Sea cadets starts 75th anniversary celebrations

Jersey Sea Cadets estimates thousands of young people have benefitted from the charity

Jersey Sea Cadets is starting its 75th anniversary celebrations.

Organisers estimated thousands of young people had benefited from the charity during its time on the island.

It offers maritime training and leadership experiences for children aged between 10 and 18.

Volunteers and former cadets who are now over 18 years old have been invited to the opening event being held at Government House later.

Jersey Sea Cadets has often been involved in greeting members of the Royal Family

The charity started in Jersey in 1947 and was recognised by the Ministry of Defence in 1949.

Commanding officer Lt David Thompson said the sea cadets had helped “thousands of young people” during that time.

"The sea cadets have been present for all the Royal visits since 1975 providing guards of honour and hopefully we will be doing the same for the King," he added.

Lt Thompson also said being part of the cadets meant young people had access to "specialist training and events".

The cadets were also involved in the 80th anniversary of D-Day cemmorations

Jersey Sea Cadets is starting its 75th anniversary celebrations.

Organisers estimated thousands of young people had benefited from the charity during its time on the island.

It offers maritime training and leadership experiences for children aged between 10 and 18.

Volunteers and former cadets who are now over 18 years old have been invited to the opening event being held at Government House later.

Lt Thompson and his daughter Evie are both members of Jersey Sea Cadets