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3rd January 2008

A Wii Reward

When it comes to raising funds Sergeant James Tye, 19 yrs, is a clear winner, raising well over £500 during charity fund raising events held at London Luton Airport and Sainsbury’s in Kempston, Bedfordshire, in 2007.

Sgt James Tye at a recent bagpack, Sainbury's Kempston

James has also supervised the last two Squadron Car Washing events which, by themselves, raised approximately £500 towards the Minibus Fund.

Flt Lt Mark Robinson presents a Nintendo Wii to Sgt James Tye

Recognising his significant achievements and impressive contribution to local and national fund raising initiatives, Flt Lt Mark Robinson, Officer Commanding 134 (Bedford) Squadron Air Training Corps, presented Sgt Tye with a Nintendo Wii games console on Thursday 3rd January 2008.

Flt Lt Robinson said, “Sgt Tye has worked extremely hard over recent months giving up a great deal of his own time to raise funds for the Squadron and other good causes. I have recognised his efforts and hope that he enjoys his reward.”