Group Captain Louise Henton joined veterans and members of the local community at Carterton Lunch Club yesterday in Carterton Methodist Church.
Now in its third year, Reverand Chris Carre, Senior Chaplain led the way, delivering grace and thanks before everyone tucked into a beautiful lunch.
Co-Chairperson Carterton Foodbank, Lynn Little, said:
“We are all so proud to be able to give something back to the community. Along with volunteers, we bring everyone together; it’s an absolute pleasure.”
Lynn Little
Co-Chairperson Carterton Foodbank
As well as a delicious lunch, Group Captain Henton presented a cheque for £1000.00 on behalf of Carterton Party in the Park Committee, money which was raised at their recent event.
Local resident Doreen Clarke, who has lived in Carterton for 60 years, said:
“This is just wonderful, its means everything to me. The Clarke family have lived in Carterton for over 100 years and events such as these brings everyone together and it’s a great way to meet people and make friends.”
Doreen Clarke
Local resident
Representatives from Air Tanker also attended the lunch, strengthening their support to Carterton Foodbank.
Emma Watson, Supply Chain Senior Buyer at Air Tanker said:
“For two and a half years we’ve supported Carterton Food Bank as one of our Charities. Every few months members of Air Tanker come along and help support by serving food to the community. It’s incredibly important to help with these initiatives, they have so many activities for lots of people of all generations, be that young families right through to the pensioners who are here with us today. They’re an amazing team and for us to be able to help with that means a lot to us and them.”
Emma Watson
Supply Chain Senior Buyer Air Tanker
A fabulous afternoon had by all. A final thought from Group Captain Louise Henton:
“Lunches like this are a fabulous way to see our veterans and our community in Carterton get together, socialise, catch up and engage with RAF Brize Norton. It gives the Station the opportunity to give something back and it’s a fantastic opportunity for people to get out and see people when they might not always be able to. It means a great deal to see so many veterans here today, who remain actively part of the Carterton / Brize Norton community long after they’ve left service.”
Group Captain Louise Henton
RAF Brize Norton
To find out more about the Carterton Community Food Bank visit:
https://cartertonfoodbank.co.uk
