We will remember them . . .

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.

Marine Cadet Field Assessment Looms

The Rugby Marine Cadets are training hard for the forthcoming Annual Field Assessment, where the Rugby Detachment will be assessed on their leadership, ability to work together as a team, stamina and field craft skills.  Training has been taking place at Coton House, just outside of Rugby, by Sergeant (SCC) Sian Scholes, Sergant (SCC) Wayne Musgrave and Captain (SCC) David Scholes RMR.

The Field Assessment will include Marine Cadet Detachments from A Coy and will be held at Swynnerton Training Area over the weekend of 26th to 28th September 2008.