A high-flying cadet from Loughborough College has been appointed as the Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire’s cadet for 2022.
Holly Bemrose, 17, of Leicester, is a second year Level 3 Public Services student at College and an active member of the fire cadets.
She was officially appointed to her new role at a special ceremony in October, becoming the first-ever fire cadet to be appointed to the role.
She is the fourth public services student from the College to be appointed to this prestigious post which is seen as the aide and representative of the cadet forces to the British Royal Family and the Lord-Lieutenant.
They provide an essential link between the Armed Forces and the local community, assist with recruiting within the cadet forces and assist the county's Reserve Forces and Cadets Association.
Holly said: “When I first found out the news, I was incredibly nervous. It’s a big step up for me as I’m not the most confident, however, after doing the handover event the other week I can say that I’m really excited and honoured to take on the role for the next 12 months.”
Holly has been in the fire cadets for five years and is now a crew manager.
Tim Turner, curriculum manager for public services at the college, said: “We’re so pleased and extremely proud of Holly. Being appointed as the Lord Lieutenant’s cadet is one of the highest achievements in the Cadets. We have no doubt that she will be terrific in the role, both as an ambassador for the Lord Lieutenant, but also for Loughborough College and we wish her well.”