The 1242 Air Cadet Unit based in Faversham, Kent has received a £500 donation from local housebuilder David Wilson Homes, who is building its Perry Court development nearby on Brogdale Road.
David Wilson Kent’s donation will go towards buying a new minibus for the 1242 Squadron, which is urgently needed in order to take them to events across the country.
The 1242 Faversham Squadron is an Royal Air Force (Air Cadet) unit, which anyone between 12 years and 18 years old can apply to join. It provides an opportunity to develop skills, leadership qualities and gain qualifications. Cadets are encouraged to challenge themselves and learn through practical experience, with the minibus crucial to enabling numerous visits for training and activities for the Cadets.
Flight Sergeant Alan Sime at the 1242 Air Cadet Unit, commented: “We have been working to raise funds for a new minibus since February, as it is critical for our Squadron to be able to travel. We are extremely grateful to David Wilson Homes for getting us that much closer to our fundraising goal, and look forward to our upcoming excursions.”
Natalie Perry, Sales and Marketing Director for David Wilson Kent, said: “We are pleased to contribute towards the local Air Cadet Squadron’s new minibus, thanks to our new homes at Perry Court. The minibus will be crucial in helping to provide local Cadets with real-life practical experiences, which we hope the Cadets will enjoy.”
David Wilson Kent is currently building its Perry Court development just over a mile from the Cadets Centre, where a collection of three and four bedroom homes are available. Prices start from £342,995 for a three-bedroom semi-detached home, with Help to Buy options available.
To find out more about Perry Court or David Wilson Kent, call 0333 355 8503 or visit www.dwh.co.uk