RUGBY SEA CADETS

Having spent hours of our time and effort raising money at the New ASDA Store in Rugby on Sunday 12th July 2009, we were distraught when the money raised was stolen.  The cadets, adult instructors and helpers had spent the day packing bags at the store to raise funds towards the maintenance of the Sea Cadet Unit and to purchase new equipment. The Rugby Advertiser have filmed the following video with commentary by the Officer in Charge, Sub Lieutenant (SCC) Stuart Glover RNR and Ordinary Cadet Declan McKenna.

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Here are the photo’s from district sailing regatta:

District Sailing Regatta

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Cadets, Adult Instructors and Helpers from the Rugby Sea Cadet Unit were at the new ASDA Store in Rugby today helping shoppers pack their bags at the tills.  The event was planned by the Parents & Supporters Association at the Sea Cadet Unit in an effort to raise money for equipment and running costs for the group.

The new ASDA store only opened its doors a few weeks back and the Sea Cadets are the first charity group to have helped shoppers in the store.  The group would like to thank the shoppers at ASDA and the staff for their donations and support during the day.

After 7 successful years at the helm as Commanding Officer, Captain (SCC) David Scholes RMR steps down and Sub Lieutenant (SCC) Stuart Glover RNR takes the position of Officer in Charge. All of the cadets and adults would like to thank Captain Scholes for his tireless efforts in making Rugby Sea Cadets a successful Sea Cadet Unit. Captain Scholes will remain at Rugby Unit and will assume the position of Boats Officer, responsible for the management of waterborne training activities.

SPORTING clubs from Coventry, Nuneaton and Rugby netted £1,000 each thanks to Betfair’s £5,000 Big Cash Giveaway. In partnership with the Coventry Telegraph, Betfair’s Cash 4 Clubs promotion provides a vital boost to sports clubs. The five that have been rewarded for their commitment to supporting grassroots sports and encouraging the local community to take up sport are: Rugby Sea Cadets, Old Coventrians RFC, Wune Tang Martial Arts Academy, Whitnash Tennis Club and Griff and Coton Netball Club. The competition ran during November and December when Telegraph readers were asked to collect tokens from the newspaper and complete an application form stating why their club deserved the money.

Betfair’s corporate social responsibility executive, Georgie Corbett, said: “I offer the winning clubs my congratulations – they thoroughly deserve the money and I’m looking forward to seeing how they will be using the funds to help develop their club and local community.” She added: “Two entries that just missed out on winning the £1,000 award but deserve special recognition were Roger Casement’s GAA Club and Coventry Godiva Athletics Club.

Both had a very real need and we wish them every success in finding the money they need to make their plans happen.” So far 30 clubs have benefited from the Cash 4 Clubs scheme and £30,000 has been given away.

The five local winners will use their money as follows: Rugby Sea Cadets to cover sailing fees this year and allow them to redirect funds to replacing protective equipment and increasing boat maintenance; Old Coventrians RFC to provide their coaches with new kit; Rugby’s Wune Tang Academy to buy new training mats; Whitnash Tennis Club to buy new tennis nets and balls; Griff and Coton Netball Club in Nuneaton to send coaches on national level 1 and 2 coaching qualification courses.

Liz Hancock, of Griff & Coton Netball Club, said: “We are thrilled to be awarded £1,000 through the Coventry Telegraph/Betfair Clubs for Cash competition. We are a Nuneaton-based group that is keen to develop further our coaching for both the junior and senior squads. “This money will really make a difference by enabling us to pay for club members to attend UKCC Coaching Courses and for us to buy some specialised netball coaching equipment. Griff is a friendly club and is always on the look-out for more adult and junior players.” Meanwhile Zak Woon, head of the Wune Tang Academy, said: “In the current financial climate it is tremendous to get £1,000 to spend on equipment. We have bought a new competition jigsaw mat because our members trained previously on the hard floor. “In October we go to the Tang Soo Do World Championships in Poland and hopefully our competitors will benefit from practising on the mat and bring back some medals.” Clubs who were unsuccessful or did not enter can raise funds they need through Betfair’s Refer and Earn scheme, details of which can be found at www.cash-4-clubs.com.

Cash4Clubs Presentation

IN THE MONEY… From left, John Over (Old Coventrians RFC), Zac Woon (Wune Tang Academy), John Lapworth (Old Coventrians RFC), Claire Woon (Wune Tang Academy), Georgie Corbett (Betfair), Liz Hancock (Griff and Coton Netball Club), Alison Scholes (Rugby Sea Cadets), Jamie Turner (Coventry Telegraph), Graham Goodman (Whitnash Tennis Club)

Wording by Derek Brown, Coventry Evening Telegraph

For the first time, not one but two cadets from Rugby Sea Cadets, have been awarded the Reg Day Memorial Trophies for attaining the highest overall marks on a District Leading Cadet and Petty Officer Cadet Advancement Board.

The District Advancement Boards test the cadets ability in a number of disciplines to include, drill and ceremonial, leadership, instructional methods, fire safety and self discipline.

The two trophies, one for the highest mark attained on a District Leading Cadet Board and the other for the highest mark attained on a District Petty Officer Cadet Board were first awarded in 1996 by the widow of Reg Day, a former Chief Petty Officer in the Sea Cadets.

It is a great honour to have won both trophies in the same year, which were presented by the District Officer, Lieutenant Commander (SCC) G. Truelove RNR at the Warwickshire District Drill Competition, held on Sunday 8th February 2009.

The recipients of these trophies pictured below are Leading Cadet Aaron Snowdon and Petty Officer Cadet,  (now Probationary Petty Officer) Alice Spiby receiving their trophies from the Commanding Officer, Captain (SCC) David Scholes RMR.

The Mayor of Rugby, Councillor Bill Sewell and his wife, the Lady Mayoress of Rugby, were kind enough to host our Junior Sea Cadets this evening at the Town Hall in Evreux Way, Rugby.  Having met the Mayor on several civic occasions this year, the Juniors got to take a tour of the council chambers and ask the Mayor and Mayoress about their roles within the community, over tea and biscuits.  The Junior Sea Cadets were escorted by Chief Petty Officer (SCC) Dean Marshall, the Unit Training Officer and Petty Officer (SCC) Linda Parsons, the Junior Sea Cadet Instructor at Rugby Unit.

The evening concluded with a photo session and the Mayor giving all of the Juniors a pack to take away with information about Rugby Borough Council and some some recyclable goodies.  The Juniors were  particularly impressed with the Rugby Council Wheelie Bin Pen Pots.

Junior Sea Cadets

Having been with Rugby Sea Cadets since September 2008, Able Cadet Aaron Snowdon has been working hard in preparation for his Leading Cadet Advancement Board, which he attended this weekend – Saturday 29th November at Shirley Sea Cadets.  Aaron was previously a cadet at Kettering Sea Cadets but transferred over to the Rugby Unit when he came to live in Rugby.

Able Cadet Aaron Snowdon

The advancement board tests every cadet’s ability to lead, motivate, influence and manage younger cadets. All candidates have to complete a series of assessments to ensure that they are of a correct standard to be promoted to Leading Cadet. Able Cadet Snowdon scored highly on the board and will now be promoted to Leading Cadet.

Cadets and Staff of the Rugby Sea Cadet Unit paraded though Rugby Town today for the 90th Anniversary of the Armistice of World War One. Sea Cadets and Marine Cadets from Training Ship Tireless joined other cadets from the Rugby Army Cadet Force, Rugby Air Cadet Force, Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Girl Guides, Boys Brigade, Girls Brigade and St John Ambulance Cadets.  The cadet forces joined veterans from the Royal Naval Association, Rotary Clubs, crew members from HMS Tireless, the Royal British Legion and Rugby Councillors, including the Mayor of Rugby, Councillor Bill Sewell.  The service was held at the Memorial Gates on Hillmorton Road, in front of a large turnout form the public and was led by Reverend Mark Beach of St Andrews Church. Following hyms, a 2 minute silence at 11.00am and a march past and salute for the Mayor, the parade took route through the town centre and back to the TA Centre on Edward Street.

Rugby Sea Cadets take part in three Remembrance day parades each year, but this year we were represented at four parades; Rugby Town Centre, Bilton, Hillmorton and Lutterworth in Leicestershire.

Commemorative events took place all over the UK, with the Queen attending the Cenotaph in London.

Lord Nelson

Rugby Sea Cadets pull out all the stops for Warwickshire District Sea Cadet Trafalgar Parade 2008

Cadets and Staff at Rugby Sea Cadet Unit have worked tirelessly over the past few months to host the Warwickshire District Sea Cadet Trafalgar Parade for 2008.  The parade, which included over 150 cadets and 50 adult instructors from around the district  was held in Rugby today.  Starting at the TA Centre in Edward Street, the parade took route, onto Oliver Street, over Evereux Way and into North Street, finishing outside St. Andrews Church in Church Street.  After a very interesting church service led by Reverend Mark Beach, the parade was inspected by the principal guests; Captain Martin Westwood Royal Navy and the Mayor of Rugby Councillor Bill Sewell.  Following the inspection of the band, guard, colour party and divisions, the parade made its way back to the TA Centre past the saluting dais on North Street, where Captain Westwood and Cllr Sewell took the salute. At the TA Centre, Captain Westwood congratulated all of the cadets and staff for an excellent turnout.

Our sincerest thanks go out to all those that have helped in someway to ‘pull’ the parade together.  Special thanks go to: Principal Guests: Captain Martin Westwood Royal Navy and his wife Mrs B. Westwood, Mayor of Rugby – Councillor Bill Sewell, St. Andrews Church: Reverend Mark Beach and Mary Poxon, Mayor’s Civic Assistant: Evelyn Dagley, Warwickshire Special Police Constabulary: Katherine Hancock and her team. Rugby TA Centre and representatives from the Rugby Royal Naval Association.  Thank yous also go to cadets and staff that took part in the parade, not forgetting parents and supporters that helped with transport and support.

The Trafalgar Parade is hosted by a different Unit within the District each year and the Rugby Unit look forward to hosting it again in 2018. Redditch Sea Cadets have the pleasure of hosting the parade in 2009.