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THE UNIT WILL BE CLOSED ON B/H MONDAY AND THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER. THE UNIT WILL RE-OPEN AND RUN AS NORMAL FROM MONDAY 6th SEPTEMBER.

 

SW Area Combined Regatta Saturday 17th July 2010

The cadets and staff had an early start for this event due to having to be in Bristol by 09.00 the cadets from across devon worked hard and seeing as it was the first time for most of them they did extremely well. We are all hoping that this is a platform to build from to improve again next year. Well done to all who attended and did so well.

 

Exeter Flotilla Cocktail party CTCRM Friday 9th July 2010

The cadets were once again asked to provide a colour party for the end of the cocktail party. The cadets performed ceremonial colours and this year we were fortunate enough to be presented with a cheque for £ 300.00 to be used to send a cadet to sea on TS Royalist. Our thanks go to the Exeter Flotilla for this wonderfull chance for a cadet to go to sea.

 

District, Area regatta training weekend Fri 9th to Sun 11th July 2010

The cadets that were fortunate enough to win their events at the district weekend were asked to attend this training weekend to improve their boating skills. The cadets worked very hard and improved their skills over the weekend. we are hoping that the skills learnt this weekend will help the cadets when they take part in the area regatta later in the year.

 

Armed Forces day Saturday 26th June 2010

Once again the cadets and staff along with the committe were in attendance at this great event. Manor gardens was full of stalls and displays helping to raise money for Help For Heroes and for themselves. The hardwork put in by all who attended paid off by raising a huge £700.00. A donation was made by the unit to Help For Heroes and the remainder went into unit funds which was very much needed.

 

District Regatta Sunday 20th June 2010

This years Devon district regatta was once again held at TS Exeter and the cadets took part in pulling and kayaking. I have the great pleasure to say that each event the cadets entered they camre first and will go forward to represent the district at area level later in the year.

 

Unit Boating weekend Friday 18th june to Sunday 20th June 2010

This weekend we held another boating weekend and the focus was on pulling and kayaking in preparation for the District regatta. A great deal of hard work went into the weekend and a good weekend was had by all. The weather was kind to and we enjoyed a bbq on the saturday night.

 

Cadet 150 Tri service parade Saturday 12th June 2010

Cadets and staff from across Devon and across all three cadet services were on parade today in Exeters high street to celebrate 150 years of the cadet organisation. The parade started from behind the bus station and made its way down the high street and finished outside the Cathedral. The cadets and staff then made there way to Wyvern barracks for a presentation service and refreshments. Once again the cadets were outstanding and a credit to the unit.

 

 

D-Day Service Phear park Sunday 6th June 2010

The cadets and staff once again put on their best uniform and took part in this important service in the town remembering this important event. The service was attended by local resisdents and vips.

 

Exmouth Festival Sand Sculpting Sunday 30th May 2010

Once again the cadets and committe attended the annual sand sculpting comp held on Exmouth sea front. They took part with there normal enthusiasum and zeal and enjoyed the day winning the Exmouth town council award.

 

District Boating Weekend Friday 28th to Sunday 30th May

This weekend we attended a district boating weekend this weekend was mainly aimed at gaining cadet pulling qualifications. Several cadets qualified in comp crew and supervised coxwain along with CPO Andrews qualifiying as a pulling instructor and CPO Gregory being qualified as a pulling coach.

 

Devon County Show Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd May

This year we had the chance to display at the devon county show. We set up a display of boats and unit information and had several enquires about the sea cadets for both cadets and adults. Some good contacts were also made between the other cadet forces, and for a change the entire show was dry...

 

 

Unit Training Weekend Friday 14th May to Sunday 16th May

Once again we have held another successful training weekend with cadets and staff from Exmouth and Plymouth Drake attending the unit from friday to sunday. The cadets were taking part in specialisation training and i am happy to report that the cadets all passed there 3rd class qualifications in whichever subject they took. I would like to thank the staff from Plymouth Drake unit for the assistance during this weekend, and BZ to all the cadets.

 

Interservice Pentathlon Friday 30th April to Sunday 2nd May

This weekend we had three cadets represent the unit at the annual cadet interservice pentathlon. The cadets and CPO Andrews had a busy weekend with the cadets taking part in many activities including swimming, shooting and a cross country run. For the cadets taking part it was there first attempt at such an event but a good time was had by all. and well done for taking part.

 

HMS Triumph SSN19 Rededication Ceremony Friday 23rd April 2010

Today 21 cadets and 4 members of staff had the honour of taking part in the Rededication service for HMS Triumph. The cadets and staff took part in the ceremonial divisions and were inspected by the Commanding officer of HMS Triumph (Commander Rob Dunn RN) and by the guest of honour Lady Anne Hamilton. After the Parade the cadets and staff had lunch in the senior rates mess before moving off for a tour of HMS Triumph. A good day was had by all and our thanks go to LT Nick Stone RN for making it possible for us to take part, and we look forward to going on board again soon.

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Unit Training Weekend 16th - 18th April 2010

We held a unit training weekend and invited cadets and staff from TS Golden Hind, in all we had 24 cadets and 7 staff for the weekend. The cadets again had the chance to gain qualifications in seamanship and marine engineering, once again all cadets passed gaining valuable points and experience. We look forward to holding more joint events soon.

 

Devon District Training Weekend 26th - 28th March 2010

Cadets from the unit took the chance to go to this weekend and work towards some qualifications including commms,seamanship, engineering and piping I am pleased to say that all the cadets that attended passed with flying colours.

 

HRH The Queen Royal Visit To Exeter March 11th 2010

The cadets and staff of TS Exmouth had the hounour of taking part in this rare event in which we displayed the boating side of the sea cadets. The cadets formed a display using a wide range of craft from a sailing boat to power boats we also had on display the new Trinity 500 pulling boat. Some of the cadets got to speak to HRH the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. The staff were also in on the action with CPO (SCC) Andrews in charge of the Tri Service Guard and CPO (SCC) N Gregory was also introduced to The Queen and the Duke.

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Devon District Drill January 29th - 31st 2010

The cadets represented the unit against the rest of Devon District for the annual District drill and piping comp held at HMS Raleigh Torpoint. This year it was a young and inexperienced squad who trained very hard under the guidance of CPO Andrews and all there hard work paid of with some fantastic results including...

5th Best Dressed Cadet

4th Best Dressed Squad

3rd Best Squad Commander

2nd Best Un-Armed Squad

resulting in 3rd place overall. This was a great result for the team and showed them what you can acheive if you work hard as a team.

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