Each year, several young people are appointed to serve as the Lord- Lieutenant’s Cadets.

They are selected from the Sea Cadets, Army Cadets, the Air Training Corps, and the Combined Cadet Force and also from the civil uniformed youth organisations; Scouts, Girl Guides and the St John Ambulance from across Dorset.

When on duty, Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets assist the Lord-Lieutenant as required, often on parade for Royal visits and act as ambassadors for their organisations and the young people of Dorset.

Cpl James Sidwick from Bournemouth School CCF, was selected this year to assist the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset Mrs Valerie Pitt-Rivers and has already accompanied her on many occasions including the opening of the new Poole Lifting Bridge by HRH Princess Royal in March 2012.