12/10/2026
Sunday 11th October saw cadets, adult volunteers, familes and supporters of East Kent District Sea Cadet Corps muster in Deal for the annual Trafalgar Day Parade and Service, this year hosted by TS Lynx SCC.
The parade was joined by Mr James Ryeland, Deputy Lieutenant, alongside Mayors from Deal, Dover, Margate, Folkestone, the Deputy Mayor of Ashford, Leader of Walmer Town Council and the Chair of Dover District Council, alongside many guests, families and friends.
The parade formed near the Royal Marines Memorial Bandstand and paraded through Deal to St. George's Church.
In the Churchyard of St. George's, is the tomb of Captain Edward Parker RN, protege and Aide de Camp to Nelson, who died in Deal after a battle off the coast of France. Nelson paid for Parker's military funeral and tomb. Flowers were laid on his tomb, in his memory, prior to the main Church service.
A service was led by Rev Sean Sheffield, Vicar of St. George's Church with readings by 3 cadets of TS Lynx and the Deputy Lieutenant.
The parade then returned through town, offering a salute to the Deputy Lieutenant at Deal Castle, before dismissing on Walmer Green.
RN White Ensigns flew from the RMA Club and Deal Castle and bright, warm sunshine capped off a great day in Deal.
With very many thanks to all those involved either on parade or in support.
Credit to for some of the photos here.
Cadets East Kent Zulu Company Royal Marines Cadets