CADETS

   For several years now boarders from the school have been attending a Cadet Detachment in Dersingham. The strength of this Detachment has grown steadily both in numbers (St. Michael's being the chief recruiting centre) and in achievements, until it reached its peak last year by winning "The King's Cup," which is presented to the best Detach­ment in the country.  The cup was presented to the Detachment on 29th November at the Drill Hall, Dersingham, by Brigadier Trappes-Loamax, the Chairman of the Army Cadet Force Committee.

     Amid resounding applause, Brigadier Trappes-Loamax announced that the Queen had graciously given her permission for the Detachment to be known in future as the "Sandringham Detachment." Brigadier Trappes-Loamax said that the winning of the cup by the Sandringham Detachment was a memorable event, this was only the second year the cup had been presented to sub-units, previously it had been an inter-Battalion cup, and as Sandringham had won it in the second year, this was made an even greater achievement, as the Detachment is the youngest in the Battalion formed only 3 years previously by Captain Nobbs the Detachment Commander. 
    Brigadier Trappes-Loamax paid tribute to Capt.; Nobbs' energy and leadership, which, with the help of 2nd Lieut. Quick, Sgt. Major Shepherd and Sgt. Major Knight, had brought the Detachment to the top. He also acknowledged the co-operation of Mr. Pott, who had so willingly encouraged his pupils to join the Force and lend his double-decker bus to transport them to and from Dersingham.

    Brigadier Trappes-Loamax presented a cup for obtaining a possible in the Edward Shield Shooting Competition to Sgt P. Yarker; I. Dupont who also qualified for one, was absent owing to an illness.  The Brigadier also presented several St. Michael's boys with their Cert A Part II.

    The Detachment Shooting Team, with Cpl. Van Reimsdyke, Cpl. Durham and Sgt. Yarker, led by Capt. Nobbs, won the 303 Challenge Shield at the T.A. Rifle Meeting, and Sgt. Yarker won the Individual 303 Championship Cup.

    The 3rd Battalion won the Inter-Battalion Sports Shield at the Sports Meeting held at Yarmouth.  The Battalion was greatly strengthened by the large entry of many St. Michael's athletes.

    The Annual Camp last summer was held at Lydd, Kent. This was attended by many St. Michael's boys, and the camp this year at Dibgate is likely to be as successful as last year.

P.F. YARKER,  (Cadet Sgt.).

Photo of Award.

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The 3rd Cadet Battalion won the inter-Battalion Sports Shield for the 3rd year running at Yarmouth on 11th July.

Cpl. Van Reinsdyke was presented with silver medals for winning the over-17's 100 yds, 200 yds, Long Jump and being in the winning Relay.  R. Buckley won 2 silver medals for winning the under-17's 100 yds. and being in the winning Relay.

CPl. Greenall won. 3 bronze, medals for coming 2nd in the Discus, Hammer, and Shot.