The young cadets’ commendable work also included each of them individually writing a letter and a Christmas card, as well as a cracker and a gift donated by Craig Newnes, managing director of CGN restaurants, who also sponsors the town’s cadet unit. On Christmas Day, the cadets, their parents and other volunteers delivered the gift bags and meals cooked by North Essex Support Team to 35 people in the area. Volunteer police cadet co-ordinator, Neil Dibell, said: “Normally our cadets get involved in community engagement events, working with their community policing team around crime prevention advice, and raising money for charities in the area.
A CHARITY is offering free prom attire to any school students who may find themselves unable to purchase their own. The North Essex Support Team, which operates out of Dovercourt, Harwich, is dedicated to helping families and individuals in need. The team of volunteers have now set their sights on the forthcoming prom season with a view of kitting out any pupil who may otherwise not have an outfit. Following an appeal, more than 200 pre-loved dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories have been donated to the initiative. These will now be handed out to students and their families from the charity’s Pop-Up Prom Shop, which will set-up camp at Park Pavilion, in Barrack Lane, on June 6.