Orkney Lord Lieutenant Visit

Cadets from our Kirkwall & Stromness recently received a visit from the Lord Lieutenant of Orkney, Elaine Grieve. The visit, which took place on Wednesday 27 May, saw the Lord Lieutenant appoint her new Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet, which went to Cadet Bombardier Marcin Wolanski (16). Bdr Wolanski has been with the Army Cadets in since March 2022 and in that time has steadily advanced through his Star Levels to achieve 2 Star and is close to completing his 3 Star.

Bdr Wolanski has also attended the Junior Cadet Instructor Cadre earlier in the year and has proved himself to be an able instructor, mentoring younger cadets through their own progression. In addition he has attended a St John’s Ambulance Youth First Aid course and the Senior Cadet Healthy Minds course, which covers Mental Health Awareness. He has recently completed his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s award. For the next 12 months Bdt Wolanski will assist the Lord Lieutenant civic duties in their capacity as His Majesty The King’s representative to the Orkney Isles.

The Lord Lieutenant took the time to inspect the cadets on parade and presented trophies and certificates to cadets who had excelled or passed relevant training. Sergeant Madaleine Maclean (17) was presented with the shield for best attendance in the previous year and shooting trophies went to Cadets Fionnlagh Lyon (14) and Magnus Henning (15). Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s certificates were presented to Sgt Maclean and Bdr Wolanski whilst Cadets Logan Brookman (17) and Nicol Summers (15) were promoted to Lance Bombardier and also received their 1 Star certificates. Basic Star certificates were presented to Cdts Henning, Thorfinn Kilpatrick (12) and Ailsa Spence (13).

Adult Volunteer Warrant Officer Class 2 Fraser Coltherd (43) received a very well deserved Deputy Commander Cadet’s Commendation for outstanding service to the Army Cadets.