42 NAVY NEWS, DECEMBER 2008
Wallasey RN VIP is
celebrate guest of
with new air cadet
affiliation squadron
WALLASEY unit has celebrated
THERE was a special treat for
its 70th birthday – though the
the cadets of 13 (City of Exeter)
process of formation began even
Squadron Air Training Corps
further back.
when they gathered for their
Douglas E Bremner started a
annual meal and prizegiving.
Sea Scout unit in 1936, and it was
For their VIP guest was the
not until two years later that a Sea
deputy head of the Royal Navy.
Cadets unit appeared, named the
Mersey unit.
This year’s event was of
In 1940 the cadets were based
particular significance as it marked
on HMS Irwell and were known
the 70th anniversary of the unit’s
as TS Clybane, and by 1945 it
formation on November 1 1938 –
had flourished sufficiently to move
the first school unit in the country
to East Street in Seacombe, near
of the newly formed Air Defence
the docks, taking on the name TS
Cadet Corps.
Lord Keyes.
It later became one of the 50
In 1968 the unit affiliated
founder units of the Air Training
with the nuclear Polaris missile
Corps in February 1941.
submarine HMS Revenge, built
More than 100 ex- and current
on the Mersey at Cammell Laird,
cadets, staff, parents and friends
taking on the name TS Revenge.
attended the event, including
There was a further move to
CINCFLEET Admiral Sir Mark
the old library in 1973, but a
more suitable base was found in
Corps honours
Stanhope.
Admiral Stanhope, the
the shape of St James Church parent of a former 13
Hall in New Brighton, which was
rededicated in 1980.
Nelson’s glory
Squadron cadet, spoke
after dinner and presented
The 70th anniversary is being Duke of Edinburgh Awards
celebrated with another submarine
SEA Cadets from across the UK
and annual prizes.
affiliation as the unit takes the
braved atrocious conditions to parade
name of new Fleet boat Astute.
13 Squadron’s Deputy CO,
in London in honour of Nelson’s
And with it comes a new
Flying Officer Chris Power said.
victory.
patron, the Duchess of Cornwall,
“Admiral Stanhope has been a
The traditional parade and
who is also the sponsor of the
keen supporter of 13 Squadron
commemorative service at the
submarine.
since his daughter was a member
foot of Nelson’s Column saw 400
The first CO of Astute, Cdr
between 1997 and 2000.
youngsters mark the occasion with
Mike Walliker, and five of his crew
“This originally led to our
Marine Cadet drill and a parade of
were among the guests of honour
official affiliation with the aircraft
platoons of Sea and Marine Cadets
at the celebrations.
carrier HMS Illustrious, which he
from the Mall to Trafalgar Square,
commanded at the time, and he
Volunteers
accompanied by the 80-strong Corps
was also the guest of honour at our
marching band.
open night during this period.
For more than 100 years cadets
“Even after his daughter left us
pick up
have marked the anniversary of
to go to university he has continued
the Battle of Trafalgar, taking the
to take an interest in the Squadron,
opportunity to demonstrate their
which culminated in his return for
awards
skills and talent.
our 70th anniversary celebration.”
SEA Cadet adult volunteers were
Sea change at
Five-star performance
recognised for their community
FIVE cadets aged over 16 at Northampton unit have passed their
achievements at the national
advancement board to Leading Cadet and PO Cadet.
CVQO (Cadet Vocational
As part of the advancement board candidates must demonstrate their
Qualification Organisation)
skills in leadership and teamwork, including ceremonial training.
graduation ceremony at the Royal
Assessed by experienced Corps officers, candidates have to achieve
Military Academy, Sandhurst.
high standards all round, but can then pass on their skills to younger
They received their awards from
top of Norwich
cadets
Admiral the Lord West of Spithead,
Parliamentary Under-Secretary
for Security and Chairman of the
Board of Trustees, CVQO.
Congratulations go to:
S/Lt (SCC) Leila Jeffries RNR,
OiC Stroud Unit; CPO (SCC)
Donna Phillips, Stretford and THERE has been something guests of the unit at a dinner in
Urmston unit; CPO (SCC) Russ
of a sea change at the Norwich
Norwich, a date which was also
Phillips, Stretford and Urmston
unit over the past couple
Capt Moland’s birthday.
unit; and Lt (SCC) Chris
Read, CO Northampton unit,
of months, with key figures
Also standing down is unit CO Lt
(SCC) Alan Blackburn RNR, who
who all gained a Licentiateship
retiring or moving to pastures
has taken on the role of Assistant
(foundation degree equivalent) in
new.
District Officer for East Anglia.
Youth Leadership and Training;
Capt Bob Moland retired as
Lt Blackburn has led the unit
Lt Cdr (SCC) Steve Coles
unit president at the AGM in July.
since October 1999, guiding
RNR, ASO (SW), Duke of
Bob has been a member of
TS Lord Nelson through many
Edinburgh Award, Lt (SCC)
the Unit Management Committee
tough times to become the
Lorretta Painter RNR, SCTC
(UMC) since 1985 and was the
successful and thriving unit it
HMS Excellent, who gained a
driving force behind the committee
is today, culminating with the
set up to find the funds to purchase
● Dunbar cadets parade through the town
Graduateship (bachelor’s degree commissioning of the new unit
equivalent) in Youth Management
the unit’s current HQ ship.
headquarters in 2007.
and Training; The new president is Simon The new Officer in Charge is
Lt Cdr (SCC) Shelley Faulkner Macfarlane, who is already taking Lt (SCC) Mark Janner-Burgess
Golden sunshine
RNR Superintendent SCTC, an active part in events. RNR, who took over at a
HMS Excellent; Lt Cdr (SCC) The unit also said goodbye to ceremony attended by parents and
DUNBAR lived up to its reputation down the High Street, led by a
David Lewis RNR, District former UMC vice chairman Roy supporters on board the HQ ship.
as ‘sunny Dunny’, providing the Sea Cadet band, to the parish
Officer for South East London; Durrant, who also stood down at The new First Lt is S/Lt (SCC)
perfect day for the Dunbar unit to church.
Lt Cdr (SCC) Jonathan Vanns the AGM in order to concentrate Sally Spinks RNR. celebrate their golden jubilee.
Cdt Danielle Bruce and JCdt
RNR, HQSO Ceremonial; and
● Capt Bob Moland celebrates on his other love, the RSPCA. Both Mark and Sally were The sun shone brightly as the
Callum Rylance gave the readings,
Lt (SCC) Michelle Welsh RNR,
his birthday
The pair and their wives were cadets under Lt Blackburn. cadets of TS Valiant marched
and there followed a short Sea
CO Nottingham unit, who gained
Cadet film and a presentation on
a City & Guilds Membership
(master’s degree equivalent) in
Strategic Youth Management
Prizes – and a donation
the past and present of the unit.
Officer-in-charge Michael
Kaszuba gave an account of his
through CVQO.
time with the unit, from the time
ONE of the unsung heroes of the Corps Jamie Wilson, while Cadets of the Year
he joined as a 12-year-old, through
Wreath laid on
took a step into the limelight when were Cadet Coral Budd (Junior) and
his Naval career to his return and
awards and presentations were made at LC Ruth Silvester (senior), who has just taking command in 2007.
admiral’s tomb
the Ruislip unit AGM. been promoted to PO Cadet. A collection was taken for
Unit honorary president Capt Dick Jim Budgen, a member of staff at TS the RNLI, who have been very
Strange presented Lesley Tripp with a Pelican for 49 years – including a spell as supportive of the unit.
LONDON Navy Board Cadet POC Good Service Certificate for her efforts CO – presented the unit with a cheque The parade then returned
James Thompson laid a wreath over the past ten years including opening for £512 on behalf of RNA Hillingdon to the unit’s HQ for a buffet
for the Sea Cadet Corps at the the building twice a week come rain, branch, raised at a family fun day in prepared by PO Darren Clarke, of
tomb of Nelson beneath St Paul’s come shine, organising refreshments for August, an event in which Ruislip unit Musselburgh unit.
Cathedral on Trafalgar Day. cadets and staff during stand-easies, cadets also participated. There was a special moment
The ceremony, which also saw helping with transport and being the Officer-in-Charge James Parkinson when Lord Lieutenant Sir Gareth
wreaths laid on behalf of the Royal first-aid expert. said: “We were delighted to receive the Morrison presented Callum
Navy and the RNA, is normally The CO’s Cup was won by AC donation from the RNA. Rylance with the Jim Rylance
a small-scale event for devotees, Andrew Johnson, the cup for attitude “Little did we realise when we took Cadet of the Year trophy – a
but this year saw almost 80 and bearing by AC Kayleigh Hodges, part in their summer bank holiday fitting tribute as Callum is the
guests attending as it is the 250th and the Admiral Foster Cup by AC fun day that we were going to be the grandson of the late Jim Rylance,
anniversary of Nelson’s birth. Kelham Speers. beneficiaries and we warmly thank the ● Capt Dick Strange presents the cup for attitude and a past Commanding Officer of
Marine Cadet of the Year was MC2 RNA for their generosity.” bearing to AC Kayleigh Hodges the unit.
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