HOLSWORTHY Community College welcomed Peter Lambourn, from the Devon Air Ambulance Trust, to the school to receive a cheque for £107.01 on Thursday, November 17.
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This was raised from the recent ‘Bake Off for Take Off’ competition. The cheque was presented by the winner of the competition, Gaby Moran, and the competition organiser, Mrs Gliddon.
Upon receiving the cheque, Mr Lambourn said: “Thank you for your generous donation. The air ambulance is only able to operate because of donations; we receive no government funding. We are dependent on the air ambulance in this area, which is now able to fly up until midnight.”
Mrs Gliddon also delivered an assembly to Zeus House about Children in Need, which is another charity the college is supporting this year.
The staff and students have really got on board with the fundraising for Children in Need this year.
There were various events happening around the school – from the BBC mannequin challenge for Children in Need to a line of 2 pence pieces running along the inside of the hall, while many students took part in sponsored events in school – by far the most popular was a sponsored silence.