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With current restrictions hampering the 2020 London Marathon, our Unit Chair, Jacob decided to keep on going and take part in the 'Virtual London Marathon', running his own 26.2 mile route from Darwen to Dunham Massey.

Thanks to the generosity of over 50 contributors, this virtual event managed to raise a massive £1,200 for the unit!

To put that in to persepective - £1,200 is enough money to fund 40 weekend courses for our young people of the borough, that may not otherwise have the opportunity to do so. This provides them with the invaluable life skills and opportunities on offer through the Sea Cadets!

A huge thank you to all those who have contributed to my Virtual Marathon. Your generous support shall go a long way in helping the young people of Blackburn! - Jacob Knowles, Unit Chair.

A lot has changed over the past few months across the country as a result of Covid-19.

Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the unit will be closed for face to face activity until further notice, however please contact us via our Facebook or https://www.sea-cadets.org/apply if you wish to join Sea Cadets and take part in some exciting virtual activities!

Cadets, parents and adult volunteers visited Morrisons Blackburn for a successful day of bag packing on Saturday 21st September 2019. 

Thanks to the generosity of the general public - a huge £626 was made in just 5 hours.

We would like to thank everyone who donated and a big thank you to Hannah (Community Champion, Morrisons) for allowing us to collect in store!

A big congratulations to our own LCpl Leona and AC Will who attended their Sea Cadets National Citizens Service graduation last weekend (14/09/2019) at Liverpool Cathedral! 🎓

The NCS scheme is an experience which is available for Senior Cadets within units aged between 16-17. The scheme allows cadets to build a wide variety of skills, carry out exhilarating challenges, build social skills for work and carry out social action projects within their local communities!

Along with fellow cadets from across the UK, they managed to raise a staggering £2,000 for charities which combat homelessness, mental health and support for veterans in the local community. 

BZ to all the cadets involved as part of the 2019 NCS Graduate intake!

Photo credit to Gareth Jones.

Blackburn Sea Cadets are looking for volunteers with practical business experience to help with the management of the unit.

Blackburn Sea Cadets has lots of roles to match your profession, such as helping manage finances and budgets, fundraising for the unit, organising events, writing press releases for local media and building corporate relationships with local businesses.

The unit’s Chairman, Jacob Knowles, said: “We need volunteers to share their professional skills and experience in the Sea Cadet unit to help us thrive in the local community. You can help give the unit direction, identifying what it needs to make it an enjoyable experience for young people.

“We are an independent charity that relies on volunteers in the local community to help make a positive difference to the lives of so many young people in your area.”

Volunteers are supported by a network of other volunteers and employees. As a new volunteer, you will receive an induction and will be given training and support to make you feel comfortable in your role. We are always there to provide ongoing help and support.

Volunteers would be expected to attend a monthly meeting of the UMT currently held on a Saturday morning within the month. To find out how you can join email warren@blackburnscc.co.uk.