The Achiever Issue 01 - Summer 2013 | Page 9

ISSUE 01 | SUMMER 2013 C COMPANY C Coy says farewell to Cdt CSM James Lowe By SI A. Malarky Cadets, cadet force adult volunteers and reservists from all over Scotland made the long journey to Westminster on 30 January to brief MPs and Peers on their activities as part of the wider defence family. The tea was kindly hosted by Mike Crockart MP, Liberal Democrat Member for Edinburgh West. One of the guests in attendance was Cdt CSM James Lowe. Almost 50 members of the two Houses of Parliament attended the reception where they mingled happily with Cadets and members of the reserve forces from Scotland. Michael Moore MP, Secretary of State for Scotland and Liberal Democrat Member for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk spoke of the importance of both the cadet movement and the reserve forces to Scotland and the rest of the UK, and reiterated the Government’s thanks and support for all that they do for the country. Cdt CSM Lowe finished off his career with the 9 Army Cadet Force earlier in spring after attending his final weekend camp with C Company. As a Cadet, he took on every challenge presented to him head on which included a trip to Africa late last year, becoming the Lord Lieutenants Cadet & achieving his 4 star & SCIC. This also aided him in his journey to becoming the Cadet Sergeant Major for the Company and pass on his skills and expertise to the next generation of Cadets. Cdt CSM Lowe continues his studies in Coaching Sport with Development at Edinburgh’s Telford College.