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11th September 2007

Trust in us

Air Cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron are celebrating the news that the Bedford Charity, The Harpur Trust, has granted them £4,500 towards their efforts to raise funds for a replacement minibus.

The Squadron, which has raised, through it’s own efforts £19,625 in 18 months, now has enough money to order a brand new 15 seater Ford Transit minibus. The vehicle will be used to transport cadets around the country so that they can participate in adventure training activities as well as flying, gliding and sporting events.

The Bedford Charity, also known as the Harpur Trust, based locally and listed as one of the 200 largest charities in the UK, has three charitable objectives: the promotion of education; the relief of those who are sick or in need, hardship or distress and the provision of recreational facilities with a social welfare purpose; all within the town of Bedford and the surrounding area.

Warrant Officer Taylor, who applied to the trust for the grant, said on hearing the news, “I am delighted. This award will allow us to replace our old minibus and deliver even more exciting and adventurous activities to the young people of Bedford. We have all worked so very hard to raise funds for this project and the support of the Harpur Trust is invaluable.”