SCARBOROUGHARMED FORCES DAY

Celebrating the Centenary of the Scarborough Sea Cadets

PROGRAMME of the DAYPROGRAMME of the DAYSERVICE of THANKSGIVINGSERVICE of THANKSGIVING

SATURDAY 29 JUNE 2019SATURDAY 29 JUNE 2019

OUR ELEVENTH YEAR

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Deputy Mayor’s Welcome

The Mayor of the Borough of Scarborough, Cllr. HazelLynsky apologises for not being able to attend but ispleased that the Deputy Mayor, Cllr, Roberta Swierswill fulfil her duties on this occasion.

As Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Scarborough, I am honoured to be hosting the Armed Forces Day on behalf of Scarborough Borough Council.

As many of you will know, being loyal supporters andcontributors of this annual event in Scarborough, thiswill be the 11th year that it has taken place. It is anevent that started small on West Pier and quicklydeveloped to encompass the entire South Bayincluding the beach. We have since 2014 - when theRed Arrows first displayed - been running an event that has equalled any city that hashosted the National Armed Forces Day. With all that experience and knowledge it’s nowonder that the Events Team wrote an “exceptional bid” that won Scarborough theopportunity to host the National event in 2020.

Sadly today, we are saying goodbye to the Armed Forces Day Manager, Rowena Marsdenwho has been the backbone and mainstay of the event since its inception in 2009. Onbehalf of the AFD steering group and all the AFD supporters, exhibiters and veteransthat have got to know Rowena over the years, I would like to extend our thanks andwish her well for the future.

This year we are privileged to mark the Centenary of the Scarborough Sea Cadets, T.S. Scarborough. They have invited a contingent from Northampton to join them heretoday to celebrate their achievements, so give them a cheer when they all proudlyparade at 12 noon in the opening ceremony.

We also welcome a new large exhibit on West Pier - the Barnsley Airborne ComradesAssociation, who have a fantastic array of weapons and stories of “daring-do” to sharewith you all and be aware that they will be firing a mortar gun on the half hourthroughout the day!

I hope you will enjoy this special day and say “Thank you” to our Armed Servicespersonnel - past, present and future.

Cllr Roberta Swiers Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Scarborough 2019/20

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1100..0000** Welcome by the Town Crier for the Borough of Scarborough andScandinavian Marching Bands Parade step off from Foreshore

1111..0000 RAF Cadets First Aid Demonstration at their stall opposite Gilly’s

1111..3300 RAF BBMF Spitfire Display from RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire

1122..0000 -- Civic opening led by the Yorkshire Volunteers Band

Welcome by the Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Scarborough, Cllr. Roberta Swiers

Response by Deputy Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Mrs Clare Wood JP

Presentation of 50yrs Long Service to Green Howards Regiment: Gold Badge, to Mr Stephen Jewell BEM MSM by Major General C.Callow CB OBE

Presentation of Veterans’ Badges with citations:

Mr Roger Boudidge (ex Army) and Mr Allan Robertshaw (ex MN) presented by Deputy Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Mrs Clare Wood JP

Mr John Agar (ex RAF) presented by Wg Cdr Alun Walton RAF Fylingdales

Mr Peter Hall (ex Army) & Lt Col Ian Graham (Retd) presented by The Rt Hon the Earl Howe

Presentation with citation to mark the Scarborough Sea Cadets Centenary by Admiral Robert Cooling CB (Retd)

Response and Blessing by Rev Richard Walker, chaplain to Scarborough Sea Cadets

Scarborough Sea Cadets Centenary Parade and Salute at the Dais The Yorkshire Volunteers Band perform

1133..1155 RAF Tucano Display No 72 Squadron RAF Linton on Ouse

1144..0000 Calidus Autogyro Display by Pilot Peter Davies, former winner of “Around the World Air Race”

1144..3300 Scarborough Sea Cadets Centenary Double Gun Run Challenge against Northampton Sea Cadets

1155..0000 RNLI High Powered Manoeuvres Display in South bay

1166..0000 RAF Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 Display with Flight Lieutenant Jim Peterson of 29 Squadron, RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire

1166..2200 Standards, Veterans & Cadets Parade led by QOY WMIK and Yorkshire Volunteers Band

1166..3300 Review of Parade at the Formal Area

Parade Marshal to invite the Deputy Mayor and The Rt Hon the Earl Howe to review Veterans

Deputy Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Mrs Clare Wood JP and Major General C.Callow CB OBE to review Standards

Mr Robert Goodwill MP to review Sea Cadets & Royal Marine Cadets

Chief Inspector Rachel Wood, North Yorkshire Police to review Army Cadets

Wg Cdr Alun Walton RAF Fylingdales to review RAF 739 Cadet Sqn

1166..4400 Presentation of AFD Flag to Mr Frank West, Royal Navy veteran with citation

1166..4455 Service of Thanksgiving led by Revd Richard Walker, Vicar of Scarborough and Revd Pam Jennings. See pages 8 and 9

1177..0000 “Three Cheers” for the Armed Forces

** MMoorrttaarr gguunn ffiirriinngg ffrroomm WWeesstt PPiieerr oonn tthhee hhaallff hhoouurr ffrroomm 1100..0000

Foreshore Formal Area Event Programme (Sandside programme overleaf)

All times approximate and programme may be subject to

VISITING MILITARY FAMILIES Please visit the HEROresort hosting pack with lots of freebies and special

change due to adverse weather, alteration or cancellation

ES WELCOME tent outside the RNLI to collect youroffers (ID required)

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1100..0000** AdVintageous Vintage Village gets underway until 5pm

Scarborough Fair Organ plays 1940s melodies near ASK

1100..2200 Scandinavian Marching Youth Bands performances

1111..0000 Scarborough Fair Organ plays 1940s melodies near ASK

1111..3300 RAF BBMF Spitfire Display from RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire

1122..0000 Yorkshire Volunteers Band and Scarborough Sea Cadets Centenary Parade step off to Formal Area

Scarborough Fair Organ plays 1940s melodies near ASK

Military Vehicle Trust static display

1144..0000 Calidus Autogyro Display by Pilot Peter Davies, former winner of “Around the World Air Race”

1144..1155 Sea Cadets Double Gun Run sets off from Newcastle Packet to Formal Area

1144..3300 The Yorkshire Volunteers Band perform

1155..0000 RNLI High Powered Manoeuvres Display in South bay

1166..0000 RAF Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 Display with Flight Lieutenant Jim Peterson of 29 Squadron, RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire

1166..1100 Standards, Veterans & Cadets Parade muster outside Golden Grid

1166..2200 Standards, Veterans & Cadets Parade step off led by QOY WMIK andYorkshire Volunteers Band to Formal Area for Review of Parade and Service of Thanksgiving

1166..3300 Scarborough Fair Organ plays 1940s melodies near ASK

1177..0000 “Three Cheers” for the Armed Forces

** MMoorrttaarr gguunn ffiirriinngg ffrroomm WWeesstt PPiieerr oonn tthhee hhaallff hhoouurr ffrroomm 1100..0000

Sandside Event Programme

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All times approximate and programme may be subject to change due to adverse weather, alteration or cancellation

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NEW VETERANS ID CARDThe Ministry of Defence has launched a newVeterans ID card which will help public andcharitable sector services to instantlyrecognise the service of a Veteran.

This card will provide proof that a Veteranhas served in HM Armed Forces in line withthe Government definition of a Veteran,which is one day’s service.

For more information about this schemeand how to apply for a Veterans ID cardContact: 0808 1914 218 www.veterans-uk.info

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TownHall St Nicholas

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GrandHotel

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RNLILifeboatStation

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Military recruitmentand welfare stalls

Vintage Village, bandsand military vehicles

Military activities andexhibits

Scarborough Fair exhibits including WW1 Thornycroft J-Type truck

Heroes Welcome Point

Operation Dynamo shipThe Regal Lady

Public toilet with disabled facilities

Welfare Point for event information, lost propertyand lost children

RNLI Lifeguards on duty

Tank display, Birds of Preyand Rebel Softball

First Aid point

* PLEASE NOTEThe Cliff Lift next to Olympia is FREE for veterans with ID

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God save our Gracious Queen! Long live our noble Queen!

God save the Queen! Send her victorious, Happy and glorious,

Long to reign over us, God save the Queen!

The Blessing •

The National Anthem

Service of T hanksgiving

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This poem is dedicated to the memory of the many young people who lost their lives at sea during the Second World War…

not having not reached their 16th birthday.

Reading‘Raymond Victor Steed’

By Joe Earl, a former Merchant Seaman and member of the Scarborough Merchant Navy Association

Welcome

A thousand ages in Thy sight Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun.

Time, like an ever rolling stream, Bears all its sons away; They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day.

O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be Thou our guard while troubles last, And our eternal home.

Hymn O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home;

Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defence is sure.

Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting Thou art God, To endless years the same.

Exhortation •

Last Post •

One Minute Silence •

Reveille •

Kohima Epitaph •

Prayers For the Queen and Royal Family

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The Lord’s Prayer

Reading‘Our Sergeant Major’

What would we have done without him being there?

By Scarborough poet, T W Ward

Performed by Major Tony Viney, The Yorkshire Regiment

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SCARBOROUGH SEA CADETS CELEBRATE

T.S. Scarborough Centenary 1919-2019

In 1919 an application was made to the Admiral Commanding CoastGuards and Reserves for the East Mount Sea Training School (later knownas the Graham Sea Training School) to be recognised as a Naval Unit. Thestatus was granted on completion of their first Royal Naval Inspection andin early 1920 the unit was re-named Sea Cadets and proudly issued withnaval uniforms.

Many cadets and staff have passed through the doors over the years withthe steadfast aim of working together as a team representing Scarboroughat the highest standards expected. They have travelled offshore, abroad,on Royal Navy ships, met Royalty, made friends for life and taken skillsthey learnt with them into adulthood.

Throughout the units’ history, the common goal of giving the youth of thetown the best opportunities through nautical adventure and fun has beenthe driving force that has been recognised both at local and national level.

The town of Scarborough has always supported the Sea Cadets as muchas possible and we appreciate it immensely. Without the support of thecouncil and the public over the last 100 years the unit would not strive theway it does today. This constant support has enabled T.S. Scarborough toattain the pinnacle of success by winning the Canada Trophy in 2018 andbeing named the best Sea Cadet Unit in the UK.

We would like to thank everyone who has ever contributed toScarborough Sea Cadets in any way large or small over the last Century.

Your support has made a difference in so many people’s lives and we look forward to another 100 years doing what we do and we hope you are as proud as we are to be part of the Scarborough Sea Cadet Family.

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