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Administrator: YOUNGSTERS have got together to clean up their playing fields in Worcester. The group of nine Cadets and Marine Cadets from the Navy Training Corps, based at Worcester TS Ark Royal , along with people from Worcester Community Housing (WCH), the city council and police community...
Stuart: 24 – 26 September, camping weekend at Warren Oak near Ledbury. Further info from Cmdr Hale trainer@navytrainingcorps.org
Registered Charity Number – 1137629
YOUNGSTERS have got together to clean up their playing fields in Worcester.
The group of nine Cadets and Marine Cadets from the Navy Training Corps, based at Worcester TS Ark Royal , along with people from Worcester Community Housing (WCH), the city council and police community support officer Matt Harris, picked up nine bags of rubbish on King George V playing fields in Brickfields on Tuesday.
It was decided to carry out the community clean-up after people living in the area said litter was one of their biggest concerns.
Kirsteen Price, WCH estate manager for Brickfields and Warndon, said: “We had a community event in Brickfields in June and we asked people to tell us what their issues were. The top things were litter in the area – and the park in particular.”
WCH joined forces with Worcester City Council and arranged a community clean-up, which have been happening across the city throughout the summer as part of the Take Pride in Worcester campaign.
YOUNGSTERS have got together to clean up their playing fields in Worcester.
The group of Worcester TS Ark Royal Navy and Marine Cadets, along with people from Worcester Community Housing (WCH), the city council and police community support officer Matt Harris, picked up nine bags of rubbish on King George V playing fields in Brickfields on Tuesday.
It was decided to carry out the community clean-up after people living in the area said litter was one of their biggest concerns.
Kirsteen Price, WCH estate manager for Brickfields and Warndon, said: “We had a community event in Brickfields in June and we asked people to tell us what their issues were. The top things were litter in the area – and the park in particular.”
WCH joined forces with Worcester City Council and arranged a community clean-up, which have been happening across the city throughout the summer as part of the Take Pride in Worcester campaign.
See picture in Photo gallery.
ALL STAFF INFO: Registered Charity Number – 1137629
Navy Training Corps Chaplain leads mourners in saying farewell to Normany Veteran. The funeral for ex-Royal Marine Tom Nicholls was led by Regional Chaplain Stuart Charrington. Over 200 people gathered together to pay their respects to Tom including around 50 members of the Normandy Veterans Association, the oldest of whom on parade was almost 90. Twenty six Standards, carried by former members of the armed forces, were dipped during a very moving Last Post accompanied by a recording of the Massed Bands of the Royal Marines. Marine Nicholls embarked on an LCM at midnight on 5th June 1944 as part of 600 Flotilla with the Canadian Regiment de La Chaudiere heading for Juno beach. They arrived at Bernieres-sur-Mer at 11.30 a.m. on 6th. Four Canadian soldiers aboard had been violently sick due to the rough seas on the 11 hour voyage. Tom and his shipmates, a Marines Corporal, and Royal Navy Coxswain and Engineer had been plying them with kai, a mixture of cocoa, grease and rum in order to settle their stomachs with little effect. As the soldiers attempted to disembark the Bren Gun carrier and 6 pounder field gun they had tore away the hawser that held the ramp. The tide came in and swamped the landing craft within minutes. Tom and his crew abandoned ship and swam to shore.
Having rejoined his crew and others from the regiment, they came under fire from a sniper in the church tower. The initial fighting over, Tom worked on the beaches for a few weeks, clearing the beach and surf of corpses, before moving onto Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches as part of a communications and logistics unit, before taking part in Operation Market Garden. He used to say that the worst part of his time there was the smell of burning flesh and bloated corpses, the best times were the American liberty ships where hot food and contraband could be traded for English ration cigarettes or beach souvenirs.
Tom joined the Normandy Veterans Association and spent many anniversaries of D-day in Normandy and Market Garden in Holland, exploring the country where once he fought for freedom.
He also aided a French enthusiast to organise the restoration of a Sherman tank for an event to celebrate the Battle of Cagny in Operation Goodwood in July 1944, at which the original tank crew were reunited.
Chaplain Charrington said in his address that we should never forget the tremendous sacrifice made by the servicemen and women during the dark days of the Second World War. Pictures can be seen in the Photo Gallery.
ADVANCE NOTICE – ALL STAFF. TRAFALGAR DAY DINNER 16/10/2010 Time tbc
ALL STAFF,CADETS, parents and supporters Trafalgar Day Parade and Service at TS OCEAN and Wolverley Parish Church Sunday 17/10/2010 time tbc
24 – 26 September, camping weekend at Warren Oak near Ledbury. Further info from Cmdr Hale trainer@navytrainingcorps.org
Hi, I’m from TS Ocean
I had a great time marching and playing the boatswains pipe in the Colours demonstration at Wolverly Carnival on Saturday. Loads of people cheered for us as we marched past.
My Mum just entered the Argos world truck competition, which could win £5000 for the Navy Training Corps unit.
Please ask your parents to enter too – you have to be over 18yrs. You never know, we just might win!
The link is below – closing date is 13th July.
http://www.worldtruck.co.uk/Content/pdf/charitytoolkit.pdf
Saturday 19th June saw the residents of Brickfields and Warndon, two large estates in Worcester, hold a Unity in the Community Day at King George V Playing Fields. Local groups, which included the St Johns Ambulance, Cats Protection League, Worcester City Council, Play School Groups, Care Groups, The Navy Training Corps and many more, had stalls to publicise their roles in the Community and to help raise funds for themselves. There was also a Football Competition mainly made up of local Junior League Sides. Worcester Navy Training Corps Unit, TS Ark Royal, which meets at the Community Centre in Brickfields, entered a team. Considering the Cadets had never played together as a team before, they did extremely well, winning one match and narrowly losing two against very experienced opposition. They showed great determination and excellent sportsmanship.
The Cadets also helped the organisers of the event by putting up most of the gazebos for the other groups to use and dismantling them after. Since it started almost a year ago, TS Ark Royal has played a very prominent role in the Community and has over thirty Cadets now enrolled. The Staff, led tirelessly by S/Lt Jackie Cooper, work very hard for the benefit of the Cadets and are a credit to the Navy Training Corps as well as a great example of what can be achieved to keep young people occupied in their spare time and be a positive force for good in the Community.
See pictures in the photo gallery
Our cadets were once again a credit to both Fairfield Community Primary School, Tudor Grange Academy and the Navy Training Corps at todays opening of the allotments at Blooms garden centre Worcester. I was proud to be their Officer in Charge. They made a very good impression with the garden centre management and public. There were three photograhers present taking photographs of the cadets, one being from the Worcester News. So look out for the pictures in the next few days. I have to praise the Marines from both TS Ark Royal and TS Victory, in particular Jack Reynolds, Jay Fewtrell, Luke Jones, Jordan Roberts, Callum Roberts, Jamie Dainty, Cameron Harford and from the Navy side Charlie Cooper as these cadets have put in a lot of hard work over the last few weeks including all through the half term break building the allotment up ready for todays opening. Jack Luke and Charlie were with us until 2130 last night putting the finishing touches ready for today. The younger cadets can now start to attend the allotment thanks to help these cadets have given us. See pictures in the photo gallery
Sub Lt Jackie Cooper, Navy Training Corps, along with Sgt Jenny Greig,Sgt Matthew Greig, CI Sonia Locke and 14 cadets from Worcester units, were joined by CPO Darren McKay and Lt Paul McKay from Bristol unit TS Dauntless on our day out to Scott’s 100th Anniversary of the expedition to the Antartic held in Cardiff.
We were invited by Captain Bainbridge onto the tall sailing ship SS Stavros Niachros where we were given a tour of the ship and then invited into the wardroom for light refreshments. We then went aboard HMS Scott for a tour of the research vessel followed by photos taken at the Navy recruitment stand, where the Royal Navy CPO was very impressed with our cadets and gave them all a navy drinks bottle and posters.
After lunch we walked up to Scotts Harbour where the cadets posed for photos outside the arena used for the “X Factor” and “Britains got Talent” shows. We all enjoyed a ride on a speed boat and were very well looked after by the crew, in fact they gave us a good discount as the owner was ex services. Everyone enjoyed themselves are looking forward to the next trip out !!! See pictures in the photo gallery
A concert by the Salvation Army to benefit the Corps was held recently. It was attended by over 200 people and the huge sum of 1500 pounds was raised.
The concert was the result of over a years preparation by Cdr Steve Smith and Mr.John Stubbings from the Salvation Army and it was attended by both the Mayor of Gloucester as well as the Sheriff. Two of our National Vice Presidents, Mr.Harry Francis and Mr.Chris Witts were also at the concert.
I’m in the marines side and it is great fun and they always have cadets keeping fit, but also having fun at the same time, it really is great. i really enjoy it. the staff are helpful and kind and if you get something wrong they help you and they teach good discipline , which is also great cadet sargent
Regional Chaplain holds memorial service at sea.
Regional Chaplain Stuart Charrington, Navy Training Corps, recently conducted the funeral for an ex Royal Navy sailor AB Dave Turner.
AB Turner joined the Royal Navy aged 16 and after basic training at HMS Raleigh attended the Royal Naval Gunnery School at HMS Cambridge, Wembury, South Devon. AB Turner spent most of his career serving on destroyers. Dave died at an early age, leaving behind a wife Ellen and young daughter Melissa.
The day following the funeral Chaplain Stuart Charrington and other friends, including two former RN personnel, two soldiers and one RYA Principal and his partner, were spending the weekend sailing in the Solent. AB Turner’s favourite holiday destination was the Isle of Wight. Following the funeral Chaplain Charrington took two red roses, one from AB Turner’s wife, the other from his daughter, and after a short memorial cast them onto the sea, just off The Needles. It was a very moving time for all on board and one which AB Turner’s family appreciated very much.
Pictures in the Photo Gallery
Reminder of the concert at the Salvation Army Main Citadel in Eastgate Street, Gloucester on Sunday 13th June starting at 1830. The Mayor and Mayoress and the Sheriff are attending as is one of our Vice Presidents Chris Witts.
Hello Richard and Everyone!
How are you all doing, thought I would drop by and tell you that your website is great just had another look around and I wish you well with everything.
Best Wishes
Lori
7th – 9th May – Third Class Seamanship Course and Marine Training Weekend.
Both Courses were attended by cadets from Wolverly, Malvern, Gloucester and Worcester, who I must say got on very well and worked well together as a team.
Despite the awful weather, the marines really enjoyed their weekend under canvas and have all asked when the next one will be held !!!
Congratulations to all the Navy Training Corps Cadets for being successful in passing the Third Class Seamanship Course and they too are all gearing up for the Second Class course, having had a very good weekend. They worked really hard and I’m proud of you all. A special well done to Oceana from TS Ocean for attaining the top marks on this course.
All the cadets have asked me to express a big thankyou to all the staff for their time and efforts.
ts.bulldogs is the best in the world
I would like to thank everyone who attended the First Anniversary Party of the Navy Training Corps on April 9th. Everyone including Staff, Cadets, supporters, families and friends and Committe Members had a fantastic an evening as I did too.
I would like to thank you all for your hard work and tireless efforts over the past twelve months. Thank you also to everyone at TS Ocean for putting on the party and for the lovely chair I was presented with, which I will always treasure.
The past year has been tremendous and we look forward to even more Units joining us over the coming year. My sincere thanks to everyone for the great support you have given the Corps and I look forward to next year’s party.
On Saturday 13th February 2010 Wyre Forest NTC went out in force to Kidderminster Tesco for a bag packing session. The fundraiser was to help raise money for people in Haiti.
I am very pleased to inform everyone that Wyre Forest Unit raised £279-50p for Haiti which will be passed on to the British Red Cross.
WELL DONE WYRE FOREST.
AN INSPIRING Navy Training Corps cadet from Worcester has overcome health problems to win a prestigious award writes reporter James Savage from Worcester News.
Tudor Grange Academy pupil Charlie Cooper, who lives in the city centre, has been awarded the Chris Tugwell Memorial Trophy for charity work and encouraging younger cadets.
The 13-year-old, who was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy three years ago, helped set up a Skills for Action service with her cadet unit, TS Victory in Worcester.
Early in 2009, the youngster organised a three-mile sponsored swim and also took part in a 10-mile walk to raise funds for a headstone for Jade Tyler.
Jade, from Warndon, Worcester, died in tragic circumstances in January last year. Charlie helped raise more than £1,500 towards the headstone.
Captain Richard Tyrrell, of the Navy Training Corps, said: “This young lady was instrumental in our starting TS Victory at Tudor Grange Academy, and has acted as a mentor to her fellow peers at this unit.
“I have had the pleasure of attending TS Victory on a number of occasions, where I have seen Charlie passing on her knowledge and encouraging her fellow cadets.
“She is a kind, compassionate, enthusiastic, patient young lady who is willing to help where ever she is able to, and this is a rarity in this day and age.
“Charlie is always the first to volunteer herself for fund-raising for the Navy Training Corps.
“She has attended every open day both locally and nationally, and is instrumental in recruiting new cadets.
“I know that Charlie suffered with Bell’s palsy three years ago, and the effect that this had on her confidence and self-esteem, as her peers did not understand about her ailment.
“She has picked herself up and thrown herself into helping others and she should be commended for this.”
Charlie’s mum Jackie said: “I am so proud of her. This award just goes to show that problems can be overcome and fantastic achievements can be made.”
She was presented with the Chris Tugwell Memorial Trophy earlier this month by the Mayor of Gloucester, Councillor Chris Witts at TS Bulldog Navy Training Corps unit in Gloucester.
Chris Tugwell was a police officer from Cheltenham, but worked all over the Midlands both in the police force and through his involvement with youth in the community activities.
Mr Tugwell died at a young age from cancer and his family donated the trophy to keep his memory alive.
For more information about joining the Navy Training Corps, visit navytrainingcorps.org
hi i go to ts bulldog unit in gloucester. it is really great because all of the staff are kind and respect our wishes. we also have a fun night at the end of each month and the cadets and staff both have a great time. we also go shooting and no one minds if you are really rubbish at it
cadet matt sunderland TS bulldog Gloucester