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Congratulations to the 5 Sergeants board candidates for Zulu Company who have completed a very hot and busy weekend in leek, under going assessment, tests and presentations who at the end of it are now Cadet Sergeants. Look forward to seeing you all on summer camp to show what you have got.

Very well done to our First cadet Sergeant in 23+ years such great news for the Detachment. Super proud. BZ all!

Southern Area Rowing Regatta

An incredible result for our Open Girls today. The girls showed great determination in the heats and soared through into the final!

We are proud to say the girls gave it their all in Poole Harbour and walked away with a bronze medal and a happy face!

Junior Leaders Field Gun Competition 2025!

Here at TS Iron Duke, we were proud to send one of our own to compete in this prestigious event!

Well done on your amazing efforts — your training, dedication, and teamwork truly shone through. You represented our unit with great skill and determination, making us all proud.

We look forward to seeing you when you get back to the Unit!

The Ships Company proudly came together to support the Royal British Legion, along with other Armed Forces cadets and service members, in commemorating Armed Forces Day. This special day is dedicated to remembering the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We took time to reflect on the tremendous sacrifices of those who came before us — the fallen heroes whose courage and dedication have shaped the freedoms we enjoy today. At the same time, we acknowledged the ongoing challenges faced by many veterans as they transition back into civilian life and cope with physical, emotional, and mental hardships.

Our gathering also aimed to raise vital funds for charities that work tirelessly to support our veterans, providing them with assistance, care, and opportunities for a better future.

It was inspiring to see members of the Ships Company, cadets, and community come together in unity and respect, honouring our Armed Forces family past and present. Together, we stand grateful and committed to supporting those who have served us all.

TS Iron Duke Annual Awards Night 2025
A Night to Remember!

In June, we held our Annual Awards Evening for our cadets and staff in front of friends and family. It was an incredible turnout, with everyone dressed in their best and ready to celebrate the achievements of the past year.

Awards were proudly presented by our special VIP, Captain McQueen RN, who did a fantastic job throughout the evening. His closing message to all attendees was truly inspirational.

Officer in Charge, Sgt (SCC) Wheeler, shared her thoughts on the evening:

"Wow – what a night!

We would like to thank Captain McQueen RN for accepting our invitation to be our VIP for the evening. He did a brilliant job, and his message at the end of the awards was exceptional.

It was also great to have in attendance our District Officer, Lt Cdr Rust, as well as a representative from the Royal Naval Association – thank you both for joining us.

As my first awards night as OiC, I’d like to personally thank all the staff, cadets, and parents for helping make the evening such a success. It was wonderful to see so many happy faces. With so many awards and badges presented to both cadets and staff, it just goes to show how much hard work has been put in by everyone.

I’m really looking forward to seeing what the next year brings for our unit — and watching our cadets and team continue to grow.

Keep up the great work."

A huge well done to all our award recipients — your dedication, commitment, and enthusiasm continue to make TS Iron Duke proud. Here's to another successful year ahead! ⚓🎉