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My last year in the CCF
was incredible and I am
truly honoured to have
been in command of it
M A R T I N
My Final CCF Year
My last year in the CCF has provided me with memories
which I shall cherish for years to come. Not only has it been
a jam-packed year, but I also had the honour of commanding
the contingent through both Remembrance Sunday and the
Biennial Review.The year was also very special given that it
was 100 years since the end of the GreatWar; every cadet
played their part expertly as they took part in a moving
parade in November. I would be lying if I did not say that I felt
a little pressure during the commemoration.
Subsequently, in March, we had the Biennial Review during
which cadets took part in an inter-section competition
designed to test their powers of teamwork and leadership.
This time CSgt Adam Agbamu got to put his name on the
trophy with a great performance by him and his section. After
the competition, I had the opportunity to parade the CCF
around the Quad with CSM Anissa Patel commanding the
Guard of Honour which performed brilliantly.
The CCF year ended with the highlight for many: Army
Camp.Yet again, the contingent was put to the test with the
Dan Clack competition, a tightly fought contest between the
sections.Tosum up, my last year in the CCF was incredible and
I am truly honoured to have been in command of it. Given that
five out of my seven years at Bancroft’s have been in the CCF, I
am sad to be leaving but glad that I have been a part
of something so unique to the school.
RSM Martin Prusa, Head of CCF, OB
Royal Navy Recognition
Retained by
Bancroft’s Sea Scouts
The Bancroft’s Sea Scout Group was reviewed by Lt Toby
Milligan RN in mid-September.The Scouts demonstrated three
activities normally run by them as part of their programme.
These included undertaking the staged Swimmer Badge - which
all Scouts need before being allowed afloat - pioneering by
building a bridge using poles and ropes, and an RN Field Gun
Race, albeit with miniature guns instead of the full sized ones.
This was followed by a formal parade with the Colours
Ceremony. During this Lt Milligan presented the Chief Scout’s
Challenge Award to Sarah Dean, Ellie Joyce and George Metson-
Bailey, all of whom have reached the age when they transfer
to the Explorer Section run by the Epping Forest South Scout
District.This Challenge is the highest award that can be earned
at this level of Scouting. Lt Milligan also recommended that the
Group’s RN Recognition be continued.This is important as it
allows the Group to bid for places on the RN Sea Scout Camp
on board HMS Bristol at Portsmouth where those attending
spend a week using a range of boats in the harbour; last term
fifteen Scouts from Bancroft’s gained places at this event.
Further information about the Group and its activities can be
found on its website,
4thefsscouts.org.uk. Photographs and videos
are posted both here and on the Group’s FaceBook page, which
is available via a link from the web site.
John Haselgren, Group Secretary
4th Epping Forest Sea Scouts