Two years’ hard work paid off as north Norfolk’s first sea cadet unit was officially recognised.

Fakenham & Wells Times: Wells Sea Cadet unit T.S. Eliza Adams has been officially recognised and recommended to become a member of the Sea Cadet Corps. Picture: Wells Sea CadetsWells Sea Cadet unit T.S. Eliza Adams has been officially recognised and recommended to become a member of the Sea Cadet Corps. Picture: Wells Sea Cadets (Image: Archant)

Cadets from Wells' T.S. Eliza Adams were visited by the head of the charity, Captain Philip Russell Royal Navy, for an inspection and demonstration of their skills on September 5.

Having been formed in September 2017, T.S. Eliza Adams consists of 36 cadets aged between 10 and 18 and meets every week at Alderman Peel High School.

Fakenham & Wells Times: Wells Sea Cadet unit T.S. Eliza Adams has been officially recognised and recommended to become a member of the Sea Cadet Corps. Picture: Wells Sea CadetsWells Sea Cadet unit T.S. Eliza Adams has been officially recognised and recommended to become a member of the Sea Cadet Corps. Picture: Wells Sea Cadets (Image: Archant)

The unit, named after the town's first official lifeboat, has now been recommended to become a fully fledged member of the Sea Cadet Corps.

Captain Russell said: "I can honestly say it was a privilege to attend. I left feeling uplifted by the enthusiasm of the cadets and the entire management team and instructional staff."

Fakenham & Wells Times: Wells Sea Cadet unit T.S. Eliza Adams has been officially recognised and recommended to become a member of the Sea Cadet Corps. Picture: Wells Sea CadetsWells Sea Cadet unit T.S. Eliza Adams has been officially recognised and recommended to become a member of the Sea Cadet Corps. Picture: Wells Sea Cadets (Image: Archant)

Noel Wheatley MBE, chairman of Wells Sea Cadets, added: "In my 40 years with sea cadets, I have never been so proud of a group.

"The last two years has been extremely hard work and has seen us start from nothing and grow into a thriving youth organisation."

Fakenham & Wells Times: Wells Sea Cadet unit T.S. Eliza Adams has been officially recognised and recommended to become a member of the Sea Cadet Corps. Picture: Wells Sea CadetsWells Sea Cadet unit T.S. Eliza Adams has been officially recognised and recommended to become a member of the Sea Cadet Corps. Picture: Wells Sea Cadets (Image: Archant)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Wells Sea Cadet unit T.S. Eliza Adams has been officially recognised and recommended to become a member of the Sea Cadet Corps. Picture: Wells Sea CadetsWells Sea Cadet unit T.S. Eliza Adams has been officially recognised and recommended to become a member of the Sea Cadet Corps. Picture: Wells Sea Cadets (Image: Archant)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Wells Sea Cadet unit T.S. Eliza Adams has been officially recognised and recommended to become a member of the Sea Cadet Corps. Picture: Wells Sea CadetsWells Sea Cadet unit T.S. Eliza Adams has been officially recognised and recommended to become a member of the Sea Cadet Corps. Picture: Wells Sea Cadets (Image: Archant)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Wells Sea Cadet unit T.S. Eliza Adams has been officially recognised and recommended to become a member of the Sea Cadet Corps. Picture: Wells Sea CadetsWells Sea Cadet unit T.S. Eliza Adams has been officially recognised and recommended to become a member of the Sea Cadet Corps. Picture: Wells Sea Cadets (Image: Archant)