Page 6 - Cadet Review Spring 2025

 Joint Service News
LORD-LIEUTENANT’S
CADETS APPOINTED AND
ADULT VOLUNTEERS
RECOGNISED WITH
LORD-LIEUTENANT’S
CERTIFICATES
Across Yorkshire during the autumn our Lord-
Lieutenants were delighted to present their cadets
with certificates and badges of appointment which
they will wear proudly over the next year of their
service.
In addition, numerous adult volunteers were also
presented with the Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificate,
and the cadets and adults are pictured with their
respective Lord-Lieutenant.
POTTED FACTS ON THE
ADULT VOLUNTEERS
AWARDED LORD-
LIEUTENANT’S
CERTIFICATES:
Major David Mather is recognised for a lifetime of
outstanding service to the reserve army and the
Army Cadet Force. He is an individual who has made
a significant impact to soldiers and cadets under his
command. His leadership skills and commitment
to the Army Cadet Force and Cadet Force Adult
Volunteer community have been unwavering.
Throughout his distinguished reserve career, he
commanded a mortar platoon and delivered the role
of Company Sergeant Major before switching back
to his roots, the Army Cadet Force, where he has
demonstrated exceptional communication, strategic
planning, and motivational skills, which have helped
to inspire and guide cadets and volunteers.
Staff Sergeant Instructor Craig Ashworth is an
extremely dedicated Senior Non-Commissioned
Officer and Detachment Commander, currently
supporting two detachments a week due to a lack
of cadet force adult volunteers. This is in addition to
his role as the Company Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Co-ordinator, driver and a qualified Signals Instructor.
For many months, he commanded not just Brough
His leadership
skills and
commitment
to the Army
Cadet Force
and Cadet
Force Adult
Volunteer
community
have been
unwavering.
Detachment working in two locations since the
closure of a healthy detachment but also Howden
Detachment. Numbers were low in Howden;
however, the innovative and varied training he
delivers has attracted more cadets, supporting
an area that offers little or no other options for
teenagers to express themselves. His commitment
to the ACF means he regularly attends four parade
nights per week whilst supporting a very busy and
demanding role within his daytime employment.
Flying Officer Tom Sugden was appointed as
the Wing Shooting Officer shortly after being
commissioned and he organised and co-ordinated
wing shooting events, checks on squadron shooting
plans to ensure safety and compliance, and
developed a strong delivery team to enhance the
shooting offer and cadet experience across the Wing.
At regional level, he continues to deliver training
and shooting opportunities and has facilitated
meetings with local ACF colleagues, developing
relationships as a foundation for future co-operation,
working with the Wing Fieldcraft Officer to deliver
military skills training and frequently gives additional
time to support Driffield training camps, in addition
to other national and wing camps.
Sergeant Major Instructor Karl Methven dedicates
many hours of his personal time above and beyond
that expected of an adult volunteer, focussing on
ensuring that the cadets and adult volunteers in his
charge receive the highest level of support during
their ACF Experience. In addition to catering for the
needs of his own company, he is often seen assisting
at County events, helping other companies deliver
their cadet training.
He stands far above the performance levels of the
average cadet volunteer, always going the extra mile
to help cadets and other volunteers alike. He is the
go-to person if any company or the County requires
extra help with their training.
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