Cadets host Open Evening
Ben| | July 26, 2010Teenagers in the local area made Rugby Sea Cadet unit their first port of call at an open evening showcasing the youth charity’s activities and facilities.
Youngsters and parents were introduced to the organisation and shown the group’s windsurfs, boating equipment and naval uniforms, all of which display its strong links to the Royal Naval & Royal Marines.
Other activities were discussed in a short presentation and included; sailing, shooting, Royal Marines fieldcraft (how to live as a soldier), kayaking, canoeing and Royal Navy & Royal Marines ceremonial.
Staff at the unit were eager to point out that the Sea Cadets offered not only a cure to summer holiday boredom but also provide accredited qualifications in a number of areas, including GCSE equivalents and Royal Yachting Association certification. In addition, cadets can also take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
The staff member in charge of Rugby’s Royal Marines Cadets, Sergeant (SCC) Sian Scholes-Glover, said: “We welcome any new recruits from around the Rugby area, it really is a great way for them to meet new people, get qualified in something you may not have even tried before and most importantly have fun.”
“Cadets here are always well looked after, many school kids come to visit us for a taster session simply out of curiosity and then begin to attend regularly when they see what we have to offer!”
The evening, which was the first of many planned this summer, aimed to recruit cadets to three active sections: Juniors Cadets, aged 10-12; Sea Cadets, aged 12-18 and the Royal Marines Cadets, aged 13-18.
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