The UK’s cadet movement is celebrating a century and a half of support to young people with hundreds of events all over the country throughout 2010, all designed to promote the movement and encourage people of all ages to get involved. The year of celebration is entitled Cadet150 and Her Majesty The Queen is Patron.

 

Cambridgeshire Army Cadet Force contacted Star Radio to invite them to become a partner for this celebratory year. The aim was to challenge presenters in different aspects of what the cadets and instructors are involved with, and to help listeners gain a better understanding of what the cadet forces have to offer while dispelling some of the myths.

 

Award winning presenter Ryan Taylor (22), winner of the Arqiva Best Newcomer Award 2009/10 and presenter of the mid morning weekdays show 10am- 2pm, answered the call with keen interest. Even though Ryan has an already hectic schedule he is hoping to attend some of the main events and include podcasts on his page of the Star Radio website. Talking of the partnership Ryan said “The cadet forces offer young people many different opportunities. Working with the Army Cadet Force we hope to give an overview of what it is like to be a cadet and an instructor. Throughout 2010 we will try and cover many different aspects of cadet life and see how they celebrate their special year”.

 

 Lieutenant Colonel Mark Knight MBE (54), Deputy Commandant of Cambridgeshire Army Cadet Force, is the counties Cadet150 manager; he said “Teaming up with Star Radio will provide us with a first class media vehicle to promote cadet150 to our local community. We are extremely lucky and grateful to have their support”.

 

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