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THEY DID IT!!!!!!!  but read on

Three Army Cadets from Morpeth Detachment of Northumbria ACF did the tandem Parachute jump with the Parachute Regiment's famous “Red Devils” to raise money for injured service personnel from Afghanistan, Iraq and other theatres where the British Armed Forces have been deployed.
Cadet Staff Sergeants Robbie Clark, 18, Daniel Caskey, 18, and Daniel Kirkup 17, saw the Archbishop of York on TV doing something similar and thought that if he could do it they should also do something for our Armed Forces.
They approached their Detachment Commander, Colour Sergeant Gordon Watson and Detachment Instructor Sgt Steve 'Foz' Forrest  who are both former members of the Parachute Regiment, and asked them if they could contact the Red Devils on their behalf.
A date for 2nd October 2008 was fixed and they did do the jump and the money will be split between "Help for Heroes" and "The Airborne Forces Charities." Charity No 1090978

They have set a very ambitious target so please spread the word.

The cadets received the following message of support from the Archbishop of York

“I was delighted to hear of the fundraising efforts undertaken by the Northumbria Army Cadet Force on behalf of Help the Heroes and Airborne Forces charities.  Please accept my congratulations and blessing for the parachute jumps taking place at Langar on 2 October 2008. I hope that the cadets gain a wonderful experience on the day and that many people take the opportunity to ease the financial burden on these brave people who have already given so much”.

Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York

We have received a cheque for £100 from Sir John Riddell, the Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland and the following message:-

...and I am glad to support Staff Sergeant Daniel Kirkup and his two fellow cadets in their three man jump to help raise  £10,000 for Help for Heroes.

Sir John Riddell Bt CVO

If you don't have a credit or debit card and wish to contribute, please send any cheques or postal orders to:

Parachute Jump
Northumbria Army Cadet Force
Fox Barracks
High Pit Road
Cramlington
Northumberland
NE23 6RA

Cheques and Postal Orders should be made payable to
"Northumbria Army Cadet Force"

Sadly the cadets did dot achieve their target but in the spirit of the Parachute Regiment, and remembering who they are trying to help, they plan to carry on, and are even as we write thinking of more ways of achieving their target. Please feel free to donate, or come back in a short while to see what the Morpeth Cadets come up with next.

Thanks to ben, matty, jamie, andy,marc, natalie Donation by Robbie 06/12/08  

£26.00

I am glad to support Staff Sergeant Daniel Kirkup and his two fellow cadets in their three man jump to help raise £10,000 for Help for Heroes. Donation by Sir John Riddell Bt CVO 11/11/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Huge thank you to the hospital pharmacy staff the porters and reception staff who sponsored Daniel Kirkup and his fellow cadets. well done lads Donation by St Georges park hospital morpeth 09/11/08  

£81.00

joanne,coleen,spug,stevie m,dave r,wilsa,christine,jackie h,val,elenor g,sarah m,yvonne,michelle,garry,pat,davy j,linda b,max,dean,john n&kirkys dad Donation by woodside villa 16 northgate hospital morpeth 09/11/08  

£111.00

thanks to my antie carolyn, antie julie, uncle bob and his dad Donation by Robbie 31/10/08  

£22.00

Took my time!!!!. Don't 4 get to scream if you want too go faster! Donation by Capt Jack 07/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by O. Robert 04/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

thanks kingsbury girls :] Donation by Jordon 03/10/08  

£66.00

donations from jack patt,deb roney,marg and ray Donation by jordon 29/09/08  

£20.00

Many thanks for donations from Steve & Christine Roney,Jim Walker,Pepi Dixon Donation by Jordon 29/09/08  

£30.00

Hope you all have a great day ! hold on tight ! and DONT LOOK DOWWWWNNNNNN !! X Donation by DANS MAM 26/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck lads Donation by billy boy 26/09/08  

£5.00

good luck lads Donation by dans auntie pat 26/09/08  

£5.00

good luck danzy boy ! Donation by grandad (milburn! ) 26/09/08  

£10.00

good luck Donation by DAN'S GRANDMA 26/09/08  

£10.00

Good luck fella's, at least you'll know now why the birds sing !! C'mon county get your wallets open. Donation by Geoff 23/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

How lucky r u lot?? Where's all the county donations guys? Donation by Viccie 19/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck gents Donation by Dan Carville 13/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Have fun, be safe - Gandma's turn next Donation by Grandma Forrest, Dot,Daryl 13/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!! Donation by Paul Atkins 12/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

come on lads lets see some money going into getting soldiers and there families back on their feet !!!! Donation by psychobollocks, british army 10/09/08  

£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid

good to see the PARA cadets getting amongst it GO TO IT fellas Donation by LT John O'Clee NW London ACF 03/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck lads. Good job your not tied to foz! Donation by Mark Whyte 03/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

lets keep it going lads, spread the word and raise the money !!! Donation by Gordon 01/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Cant wait to jump now,its guna be a real laugh,we just need to get sum more cash in!! come on you lizards donate :-} Donation by Jordon Roney 01/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Come on people, more donations!!! Donation by C/Sgt Weightman 01/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck lads. wish i was jumpin too (and Caskey i aint forgot) Donation by S/Sgt D Guthrie 31/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't forget to tie your shoes :p Donation by Becky Matthewson 30/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't let the side down..Lizards!! Good luck! Donation by Foz 30/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck lads! Donation by Alec Murry 06/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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