Eastern Area Sea Cadets

15/06/2026

Congratulations to the newest Officers in Eastern Area, Sub-Lieutenant Greg Napier of Market Harborough Sea Cadets and Sub-Lieutenant Joel Croft of Newark Sea Cadets. Both have successfully completed the challenging second stage of the Officer Selection Process at HMS Raleigh. Bravo Zulu to you both on this fantastic achievement!

30/05/2026

A very deserving award to Cdr Wheatley.

I’m sure the Area will join in by saying a massive Bravo Zulu for the outstanding work you have provided the Ulysses Tust.

11/05/2026

📣 Volunteer Opportunity: Assistant Area Staff Officer (Cadet Voice)
Are you passionate about listening to young people and helping them shape their Sea Cadet experience?
We’re looking for an Assistant Area Staff Officer (Cadet Voice) to support cadet‑led decision‑making across the Area, champion youth voice, and help develop meaningful forums where cadets can be heard.
✅ Champion Cadet Voice
✅ Support area‑wide meetings and cadet forums
✅ Work with volunteers and cadets to make real change

📧 To apply: Write a short cover letter outlining your motivation and Cadet Voice experience and email it to your Area Training Manager [email protected] and [email protected]
🗓 Closing date: Friday 29 May 2026

08/05/2026

🌟 **Great news for our female CFAVs** 🌟

We’re excited to share that the **Naval Servicewomen’s Network (NSN)** has warmly welcomed the inclusion of **female CFAVs** 🎉

As a first step, we’re encouraging female CFAVs to join the NSN page so we can start building connections, sharing support, and growing this community together.

👉 Join the NSN here:


More updates coming soon — **watch this space!** 👀

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30/04/2026

📢 **Mandatory Training Update** 📢

✅ A big **thank you** to everyone who has already completed their mandatory training on time — we really appreciate it!

⏰ If you have **not yet completed BOTH** of the following courses:
• **Health & Safety**
• **Equity, Diversity & Inclusion**

⚠️ Please note that **30 April 2026 is the FINAL deadline**.
This deadline **will not be extended**, and anyone who has not completed *both* courses by this date will be **struck off strength**.

Thank you all for your continued commitment and support 💙

26/04/2026

🍊 An incredible weekend for Eastern Area at the National Drill and Piping Competition, held at HMS Raleigh. Cadets from across the UK demonstrated outstanding skill and professionalism, with the event attended by the Corps President, Admiral Sir Philip Andrew Jones.

Eastern Area delivered an impressive performance, including first place finishes for Scarborough (Continuity Drill), Chesterfield (Royal Marines Cadets Drill Display), Scunthorpe (Team Piping), and Cdt Sgt Pierlot, who secured Individual Piper for the third consecutive year! POC Campbell secured second place as unarmed best squad commander, and Lincoln also brought home the silver medals for best unarmed drill display.

These successes reflect the incredible dedication of the cadets, staff, and supporters, without whom it would not be possible. BZ team orange! 🍊

12/04/2026

This weekend, nine Petty Officers attended the Eastern Area Chief Petty Officer and Colour Sergeants Promotion Board at RAF Wittering.

All candidates displayed the standards and behaviour expected to pass for promotion. Our congratulations go to:

CPO Ager - Long Eaton
CPO Barrett - Bigglswade
CPO Bradley - Keighley
CPO Chambers - Ipswich
CPO Duffy - Long Eaton
CPO Edmondson - Scarborough
CPO Goodband - Long Eaton
CPO Mills - Worksop
CPO Mullis - Burton On Trent

Many thanks to the attending assessment team and Major (SCC) S Kilby RMR, Company Commander XRay, for stepping in as Board President.

EWO (E)

07/04/2026

We have been asked to share the very sad news of the passing of PO Kevin Canwell on behalf of Immingham Unit. Please check their page for updates on funeral arrangements. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones, but also for his Sea Cadet family at Immingham Sea Cadets and beyond.

15/03/2026

Congratulations to Joe Ridley of Wakefield Unit who attended the arduous National Officer Development Programme Phase Two selection process this weekend and not only passed, but was also top of the board!

Bravo Zulu, Midshipman Ridley!

08/03/2026