Cadet Unit News / Circulars
Parade Nights are held most Fridays (usually during school terms) between 5:45pm – 8:45pm. The following provides the dress code for upcoming Parade Nights:
Mess: Hutchinson
Mess: Aoun
Mess: Arya
Weekly Practice or Training usually occurs on Thursdays between 6pm – 7:30pm, or when listed here. Civilian or Casual Dress is worn.
Civilian / Casual Dress
Civilian / Casual Dress
Friday 25th September, 2026 - Sunday 27th September, 2026
Details to be confirmed soon. Likely to be held at the Watagans in tents. Bush Survival / Camping / Field craft Topics are scheduled.
Friday 2nd October, 2026
Sunday 11th October, 2026
The Cadets and Officers raise funds for the Cadet Unit at the Toukley Markets located in Toukley Coles Car Park from 7am - 1pm. Support the unit by coming and buying a Bacon and Egg sandwich for breakfast or Sausage Sandwich for lunch and browse the markets. Cadets can register to volunteer with Mr Allen to assist and add to their community service hours.
Friday 16th October, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Parents / Caregivers of our Cadets are invited and encouraged to attend our online parents' meeting to keep up to date with what's happening with all things Cadets. This meeting is where the Parents Auxiliary organises fundraising, recruiting and any other assistance for the Cadet Units' volunteer Officers and their Cadets.
Saturday 31st October, 2026
This experience day provides a practical element to the Marine Ecology Topic our cadets have been studying this term. Cadets will board a power boat at the Entrance, have lunch and complete an orienteering-style activity.
Arrive at 11am. Pickup at 2pm.
Cost: Free for members with 70% attendance, $40pp otherwise.
Location: The Entrance Boat Shed.
More details to be provided later. No transport is organised for this activity yet.
Sunday 8th November, 2026
The Cadets and Officers raise funds for the Cadet Unit at the Toukley Markets located in Toukley Coles Car Park from 7am - 1pm. Support the unit by coming and buying a Bacon and Egg sandwich for breakfast or Sausage Sandwich for lunch and browse the markets. Cadets can register to volunteer with Mr Allen to assist and add to their community service hours.
Sunday 22nd November, 2026
Friday 4th December, 2026
Bateau Bay Ten Pin Bowl, 470 The Entrance Rd, Bateau Bay NSW 2261, Australia
Arrive at 6PM. Start bowling 6.30PM. Expected to conclude approx 9.30pm.
Bring Friends, Family, anyone who is good at bowling or likes to bowl!
We are looking to secure the bowling trophy and are competing against other youth groups.
Bring $25 cash per person for 2 games.
Casual Dress (Polos).
Saturday 12th December, 2026
All Parents, Family and Friends are invited to the Annual Final Parade & Presentation.
Cadets showcase their marching in a drill routine and receive awards for their efforts throughout the year.
The Parents' Auxiliary will organise a Bring a Plate, where we ask each family to bring a plate of food to place out for all to share. We will also run a Sausage Sizzle.
Local MPs, Leaders of Community Organisations and the Central Coast Mayor have been invited to attend.
Cadets are asked to arrive at 10:30am with an official start time of 11am. Full Parade Uniform is needed.
Sunday 13th December, 2026
The Cadets and Officers raise funds for the Cadet Unit at the Toukley Markets located in Toukley Coles Car Park from 7am - 1pm. Support the unit by coming and buying a Bacon and Egg sandwich for breakfast or Sausage Sandwich for lunch and browse the markets. Cadets can register to volunteer with Mr Allen to assist and add to their community service hours.
Sunday 10th January, 2027
The Cadets and Officers raise funds for the Cadet Unit at the Toukley Markets located in Toukley Coles Car Park from 7am - 1pm. Support the unit by coming and buying a Bacon and Egg sandwich for breakfast or Sausage Sandwich for lunch and browse the markets. Cadets can register to volunteer with Mr Allen to assist and add to their community service hours.
Sunday 14th February, 2027
The Cadets and Officers raise funds for the Cadet Unit at the Toukley Markets located in Toukley Coles Car Park from 7am - 1pm. Support the unit by coming and buying a Bacon and Egg sandwich for breakfast or Sausage Sandwich for lunch and browse the markets. Cadets can register to volunteer with Mr Allen to assist and add to their community service hours.
Sunday 14th March, 2027
The Cadets and Officers raise funds for the Cadet Unit at the Toukley Markets located in Toukley Coles Car Park from 7am - 1pm. Support the unit by coming and buying a Bacon and Egg sandwich for breakfast or Sausage Sandwich for lunch and browse the markets. Cadets can register to volunteer with Mr Allen to assist and add to their community service hours.
Sunday 11th April, 2027
The Cadets and Officers raise funds for the Cadet Unit at the Toukley Markets located in Toukley Coles Car Park from 7am - 1pm. Support the unit by coming and buying a Bacon and Egg sandwich for breakfast or Sausage Sandwich for lunch and browse the markets. Cadets can register to volunteer with Mr Allen to assist and add to their community service hours.
Sunday 9th May, 2027
The Cadets and Officers raise funds for the Cadet Unit at the Toukley Markets located in Toukley Coles Car Park from 7am - 1pm. Support the unit by coming and buying a Bacon and Egg sandwich for breakfast or Sausage Sandwich for lunch and browse the markets. Cadets can register to volunteer with Mr Allen to assist and add to their community service hours.
Members and Parents of Tuggerah Lakes Cadet Unit can keep in touch via the following means:
Members and their parents can request to join the closed facebook group for the Unit here: facebook.com/groups/tlcadets
