Dying wish

A lifetime of navigating Sea Cadets* through unchartered waters, Mr Ernie Havis has helped countless 10-18 year olds in Cheshunt to find their sea legs, namely the traditions, values and ethos of the Royal Navy.

Mr Havis has raised the necessary funds to build a Sea Cadet hut to replace the fifty year old building in the grounds of Cheshunt School - all he needs is the land upon which to build it.

Ernie expects a sea change to enable his eight year struggle with planners to reach a successful conclusion: in time to see local poverty stricken families within the Sea Cadet ranks alongside prosperous able seamen.

I have a feeling that Mr Havis wish will come true, quite soon.

* Her Majesty The Queen is the Patron of the Sea Cadet Corps and HRH The Duke of York is the Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps. Many Sea Cadets go on to join the Royal Navy and Royal Marines or other sections of the Armed Forces via the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, BTEC National Diploma in Public Services, BTEC First Diploma in Music and BTEC First Diplomas in Engineering, currently only available in the Sea Cadets.