King’s Representative Honours Top Clwyd Cadets
Ten local heroes, including eight young cadets from across Clwyd, have been officially recognised by the King’s representative for the county.
New Lord-Lieutenant Cadets Appointed for 2023
Cadet Sergeant Owen Brumby from St Brigid’s School Combined Cadet Force, Cadet Corporal Alun Hughes, and Cadet Flight Sergeant Lewis Hughes of No 2 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets have been named Lord-Lieutenant cadets for Clwyd this year.
The appointments were announced by Henry George Fetherstonhaugh OBE FRAgS, the Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd, during a special ceremony at Hightown Barracks in Wrexham on 30 March.
The cadets will serve for one year, representing their peers at official events including Remembrance ceremonies, Royal visits, and local parades.
Meet the Cadets: Future Leaders of Clwyd
- Owen Brumby from Rhyl was second in command of the elite Cambrian Patrol team. His passion? Adventurous training. Owen dreams of becoming an aerospace or automobile engineer.
- Alun Hughes from Dyserth and a student at Llandrillo College is known for his kindness and leadership. As a corporal with 2193 (Prestatyn) Squadron, he confidently leads cadet drills and team challenges.
- Lewis Hughes from Wrexham, a Coleg Cambria student, has been with 1251 (Berwyn) Squadron since 2017. A role model for youth in WALES" target="_blank" rel="noopener">North Wales, Lewis aims to join the RAF as a multi-engine pilot.
Honouring Past Cadets and Dedicated Adults
These three young stars will follow in the footsteps of last year’s cadet representatives, including Cadet Sergeant Isabella Jones and Ciara Venables from the Clwyd and Gwynedd Army Cadet Force, plus Maddie Bunn, Bethan Shutt, and Kristian Harrison from RAF Air Cadets.
At the ceremony, two adults also received top honours for exceptional service: Deborah Restall of Connah’s Quay Sea Cadet Corps and Chief Petty Officer Keith McDermott of Rhyl Sea Cadet Corps were awarded the Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificate of Merit.
Cadets’ Impact in Wales
Wales is home to nearly 5,000 cadets who develop vital skills by engaging with local communities and charities through hands-on activities. Their training is supported by an army of 1,500 volunteer instructors and civilian assistants who dedicate evenings and weekends to mentoring the next generation.
The awards event was organised by the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) for Wales – a century-old organisation championing the Armed Forces and their communities.
