The team of ambitious cadets won the prestigious Durham / Northumberland Wing Drill trophy for the second year. Cadet Chris Marshall (15) from Whitley Bay was part of the team. "It's great to know that we're the best in the Wing. We've put in lots of training over the last few months and it's paid off." Chris along with his team mates beat off stiff competition from around the North-East to take this year's trophy.
Within a week, a team of thirty cadets from Tynemouth was also picked as the best band in the area. Anetta Korobczuk (15) from Tynemouth was part of the band and the drill team and was delighted with the win. "We didn't expect to win both trophies! Our band has worked hard all year and we've played at lots of events."
The band were out entertaining guests again last weekend as they led the Shiremoor Treat and the Newbiggin Armed Forces Day Parade. Event organiser, Keith Laws from the Royal British Legion praised the local cadets. "The Newbiggin Parade is growing in size and once again, the Tynemouth band put on a excellent performance."