Report by Cpl Richard Nott on one of the RAFA Collection days follows-

Another weekend and another event which cadets from 1322 Newton Abbot Sqn took part in.

On Saturday 26^th August and Sunday 27^th August 2006 three cadets aided Mr. Mick Florey, a representative from the Teignmouth RAFA (Royal Air Force Association) Branch held a collection at Fermoys garden centre, Newton Abbot.

Over the two days Cpl Joshua Chambers who is the Sqn representative for the RAFA and other cadets took part in the event. The cadets in attendance helped Mr. Florey collect money for the Royal Air Force Association. In addition to collecting money, they raised awareness of the RAFA and ATC (Air Training Corps) and ran the RAFA stand. Over the two days approximately £350 was raised which was a very good amount.

Mr. Florey had nothing but praise for the cadets and said, ‘The cadets were a great help because with them in uniform, the interest was increased. They were a credit to the squadron because they looked so smart and helped us to raise approximately £350.’ 

Cpl Josh Chambers said, ‘I’m very grateful to those who turned up and I hope that we can do as well in forthcoming collections.’

The cadets at 1322 Sqn will also be supporting the RAFA at the forthcoming events,

Tesco -1 September

Trago Mills -  9-10^th September,

Jacks patch - 12^th September,

Newton Abbot - 16^th September and,

Teignmouth Battle of Britain Parade - 17^th September.

1322 will also be attending the Devon & Somerset Wing ATC Battle of Britain Parade in Exeter.

By Cpl Richard Nott