The Lord-Lieutenant's Cadets

At a ceremony at County Hall the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Jennifer, Lady Gretton JP, received her new Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets, who will support her over the next twelve months. The Lord-Lieutenant has three cadets each year nominated by the Sea Cadets Corps, the Army Cadet Force, and the Air Training Corps. Cadets are nominated for their outstanding contribution to their respective cadets units.

The Lord-Lieutenant's Cadets will support Lady Gretton on special occasions such as Royal Visits, Remembrance Sunday, and the County Service.

The cadets were joined at the ceremony by their families at the invitation of the Chairman of the County Council, Roger Wilson, who hosted the event.

Pictured with Lady Gretton are:

(front to back)

Cadet Flight Sergeant luke Dale

Cadet Colour Sergeant Christopher Shaw

Leading Cadet Michael Vann.

Leading Cadet Michael Vann joined the sea cadets in 2005 and has attended a number of training camps including the National Combined Regatta 2009 and Duke of Edinburgh Camps, having achieved his Silver Award. He has also been selected for the ‘Cadets 150’  2010 expedition to Lesotho, which is a great honour.

As a Leading Cadet Michael has obtained a number of qualifications including 2* kayaking, Campcraft, Sailing Stage 4 and Class 2 Seamanship. Outside the cadet movement he attends Hind Leys Community College in Shepshed and volunteers his time working with animals and enjoys BMX cycling and fishing.

In recommending Michael as a Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet his Commanding Officer commented that “Leading Cadet Vann is an exemplary cadet; always cheerful, he has a generous disposition and is smart and ready and willing to help others. He is developing well and shows many leadership qualities. He portrays everything that a sea cadet should and I have no hesitation in recommending him as a Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet for Leicestershire.”

Cadet Colour Sergeant Christopher Shaw joined the Army Cadet Force in 2005 and has attended four annual camps and numerous adventurous training courses including a Duke of Edinburgh expedition in Yorkshire, having obtained his Silver Award and now working towards his Gold Award.

Christopher shows excellent leadership skills with a quiet confidence and demonstrates a commitment to leading and caring for those cadets under his charge. He was Best Cadet at Ulverscroft Road Detachment in 2006 and 2008.  Outside the cadet movement Christopher is studying for his A levels at Wreake Valley Community College, is a keen footballer, and hopes to study Aeronautical Engineering at university.

In recommending Christopher as a Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet his Commanding Officer commented that “Colour Sergeant Shaw was the unanimous recommendation of C Company Headquarters. He embodies all the qualities that we seek to bring out in cadets. His turnout and bearing are consistently excellent and he is extremely well-respected by both his peers and instructors alike.”

Cadet Flight Sergeant Luke Dale joined the Air Training Corps in 2005 and has attended numerous Wing Camps including Swynnerton, the Brecon Beacons, Yorkshire, and Cumbria.  He is a qualified gliding instructor; he holds a Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and has received a Flying Scholarship with the Air Cadet Pilot Scheme.

Luke’s other notable achievements include many hours of volunteering, the Squadron Best Recruit 2005 and Best Overall Achievement Award in 2007/08, as well as Individual Winner at Field Day Air Recce 2008. Outside the cadet movement Luke attends Longslade College in Birstall and is interested in Aircraft Recce, running, and computers.

In recommending Luke as a Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet his Commanding Officer commented that “Cadet Flight Sergeant Dale’s achievements speak for themselves, and his commitment to cadet activities is of the highest standard. He spends most weekends at RAF Syston where he instructs younger cadets to fly the Winch Launched Glider.  He is highly motivated and I am confident that his performance as a Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet will be a credit to the Squadron.”