Rhondda Sea Cadets

01/06/2026

Massive thank you to all the volunteers that support our unit and the wider Sea Cadets. 👏

31/05/2026

Did you know that all Sea Cadet Units are individual charities? ⚓️

We are entirely responsible for our own funding. Our amazing trustees work tirelessly to find funds to cover day-to-day running costs, keeping our lights on, our heating running, and our doors open.

Normally, training costs are passed on to parents and guardians. However, with the cost of living rising week by week, families are facing incredibly difficult choices.

As an organisation, we do our absolute best to mitigate these costs so no cadet misses out.We do this by applying for grants and seeking donations.

Recently, we received an incredible boost! We were contacted by ex-Cadet Davinder Hayer. After a long and distinguished career in the Royal Navy, Davinder wanted to give back to the very Sea Cadet Unit that set him on his career path.

His generous donation of £1000 will go towards much needed repairs to our building and also fund an activity or event chosen directly by the Cadets, Thank you so much, Dav Hayer ! Your support means the world to our current generation of cadets.

If you think you can help us continue to support the young people of Rhondda Cynon Taff then please get in touch we would love to hear from you.

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28/05/2026

Role: Volunteer Sea Cadet Instructor
Organisation and Location: Sea Cadets – Porthcawl, Rhondda, Barry, Penarth, Cardiff, Newport and Torfaen Sea Cadet Unit
Availability: Volunteer
Do you have enthusiasm and a passion for working with young people from a variety of backgrounds?

Would you like the opportunity to apply this passion in a meaningful role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing your skills, boosting your self-esteem and meeting new people?

Contact our units
Porthcawl : [email protected]
Cardiff: [email protected]
Barry: [email protected]
Penarth: [email protected]
Rhondda: [email protected]
Newport: [email protected]
Torfaen (RMC) : [email protected]

22/05/2026

🚐 **Volunteers Urgently Needed – Join Our Sea Cadets Team!**

We’re looking for reliable and friendly adult volunteers to support our local unit of the Sea Cadet Corps. This is a rewarding opportunity to help young people access training, events, and life-changing experiences.

**What we’re looking for:**

* A responsible, calm, and safety-focused approach
* Good availability, including some evenings/weekends
* Willingness to complete a DBS check

**What you’ll get:**

* The chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives
* Be part of a supportive and welcoming team
* A rewarding role within a respected youth organisation

No previous experience with cadets is required – just a great attitude and a willingness to learn and help.

Also can we ask you to post and share let's spread our message as far and wide as we can.



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22/05/2026

A MASSIVE BZ to our newly qualified Drill Instructor PO Jones.

PO Jones becomes our Drill Instructor first for Rhondda Unit for many many many years, and showing that not only cadets are willing to push themselves on courses but our Volunteers are too.

PO Jones took time away from his work schedule to attend the week long course at Weymouth training Centre.

This will allow Rhondda Unit and its Cadets to continue to thrive and gain more valuable experiences.

Congratulations Petty Officer Jones 👏👏👏

BZ

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17/05/2026

🌄 Rhondda Sea Cadets – 10K Through the Rhondda Fawr! 🌄

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in yesterday’s 10k walk through the Rhondda Fawr. Our cadets, volunteers, and supporters showed incredible spirit from start to finish and thankfully, the rain only tried to stop us!

We’re especially grateful to Corps of Commissionaires (Corps Security) for their fantastic support. Your backing helps our young people take on challenges like this with confidence, teamwork, and pride in their community.

Every step taken helps strengthen Rhondda Sea Cadets and the opportunities we can offer our cadets. Diolch yn fawr to all who joined us or braved the weather alongside us.

Proud of our cadets. Proud of our valley. Proud of our community. 💙⚓

13/05/2026

⚓🌊 Something New Starts Here at Rhondda Sea Cadets 🌊⚓

Are you looking for an exciting activity for ages 10–18 that’s different from the usual routine? 🤔
Rhondda Sea Cadets is a welcoming and supportive organisation where young people can try new things, make friends, and build confidence 💪

We provide a safe space for cadets to grow, learn, and challenge themselves in fun and practical ways 🚀

🌟 Activities include:
🌊 Boating, sailing, and water training
🧭 Navigation and practical skills
🎯 Teamwork and leadership development
🏕️ Camps and adventure weekends
👯 Making new friends and working as a team

No experience needed 🙌 — everything is taught step by step 👍

📩 Message us on Facebook
📧 Email: [email protected]
Or come down to the unit for a chat – we’d love to meet you!

13/05/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO SUPPORT OUR 10K FUNDRAISER! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

This Saturday, our cadets and staff will be taking part in the Corps Veterans Association 10K Walk to help raise money towards a brand-new minibus for our unit. 💙

This minibus would create more opportunities for our cadets, allowing us to attend events, trips, training exercises, and community activities more easily in the future.

We’re asking everyone in our local community to help support us by donating or simply sharing this post to help spread awareness. Every donation — big or small — genuinely makes a difference and brings us one step closer to reaching our goal.

Thank you to everyone who has already supported us so far. Your support means a huge amount to both our cadets and staff! 👏

Help Hayley Page raise money to support Rhondda Sea Cadets

12/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Cadet Higgon-Young on being promoted from Ordinary Cadet to Able Cadet! 🎉

This promotion reflects your hard work, dedication, and commitment shown throughout your time with the unit so far. You should be incredibly proud of this achievement, and we look forward to seeing you continue to grow and develop in your cadet journey.

Well done and keep up the excellent work! 👏⚓

11/05/2026

We’re incredibly proud to be teaming up with the Corps Veterans Association as part of their campaign 🙌

This fantastic group of veterans continue to give back by supporting cadet units like ours — and we’re grateful they’ve chosen to support Rhondda Sea Cadets 💙

On Saturday 16th May, members of the CVA will be leading a 10km sponsored walk from Treorchy Cemetery to Tonypandy War Memorial 👟🇬🇧
Our cadets will be joining them along the way, showing support for those who are going the distance for them.

This isn’t just a walk — it’s a huge step towards raising £10,000 for a new minibus 🚐
A minibus that will open up opportunities, remove barriers, and support every cadet.

We’d love your support:
👍 Sponsor the walk
👏 Come along and cheer them on
📣 Share this post

🔗 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/team/roadto10kteam?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL

Let’s get behind the veterans who are backing our cadets 💙

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