a nnual review - hmscossack.co.uk
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We are a local charity that helps give young
people a great head start in life through nautical adventure
and fun!
ANNUAL REVIEW
MSSC OUR YEAR IN NUMBERS
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Our Year in Numbers
1020 boating hours
39 Young People have
benefited from the
experience we offer
1,644
85 Unit Review Score
2017
500 Cadet Training Days
50 qualifications awarded
to adults
Qualifications gained by
young people
SOUTHWARK SEA CADETS WELCOME
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Welcome
This is my first welcome to our annual review, celebrating another successful year for Training Ship Cossack. I have taken over a strong unit from Lt (SCC) Bradbury RNR, who stood down as Commanding Officer Southwark Sea Cadets earlier this year, after eleven illustrious years. The unit itself is undergoing huge refurbishments and modernisation, a joint venture between the training team led by myself and the management trustees led by their Chairperson. Into our 75th Year, the unit, originally founded during warship week in July 1942, as 2 individual units, “Southwark” and “Walworth” before merging in 1964 to become one unit under the name Southwark. Since 1942 we have achieved amazing things with the young people who have come through our doors, they have gone on to enjoy careers in the Royal and Merchant Navy, become top water sports instructors in their discipline, moved halfway around the world, and some have even gone off to University to enjoy the
student life for a few more years. The one thing each of these young people have in common is that it was Southwark Sea Cadets who gave them a great head start in life. At Training Ship Cossack, we are all proud of those cadets and young people who have gone on to succeed in later life, and we hope that this will continue for many more years to come. We could not however have achieved any of this without the continuing support of our unit sponsors, the Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers, The Tallow Chandlers, HMS Cossack Association, and so many more. Thank you to all of you who have contributed to our successes in 2017 and I look forward to celebrating even more success in the coming years.
Sub Lieutenant (SCC) James Thompson RNR
Commanding Officer
Training Ship Cossack
31 December 2017
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SOUTHWARK SEA CADETS UNIT REVIEW
Unit Review 2017
I am delighted to announce that Southwark Sea Cadet Unit have been awarded an Efficiency Burgee for 2017. This year saw our score of 85 beating last year by 9 points. This is testament to the hard work and “can do” attitude of the Cadets, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers and Unit Management Team Trustees attached to Southwark.
District Officers Summary
TS Cossack has, on the whole, had a very good year. The unit has improved in most of the lower scoring areas from last year’s review, specifically on areas A2 and A3. It has been very pleasing to see the staff team at Southwark offering support outside of the unit environment. The unit will want to look at the retention of cadets in the coming review year; although the unit retention is low, the unit’s recruitment and overall numbers are up on last year’s RNP. Once again, Southwark have exceeded the Annual Boating hours target with 98% of the cadets achieving waterborne qualifications. This is a testament to the well planned and executed training schedule for the unit.
The unit now has a date in place of the 1st August for the handover of Command to SLT James Thompson. This will be an exciting time for the Ship’s Company and District look forward to seeing TS Cossack continue to provide an ever evolving cadet experience. District would like to take this opportunity to thank Lt (SCC) David Bradbury RNR for what will be just shy of 11 years Commanding TS Cossack.
Lt Cdr (SCC) G Tolley RNR – District Officer
London Southern District Sea Cadets
Area Officers Summary A well-oiled Unit was on display when I visited to conduct TS Cossacks 2017 Unit Review. The Unit has clearly had a good year and has managed to achieve progression in many areas during the Review period, evidenced by 11 out of the 21 sections recording an increase in score. UR on Westminster is reporting some impressive scores, with 12 of the 21 sections scoring 5 and another 5 sections returning a score of 4, this leaving only 4 sections sitting at 3 or less.
Southwark cadets benefit from a great HQ building which is looked after well with all notices and information being up-to-date. Whilst they are some way from any water, this has not stopped them getting cadets afloat, reflected in their boating hours sitting at 32.28. On visiting the classes, it was clear to see that the cadets are doing well at TS Cossack, all seemed engaged and happy to discuss what they enjoyed most about Sea Cadetting, and indeed what they have planned for the remainder of the year.
The committee support the unit well and seem to have a good handle on unit finances and fundraising. All areas are compliant with all 3 audits achieving the top score of 5.
This year will see a change of OiC for the Unit with Lt Bradbury handing over the reins to S/Lt Thompson on 1st August once he has completed both the JOSC and CTC courses back-to-back in July. This handover signifies an exciting new chapter for Southwark SCU which should be embraced. My thanks must go to Lt Bradbury who has shown nothing but dedication and commitment to Southwark SCU over the last 10+ years as OiC, with many cadets having benefitted directly from his guiding influence. His remaining time must now be spent guiding and training S/Lt Thompson through the handover period, hopefully remaining on hand for the new OiC to call upon into the future.
To summarise, TS Cossack remains a solid Unit offering a great Sea Cadet experience to its cadets, this is testament to the adult team who are pulling in the same direction, BZ’s to you all and keep up the great work.
Cdr (SCC) M Chittock RNR - Senior Staff Officer London Area Sea Cadets
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MSSC MY SEA CADETS
Our Values:
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SOUTHWARK SEA CADETS IN THE COMMUNITY
In The Community…
Yet again it has been a busy year for Southwark Sea Cadets
with participation at many fly the flag and community events
including involvement in:
January - LSD Football Competition
January - London Boat Show
January - Mast Weekend
January - Area 5-A-Side Competition
January - RMR London Freedom Parade
January - London Area - Recruitment Workshop
February - District Meeting
February - District Dinner - Cadet Stewards
February - VPC 30th Anniversary Event
February - Albert Mackenzie VC
February - Education Trust Supper with Duke Of York
February - Basic Expedition Leader
February - Oceans Festival
February - LSD Drill and Piping Competition
February - Go Ape
February - Area Advancement Boards
February - National Five - A - Side Football Competition
March - Shipwrights Banquet
March - London Awards Dinner
March - LSD Seamanship Competition
March - Ur Southwark (SSO)
March - Mountbatten Festival of Music 2017
April - HMS Cossack Association Dinner
April - Jack Petchey Awards Event
April - Jack Petchey Awards Event
April - LSD Easter Camp
April - Area Drill & Piping Competition
April - Tall Ships Festival (Greenwich)
April - Tall Ships
April - St Georges Parade
April - London Marathon
April - National Drill and Piping Competition
May - Southwark Stars Awards Evening
May - LSD Athletics Competition
May - WCSIM Masters Visit
May - Area 24hr Sailing Regatta
May - Area Social Forum Day WHBS
May - Never Such Innocence Awards Ceremony
May - Area Jutland Py Regatta
May - Area Sailing Regatta
May - HMS Hood Parade
May - Vitality London 10,000
June - Station Collection - Victoria
June - LSD Combined Regatta Competition
June - Station Collection - Euston
June - Mast Weekend
June - Lord Mayors Band Competition Training Day
June - Station Collection Liverpool St
June - Armed Forces Day Flag Raising
June - WCSIM Summer Banquet
June - Mercer’s Innovation Award For Cadets
June - LSD Waterborne Training
July - Inter Services Cadet Rifle Meeting
July - Area Summer Camp Meeting - HMS President
July - Area Boathandling Regatta
July - Area Paddlesport Regatta
July - Area Rowing Regatta
July - Belgian Cenotaph Parade in London
July - JSC Multi Boatwork Weekend
July - Induction Day
July - Unit Fun Day
August - Captain Generals Parade
August - Summer Rock
August - London Area Race Training
August - London Area Summer Camp 2017
August - National Band Contest
September - National Combined Regatta
September - Lord Mayor's Tri-Service Band Competition
September - National Sailing and Windsurfing Regatta
September - Pearly Kings & Queens Parade
October - LSD First Aid Competition
October - National Trafalgar Parade
November – District Cadet Multi Training
November - National November Ceremonies
November - Lord Mayors Show
November - Remembrance Day
November - Area Conference
December - Area Seamanship Competition
December - District Cross Country and Tug Of War
December - London Area Carol Service
This is an impressive range of activities which are in addition to the usual Tuesday and Friday Evenings
and weekend activities including boating. Many of the District (LSD), Area and National events are
residential. The range of community orientated events remain very strong but most impressive of all is
the variety of training provided using a combination of Unit, District, Area and National resources and
facilities
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SOUTHWARK SEA CADETS OUR ACHIEVEMENTS 2016/17
Impact – making a difference Many externally recognised qualifications have been gained this year by
both Cadets and Adults. This is vitally important for adults as those
qualifications awarded by external governing bodies enable Southwark Sea
Cadets to conduct in-house training leading to national and industry
recognised qualifications for our cadets.
Cadet Qualifications gained this year…
BC Paddlepower Passport 1
BC Paddlepower Start 2
BCU Lifeguards Aquatic First Aid Level 1 1
Bronze Practice Expedition Completed 1
Bronze Sectional Certificate - Expedition 1
Bronze Sectional Certificate - Physical 2
Bronze Sectional Certificate - Skills 2
Bronze Sectional Certificate - Volunteering 2
BTEC Level 1 (SCQF Level 4) in Teamwork, Pers Skills and Citizenship in Youth O 5
BTEC Level 2 Cert in Teamwork & Pers Development (or Public Svcs) 1
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Teamwork & Personal Development (or Public Svcs) 1
Cadet of the Year 5
CF Swimming Test 31
CF Water safety Test 15
First Aid - SCC Class 3 5
ME - Class 3 1
Offshore - Sail Grade 1 3
Offshore - Sail Grade 2 1
Piping - Basic 1
Power - RYA Powerboat Instructor Moderation 1
Power - RYA Powerboat Instructor Pre-Entry Assessment 1
Power - RYA Powerboat Instructor Training 1
Power - RYA Powerboat Level 1 5
Rowing - BR Explore Rowing - Go Row 1 (Sliding) 1
Rowing - BR Explore Rowing Stage 1 (Sliding Seat) 1
Rowing - SCC Coxswain 1
Rowing - SCC Taster Certificate 21
RYA First Aid 1
RYA Safe & Fun (eLearning) 2
Sail - Dinghy Sailing Taster Certificate 13
Sail - RYA Dinghy Instructor 1
Sail - RYA Dinghy Instructor Skills Assessment (INLAND) 1
Sail - RYA YSS Stage 1 3
Sail - RYA YSS Stage 2 2
SCC - JSC Commodores Broad Pennant 3
SCC - JSC Green Outdoor & Recreation Activities Badge 2
SCC - JSC Red Unit Activities Badge 4
SCC - JSC Yellow Community & Citizenship Activities Badge 3
SCC Catering Basic 4
Seamanship - 3rd Class 10
Silver Sectional Certificate - Physical 1
Silver Sectional Certificate - Skills 1
Silver Sectional Certificate - Volunteering 1
WHT (Air Rifle) 5
WT - GSB Air Rifle Basic 1
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SOUTHWARK SEA CADETS IN THE COMMUNITY
November Ceremonies
2017 saw a once in a lifetime opportunity for Able Cadets harry
& Paige, marching down the mall and past the Cenotaph on
Remembrance Sunday with 10,000 veterans, civilian services
and other cadets…
Every year the Sea Cadets attend November Remembrance Ceremonies at the Cenotaph in London but it is passed
around the country to give all cadets the opportunity, this means that it is only once in every 6 years that London
Area and Southwark unit will have this chance.
It wasn’t an easy weekend, they assure us, it was a weekend of public duties for Able Cadets Harry and Paige,
starting with the Lord Mayors Show on Saturday Morning. Up at 5am, to finish all the preparations, departing the
unit by 745am to be on time, and then the long march round the City of London as the new Lord Mayor waves
on…
For Able Cadet Harry, this wasn’t an easy task, at the head of the band and as such head of the Sea Cadet
Contingent too! This year as the Lead Drum Major for the London Area Sea Cadet Band. Able Cadet Paige on the
Military Side Drum and Able Cadet Andrew on the Bass Drum. From, here though, it was a quick change, boots
polished and onto the Mall on Sunday Morning to look their best along with their colleagues from throughout
London Area as the March Past the Cenotaph in an act of remembrance that sees the whole country fall silent.
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SOUTHWARK SEA CADETS OUR CADETS & VOLUNTEERS
Our Cadets & Volunteers
Cadet and volunteer numbers are both on a slight increase since last year, although we now have 3 instructors
who are only part time, 2 at University and 1 at Sea with the Merchant Navy. Lt (SCC) Bradbury has now moved
onto a District and Area Role, overseeing BTEC Activity throughout London Area, a role that we wish him the best
of luck in.
Current Break Down of Numbers
UMT Members 6
Instructors: 9
Sea Cadets (12 – 18) 22
New Entry Cadets (10 – 18) 6
Juniors (10 – 18) 6
Without a committed team of adult volunteers, all of the work we do would just not be possible, they all dedicate
much of their spare time to improving the lives of the next generation, giving them, a great head start in life
through nautical adventure and fun! Do you have what it takes to inspire young people? Can you donate 2 hours a
week to supporting young people?
Training Team
Sub Lt (SCC) James Thompson RNR
Commanding Officer
CPO (SCC) Anthony Weston
Executive Officer
Lt (SCC) Stephen Healey RNR
Unit Training Officer
Vacant
Unit Admin Officer
PO (SCC) Sharon Kaill
Unit Safety Officer
Vacant
Band Master
APO (SCC) Joshua McBride
Instructor
PPO (SCC) Sian Cummins
Instructor
CI (SCC) Alfie Button
Instructor
Mr Callum Malone
Instructor
3/O George Whitfield MN
Instructor
Trustees
Miss Andree Tutt
Chair of Trustees
Vacant
Vice Chair
Miss Sonja East
UMT Secretary
Miss Lynda Tilbury
UMT Treasurer
Vacant
Facilities Trustee
Vacant
Public Relations & Marketing
Vacant
Head of Fundraising
Mrs Susan Stevens
UMT Trustee
Ms Debbie Prescod
UMT Trustee
Mr James Horle
UMT Trustee
Can You Spare A Moment?
Can You Lend A Hand?
We currently have lots of
opportunities for new volunteers; no
matter your skill set, we would love
to accept your help!
For more information on any of our
volunteering opportunities please
contact us…
Our current opportunities include:
• Head of Fundraising
• Head of Facilities
• Public Relations Officer
• Vice Chair of Trustees
• Band Master
• Water Sports Instructors
• Administration Officer
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• SOUTHWARK SEA CADETS OUR SUPPORTERS
Our Supporters – Thank You
Every year we receive incredible support from individuals, trusts and
foundations, corporate partners, volunteers and members, enabling us to
keep doing what we’re doing. While there are too many to list here, please
accept our thanks for your continued support. We are extremely grateful for
the time you volunteer and the funds you donate which are both vital to us.
Throughout 2017 we have again received the support of many benefactors including;
The Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers.
The Tallow Chandlers Company.
HMS Cossack Association
Jack Petchey Foundation
Marine Society and Sea Cadets
Baxter and Grimshaw Trust
Square Rigger Club Charity
RNVR Sail Training Trust
Lend Lease Ltd
But as well as the very kind support of the benefactors listed above there have been many many more,
with donations in kind of items that we would have instead had to purchase. Such items are an immense
help as we save the cost that the purchase of said items would have incurred.
For general running costs we continue to organise our Flag Week, Flag Day and Station Collections as
well as receiving support from local organisations. With a small band of trustees working behind the
scenes, this is becoming increasingly difficult for us, and we do require new blood to assist. If you are
available to assist either on an ongoing basis or an ad hoc basis, please email us. We would be
delighted to welcome you onboard.
To all of our supporters, we wish you a prosperous 2018 and thank you again for your assistance in
2017.
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Year In Photos…
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Produced by:
Southwark Sea Cadets
All Saints Hall
Surrey Square
London
SE17 2JU
Tel: 020 7708 1247
Email: [email protected] Visit: sea-cadets.org/southwark Southwark Unit 348 of the Sea Cadet Corps. A charity registered in England and Wales 313214. Patron:
Her Majesty the Queen
Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps:
HRH The Duke of York KG