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90
(Speke) ATC Group Squadron's New Mini Bus is Delivered
Photographs by C.
Trollope.
THE 90 (Speke)
ATC Group Squadron, on Saturday, 19 March 2011, took possession of a
brand new minibus which it had taken them 12 months to raise the
money to buy.
The cost of this bus,
£10,000, was met by them after a relentless fund raising drive, with
the help of local and national companies including:- Garston Royal
British Legion, National Grid, Santander, Novartis Pharmaceuticals,
Fords Motor Plant, Merseytravel and Argos. Also the Police Chief
Constable helped! Chairperson, Pat Lawrence, :- "It is
fantastic to have this new bus. Our cadets come from areas
recognised as deprived and under privileged, so it is so important
for them to have this vehicle. They have worked so hard. They want
to thank those who have given them support. So many people have all
helped us to raise the funds, with things like curry and quiz
evenings, bingo afternoons. They have washed cars, held table sales,
distributed catalogues, attended local shows and even done numerous
bag packs! That is not forgetting the truly amazing efforts our
cadets have gone to as well. The bus will be put to good use from
day one, helping our cadets to continue with their activities that
include the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and many sporting activities
and other squadron related outings."
The bus arrived at
the squadron, which is based in Garston, Merseyside, and was greeted
by the chairperson for the civilian committee and cadets. To find
out more about the group, go to:- www.aircadetcentral.net
aircadetcentral.net.
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