Carmarthen Sea Cadets

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Training Ship Penylan is based at Picton Barracks, Carmarthen.

We are a Uniformed Youth Organisation providing opportunities and activities for young people aged 9 - 17 years and Adult Volunteers (18+).

30/10/2026

🎃 HALLOWEEN PARTY FUN 👻

We had an incredible Halloween Party on Tuesday evening and spookily fantastic was it!

More pictures to be added shortly but we hope you enjoyed it!

As a reminder, the unit is closed this evening but will return to normal next week.

Interested in joining? Aged 9 - 18 to be a cadet or 18+ to be a volunteer? Please email [email protected] for more information.

RFCA for Wales
West Wales District Sea Cadets
South West Area Sea Cadets
South West Area - Senior Staff Officer
Cyngor Tref Caerfyrddin - Carmarthen Town Council
Cyngor Sir Gâr - Carmarthenshire County Council
Royal British Legion Carmarthen Branch

23/10/2026

Hi all,

Unfortunately, due to the weather and staff being unable to get to the unit safely, we have had to cancel cadets tonight.

We’re looking forward to seeing all the cadets on Tuesday for our Halloween party! 🎃👻

In the meantime, we hope you’re all staying safe and keeping warm in this weather.

Take care, everyone!

23/10/2026

Ranks & rates

On Friday the 16th our juniors took part in learning the difference between ranks and rates, and learning how to address people depending on there rank or rate!

Our cadets learn about uniform history and the importance of uniform upkeep, this involved them learning how to wear there uniform correctly and properly look after it which is a key part of cadets!

Interested in joining in the fun? Aged 9-17 years of age to be a cadet and 18+ to be an adult volunteer. Email [email protected] for more information.

RFCA for Wales
West Wales District Sea Cadets
South West Area - Senior Staff Officer
Cyngor Tref Caerfyrddin - Carmarthen Town Council
South West Area Sea Cadets
Royal British Legion Carmarthen Branch
Cyngor Sir Gâr - Carmarthenshire County Council

15/10/2026

STRANGER DANGER

On Tuesday our juniors learnt the importance of keeping safe out and about, learning key and vital information on who to call and where to go if they where ever in the need of help, we also spoke about the competitions that they are able to take part in!

The seniors took part in drill session learning why drill is important, and refreshing the skills they already have!

Interested in joining in the fun? Aged 9-17 years of age to be a cadet and 18+ to be an adult volunteer. Email [email protected] for more information.

RFCA for Wales
West Wales District Sea Cadets
South West Area Sea Cadets
South West Area - Senior Staff Officer
Cyngor Tref Caerfyrddin - Carmarthen Town Council
Cyngor Sir Gâr - Carmarthenshire County CouncilRoyal British Legion Carmarthen Branch

09/10/2026

☁️☀️TRAINING FUN ☀️☁️

A wonderful evening of training activity, which saw our Junior Sea Cadets and New Entries learn about the importance of knowing where we can find the weather forecast and becoming news readers after making their own weather maps.

Our Cadets had their introduction to the boatswains call and the pipes used throughout the unit, whilst understanding the reasoning behind each call.

Interested in joining in the fun? Aged 9-17 years of age to be a cadet and 18+ to be an adult volunteer. Email [email protected] for more information.

RFCA for Wales
West Wales District Sea Cadets
South West Area Sea Cadets
South West Area - Senior Staff Officer
Cyngor Sir Gâr - Carmarthenshire County Council
Cyngor Tref Caerfyrddin - Carmarthen Town Council
Royal British Legion Carmarthen Branch

06/10/2026

⭐ TRAINING FUN ⭐

A wonderful evening of training activity, which saw our Junior Sea Cadets getting do their theory towards their Water Safety module.

Our New Entry Cadets continued with their Sea Cadet Values and our Cadets continuing with their learning.

We were also delighted to welcome onboard ASO (Shooting) - PO (SCC) Shane Roberts (of Tenby Sea Cadets), who came to do Air R***e weapons handling training, in preparation for some of our cadets to attend the West Wales District Air R***e Training and Competition next month!

Congratulations to Junior Cadet Jack, who was promoted to Junior Cadet First Class, presented his Red Module Badge, RYA Stage 3 Sailing and his Water Safety Certificate. 👏

Interested in joining in the fun? Aged 9-17 years of age to be a cadet and 18+ to be an adult volunteer. Email [email protected] for more information.

**PLEASE NOTE - all weapons handling training is conducted and supervised by appropriately qualified instructors at all time**

RFCA for Wales
South West Area - Senior Staff Officer
South West Area Sea Cadets
Cyngor Sir Gâr - Carmarthenshire County Council
Cyngor Tref Caerfyrddin - Carmarthen Town Council
Royal British Legion Carmarthen Branch

05/10/2026

National Cadet Week:

04/10/2026

Congratulations to Cdt Tobi who completed his Basic Engineering qualification on the West Wales District MACT!

Well done Cdt Tobi!!

Address

Carmarthen Sea Cadets, Picton Barracks
Carmarthen
SA313BS

Opening Hours

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Website

http://sea-cadets.org/carmarthen

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