Army Cadets have it in the bag!

Cadets from Tiverton Army Cadet Force Detachment raised £445 last Saturday (24th) to go towards there detachment funds. The money was raised through offering to pack shopping bags for customers at Tesco’s Tiverton store.

The cadets packed bags of shopping for 6 hours from 10am to 4pm. The army cadets thoroughly enjoyed it and were very well received by staff of Tesco’s and by the public they were helping. The cadets put in a great deal of effort and were in good spirits throughout the day. Some of the money raised will go towards the detachments celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the Army Cadet Force this year.

Staff Serjeant Neil Ward, Tiverton Detachment Commander said “I would like to thank all the shoppers who donated so generously at the bag pack and Tesco’s store for allowing us to hold this event.”

The image shows Tiverton Army Cadets that took part in the fundraising event standing outside the Tiverton store.

Tiverton Army Cadet Detachment meet at the Cadet Centre in King Street, at 7pm every Monday and Wednesday night. The detachment recruits anyone aged 12 – 18. Anyone interested in joining Devon Army Cadet Force, either as a cadet or Adult Instructor, should call 01884 252342 or visit the website at www.acompanyacf.co.uk.