27 Feb 10 - Chance to Fly High at Air Cadet Auction
You could be flying high like these cadets if you are a winning bidder at the Ripon Air Cadets Auction of Promises, to be held at the Ripon Spa Hotel on Friday 19th March. The lots to be auctioned include a trial flying lesson in a Cessna 172 and a sightseeing flight in a light aircraft over Ripon and the Yorkshire Dales.
The Auction of Promises is a fundraising and social event organised by 886 (City of Ripon) Squadron Air Training Corps, who recently paraded through our city with 120 cadets from across Central and East Yorkshire, in celebration of ATC Sunday. The event aims to raise £1,000 for Squadron funds, in order to support cadets aged 13-20 as they participate in a wide range of exciting activities that develop their potential and equip them with valuable skills for service and civilian life.
Among the 20+ promises to be auctioned is a trial flying lesson in a Cessna 172 aircraft for one person plus a guest, kindly donated by Marshall Aerospace Ltd of Cambridge. 886 Squadron’s Commanding Officer, Flt. Lt. Chris Crebbin, says: “we would like to invite everyone in Ripon and the surrounding area to join us on Friday 19th March at 7pm in the ballroom of the Ripon Spa Hotel. Come and meet the cadets and adult volunteers, enjoy a drink at the bar and bid for some amazing lots in our fundraising auction. If you are interested in aviation you can’t afford to miss it! If you’d rather keep your feet firmly on the ground, there will be plenty of other auction lots for you to bid for. More details will be revealed over the next few weeks.”
Entry is by auction catalogue costing £2, available on the door. For more information or if you would like to donate a promise to be auctioned, please contact Gareth Owens of the 886 Squadron Civilian Committee on 01423 324463, e-mail: gareth@kirbyhill.org
