23rd April 2009
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Sea Cadets & Marine Cadets
from St Albans & Welwyn Garden City celebrated St George’s Day last Saturday
18th April in central London having been chosen from across the
UK to attend the St George’s Day parade
Nearly 200 cadets from all of
the armed Services across London participating in a wreath laying service on
the Cenotaph in Whitehall before being inspected by the Captain of the Sea
Cadet Corps, Captain Fry RN.
Taking advantage of the
glorious spring weather and in their best uniforms the Hertfordshire cadets
made the most of their day visiting
Downing Street & Horseguards before being taken to The Royal
Hospital, Chelsea - the home of the famous Chelsea pensioners for afternoon
tea and a chance to discuss life with the 'old soldiers'.
Marching along Whitehall and
into Horseguards proved to be even more remarkable as the Cadets arrived
during the legendary 'Changing of the Guard'. With Household Cavalry horses
and Footguards being photographed by thousands of tourists the Cadets were
welcomed by the Guard Commander into the middle of the proceedings and took
centre stage throughout the historic ceremonial events.
On conclusion the Cadets were
invited into the stables behind the illustrious building and took every
opportunity to try on the famous cavalry uniforms and even got to ride the
impressive horses.
The afternoon was rounded off
with a visit to the remarkable Royal Hospital, Chelsea where the cadets were
met by pensioner and ex Royal Marine Dennis Shields before being shown
around the estate and buildings, meeting some amazing characters and
listening to their real and exhilarating 'war stories'.
Life at St Albans Sea Cadets is serious fun and we welcome boys and girls aged 10 to 18 who want to learn more about kayaking, shooting, windsurfing, sailing, drill, camping/survival, first aid & orienteering and much more.
We meet Tuesday & Friday evenings 7pm behind Westminster Swimming pool and we invite those interested to just turn up and say hello.We are also keen to hear from any adults who want to help out either instructing or behind the scenes in admin or in the galley.