Another busy weekend - and as ever the crew of the 'Shiny Sheff' stuck to all her commitments, starting on Saturday with Sheffield's D-Day Parade.
Having been approached by the Normandy Veterans, whom were worried there would be few to parade with them, Cadets & Staff of TS Sheffield turned out at the Cenotaph, forming the only Cadet Force on parade.
The Veterans were so happy to have us there, and to share Grahams letter -
"Many thanks for your support. The Veterans were very impressed with the Staff and Cadets & spoke about them in glorious terms. Thanks to your Commanding Officer PO Knapton who did an outstanging job as Parade Marshall".
So thank you to all involved, these are the kind of ways we can say thanks to those we all owe so much.
D-Day Remembrance Parade
HMS Sheffield Remembrance
A very important date in our calendar last Sunday, as 33 years ago to the date - 10th May - the ship from which our Unit takes its name - HMS Sheffield (D80) sank after a missle attack, protecting the main fleet during the Falklands Conflict.
Our Sea, Royal Marine Cadets & Staff paraded and lined the way for members of the HMS Sheffield Association, Royal Naval Association, Submariners Association and many more Veterans for the Remembrance Parade of the 20 men killed.
TS Sheffield's Band Corps drum section played during the wreath laying ceremony outside Sheffield Cathedral, before all went in for the service and the 20 names read out to a strike of the Ship's Bell.
Thanks to all involved as the Lord Mayor, public & veterans were all complimenting your immaculate turn-out, you certainly did everyone and yourselves proud to honour those of the 'Shiny Sheff'!
Our Sea, Royal Marine Cadets & Staff paraded and lined the way for members of the HMS Sheffield Association, Royal Naval Association, Submariners Association and many more Veterans for the Remembrance Parade of the 20 men killed.
TS Sheffield's Band Corps drum section played during the wreath laying ceremony outside Sheffield Cathedral, before all went in for the service and the 20 names read out to a strike of the Ship's Bell.
Thanks to all involved as the Lord Mayor, public & veterans were all complimenting your immaculate turn-out, you certainly did everyone and yourselves proud to honour those of the 'Shiny Sheff'!
VE Day 70th Anniversary
It was the 70th VE Day celebrations over the weekend, and TS Sheffield's Ship's Company were out on parade in the city.
Starting at Barker's Pool cenotaph, our crew made up the only cadet force to join veterans as poppy wreaths were laid and the last post played. As the bugle sounded, the parade & public observed 2 minuts silence.
Afterwards, we were invited to join ex-servicemen for tea & coffee, before having a look at the many displays around Sheffield Cathedral as part of the celebrations, including swing band and WWII vehicle displays.
Thanks to all for attending, your uniform/bearing was excellent - as said by many of the veterans & public.
Starting at Barker's Pool cenotaph, our crew made up the only cadet force to join veterans as poppy wreaths were laid and the last post played. As the bugle sounded, the parade & public observed 2 minuts silence.
Afterwards, we were invited to join ex-servicemen for tea & coffee, before having a look at the many displays around Sheffield Cathedral as part of the celebrations, including swing band and WWII vehicle displays.
Thanks to all for attending, your uniform/bearing was excellent - as said by many of the veterans & public.
War memorials clean-up
Earlier this week C24 (Juniors) Division were at Wadsley Bridge, re-visiting a the war memorial for a good tidy up of the site as weeds and rubbish had built up again. A great service to the comminuity, coucil, and the service men & women this site commemorates.
Good job Juniors and senior cadets/staff helping out. (There was evena bit of time to visit the park playground on the way home!)
Good job Juniors and senior cadets/staff helping out. (There was evena bit of time to visit the park playground on the way home!)
Tesco Bag-Pack Fundraiser
Saturday Cadets and Adult Volenteers were at the big Tesco near our Unit for a bag-packing fundraiser. Funding which pays for transport and courses our cadets take part in at various weekends boating/camping ext. As well as our latest campain to move into larger premesis as the Ship's Company expands. Yesterday £943.39 was collected! So massive thanks to Cadets & Adults for giving their time to help out, here are some photos from later in the day
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