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Airdrie & Coatbridge Sea Cadet unit had the honour of receiving 2 seperate national awards for 2008.
A commendation from the Captain of the Sea Cadet Corps came early in 2009 on a job well done for 2008. Airdrie & Coatbridge are one of only 2 units to receive this for 2008.
The big surprise came in the middle of January 2009. Officer In Charge Chief Petty Officer Debbie Paterson received a call out of the blue telling her the unit was to be presented with the Indefatigable cup for 2008.
This is only the third time that the Cup has been awarded within the Sea Cadet Corps, to the Sea Cadet Unit that has improved the most during the year (being for 2008).
The Unit made sustained progress throughout last year, with an effective training programme and the taking part of District and Area events. This has required huge effort and commitment and they thoroughly deserve the award.
Bill O’Leary (Indefatigable Old Boys Association Chairman) will be travelling to Airdrie to make this very special presentation to the Commanding Officer of T.S. Enterprise, along with a monetary cheque in person on behalf of the IOBA, on 15th June 2009.
The trophy, once the ‘Merseyside Navy League - Swimming Gala Trophy’, is so valuable it has to remain at the old Indefatigable School (JSMTC) other than for the presentation, the winning unit will receive a shield to keep.
Local dignitaries, VIP’s and members of the Royal Naval Association, the Royal British Legion will also be invited.
