Press Release

1st Jan 2010

Every Little Helps

On the eve of Christmas a small dedicated team of Air Cadets were invited into the Tesco’s Superstore, Goldington, Bedford, to undertake a charity bag pack which saw them raise an impressive £3,858.61.

Giving up their own Christmas holidays, 12 cadets and 3 staff from 134 (Bedford) Squadron worked extremely hard to ensure that customers within the store received assistance packing their shopping bags.

Having been briefed in the finer arts of bag packing and the importance of delivering excellent customer service, the team set about their duties determined to raise funds for the Squadron and showcase the Air Cadet organisation to the public at large.

Working in store over Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th December, two of the busiest shopping days of the year, the cadets performed magnificently and many favourable comments were received from customers and store staff.

Warrant Officer Paul Taylor said, “Our cadets are renowned for their achievements and are never afraid of hard work. On this occasion they have surpassed themselves, for such a small number of individuals to raise so much money in two days is testament to their abilities. Our thanks go to Tesco for kindly supporting us and the members of the public whose generosity has been unbelievable.”

 

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