NAVY NEWS, JANUARY 2012


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Ambassador Amber tours South Africa


l Ropework at the TS Grimsby training weekend


Training before a reshuffle


CADETS and adult volunteers from Barnsley unit attended a training weekend at TS Grimsby. Along with other cadets from the South Yorkshire and Humberside District they took part in the multi-activity cadet training weekend. Cadets


learnt was a very about


Meteorology, Marine Engineering, Ropework, Cook Steward skills, Communications and Rowing. It


successful


weekend with all cadets gaining a new qualification. Cadets had a great weekend on


what will be the last for the current district – under a reshuffle, the units of Grimsby, Immingham and Scunthorpe join the new district of Lincolnshire.


Tributes to Herbert


FOUR cadets and two members of staff from Loughborough unit paid tribute to Royal Navy personnel who gave their lives for their country by placing remembrance crosses on the grave of 18-year-old Herbert Goulden. Herbert was an Ordinary in


Signalman submarine


E13 in World War 1, and was posthumously awarded the Silver Cross of St George. E13 ran aground on an island near Copenhagen in Denmark on August 18 1915 and 15 or her


sailors died when German


destroyers opened fire on her, despite the efforts of Danish torpedo boats to protect her. The Danes had 14 of the


bodies, including that of Herbert Goulden (the 15th was recovered later) brought ashore with due ceremony, and taken back to the UK with a warship escort. Herbert was buried with full


military honours in his home town on August 30 1915. Unit CO Lt (SCC) Kay Adey RNR said Herbert’s age meant cadets


could relate to him –


particularly as a former member of the unit of the same age is now a serving submariner.


A SEA Cadet from Woking unit was given a rare chance to represent the Corps during a


visit to South Africa last year. Amber Jodko, then a 17-year- old Leading Cadet,


spent two


weeks in the country on the Cadet of the Year exchange. Here is her account of the trip: “Throughout my two


fabulous weeks I visited Cape Town, Knysna, Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg and Durban, staying with different members of the South African Sea Cadet Corps in each city. While in Cape Town I had the honour of visiting the likes of Table Mountain and the Cadet base TS Woltemade.


Here I had a superb time joining in with some of the cadet activities ranging from drill to


PT, allowing me to meet many of the cadets and understanding what opportunities are available to them in the South African Corps. During my visit to Cape Town


the SOSC Captain Blake took me to visit the naval base at Simon’s Town. To be able to visit a working


naval base and see a little of what occurs behind the scene was a fantastic experience for me. Here I was, able to gain more of an insight as to how the Navy operates while also being able to drive a tug boat after I had watched it manoeuvre a submarine out of the dock. This was definitely one of the highlights of my visit and one that I will not forget. I was also lucky enough to visit Knysna, where I was able to ride


an ostrich – this was definitely another highlight of my visit. To begin with I was exceptionally


nervous as it was so unlike any other previous experiences I had had in the United Kingdom. I was also able to feed two of the ostriches and visit the vast Cango Caves and Lion and Cheetah Park, where I had my first ever encounter with some tiger cubs.


Also in Knysna I was able to


meet one of the Knysna cadets, who showed me around the base and explained what experiences he had had since he joined the South African Cadets. As my visit to South Africa


progressed I visited Port Elizabeth where I was again able to attend a parade night. Here I was able to give talks


to the various Cadets about the Sea Cadet Corps in the United Kingdom and describe some of my experiences to them. While also in Port Elizabeth


I was able to visit the Addo Elephant Park with two of the Leading Seamen from the Port Elizabeth Base. It was a fantastic day as I was able to see the one animal I truly wanted to see, the elephant. I was astounded at their grace when we came across a whole family of them by a water hole. In Johannesburg I had a


marvellous time. Not only was I able to speak the


with Johannesburg cadets


while they were working on a community project, but I was also able to visit the Lion Park where I could stroke both lion cubs and a giraffe. It was amazing. I was also lucky enough to be


in Johannesburg on the day of Nelson Mandela’s birthday and, as a result, we chose to visit the Apartheid Museum. For me the museum had a lot of impact and really brought to life what it was like to live under the apartheid laws. In Durban I was able to gain greater


a insight into how a


harbour operates when I visited the harbour control tower. It was great to be able to see all of Durban from above and the view was fantastic. The finale of my visit was to be as memorable as all my previous encounters as I visited the penguins at Boulders Beach, which were adorable. Furthermore I was able to visit


the grave of Just Nuisance, the Great Dane which captured the hearts of those in Cape Town as he was officially enrolled in the Royal Navy many years ago. I will never forget any of the


wonderful experiences I had on the


exchange Chips of distinction


THE Junior Sea Cadets of Whitehaven unit have decided that George’s in Market Place has the best chips in town. The young cadets, who are all between 10 and 12


years old, recently visited all the town’s chip shops and take-aways and bought a portion of chips from each one that was open. Then, in a blind tasting back at the cadet unit, they decided which they thought was the best. Acting PO (SCC) Kerslie Williams, in charge of the Junior cadet section, said that although it was all a bit of fun there was a serious side to it. “We try to ensure our Juniors have a good mix of both serious training and fun activities, with the emphasis on fun.


“In this case, each batch of chips was marked on things like colour, taste and size as well as how long they had to wait to be served. “Although it was fun, it also introduced our cadets to the ideas behind research and marketing.” After careful – and tasty – consideration, the cadets


eventually decided that George’s chips (pictured above) were best, and later went back to present the shop with a certificate to proclaim that fact. Demetri, Tracey and Christie, who work


George’s, thanked the cadets and told them how surprised and pleased they were to be picked. “It was really kind of them to choose us, and we will make sure that the certificate is on display in the shop,” said Tracey.


at


or the hospitality and kindness displayed by all those who I met and stayed with. I would like to thank all those who made the exchange possible both for myself and those who have and will participate in it in the future.”


to South Africa,


Action heroes of Shiplake


CADETS from Shiplake College Combined Cadet Force visited HMS Collingwood for their autumn field day, as well as gaining an insight into Royal Navy training and careers. Visiting the Fareham establishment’s


Weapon


Engineering Training Unit (WETU), the cadets watched demonstrations of the 4.5in Mk 8 gun and a small-calibre weapon system – typical examples of a Royal Navy ship’s weaponry. Next on the agenda was a


chance to get into the swing of things on the Low Ropes Course and obstacle course (above), which helped develop the youngsters’ communications and leadership skills.


S/Lt (SCC) Charly Lowndes


RNR, of the Shiplake CCF RN section, said: “We always look forward to visiting HMS Collingwood. “The 2011 Autumn Field Day introduced us to a new challenge, on the low ropes – being given the same demands on teamwork, planning and communication as the regular Royal Navy is a great privilege. “The


cadets who were


blindfolded discovered a whole new level of trust in their shipmates. “Our day included a heady mixture of mental and physical tasks, plus the chance to see and chat to instructors and students on the wide range of courses at Collingwood. “We know how busy the Royal


Navy is these days, and being made so welcome gives a real sense of purpose to the section.”


Donations for Poole


POOLE unit has received a £9,000 donation from Chris Bulteel, the former Mayor of the borough – proceeds of the Mayor of Poole’s Charity 2010-11. The cheque was presented to unit chairman Jackie Maynard and Commanding Officer Lt


Fine day for a parade in Kent


SITTINGBOURNE unit had the honour of hosting the annual West Kent District Trafalgar Parade. More than 150 Sea Cadets and adult volunteers from nine units across West Kent, joined by units from the Army Cadet Force and Air Training Corps, came together to commemorate the most influential battle of its age which gave Britain mastery of the oceans. The parade also remembers those their


who lost lives, in particular


Nelson, who built an almost legendary reputation for being a brilliant and lucky tactician as well as a fair and loyal commander. The parade (left) was led by the Combined Band of West Kent Sea Cadets including national competition winners Tunbridge Wells.


Guest of honour and taking the salute was Deputy Lieutenant of Kent Col Peter Bishop (Retd), while the Mayor of Swale, Cllr Ben Stokes, Mayoress Cllr Sylvia Bennett, Gordon Henderson MP, Sea Cadets


Southern Area Chairman Ivor Riddell and District Officer West Kent Lt Cdr (SCC) Peter Jones RNR


also


attended. The day started with an inspection of all the divisions before the parade marched down Sittingbourne High Street to St Michael’s Church. Following the Church Service the parade re-mustered and returned via the High Street to the car park, presenting a formal salute to the Guest of Honour en route. After the parade was dismissed


the VIPs attended a reception at the unit’s TS Wyvern headquarters along with senior Sea Cadet staff and members of ex-Service organisations such as the Royal Naval Association and Royal British Legion. In the words of one Sea Cadet, who


was in the lead division: “Wow – that was amazing! “I don’t like doing drill that much,


but I am really chuffed because my Mum and Dad were so proud of me, and it was just great to be a part of it.”


(SCC) Colin Webb RNR during the Annual General Meeting and prize-giving evening. Other donations which were handed over on the evening included 20 tracksuits from Poole Quay Boat Haven and a cash contribution from the High Sheriff


refurbishment of two of the band’s glockenspiels.


and


which paid for bugle mouthpieces, glockenspiel


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of Dorset, Alan Frost, beaters


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