MEMBERS of the Holsworthy detachment of the Devon Army Cadet Force (ACF) are celebrating the receipt of £2,536.75 raised by Co-operative members in the town.

The cheque was presented at the local branch on Saturday and will be invested in first aid and expedition training expedition to empower the cadets with useful life skills and certification.

On receiving the cheque detachment commander Lt Jim Harvey said: “This is a fantastic total and I would like to thank the local Co-op members and staff who supported this bid.”

Holsworthy ACF will be open to new recruits at the beginning of the New Year term.

For more photographs and information check out the unit’s Facebook public page ‘Holsworthy ACF’.