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The unit and its cadets and staff have had a very busy November this year with poppy selling with the Royal British Legion (the RBL) for the poppy appeal, remembrance Sunday and the monthly blues parade and awards and even a visit from the prime minister during an event at the town hall.

The cadets spent two weekends poppy selling helping to raise a lot of money for the cause that is the poppy appeal and during the second weekend on Saturday before remembrance Sunday on armistice day itself AC Ryan and S/LT (SCC) Chris Edge RNR together represented the unit and the SCC in Maidenhead with AC Ryan carrying the unit standard (unit flag) and even getting a selfie with the prime minister.

Remembrance Sunday, the cadets and staff showed their utmost gratitude and respect for the men and women of the armed forces past and present who have fought for our country and have protected our freedom which we take for granted in today’s way of life, the cadets also looked smart and seamanlike in the uniform which the navy wear as well and showed that not only do we wear the uniform with pride but we also wear the uniform for all the right reasons.

Awards night: starting off we had AC Max marching on NEC Jacob and NEC Harrison who read the SCC promise and received their caps and were promoted to CDT Jacob and CDT Harrison, CDT Nathan and OC Smith received their 2^nd class first aid and CDT Harry received his 3^rd class first aid.

great effort this month to everyone... BZ to those who have acheived something this month!!

With 4 of 7 units in the district making up the majority of the numbers and only 1 from outside the district taking part and S/LT (SCC) Chris Edge RNR getting his male supervisor under his belt the cadets as well as the staff had a great week away on T.S. Jack Petchey.

Starting off the week with a bang, Cdt Jacob and OC Ellie help out with the lifejacket demonstrations with Cdt Jacob having one activated whilst on him, cadets learned basic navigation skills, map reading and plotting courses, basic engine maintenance, keeping lookout on one of the bridge wings and even had AC Myles and LC Peter from Reading unit learning morse code in their free time with the help of S/LT (SCC) Chris Edge RNR.

LC Jade has just been named the all new lord lieutenants’ cadet for the district after many interviews and a hard selection process, for the next year she will serve as a helper for the lord lieutenant and represent the SCC in front of many people at many events and may even get to meet a few members of the royal family while doing so. I’m sure she will get many great opportunities with this and get to meet many different important people.
Well done Jade I hope you enjoy your year of service to the lord lieutenant.

BZ!!!!

Well done to AC Jade who after a difficult promotion board weekend has come out with a promotion to LC, passing all sections that include leadership demonstrations, peer educator (teaching), drill and bearing (armed and unarmed), drill instruction, dress inspection, an interview and a portfolio in the build up to the board. She will be known as LC Jade effective immediately.

AC Tempany also attended a board but a couple weeks later, also passing all stages of the board process now as well to be known as LC Tempany effective immediately... well done Tempany!!

BZ to both!!

Sea Cadets AC Jade, AC Tempany, OC Ella and AC Ryan, who attend Maidenhead Sea Cadet unit, have achieved kayaking success at the recent National Combined Regatta, held at London’s Excel centre.

AC Jade and AC Tempany set the day up with a winning mentality by storming home in 1^st position, in the Senior Girls 2km double race. OC Ella then followed this up with a win in both her Junior Girl 2km and 500m single races – the latter as a returning champion. AC Ryan also took on a strong field and finished in a respectable 4^th place in the toughest race of the day, the Senior Boys 2km single.

The 14-16 year olds’ achievements are part of a national programme of events that saw them have to qualify through local and regional qualifiers, in order to get the chance to compete against other cadets from all over the UK, including representatives from Scotland and Northern Ireland.

AC Tempany said: “Getting to a National Sea Cadet competition is really difficult as our region is really strong, but I am very proud at being able to have made it there and coming first was something special. I have enjoyed this summer on the water with the Unit and would recommend any young cadet to take up kayaking, as it gives you lots of confidence.”

“During my time at Sea Cadets we have progressed up the ranks and have enjoyed lots of activities, such as sailing, rowing, powerboating, offshore sailing, and also first aid. I would encourage young people to join Sea Cadets as it gives them a chance to meet new people.”