Tim Dempsey, a caretaker at Watlington Community Primary School, will camp out in the school grounds on Friday and Saturday to raise funds and awareness for the 6,000 veterans who are experiencing homelessness in the UK.

It is part of the Great Tommy Sleep Out Fundraiser for the Royal British Legion Industries, a campaign which encourages people to sleep beneath the stars to support the Armed Forces Community.

Tim, who served in the RAF for 35 years, said: “As I’m a veteran, I want to make this effort to show care and support for other veterans less fortunate than myself.”

Initially, Tim set himself a target to raise £500, but has since raised more than £600 via his Facebook page and hopes to raise more while camping out.

He will have a donation bucket while completing his challenge and is inviting people to pop by and donate.

Tim said: “It’s motivating for me that people have donated, it will make sleeping out in the cold a lot easier.

“During the cost of living crisis, its amazing that people are still giving, its mind blowing.”

Tim thanked Watlington Primary School for their continued support.

A teacher, a teaching assistant, lunchtime assistant or volunteer, if you think someone has done a good job, why not nominate them for an award?

Thank you for Rev David and Barbara who joined us for our Harvest Thanksgiving Service in school today. 

The performance will take place on Wednesday 28^th June 2023 at 12:20pm and will feature young people from all corners of the county coming together in song for an epic celebration like no other.