If you have any photos or memories you would like to share with us, please email us at [email protected] 10 years ago – October 20, 2014 Cadets on parade Newbury was awash with Sea Cadets on Sunday to mark Trafalgar Day.
More than 100 cadets and 40 members of staff from across Berkshire formed up at Newbury Library and marched into the Market Place for the parade on Sunday morning. The day is an important one in Royal Navy and British history, marking Admiral Lord Nelson’s victory over a combined French and Spanish fleet at The Battle of Trafalgar on October 21, 1805. While a decisive victory, the battle also saw Nelson succumb to a gunshot wound from a marksman onboard the French ship Redoubtable.
Officer in Charge of Newbury Sea Cadets, Sub-lieutenant Craig Logan, said that it was nice to see so many cadets on parade to remember the battle and honour Lord Nelson’s memory. The cadets were inspected by Lt Cdr Peter Goodacre RNR (Rtd) Deputy Lord Lt of Berkshire and the mayor of Newbury Jo Day. Music for the parade was provided by Watership Brass.
The parade then marched past the town hall, where dignitaries took the salute, before heading to Newbury’s Royal British Legion in Pelican Lane. 25 years ago – October 28, 1999 Maxx appeal A countdown and a loud cheer marked the opening of TK Maxx in the Kennet Shopping Centre in Newbury, last Thursday morning. The discount fashion retailer has filled nearly half of the 52,500 sq ft unit space vacated by Sainsbury�.
