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The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (www.ms-sc.org)
Did you know that the Sea Cadets is a
charitable organisation? If not, you are not alone - many are under
the impression that the Sea Cadet Corps is fully MOD-funded like the
ACF and ATC. This is not the case. While the RN provides a very
welcome £8.4 million annually in grant aid, a similar sum has to be
raised by the Sea Cadet Corps' parent charity, The Marine Society &
Sea Cadets, its Branches around the UK and the nearly 400 individual
SCC Units. On average some £400 has to be raised annually to
maintain each cadet place. This is no small task.
This is your opportunity to give something
back and support the UK's leading maritime youth charity in its
efforts to produce the future's good citizens. It is worth noting
that around 20% of new entrants to the RN annually are former
cadets, but more importantly, they're the ones who excel and stick
at it.
Annual membership of the MSSC costs just £25
and life membership is £350. If you have time you can spare then
Units are always looking for volunteers to help instruct the cadets,
or you could serve on a Unit or MSSC Branch Committee seeking
finance and support in the community. The need for such volunteers
is ever-present and you and your experience would be welcomed with
open arms. Contact MSSC HQ on 020 7654 7000 or email:
reception@ms-sc.org
TRAFALGAR DAY SERVICE – EXETER CATHEDRAL
Each year the Exeter Flotilla organises a Trafalgar Day Service at Exeter
Cathedral. This year the Service will take place on Sunday 19th
October at 1130. The address will be given by the Dean. The
Commander-in-Chief Fleet will be reading the First Lesson and a
Royal Marine Band will be providing music. All members of ARNO and
their families and friends are very welcome to come to the Service.
If you would like further details or would like to reserve seats in
the Cathedral, please contact Commander Rory Jackson at Belton Gate,
Higher Lincombe Road, Torquay, Devon TQ1 2EY. Telephone 01803 215959
or e-mail
rory.jackson@lineone.net |