Fun at the Sea Cadets fundraising event
The Springs unit of the South African Sea Cadets (SASC) held a fun day on Saturday, to raise funds for the club.
Organisers, parents, friends and club members supported the day.
Training Ship Springs (TSS) situated at the Springs Central Air Scouts premises in Colliery Road, Casseldale has a membership total of 25, aged between 10 and 18 years.
The event was filled with fun including a jumping castle, karate demonstration, potjiekos competition and cadets washing cars of the visitors.
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Leigh Fuhri won the potjiekos competition with her beef goulash and bacon potjie.
TSS First Lt Dorothy White says the visitors who supported the event, enjoyed the different potjies and this also contributed towards the raising of funds.
The cadets, who assisted with the washing of the cars, were given tips for their effort, which they then donated towards the fundraising event.
Proceeds will go towards maintenance of the building and the purchase of life jackets, equipment needed at the unit and other events.
The TSS is part of the SASC, a youth organisation that is open to boys and girls between Grade Six and Grade 12.
“Cadets are taught basic health and safety skills including seamanship, navigation, engineering and catering,” says Officer Commanding Vaughan Cooper.
New entry Quinn Berry (11) says while learning these skills emphasis is placed on tamwork and leadership skills.
“We also learn how to tie knots as well as other interesting activities,” he says.
For Basic Seaman Jordan Meniers (12) being part of the TSS means she can fulfil her long-term plans.
“I want to join the SA Navy and what a better way to start than with the TSS,” she says.
The cadets meet every Friday between 5.30pm to 8.30pm.
Anyone interested in joining the cadets can call Dorothy on 071 606 0455 or email tssprings@vodamail.co.za.
