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Cadets from TS Gurkha demonstrated their water skills once again this year at the River Festival.  Organisers estimated 80,000 visitors came to this event, so this was a perfect opportunity to show both the people of Stratford and those from further afield what we do throughout the summer. 

Cdt Kayleigh Parrott isn't just a Sea Cadet. She also competes in Canix, an unusual sport that involves cross-country running with a dog.  This year Kayleigh has done incredible well and has become the National Champion.  Well done Cdt Parrott!

On Saturday 17th June TS Gurkha's rowing teams took part in the District Rowing Regatta.  Congratulations to Cdts Wheeler & Parrott for winning bronze medals in Junior Double Yole. 

Stratford Sea Cadets, which trains boys and girls aged ten to 18 years in the ways of the Royal Navy and how to be a good citizen, has received the donation from the Persimmon Homes Community Champions scheme.

Deborah Carvill from the group said: “We were all ecstatic to learn that we had been given this gift from Persimmon. Since last year all of our cadets have put their efforts into fundraising to buy a yole or rowing boat as it is more commonly known, through activities such as a ferret racing evening and bag packing at a local supermarket on Christmas Eve. This latest donation means we finally have enough money to purchase the yole and offer our cadets the chance to gain rowing qualifications with our instructors.”

Carol Selway, Head of Sales for Persimmon Homes South Midlands said: “It’s exciting to be able to support this unique cause, helping young people build not only everyday skills, but also enjoy activities that are both fun and a little different. Persimmon is dedicated to supporting the communities it builds in and this is what our scheme is all about, supporting grass roots causes to grow and continue to enrich the lives of those who take part in them. I really would encourage any charities and groups looking for funding to apply to the scheme for their chance to receive up to £1000 match-funding for their own cause.”

Sea Cadets from TS Gurkha, Stratford Sea Cadets are celebrating after success at the Warwickshire District Paddle Sports Competition at Sutton Coldfield.   Competing in single and double kayaks the cadets demonstrated great determination to cope with wind – something that they do not normally experience when paddling on the Avon in Stratford.

First Class Cadet Love took bronze in the Junior Girls Time Trial and Silver in the Junior Girls Sprint with Cadets Parrott and Agar receiving bronze in both double events, a fantastic result for their first competition for TS Gurkha.  

The Junior Boys Doubles exceeded the Junior Girls performance with Cadets D Paine and Brazier taking silver in both sprint and time trial.

The senior teams matched the junior cadets with Cadet First Class Moss achieving bronze in Girls Time Trial and Silver in Sprint and Cadet First Class J Paine bronze in Boys Sprint.  In the Senior Doubles Ordinary Cadet Drinkwater and Cadet First Class Edmunds took silver in both Sprint and Time Trial events.

OC Floyd deserves a mention,  putting in a gritty performance but missing out on a medal.

Overall the boys were placed fourth and the girls first in Warwickshire.

Team Manager Petty Officer Sarah Jayne Brazier was delighted with the results  ‘The cadets were extremely committed individuals forming a strong team.  They performed amazingly and I’m incredibly proud of them all.  Bravo Zulu TS Gurkha we are the best!’