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(27.11.05)
Cadets and staff pack
their bags for the weekend...
 No
dont worry, nobodys leaving home for a life at sea.
The cadets and staff of Tameside Sea Cadets were
invited by Morrisions in Denton to help pack customers
shopping this weekend, Morrisions very kindly gave
the unit two days in the store this Saturday and
Sunday and in return for the cadets and staff help
packing bags the population of Denton were very
generous and gave to the sea cadets cause.
The staff of the new stores in Denton looked after
the units staff and cadets over the weekend, we
really appreicate the opportunity that we were given
to raise much needed funds, in total over the weekend
we managed to raise just over £2100.
This added to the rest of the fundraising this month
makes it one of the best months for the unit for
quite some time.
'We have a number of expensive items to raises money
for over the coming months so this effort will bring
us ever closer' said John Mottram, training and
pr officer at the unit 'we also would like to take
this opportunity to thank Morrisions at Denton for
supporting our sea cadets and all our staff and
cadets who assisted, without them it would not have
been possible' added John.
To view or buy images from the weekend visit the
units gallery by clicking
here
(13.11.05)
Cadets
raise money for unit and Parade on Remembrance Sunday...
 The
cadets and staff of Tameside Sea Cadets got together
this weekend, 27 cadets and staff stayed onboard
overnight and ventured out in the Tameside towns
to raise much needed funds for the unit. Overall
the cadets managed to raise just over £680,
so thank you to all those cadets and staff for their
help.
On Sunday, the majority of the ships company
staff and cadets set off for Ashton Town
hall to join the other cadet forces and many others
to parade in Remembrance of those who served in
our forces as well as those still serving.
Well done to all the cadets on parade, the unit
was well represented and everybody looked very smart.
After the parade the cadets mustered at the unit
for a few pictures and all the cadets attending
had their picture taken.
If you want to purchase images from the gallery
but cannot buy or view them online then just contact
the training officer and he can place orders manually.
To view or buy images from Sunday visit the units
gallery by clicking
here
(11.11.05)
Royal British Legion
give thanks to Cadets for their time...
The Festival of Remembrance is an annual event to
honour those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice
in the service of their country. The Festival comprises
a service of Remembrance and an observance of the
Two Minute Silence. It is also an opportunity to
think about the Service men and women around the
world who are putting their lives at risk protecting
our peace and freedom today.
But for many Armistice
Day is still the main time to remember. Today Able
Cadet Karla Lowe and Cassie Matley went along to
Staylbridge war memorial at the Requst of the Royal
British Legion. The girls dressed in best uniform
observed the two minute silence along with Ex Servicemen,
Councillors and local people from Staylbridge.
The ships company of TS Quantock in Ashton under
Lyne will be taking part in Sundays Rememberance
parade in Ashton this weekend, something that the
unit feels is important for old and young to be
involved in.
Peter Downs of the Staylbridge Royal British Legion
conveyed his thanks and appreciation to the girls.
Involving young people in rememberance is something
the legion promotes. He goes on to say "Karla
and Sallie were a credit to the unit and sea cadets.
To find out more about the Royal British Legion
Click
Here
(09.11.05)
 Tameside
welcomes its first Petty Officer Cadet for a few
years...
Congratulations to Petty Officer Cadet Anthony Cooper,
having spent last week at HMS Excellent in Portsmouth
on his PO Cadet board, Anthony came away having
passed for Petty Officer Cadet.
Anthony came to the unit having previously reached
leading cadet in another unit so we are very pleased
that he has achieved his final advancement as a
cadet.
He can now wear his gold badges on his best uniform
and can take pride in achieving the highest rank
a cadet under 18 years of age can achieve in the
Sea Cadets.
(03.11.05)
Head of T2OO celebrations
Commander Bob White praises Tameside Unit...
Following on from the window ladder teams success
in Portsmouth Sea Cadet
HQ have advised me they have posted some of the
window ladder pictures in their gallery, they have
also asked if they can use some of them for next
months Navy News so lets hope they make it in.
In a letter to the Commanding Officer Commander
Bob White, the man who was responsible for the celebrations
and event in trafalgar square writes -:
"I would like to express my gratitude for the
superb support that the Tameside Sea Cadet unit
provided to help commemorate the finale for T200"
"I would be grateful if you would pass my appreciation
to all the cadets,parents and helpers who were involved
throughout Sunday in Trafalgar Square and also in
the lead up to the event." he goes onto say
"I was among many who were truly amazed by
the skills the girls exhibited and for me
they stole the show. Wanda Rokicki our
head choreographer, who is worled renowned in her
field, was particular impressed with their ability,
stamina and the quality of their performance and
adaptation to the storyline."
Commander White ended by saying "You must all
fee extremely pleased with all the young ladies
achievements and they are a credit to your unit.
All the cadets can be justly proud that they played
a significant part in a memorable occasion - Nelson
would have been proud of them."
If you would like a copy of this letter please contac
the training officer or the ships office.
 (01.10.05)
Royal Navy back on
the TV....
One for those cadets thinking
of joining the Royal Navy in the future or those
just interested in the senior service (Royal Navy)
Announced in the latest Navy News it says there
is to be a new programme on about the Royal Navy.
Starting
on November 22nd a new series of five one hour documentaries
called 'Shipmates' is scheduled for broadcast on
BBC1 at 9pm delves into the 21st Century Fleet.
It is described as a contemporary look inside the
Royal Navy and the documentary maker had unparalleled
access to the senior service.
It largely features a year in the life of the ships
company of HMS Chatham during her deployment to
the Gulf and her involvement post Boxing Day tsunami
relief operations.
The guy who directs this also directed the documentary
HMS Brilliant and the Cruise and he describes this
series as "full of extraordinary characters,
adventure and events".This will no doubt show
those of you considering joining what life in the
Royal Navy is like and how versatile you have to
be...
 (01.11.05)
Extra Writer Stores
and Cook Steward Courses announced....
Cadets who have qualified for a 3rd class writer
stores or cook steward have the chance to do their
2nd class qualification at Middleton and Chadderton
unit over two weekends in December.
Usually cadets
would expect to attend SCTC Inskip for a week to
do these courses but there 2 recently announced
courses will allow cadets to do these locally over
two weekends, the 9th and 16th December.
These places are being offered to cadets around
the district so there will likely be limited places.
Course cost will be the normal £15 per weekend
(£30). Success in a class two subject gives
the cadets 6 points towards advancement.
Please dont leave this till the last minute, either
complete a course request form and pass it to the
training officer or email him directly confirming
you are allowed to attend (dont say yes without
checking with your parents first).
First come first served - Dont miss out on this
opportunity.
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