Air cadets from Tynemouth Squadron have won the prestigious Cadets Cup for a record-breaking collection in last November's poppy appeal.
The Lord Lieutenant is the Queen's representative in the North-East and was delighted to make the presentation. The Tynemouth team beat stiff competition from every cadet unit in the North-East to win the trophy. During the November poppy appeal, cadets from Tynemouth Squadron were out collecting every weekend in North Shields, Tynemouth and Monkseaton and raised a staggering £1800!
"This is an inspirational amount and the cadets at 346 Squadron should be rightly proud of their achievement." Said Syd Graham, co-ordinator of the appeal.
Newcomer to the Squadron, cadet Jessica Elliott, a student at Marden High School told us why the poppy appeal is so important. "All of the money raised goes to helping families and relatives of service men and woman in our area and I think it really helps make a difference."