Cadets from Lanarkshire thanked for efforts in helping out veterans' charity

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Army cadets from Lanarkshire have been thanked for their hard work in raising thousands of pounds for Erskine.The young people of 1 and 3 Platoons (RSB) - Strathaven & Newmains Army Cadets - raised over £3000 for Scotland largest veterans’ charity.The young cadets, pictured, had a busy summer as they undertook a number of fundraising events.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android They attended the Strathaven Balloon Festival where they had a large bouncy castle and donations received from parents of youngsters “wanting a wee shot” on their inflatable soon mounted up.

Not content with that, the cadets then completed a sponsored walk around Strathclyde Park raising a hugely impressive sum which brought the final total to £3270.Jim Watret, community fundraiser, told Lanarkshire Live: “Our residents were delighted to hear that the young people had raised such a large amount and would like to thank each and every one of the cadets who took part in the events”.Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.

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