Events

 

 

January

 

2nd. Staff Meeting at Unit HQ to discuss actions for the New Year.

6th. First Parade of the year.

16th. Visit by other Cadet groups to T.S. Broadsword Unit HQ.

18th. Cadets Competed in the regional Football Competition, afterwards they went Swimming and to McDonalds, 12 Cadets and 3 Staff.

19th. Car Boot Sale involving Cadets, Staff and Committee of the Unit & Roller Hockey was organised for many Cadets, in the afternoon.

 

February

 

2nd. 2 Senior Cadets, C.O. and Ma’m attended a Charity Lunch at Army Barracks, the cadets assisted, then dined with the officers.

8th. Jumble Sale held by Staff and Committee assisted by Cadets at the Unit HQ.

9th. Car Boot Sale involving Cadets, Staff and Committee of the Unit

20th. 6 Senior cadets plus 2 Unit Staff attended a Mayoral Reception at the Town Hall, the cadets were invited to try on all the official robes for a photo session.

23rd. Roller Hockey was organised for many Cadets.

27th. HRH Princess Anne Opened Milton Keynes Unit, and Broadsword provided the Brass Band and support with many Cadets and Staff from our Unit 71 in total; also in attendance were 27 cadets and staff from Great Yarmouth Unit.


 

March

 

2nd. National Cross Country competition many Cadets from Broadsword took part, and won through to the Nationals.

9th. Car Boot Sale involving Cadets, Staff and Committee of the Unit

21st. Royal Naval Presentation at the Unit, all Sea Pirates, Juniors, Naval Cadets, Marine Cadets and the Girls Section thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

23 - 30th. 12 Cadets and 2 Staff attended 7 Days Training at Sea, for their RYA badges and certificates. Excellent pass rates were achieved.

29th. Orienteering Competition, many Cadets took part; the Unit achieved 3rd place despite the fact that many Cadets were away at Sea.

 

April

 

6th. Car Boot Sale involving Cadets, Staff and Committee of the Unit.

13th. Snooker Competition, 8 Cadets and 1 Staff, we gained a Silver Certificate.

 

18 - 20th. Night Exercise and activities over 2 Days. 16 Cadets and Staff involved.

26th. St Georges Day Parade at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, the Unit Provided Colours and  Standards, Bearers and a Large Marching Cadet and Staff Contingent to Represent the Corps.

27th. Car Boot Sale involving Cadets, Staff and Committee of the Unit.

 

May

 

5th. Cadets and Staff from Broadsword supported Great Yarmouth’s Grand Opening of their New Unit.

11th. St. James The Great School (Croydon) fete Band Gave Displays 30 Cadets and Staff attended.

18th. Car Boot Sale.

19th. Car Boot Sale involving Cadets, Staff and Committee of the Unit.

 

Roller Hockey organised for many Cadets.



23rd. 20 Police Cadet Corps visited to use our Wall and Ariel Runway involving our staff and cadets as instructors.

 

27 Cadets and 5 Staff took part in the regional Athletics Competition.

25th. The Unit held an Open Day with Displays, Ariel Runway, Abseiling Tower, Stalls and other attractions for some 600 Visitors from the local community.

30th. Sea Pirates held a Weekend Camp.

 

June

 

3rd. Kingsbury Open Day, the Unit was open and provided Stalls and Entertainment plus Activities for the general public.

6th. The Unit was chosen to provide a Band plus a marching contingent. We also provided 2 standards and bearers to lead the parade of 8 London Boroughs before HM the Queen and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.

08th. Car Boot Sale at Edgware School, we held a collection and provided a Band.

13th. Unit Annual Inspection by the Mayor and the Deputy Lt.

15th. Promotion Board for Leading Cadets and Cadet Petty Officers.

22nd. Many Cadets attended the Area Athletics.

23rd. Car Boot Sale involving Cadets, Staff and Committee of the Unit.

29th. Unit Parade at Hendon Town Hall.

 

July

 

5th. Cadets and staff attended local lakes for fishing and waterborne activities.

5 - 7th. Weekend Camp for Junior Cadets and staff, carrying out a range of activities.

6th. Broadsword supported Totteridge Fete with the Band, Abseiling and Climbing Wall, Shooting Range, Tombola, Ariel Runway, and Various stalls.

12th. National Athletics also the Mayors visit to the Unit along with D.L, plus Cllr's. Our whole ships company was inspected and gave displays.

13th. The Marine Cadet Sgnt and 3 Cadets went to Wales for the National Athletics.

14th. Car Boot Sale involving Cadets, Staff and Committee of the Unit.

19th. Cadets and staff attended the regional Tennis competition.

20 - 26th. Belgium a combined Camp was held with another unit.

 

Also a Camp was held in Norfolk combined with another unit.


21 - 27th. 9 Day Camp at Felixstowe 8 Staff and 36 Cadets attended.

 

August

 

1st. Scuba Diving - Staff and Cadets attended for Qualifications.

8th. Scuba Diving - Staff and Cadets attended for Qualifications.

21st. 30 Cadets and Staff from Kent Stayed at Broadswords H.Q. for their 7 Day Annual Camp.

 

September

 

6 - 7th. "Festival of the Sea" Broadsword Cadets went to G't Yarmouth.

6 - 8th. Night Exercise and Weekend Camp organised by by the Marine staff.

14 - 15th. Combined over 2 Days. Jumble and Car Boot Sale involving Cadets, Staff & Committee of the Unit.

21th. Sea Training Corps Drill Competition.

29th. The Band and Cadets attended Edgware School to make a Tin Collection for the Unit. Car Boot Sale involving Cadets, Staff & Committee of the Unit.

30 - 1st. 28 Great Yarmouth Naval Cadets and Staff stayed at the Unit HQ.

 

October

 

5th. 1 Day & 1 Evening Night Ex at Unit H.Q. and surrounding areas involving many of our Cadets and Staff.

9th. Regional AGM many of our Staff were awarded their long service Keystone Awards.

11 - 13th. Sea Pirate / Junior Camp involving 20 Cadets and 6 Staff.

13th. Car Boot Sale involving Cadets, Staff and Committee of the Unit.

19th. Car Boot Sale involving Cadets, Staff and Committee of the Unit.

27th. 70 Cadets and Staff attended the regional 10 Mile Sponsored Walk.

 

November

 

During October and November many Air Cadets attended the unit for Wreath Laying and joint Guard Training

 

3rd. Car Boot Sale involving Cadets, Staff and Committee of the Unit. Roller Hockey was organised for many Cadets in the afternoon.

09th. Final dress rehearsal for the Remembrance Day Parade, included all the unit groups and the Air Cadets. the rehearsal finished with the usual Grand Firework display and BBQ.

10th. Remembrance Sunday, the Unit supplied and organised all of the Borough’s order of service sheets, and the 560 strong parade, we also provided 75 Cadets & Staff for the ceremonial and Corner Guard, Dias Markers, Platoons, a Band and Ceremonial Buglers and Colour / Standards etc.

 

After the Parade all Parents, Cadets, Air Cadets and dignitaries return to the unit for refreshments, the unit then hosts the Mayor and 64 various guests to a professionally catered four course meal in the Officers Mess (Unit's Wardroom).



15 - 17th. Great Yarmouth Camp, our Unit attended their camp in Norfolk with many of our staff and Cadets.

23th. Car Boot Sale involving Cadets, Staff and Committee of the Unit.

24th. Car Boot Sale involving Cadets, Staff and Committee of the Unit.

 

4 Girl Cadets and 2 Staff cleaned our large fibreglass Boat.



30th. The unit held a Collection at Brent Cross and provided a Band.

 

December

 

1st. The Unit held a Tin Collection at Brent Cross, 30 Cadets and 8 Staff provided 2 Bands and Collectors.

6th. 15 Staff from Milton Keynes used the Unit for their Staff meeting.

6 - 8th. Sea Scouts from Felixstowe (16 in total) spent the weekend at the unit HQ. Staff and Cadets from Broadsword put the Scouts over the Units Wall, Cave and Ariel runway.

8th. Car Boot Sale involving Cadets, Staff and Committee of the Unit.

 

13th. Tin Collection around Pubs 12 cadets collecting with 4 staff and 2 Coordinators.

19th. Sea Pirates supported a local Primary School by attending their Roller Disco. Last Parade Night Of Year.

20th. Final Parade Night of the year, a great evening which was enjoyed by all. This included a formal inspection, displays by the Cadets, and after evening colours(sunset), the evening finished with a buffet and disco for the dignitaries, staff, parents and Cadets. 

 

These are just a few of the many and varied activities carried out by this very busy and active Cadet group.