The Volunteer Cadet Corps celebrates its 125th anniversary with a parade and commemorative plaque unveiling at Guildhall Square, marking the opening of National Cadet Week.
The Volunteer Cadet Corps are celebrating their 125th anniversary with a parade at Guildhall Square on Monday 5 October, starting at 4.30pm. It's a bit of Portsmouth history on display in the middle of the city: the VCC was formed back in 1901 at the Royal Marines Barracks in Eastney, and they've stayed one of the city's many cadet units ever since. You'll probably recognise them from the bigger city days they usually turn out for, like Remembrance and Portsmouth Armed Forces Day.
The parade isn't the only thing on the bill. During the event, the Lord Lieutenant will unveil a commemorative plaque to mark the anniversary, and current and former Lord Mayor's Cadets are expected to be there. It's a good chance to see the unit in full dress and hear a bit of the history behind it.
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There's a wider context to the day, too. The parade also kicks off National Cadet Week, which runs from 5 to 11 October. Portsmouth City Council leader Councillor Steve Pitt has described it as the country's very first National Cadets Week, so the anniversary parade is more than just a one-off celebration—it's the opening of a full week of cadet activity across the city. If you're around on the 5th, the parade is the place to start. It's at Guildhall Square from 4.30pm.
