than £1,000 Lt Cdr (SCC) Tom Bowman past officers, staff and visiting
switch, which would allow the band towards the cost of future courses RNR, station superintendent, units or groups.
to provide musical accompaniment by pulling a gun and carriage estimated that the facility, near Tickets are on sale from this
for ceremonial events. along a 13-mile route. Rochdale, has trained up to 45,000 month; email hollingworthlake@
The band was trained by Cdr The 21 cadets, including nine people since 1960 – so there could ms-sc.org, telephone 01706
David Oldbury RNR and Lt Juniors, had to dismantle the be a big party. 376086, or write to the
Edward Peak RNR, supported by equipment into seven pieces to The anniversary will be marked Superintendent TS Palatine,
RM Band Lympstone, with Cpl negotiate gates and stiles, but still on Saturday May 15, when cadet Rakewood Road, Hollingworth
Tom Crane as bandmaster and managed to complete the walk in forces and members of the public Lake, Littleborough OL15 0AT.
Bugler Damian Challis training six and a half hours. are welcome to go along and Accommodation at the centre
the Corps of Drums. The gun walk – inspired by see what Palatine has to offer will be limited to staff only, but
Although some had attended the Royal Navy’s Field Gun in terms of boats and shoreside there are good B&Bs and hotels
previous courses, for many cadets competition – raised almost facilities. within easy reach.
this was the first time they were
● Capt John Clink inspects Senior Division cadets with Shirley unit £350 along the way, to add to
marching and playing – but
CO Lt (SCC) Dave Nicholls RNR Picture: PO(Phot) Jon Hamlet
sponsorship pledges.
the band still won the highest A plaque commemorating Cdt
accolades from BRNC staff.
Carrier captain calls
Sean Park, who died aged 14, is Support your Sea Cadets
Instrumentalists performed for attached to the gun and carriage.
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the annual Mess Dinner, being
joined by the rest of the band for a THE Captain of HMS Ark Royal down and maintaining canal boat
Praise for Cyril
Scotland
series of sea shanties as an ‘extra’, visited Solihull to attend Shirley engines and outboard motors.
in
Volunteer, donate or
eliciting an enthusiastic response. and District unit’s drill night. Capt Clink praised the LT (SCC) Cyril Print RNR has
and
Despite the hard work they Capt John Clink was piped on dedicated staff and supporters been awarded the Lord Lieutenant even leave a legacy.
put into training, the band also board and invited to take part of Gamecock: “By selfless hard of Hampshire’s Meritorious
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joined in the main camp inter- in Ceremonial Colours before work and focussed determination, Service Award for almost 30 years
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divisional competitions, and chatting to cadets, some of you have managed to create an of dedication to the Corps.
&
their performances, according to whom had sailed with his ship excellent facility that rivals those An ex-RN Wireless Telegraphist
onlookers, would have put some from Portsmouth to Liverpool in in the Royal Navy’s new entry (Special) Cyril is a communications
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professionals to shame. January. training establishments,” he said. instructor, and has seen service with
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get inspired at
The week is also a useful Capt Clink and unit CO Lt He added that the cadets Rickmansworth and Watford
warm-up for next year’s Cadet (SCC) Dave Nicholls RNR provide “perfect role models” for unit, and latterly at Gosport. registered
www.sea-cadets.org or
150 celebrations, when five cadet also toured the facilities at TS young people in the area. He has won plaudits for his work
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bands will march down the Mall Gamecock, looking in on training After more demonstrations, training cadets and adults alike,
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call us on 020 7654 7000.
to a garden party at Buckingham including the marine engineers, including rifle drill, Capt Clink and as an instructor of the National
Palace in the summer. where cadets were stripping presented awards and promotions. Communications training team.
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