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The results are in...........
 Back in June the unit undertook it's Royal Naval Parade. It's been a tense time since, but the results are back....... and for the second year running we got a pennent. This award is made to unit's who are deemed to be doing well in all aspects of running a youth organisation like ours, not only the training achieved but also the administration and estates management work which most people don't see.
Well done to all the cadets for their achievements, and thank you to everyone who has supported the unit over the last year. Read more about the RNP here
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Royal Naval Parade 2010
June also saw the vist of North-West Area Officer Lt Col Davies RM for our bi-annual Royal Naval Parade. This one night is a big one for every Sea Cadet Unit in the country and a good night was had by all. Read more.............
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Carlisle Cadets take to the sea
The start of June saw cadets and staff from Carlisle spend a week on the Sea Cadets Offshore Power Training Ship John Jerwood. A good week was had by all making friends with cadets and staff from Whitehaven and Dunbar units.
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Fun at Maryport
 Cadets from Carlisle Unit have joined their counterparts from Maryport SCC to have some fun on the water. The cadets made the 35 mile journey, with a little help from the staff, after which they took part in a sail training weekend.
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Trafalgar Dinner 16 October 2009
For many years it has been tradition throughout the Royal Navy and the Sea Cadets to remember to Battle of Trafalgar and the death of Adm. Lord Nelson, and this year was no exception. With the aid of PPO(SCC) Ed Pollock the unit's OiC, our cadets laid on a full mess dinner for the staff and guests.
A wonderful night was had by all, especially our guest of honour Warrant Officer 2 Ian Horler from xxxxx and his wife Lyn who commented on the cadet's professional attitude toward the nights proceedings and their enthusiasm to show off their skills. Three of the cadets involved with the preparations for the night recently gained a First Class qualification in their specialisation of Cook/Steward and used this evening as a showcase for all they have learnt.
OC Beth Thirlwall ran the "front of house" as the night's Mess Butler, with other members of the Senior section conducting a full silver service sitting. With minimal assistance the cadets had previously prepared the meal earlier in the afternoon, and cooked it prior to service.
The Wardroom Mess President, PPO(SCC) Bob Irving would like to offer his personal thanks, and those of all the staff and guests to the cadets for laying on a wonderful and entertaining evening.
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Efficiency Pennent Awarded 2009
It's been 11 years in the making, but once again Carlisle was awarded an Efficiency Pennent from the 2009 Royal Naval Parade. The RNP is a bi-annual inspection made by the North-West Area Officer and his staff looking at the unit and the way it operates. On the night of the inspection, it's over to the cadets to show off what the SCC do and how well they do it, in the run up the staff and Unit Management Committee were busy ensuring that the unit administration and buildings were above the standards required. As well as the Inspecting Officer Lt Col J R Davies RM attendees of the RNP include local dignitaries such as the Mayor of Carlisle and importantly the cadet's parents and families.
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Carlisle goes high-tech
Carlisle Sea Cadets has been the receiver of a grant for IT equipment to aid in training and administration at the unit. The equipment obtained with this grant includes two desktop computers for the unit's administration, a laptop, projector, printer and accessories all topped off with reinstallation of the landline, 12 months broadband internet and installation/support services as well. The unit would like to thank Reactiv-IT for supply, installation and support.
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Cadets take over Army Base
Junior Sea Cadets from Carlisle recently took over the Army Base at Halton Barracks near Lancaster. Helped by JSC sections from units in the Isle of Man and nearby Morecambe, a multi-activity weekend was held at the training base. All the cadets and staff enjoyed themselves, making good friends with their counterparts in both other units.
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Time for more training we think
During the last few weeks work on the unit's fire detection system has been completed. Now the unit has a fully intergrated electronic smoke/heat alarm system throughout the entire building. Getting this installed now means we can increase the number of stop-over weekends we can hold within the unit each year. Thanks again to the LOGIC Group for the installation and their continued support.
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The heat is on.......
This summer saw the unit gain financial aid for the installation of a new central heating and hot water system throughout the building. The unit first got central heating back in the mid-90's, but at the time a lot of the equipment was reclaimed and the boiler was unfortunately hardpressed to match the size of the building and you could often find portable heaters around the place. But now, with the aid of a £10,000 grant, the unit can look forward to no more cold nights during the winter months. Thanks go out to the engineers at LOGIC for the installation of the equipment.
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