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has been used to support cadets in this way for
a range of activities including International Air
Cadet Exchange, adventure training camps and
professional qualifications.
He was a critical member of the Coast to Coast
Mountain biking expedition team both in 2017 and
2019 and as head of logistics for this team which
saw cadets and staff cycle across the country. His
role was critical to maintain the safety of the team
and ensure that the expedition was a success raising
£3,500 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
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Leading Cadet Lydia Moynihan has always been
an active member of the unit and is one of the first
to volunteer to help out with community events and
fundraisers for events such as the Beverley Masonic
Lodge Ladies Day, HM Jubilee Service, D Day
Anniversary event, VJ Day Celebrations, Memorial
Service for HM The Queen, Freedom of the City
Parades, Remembrance Sunday, Seafest, Church
Parades and more. She takes part in all parades, also
taking on a Standard Bearer’s Role at short notice
where her standards with dress and drill are always
at the highest level. She is an excellent mentor to
the younger members of the Ship’s Company and
has excelled with taking part of the junior section
when required. She volunteers her spare time to
help instruct other cadets. She has a fantastic sense
of humour that puts people around her at ease and
never stops smiling, even when under pressure or out
of her comfort zone.
Cadet Company Sergeant Major Emma McDowall
demonstrated exemplary dedication and
perseverance in the aftermath of the COVID-19
pandemic. Although her initial Zoom training
was far from ideal, since joining Wolfe Armoury's
Detachment, she has exhibited unwavering
leadership and a dynamic willingness to confront
any challenge with fortitude and fervour. As new
members joined the detachment, she emerged
as a natural leader, inspiring and serving as a
role model to her fellow cadets. During her cadet
service, she has honed her teaching skills, advancing
through the ranks while continuing to support and
encourage her peers and adult volunteers. Thanks
to her hard work and diligence, she has been able
to refine and enhance her competence and poise in
tutoring younger cadets, which has proven to be an
exhilarating experience and has helped her to forge
new connections and bolster her confidence.
Cadet Warrant Officer Emily Edmiston volunteers
at weekends in support of the Wing’s Aerospace
Centre, where she instructs intense aerospace
experience days to more junior cadets. Subject
matter includes the principles of flight and aircraft
control functions both in winch-launch and powered
aircraft. These simulations run both on screen
and in VR, both of which require her to adapt her
teaching methodologies throughout each course,
She has a
fantastic
sense of
humour that
puts people
around her
at ease and
never stops
smiling, even
when under
pressure or
out of her
comfort zone.
demonstrating her breadth of ability.
She also has several long-standing volunteering
commitments alongside her cadet service. She
volunteers weekly with both the Brownies and
Guides, where she has pursued her Queen’s
Guide Award as a Ranger and has, for over a year,
volunteered on an oncology ward, supporting
in-patients at a local hospital.
Leading Cadet Sonny Hague has always been an
active member of the unit and is one of the first
to volunteer to help out with community events
and fundraisers such as Armed Forces Day,
Remembrance Sunday, Seafest, Church Parades
amongst various other engagements. His highlight
was taking part in the National Armed Forces Day
Parade in 2022 and performing a Unit Band Display
at the Armed Forces Day in 2023 as Bass Drummer.
He is an excellent mentor to the younger members
of the Ships Company and has excelled with his
Peer Education. He volunteers his spare time to help
instruct sailing whenever he can to the other cadets
and to some of the staff members. He has a fantastic
sense of humour that puts people around him at ease
and never stops smiling, even when under pressure
or out of his comfort zone.
Cadet Sergeant Major Zoe McCosh is the Senior
Cadet at her detachment where she leads by
example, being an inspiration to the junior cadets at
her detachment and within A Company. In addition
to being a truly outstanding sports person, she has
also excelled in her Army Cadet Syllabus subjects.
She has supported Stokesley detachment and A
Company in the community, has represented the
County at Regional and National sports events,
holding multiple National Cadet Champion titles,
being crowned Cadet Sports Personality of the Year
for 2024. Cadet Sergeant Major McCosh is a prime
example of all that can be achieved by dedication and
hard work in the ACF. She is an inspiration to other
cadets and is an excellent mentor.
Cadet Warrant Officer Kiyan Eiles is an ever
present when it comes to making himself available
for the unit’s community engagement events. He
recently organised a Charity Football Match against
a neighbouring unit, whilst also, most notably
attended the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Banquet
in York, acted as a volunteer for the Shine Charity
Walk, has attended memorial services for both fallen
service personnel and fellow cadets in addition to
supporting the RBL’s Brew for the Few events. He
never fails to make himself available for the annual
RAFA Wings and RBL Poppy collections, alongside
his attendance at every Act of Remembrance parade.
He is an excellent communicator who converses well
with both cadets and senior officers alike. In addition,
he is a positive can-do individual, who leads from
the front, and is able to effectively and appropriately
delegate roles and responsibility, where required.
Cadet Flight Sergeant Leon Tabiner-Taylor is totally
committed to the cadet force and the RAF section
in particular and is always 100% reliable. However,
his focus is not on himself but on helping others
to achieve their best. His approach to supporting
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