Dumfries & Dalbeattie Sea Cadets

14/09/2026

A Busy Weekend for Our Cadets! ⚓

Our cadets had an exceptionally busy weekend representing the unit and serving our local community.

⛴️Merchant Navy Commemorative Service

On Saturday , cadets attended the Merchant Navy commemorative service to pay tribute to current and past personnel serving in the Merchant.

🛩️ Dowding Day Memorial Service

The following day cadets also stepped up to support the organisers of the Dowding Day Memorial Service. From arriving early to help set up the event space, to collecting donations for worthy causes and escorting the ceremonial wreaths to the Dowding Memorial.

We could not be prouder of the respect, enthusiasm, and teamwork shown by all involved over the weekend, BZ! 👏💙




Clyde South District Sea Cadets

05/09/2026

TS Douglas RNP 2026

Last week our unit held its Royal Naval Parade: a formal inspection of the unit, cadets and adult volunteers by Northern Area Officer Commander Gary Farmer RN. We also had the pleasure of hosting The Lord Lieutenant for Dumfriesshire Dr Fiona Armstrong.

Our cadets stood tall and their enthusiasm truly shone through! It was an evening filled with pride as we showcased their hard-earned achievements and dedication throughout the year.🏆👏

🏅 Awards and Honors: Several of our outstanding cadets were recognised and celebrated for their exceptional contributions and achievements.

We'd like to extend our thanks to all the instructors, volunteers, parents, and supporters lwho have been instrumental in our cadets' success. Your dedication makes a world of difference! 🙏

Clyde South District Sea Cadets

01/09/2026

🎉THE CARAS ARE BACK! 🎉

The Cadet Adult Recognition Awards are returning for their seventh year, and they're sure to be better than ever!

The CARAs give Cadets the opportunity to give back to the Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) that make a difference in their lives by nominating them for an award.

Nominations open on the 14th September - so don’t miss out on the chance to nominate your CFAV!

The ceremony will be hosted online on the Lowland RFCA YouTube on the 4th December 2026 📸

Find out more about the CARAs 2026 including key dates and sponsors: https://www.lowlandrfca.org.uk/cadets/caras/



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13/08/2026

Our Commanding Officer, Sub Lieutenant Kayleigh Witts, is lacing up her running shoes to take on 13.1 miles in the Great Scottish Run on Sunday, 4th October!

Kayleigh’s journey with Dumfries Sea Cadets started nearly 12 years ago when she first walked through our doors as a 13-year-old cadet. Having stepped up as a staff member at 18, and taking over as Commanding Officer in February 2025, she has experienced firsthand how the unit builds confidence, teamwork, and leadership in young people across our local community.

Now, she’s tackling her first ever half marathon to raise the essential funds needed to help enhance our unit’s resources and unlock exciting training opportunities for our current cadets. Every single penny raised goes towards supporting our young people.

Let’s show S/Lt Witts some support as she trains through these final 7 weeks! ⚓️💙

👉 How to support:
Click the link below to read her story, leave a message of encouragement, and donate if you can:
🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/page/kayleigh-witts-1

Every donation and share makes a huge difference! Thank you for your support! 🙌

Help Kayleigh Witts raise money to support Dumfries Sea Cadets

01/07/2026

As June came to a close our cadets and volunteers have had an incredibly busy, rewarding, and action-packed month out and about in our amazing community.
Here is a look back at what we got up to this June:

* 🚗 The Dumfries Vintage Rally: We were out in full force helping with car parking duties and collecting donations. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by and supported us!

* 🏆 Guid Nychburris Parade: A massive highlight of our month! Not only did we love taking part in the parade, but we are absolutely thrilled to share that we won the 1st Place Award for the best attendees in our category! 🥇

* 🫡 Armed Forces Day Parade: We proudly marched through Dumfries town centre to honor and show our support for our Armed Forces community.

* ⛪️ Armed Forces Day Church Service: Cadets also attended the dedicated church service to pay our respects and reflect on the sacrifices of our service men and women.

* 🎶 Youth Beatz: To wrap up an amazing month, we headed along to Youth Beatz for a brilliant time connecting with other young people and enjoying the festival atmosphere!

We are incredibly proud of all our cadets for their hard work, flawless turnout, and dedication this month. You have represented Dumfries and Dalbeattie Sea Cadets well!

Also a massive thank you to all the parents and supporters for their continued support.

18/06/2026

Last weekend the cadets volunteered at the Vintage Rally in Dumfries.

The cadets helped the vintage machinery club members park visitors cars, gather donations and greeted the public as they entered the event.

The cadets even got some time to walk around the showfield and were very impressed by the vehicles on show.

Massive well done to the cadets that attended, and thank you the vintage machinery club for having us back this year!

Dumfries And Galloway Vintage Machinery Club INFO PAGE

09/06/2026

📣 BRING A FRIEND MONTH IS HERE! 📣
Hey Cadets! Want to show your mates how awesome your unit is AND win some epic prizes? June is officially Bring a Friend Month, and we are open for visitors every single night this month!

If you know anyone aged 10–17 who is interested in joining cadets, now is the perfect time to bring them along to experience the action.

Here is what’s in it for you:
🍫 Bring 1 Friend: Get a FREE NUTTY from the canteen for the night!
🏆 Bring the MOST Friends: Win a fully paid weekend course!

⚠️ IMPORTANT RULES FOR CADETS:
Tell the Staff First: Before your friend shows up, you must inform a member of staff so we can prepare for visitors.

Sign In at the Door: Make sure your friend writes your name next to theirs on the visitor sheet so you get credit for the prize and your free nutty!

Age Limit: All guests must be between 10 and 17 years old and genuinely interested in seeing what cadets is all about.

Who are you bringing this week? Tag your mates in the comments below or share this post to get the word out! 👇

08/06/2026

07/06/2026

Day Seven of Meet the Team!!
The Officer in Charge of our Sea & Marine Cadet Unit.

06/06/2026

Day Six of Meet The Team!