AN Air Cadet from Abercych has been appointed as the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet of Dyfed for 2015.

Cadet Flight Sergeant Carwyn Savins received a distinctive sash with the badge of his appointment, which will last for one year, at an awards ceremony in Carmarthen.

Carwyn was appointed after being nominated by cadet group leaders and the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Wales.

The role includes attendance with HM Lord-Lieutenant for Dyfed, The Hon Robin Lewis OBE CStJ, who acts as the Queen’s representative, at a number of official engagements, including remembrance events, Royal visits and parades.

Ysgol y Preseli pupil Carwyn has been an enthusiastic member of 1429 (Cardigan and Aberporth) Squadron since October 2011 and has developed into a model Air Cadet.

He said: “I’ve been an Air Cadet for three and a half years and it’s been brilliant. I’ve learned a lot of new skills that I can use in my everyday life and made a lot of friends along the way.

“I feel like I’ve experienced a lot but I know I’ll be doing a lot more as a Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet this year. I know I’ll be parading at a lot of ceremonies and I hope to meet some members of the Royal family, too.”

Last year, Carwyn was a member of the No.3 Welsh Wing team which successfully completed the gruelling Nijmegen Marches, winning the accolade of top Air Cadet Team. For the last two years, Carwyn has been a Senior Cadet, responsible for the training of new cadets and setting a standard for the whole Squadron, including leading the Squadron Banner Drill Team.

Carwyn continues to play an active role in his local community, often assisting in care for the disabled or elderly, and he hopes to serve in the police in future.