CADETS are to learn rock climbing and kayaking, after raising more than £400.
Chester-le-Street Air Cadets raised the funds by collecting goods from family and friends, which they then sold from a market stall in the town. The initiative raised £437 - enough to fund a winter training programme.
Acting Commanding Officer of the 1507 Squadron, Graham Blackie said: "This is a great boost to our finances.
"We are now able to support our planned winter training programme of indoor rock climbing and kayaking.
"We'd like to say a big thank you to all those who donated bric-a-brac and all those who made purchases."
Any young people over the age of 13, who would like to find out more about the Air Cadets can either telephone (0191) 389 0949, or visit the squadron's headquarters behind the Territorial Army Centre, on Picktree Lane, Chester-le-Street, on Wednesday or Friday evenings, at 7pm.
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