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That’s a wrap on the first ever National Cadets Week!

Thank you to every cadet and volunteer who took part and helped make the first National Cadets Week such a success. From first aid and skills sessions to parades, visits and official openings, here are just a few highlights from across the country:

• Cadets joined the opening of the Joint Cadet Centre in Hastings, with Minister for Veterans and People Calvin Bailey @calvinbaileymp
• @northenirelandseacadets visited HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH
• @conwycountyseacadets joined forces with other Cadet Forces and the Llandudno Tidy Team to clean and deweed the memorial on Llandudno Promenade
• Wessex District Sea Cadets and @grimsbysc Grimsby & Cleethorpes Sea Cadets took part in local parades celebrating the National Cadets Week
• Wakefield Sea Cadets visited the Wakefield Army Reserve Centre and met the Mayor of Wakefield, Brian Moorhouse
• @stroudseacadets326 organised an open evening event where cadets stepped into staff roles.

You make Sea Cadets what it is. Thank you! 💙

Our sincere thanks also go to our Admiral, HRH The Princess Royal, for her continued support and for opening National Cadets Week with her letter on Monday.

#SeaCadetsUK #NationalCadetsWeek
@royalnavyyouthandcadets @MinistryofDefence by @seacadetsuk

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This National Cadet Week, we thank all the corporate partners and employers who are helping Sea Cadets to give young people skills for life.

Whether supplying food and water for cadet events and activities or providing support for our offshore fleet and boat stations, our charity could not provide the incredible experiences we offer without your contributions.

Employers also have a crucial role to play, by signing the Armed Forces Covenant (with its commitment to supporting cadet groups) and giving employees additional leave to carry out community youth work as Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

Marine Society & Sea Cadets are calling for five days of statutory volunteering leave for each employee – so that even more people can volunteer to support cadets across the UK. We therefore salute those who are already going above and beyond, such as Cummins – who give Cadet Force Adult Volunteers 10 days of additional leave.

Read more at the #linkinbio about how Cummins supported one Teesside District volunteer and provided the facilities that allowed @darlingtonscc to become our newest affiliated unit in July.

SeaCadetsUK #NationalCadetsWeek
@RoyalNavyYouthandCadets @MinistryofDefence by @seacadetsuk

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Being a cadet is about so much more than attending each week – it's about discovering what you're capable of.

This National Cadets Week, we're shining a light on the skills a typical unit @sevenoaksscc gives their cadets - from getting potential Navy aviators ready for take-off, to helping sailing stars chart their course towards Olympic competition. Every parade night is an opportunity to develop a lifelong skillset comprising communication, leadership, teamwork and resilience. The lessons and attributes they gain will stay with them long after their time in cadet uniform.

Across the UK, our volunteer-led units are unlocking potential, opening doors and creating brighter futures. By delivering skills for life, we are proud to be helping every cadet find their chance to shine.

Head to #linkinbio to read more on how being part of Sea Cadets has impacted four of our impressive young people.

#SeaCadetsUK #NationalCadetsWeek
@RoyalNavyYouthandCadets @MinistryofDefence by @seacadetsuk

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9 days ago

What would you do in an emergency?

At Sea Cadets, young people learn life-saving first aid skills, then put them to the test through realistic training and national competitions that build confidence, teamwork and leadership under pressure.

Those skills don't stay in the classroom. Time and again, cadets have used their training to help others in real-life emergencies, proving that young people can make an extraordinary difference when it matters most.

This National Cadet Week, we're celebrating the cadets who have stepped forward to help others, and the first aid training that gave them the confidence to act. Go to the #linkinbio to read more.

#SeaCadetsUk #NationalCadetsWeek @RoyalNavyYouthandCadets @MinistryofDefence by @seacadetsuk

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10 days ago

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. They support cadet activities, run local units and help thousands of young people develop skills, confidence and friendships.

Coming from all walks of life, they create fun, inclusive environments where cadets can discover their potential. Whether from Armed Forces or civilian backgrounds, their experience and dedication make a lasting difference.

Thanks to these trusted mentors, 76% of cadets say Sea Cadets has improved their day-to-day happiness, while 66% of parents and carers report increased self-confidence in their child.

This National Cadets Week, we celebrate and thank our incredible volunteers for the life-changing impact they have on young people and communities across the UK!

#SeaCadetsUk #NationalCadetsWeek @RoyalNavyYouthandCadets @MinistryofDefence by @seacadetsuk

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11 days ago

Sea Cadets is enormously proud to be a highly visible force for good in neighbourhoods across the UK – whether cleaning beaches or rivers; supporting veterans and Armed Forces charities; or providing bands and ceremonial displays at public events.

These activities help our young people to develop a sense of service, responsibility and belonging. 70% say that Sea Cadets has increased their involvement with their community (with 80% feeling more ‘community-spirited’), while 83% feel it has improved their ability to help others.

With our training and public engagement rooted in the places we serve, our cadets are empowered to make active contributions which allow them to give back to society and become the community leaders of tomorrow.

#SeaCadetsUk #NationalCadetsWeek @RoyalNavyYouthandCadets @MinistryofDefence by @seacadetsuk

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12 days ago

A special message from His Majesty The King. 🎖️

As we celebrate the first ever #NationalCadetsWeek, we’re recognising the cadets, volunteers, families and supporters who make the Cadet Forces possible.

📅 5–11 October 2026 by @seacadetsuk

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National Cadets Week starts today!

We're incredibly proud that HRH The Princess Royal, Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps, has sent a special message to launch our big week.

“The first National Cadets Week is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of cadets across all our Services and the difference they make in communities throughout the United Kingdom.

As Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps, I have seen at first hand how Sea Cadets gives young people from every background the confidence, resilience and practical skills to meet life’s challenges. It also instils teamwork, responsibility and a commitment to others.

These opportunities would not be possible without the dedicated volunteers who give their time, experience and encouragement so generously.

I am pleased to launch Sea Cadets’ celebrations for the first National Cadets Week and send my best wishes to every cadet and volunteer taking part. I hope their example will inspire many more young people and adults to become involved.”

Follow the week and help us celebrate the incredible impact of cadets nationwide using. #SeaCadetsUk #NationalCadetsWeek
@RoyalNavyYouthandCadets @MinistryofDefence by @seacadetsuk

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Giving young people the chance to have their voices heard.

This week, sea cadets attended the Labour Party Conference and spoke directly with defence representatives about their experiences as cadets: the skills and confidence they've gained and the difference Sea Cadets makes to young people and communities across the UK.

They met Ministers including Calvin Bailey MP (Minister for Veterans and People), Louise Sandher-Jones MP (Minister for the Armed Forces) and Luke Pollard MP (Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry), as well as former Armed Forces Minister Al Carns MP.

Engaging with decision-makers across the political spectrum helps make sure young people's experiences are heard, and we're proud of how confidently our cadets represented Sea Cadets.

Next stop: Conservative Party Conference.
#SeaCadetsUK #LabourConference
@calvinbaileymp @louisesandherjones4ned @lukepollard @alcarns by @seacadetsuk

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17 days ago

Join us in London on Sunday 18 October 2026 for a truly unforgettable day, commemorating The Battle of Trafalgar and Lord Nelson’s glorious victory! 🙌

📌 To find out more, or to secure your tickets, please visit the Linktree in our bio.

#SeaCadetsUK #TrafalgarDay2026 by @seacadetsuk

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⚓️ Confidence. Resilience. Skills for life.

We were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to Sea Cadets’ National Sailing & Windsurfing Regatta in Southport over the weekend. As our Patron and Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps, Her Royal Highness met cadets from across the UK, watched racing on the water and heard first-hand about the opportunities available through Sea Cadets.

For many young people, Sea Cadets is about much more than sailing and competition. It's about stepping outside comfort zones, developing leadership skills, building resilience and discovering new confidence through adventure and challenge.

The regatta showcased the very best of Sea Cadets, with young people testing themselves on the water, making lasting friendships and gaining experiences that help them thrive, whatever their background.

A huge thank you to the volunteers who make opportunities like these possible for thousands of young people across the UK.
#SeaCadetsUK #Southport #Sailing #Windsurfing #YouthDevelopment #Volunteering #PrincessRoyal #SkillsForLife by @seacadetsuk

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