Dumfries & Dalbeattie Sea Cadets

15/10/2026

⚓ Help Us Power The Future Of Dumfries and Dalbeattie Sea Cadets! ⚓

Did you know our local Sea Cadet unit is run entirely by dedicated volunteers? Behind every cadet earning badges, learning seamanship, and building confidence is a support team making it happen!

We are currently looking for local volunteers to join our Unit Management Team (Trustees). You don't need a naval background, just a desire to support young people in our community!

Roles we are filling:
🔹 Unit Chairperson: Guide the team and lead our unit's strategy.
🔹 Treasurer: Oversee finances and keep us on budget.
🔹 Secretary: Manage agendas, minutes, and records.
🔹 Fundraising Trustee: Help us secure grants and host local events.
🔹 Marketing & Comms: Manage our local PR and social media presence.

⏱ Time Commitment: Around 2–4 hours per month + a monthly meeting (remote via teams).

🛡 Full training and induction provided. Disclosure Scortland check required.

📩 Interested or have any questions? Drop us a message here on Facebook or email us at [email protected].

12/10/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CO! 🏃‍♀️⚓

Massive congratulations to our Commanding Officer, S/Lt Kayleigh Witts, who last weekend completed the Great Scottish Run half marathon in 2:28! 🏅

Through her amazing effort, she has raised £600 for Dumfries & Dalbeattie Sea Cadets! A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far—your support means the world to our cadets and unit team. 💙

The JustGiving page is still open if you'd like to donate:

🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/page/kayleigh-witts-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Superb achievement, Ma'am! 👏✨

06/10/2026

National Cadets week.
Meet the staff.

WO2 Riley apart from being Yankee Company Sergeant Major is also instructing and assisting at Dumfries Sea Cadets.

Our Company Sergeant Major is WO2 Riley.

Why did you join the Sea Cadets?

I joined the Sea Cadets in 2015 having spent a couple of years as an instructor with the Air Cadets. I joined as I was asked to share my life experiences to their cadets. This later led to me joining the Sea Cadets with a view to forming a Royal Marines Cadet Detachment as I had served as a Royal Marines Commando. I formed the detachment within the Dumfries Sea Cadet Unit in 2017.

Why do you volunteer with the Sea Cadets?

I am in a privileged position of seeing cadets from all parts of the Country- Scotland, Ireland and the North East of England. I see cadets come from all walks of life, all manners of backgrounds and some from underprivileged lives. I see the cadets from the have and the have nots engaged on an equal playing field, I see them interact and make friends where in some cases they normally wouldn't or couldn't engage. I enjoy seeing young people come out of their shells, to grow in confidence, to learn discipline and respect, to respect authority. This impacts the youngsters in so many ways and it's good to see and I hope to see it for a good few years more.

What does your role involve?

My current role is the Company Sergeant Major (CSM) where my primary role is the welfare and progressive development of all the Senior Non Commissioned Officers. To be the primary point of call if staff can't get immediate help or advice for any issues they may have during their time within the Cadets.

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

SEA CADET UNIT
NOTICE OF MEETING

NOTICE OF IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2026 of DUMFRIES & DALBEATTIE Sea Cadet Unit will be held on 29TH October 2026 at 1900hrs.

Anyone wishing to attend please email [email protected] for confirmation.

AGENDA
(AGM) (For the fiscal year -1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026)

1.Apologies for absence

2.Minutes of the last AGM for approval

3.Matters arising from minutes of the last AGM

4.Unit Chairperson’s Report

5.Commanding Officer’s or Officer-in-Charge’s Report

6.Treasurer’s Report and adoption of accounts

7.Election/Re-election of the Unit Management Team (UMT) trustees

8.Any Other Business

Directly after the official close of the AGM, the newly elected members of the UMT will assemble in the Ship’s Office for the purpose of electing officials into position for the ensuing year.

Following the conclusion of the UMT meeting, we will be holding an Awards Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of our cadets. Once the UMT meeting and awards ceremony are completed, the parade night will end hopefully at approx. 9pm.

Should you wish to become part of our Unit Management Team, please contact [email protected] for information.

Thanks,

Ruth Verner

Chairperson

28/09/2026

🏃 Only 1 week to go! 🏃

Our Commanding Officer, S/Lt Kayleigh Witts, is in the final countdown to her Half Marathon this Sunday! She has been training hard to raise vital funds for Dumfries Sea Cadets, supporting our cadets with equipment, activities, and opportunities.

We’re making one final push for donations to help her cross the finish line with maximum support. Every single pound makes a huge difference to our unit and our young people!

If you can spare a few pounds to support her (and us!), please consider donating to her JustGiving page below:

👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/kayleigh-witts-1

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated, shared, and cheered her on so far.

Clyde South District Sea Cadets

Help Kayleigh Witts raise money to support Dumfries Sea Cadets

21/09/2026

🏃‍♂️💦 A huge well done to our cadets and adult volunteers at the Dumfries Half Marathon yesterday! 🏃‍♀️🏅

Our cadets and volunteers were out in force supporting the event marshals at the water stations to keep hundreds of runners hydrated and cheered on as they tackled the distance!

From setting up the stations, to handing out water to the runners, and making sure the course was cleaned up and tidy afterward, our cadets showed brilliant teamwork and enthusiasm throughout the day.

A massive thank you to the organisers for having us, and a huge congratulations to all the runners who crossed the finish line! 🎉👏



Clyde South District Sea Cadets Dumfries Running Club Dumfries Devorgilla Rotary Club

14/09/2026

A Busy Weekend for Our Cadets! ⚓

Our cadets had an exceptionally busy weekend representing the unit and serving our local community.

⛴️Merchant Navy Commemorative Service

On Saturday , cadets attended the Merchant Navy commemorative service to pay tribute to current and past personnel serving in the Merchant.

🛩️ Dowding Day Memorial Service

The following day cadets also stepped up to support the organisers of the Dowding Day Memorial Service. From arriving early to help set up the event space, to collecting donations for worthy causes and escorting the ceremonial wreaths to the Dowding Memorial.

We could not be prouder of the respect, enthusiasm, and teamwork shown by all involved over the weekend, BZ! 👏💙




Clyde South District Sea Cadets

05/09/2026

TS Douglas RNP 2026

Last week our unit held its Royal Naval Parade: a formal inspection of the unit, cadets and adult volunteers by Northern Area Officer Commander Gary Farmer RN. We also had the pleasure of hosting The Lord Lieutenant for Dumfriesshire Dr Fiona Armstrong.

Our cadets stood tall and their enthusiasm truly shone through! It was an evening filled with pride as we showcased their hard-earned achievements and dedication throughout the year.🏆👏

🏅 Awards and Honors: Several of our outstanding cadets were recognised and celebrated for their exceptional contributions and achievements.

We'd like to extend our thanks to all the instructors, volunteers, parents, and supporters lwho have been instrumental in our cadets' success. Your dedication makes a world of difference! 🙏

Clyde South District Sea Cadets

13/08/2026

Our Commanding Officer, Sub Lieutenant Kayleigh Witts, is lacing up her running shoes to take on 13.1 miles in the Great Scottish Run on Sunday, 4th October!

Kayleigh’s journey with Dumfries Sea Cadets started nearly 12 years ago when she first walked through our doors as a 13-year-old cadet. Having stepped up as a staff member at 18, and taking over as Commanding Officer in February 2025, she has experienced firsthand how the unit builds confidence, teamwork, and leadership in young people across our local community.

Now, she’s tackling her first ever half marathon to raise the essential funds needed to help enhance our unit’s resources and unlock exciting training opportunities for our current cadets. Every single penny raised goes towards supporting our young people.

Let’s show S/Lt Witts some support as she trains through these final 7 weeks! ⚓️💙

👉 How to support:
Click the link below to read her story, leave a message of encouragement, and donate if you can:
🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/page/kayleigh-witts-1

Every donation and share makes a huge difference! Thank you for your support! 🙌

Help Kayleigh Witts raise money to support Dumfries Sea Cadets