ONE of Irvine's longest-established youth groups celebrated their 80th anniversary in style.
There was fun aplenty as Irvine Sea Cadets marked the occasion earlier this month.
The landmark event and community fun day showcased one of the town’s longest-established youth groups.
Cadets and staff paraded before marching with a piper through the town, boosted by cheers from family, friends and locals.
Then it was time for the fun day activities including stalls, displays and bouncy castles back at the unit’s base, TS Argyll on Corsehill Mount Road in Dreghorn.
Sub-Lieutenant (SCC) Robert Duncan RNR, commanding officer, hailed the event as a “fantastic success”.
He commented: “The cadets, volunteers and public all had a great day.
“Our unit management team, parents and supporters all worked tirelessly in the background to pull it all together.”
Special mentions went out to Leading Cadet Callum for his chaperoning skills and Corporal Sam, the parade commander.
North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson took the salute, along with Sea Cadets Area Officer, Commander Gary Farmer RD, RN.
West Coast Castles came through with the inflatables and 154 Scottish Regiment RLC were thanked for their support and for being great landlords at the Army Reserve Centre.
Sub-Lieutenant Duncan added: "The cadets went home smiling and happy, which is why we do it all. Here's to the next 80 years!"
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