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Another weekend, another fantastic volunteering opportunity for our cadets! On Sunday, we supported the incredible participants of HARP 24, cheering them on as they completed the final laps of their challenging 24-hour run. Before heading home, our cadets made sure the area was left spotless by collecting litter and helping to take down signage. Well…

Congratulations to Sgt Herman, who proudly represented Essex Wing at the Central & East Region Inter-Wing Athletics Competition held at South Kesteven Sports Stadium in Grantham on Saturday. Sgt Herman competed in the 800 metres and delivered a fantastic performance, earning a well-deserved silver medal. Well done, Sgt!

On Wednesday evening, some of our cadets enjoyed an intro to paddle sports session on the River Chelmer. There was plenty of fun and games, and not a dry cadet by the end! The session also gave our paddle sports instructors a great opportunity to practise their coaching skills.

Over the last 3 weeks we have had our hands full giving out various awards and qualifications to our cadets, so many that we struggled to get them all in the picture! They have been hard at work throughout the year making significant achievements all over the board, meaning we had the delight to hand…

Last weekend, we held another Basic Camp at Belchamps Activity Centre for cadets who have completed the Junior Cadet Training Programme within the past year. The camp gave our junior cadets the opportunity to build on their First Class classification training, covering key areas such as basic navigation, safe campcraft for expeditions, first aid, and…

Sunday saw some lively debate as cadets presented arguments both for and against thought-provoking topics they had proposed themselves, including ‘AI can only benefit society’ and ‘Military service should be mandatory after secondary school’. Each debate was moderated by a nominated speaker, with NCOs acting as judges. Even our junior cadets stepped up to lead…

We recently held a sports session with a twist! The evening began with a round robin of activities, including football and rugby drills, and finished with a light-hearted relay inspired by classic school sports days. The relay featured a giant egg and spoon race (using a football and a Rock-it Ball stick), a sack race…

Last weekend, 20 cadets supported the Southend Half Marathon by volunteering at a water station—handing out drinks, offering encouragement to runners, and clearing away countless paper cups to keep the roads and pathways tidy. They did a fantastic job, and we’ve already been asked if we’ll be back next year.

On Tuesday evening, five of our cadets attended the Southend Schools and Clubs Jack Petchey Achievement Award Ceremony at the Palace Theatre, following their successful nominations earlier this year. The event recognised the achievements of young people from across Southend who have made a positive impact within their schools, youth organisations, and communities. Each award…

Our cadets gave it their all on Sunday at the Essex Wing Athletics Competition, held at Colchester Garrison. Despite the heat, our cadets competed with their usual enthusiasm and determination. The cheering section was on top form too, with some brilliantly creative chants! We’re proud to have placed 3rd overall in both the junior and…