Corporal Jordan Harnett, 16, of Amble Detachment has been presented with his Army Proficiency Certificate 4-Star by the Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland.

Jordan, who joined the ACF five years ago, recently completed the arduous week-long Senior Cadet Instructors Cadre under the watchful eye of the Regular Army NCOs of the 15 (NE) Brigade Cadet Training Team. He has also been an active participant in County shooting team, becoming one of the top shots in Northumbria ACF.

Only the top 10% of cadets go on to achieve the APC 4-Star qualification, which requires immense dedication and all round ability.

Jordan's 4-Star badge and certificate were presented by HM Lord Lieutenant, the Duchess of Northumberland, at the annual award ceremony at Ashington TA Centre last week.

The Company congratulates Jordan on his achievement and looks forward to him developing further as a senior cadet NCO.

Sergeant Eleanor Tribe, 18, of Alnwick Detachment has been appointed Lord Lieutenant's Cadet for Northumberland.

Ellie will spend the next year assisting HM Lord Lieutenant, the Duchess of Northumberland, at high profile events around the area. 

The accolade, which is the pinnacle of a cadet's career, is awarded to only one army cadet in the County each year. 

Ellie, who has been an army cadet for the last four years, was presented with her badge and certificate of appointment by the Lord Lieutenant at the annual awards ceremony last Tuesday evening.

During her time at Alnwick Detachment she has represented the Company and County in a wide range of sporting and military disciplines. Over the years she has been keen runner and shooter and has taken part in the Brigade Cadet Military Skills Competition, Colts Canter, on several occasions.

Our congratulations go to Ellie for her appointment and the hard work that went behind it. 

W Company will be attending Ponteland Ranges for the day on 10th March 2012.

This will be the first opportunity of the year to fire the GP from 100/200 m, with any good shots having the chance to be selected for the County's residential Spring Sniper course at the end of March.

Transport to the ranges will be as follows:

Minibus 1 (SI N. Watson driving):
- Berwick 0730 hrs
- Belford 0750 hrs
- Alnwick 0820 hrs
- Ponteland 0900 hrs

Minibus 2 (SMI Guthrie driving):
- Rothbury 0740 hrs
- Amble 0810 hrs
- Broomhill 0820 hrs
- Ponteland 0900 hrs

Minibus 3 (SMI Dilger driving):
- Bellingham 0800 hrs
- Ponteland 0900 hrs

We are likely to leave the range at about 1630 hrs for the reverse journeys home.

Only those cadets that have previously expressed an interest to their DC or Coy 2IC are to attend. These should have all completed their APC 1-Star Skill at Arms and recent Weapon Handling Test. A list of attending cadets was sent to DCs last week, so if you're not sure please ask.

Dress for the day will be full combats, with extra additional warm clothing (e.g. gloves, waterproof jacket). Those attending should also bring a packed lunch with something warm to drink as it's likely to be cold on the day.