Norwich Airport supports local scout group

NORWICH, Monday 11th February 2013 – Airport supports local scout group Norwich International Airport had pleasure in providing 2nd Hellesdon Scout group with 60 hi-visibility vests for the Beavers and Cubs. The vests will enable the young children to enjoy a range of activities and visits safely.

Jean Grimbly, Beaver Scout Leader for 2nd Hellesdon Scout Group said “We are delighted that Norwich International has been able to support us to ensure the road safety of our young Beavers and Cubs. The vests are paramount to ensuring the road safety of sixty children aged 6 to 10 years of age. It will also ensure that our Beavers and Cubs can safely gain their hikes away badge and will work with our sections for them to gain their safety badge”

Emma Grimbly, Assistant Scout Leader for 2nd Hellesdon Scout Group said “I am grateful to the Norwich International Airport for the support we have received. What started out by me as simply being a plea to local organizations and businesses has been welcomed with support and partnership from the marketing team at Norwich International. I am overwhelmed that they have been willing to provide these hi-visibility vests something that I saw our group was in desperate need for. Now thanks to Norwich International Airport we have the resources to keep our young people safe on all activities throughout the year regardless of how light it is outside in the evenings when we run our activities”

Andrew Bell, CEO of Norwich International Airport said “As an airport we are committed to work with and contribute to the local community and we were very pleased to be able to help the scout group with funding this project”