Birmingham Sherbourne Sea Cadets

05/10/2026

A message from our Admiral, Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, The Princess Royal marking the start of National Sea Cadet Week.

04/10/2026

Another Sunday on the water at Sea Cadets Midlands Boat Station. Getting Discover Paddlesports assessments completed for some cadets. A swim test🏊🏼‍♀️, successfully, completed. Not many more weeks left for this season....but we'll be making the most of it while we can. Chief, the new Paw-ddling instructor, came to check on progress...disclaimer: no ducks🦆 were harmed on this visit.
Fancy joining us either as a cadet (10-17) or Adult volunteer (uniformed or non-uniformed)? Get in touch: [email protected]
We have lots of roles including instructors, unit assistants and unit management. Ex-cadets and ex-forces personnel also welcome.

30/09/2026

30/09/2026

Oh what a (very busy) night! We packed A LOT in on Tuesday's parade.
Whilst our Trustees, along with Vbsm-sw Will Elliott were busy conducting this years AGM, and electing new members of our Unit Management Team... in our refurbished boat deck, staff and cadets were taking part in our Monthly Divisions (making sure we, and our uniforms, are up to the high standards we strive for). We passed with flying colours🙂. Only one problem....but its a very nice problem to have... there were that many awards presented last night that there's going to be A LOT of sewing🧵🪡.
Cadets (and Staff) have achieved the following through hard work, commitment, and determination. They should be as proud of themselves as we are of them🤩 Many were awarded multiple certificates and badges for a variety of disciplines and achievements.
In no particular order...Rock climbing🧗‍♂️ mountain biking🚵‍♂️, RYA Level 2 & 3 sailing⛵️, RYA Dinghy Instructor, Discover paddle sports🚣‍♂️, CIS🗣 Coxswain📣, rank progression, 1 & 2 year Good Conduct Stripes ✔️✔️and RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship🧭 for PO Dave Simmonds.
We were able to make use of the newly installed lights on the parade ground as the rain stayed away.
We had a letter of recognition from our Unit Chair who, due to unforeseen circumstances, couldn't be there in person. She has a boundless amount of experience in the Sea Cadet World and the praise received meant an awful lot🙏...we're going in the right direction.
And finally....had the opportunity to give a big 3 cheers to our newly confirmed in post Commanding Officer.
BZ Birmingham Sherbourne Sea Cadets.

27/09/2026

It's Sunday and still warm enough for Waterbourne activities and fun, so we've been at Sea Cadets Midlands Boat Station . Sailing, kayak and SUP today.

We've also revealed our new logo'd kit for when uniform is not required - issued to volunteers today and we'll shortly be able to take orders from our cadets. Keep an eye 👀 open for announcements.

Fancy joining us either as a cadet (10-17) or Adult volunteer (uniformed or non-uniformed)? Get in touch [email protected]
We have lots of roles including instructors, unit assistants and unit management. Ex-cadets and ex-forces personnel also welcome.

19/09/2026

A fun filled morning at Sea Cadets Midlands Boat Station, this time for the staff.

If you’re interested in joining Birmingham Sherbourne, we are recruiting both Cadets (10 to 18) and adult volunteers (18+). Message us, or contact us via the link below:

https://www.sea-cadets.org/birminghamsherbourne

18/09/2026

That’s three of our Cadets off to the South West Area Sea Cadets Cadet Voice Conference at SCTC Raleigh where their views and comments will help shape the future of the Sea Cadets Corps.

13/09/2026

Another Sunday on the water at Sea Cadets Midlands Boat Station. Sailing, Paddle boarding and even a weekend qualification been undertaken.
We also got to meet our new PAW-ddling instructor- Chief 🐕
Interested in joining us either as a cadet (10-17yrs) or as an adult volunteer (uniformed or non-uniformed)? Get in touch - email [email protected]

06/09/2026

A fun filled day of fundraising and making new friends at the Rubery Festival.

If you’re interested in joining Birmingham Sherbourne, we are recruiting both Cadets (10 to 18) and adult volunteers (18+). Message us, or contact us via the link below:

https://www.sea-cadets.org/birminghamsherbourne