Clarkson five get Wisbech Round Table boost as they raise funds for Borneo trip

PUBLISHED: 14:51 12 March 2015 | UPDATED: 14:51 12 March 2015

Thomas Clarkson Academy students travelling to Borneo. Ella Chadney, Connor Parker, Sam Smith, Joseph Moore, Courtney Wakeham.

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This summer, Courtney Wakeham, Connor Parker, Joseph Moore, Jodie Garner and Ella Chadney will travel to Borneo for a month.

They will work on a range of projects, helping to improve living standards for rural people. In addition, they will take part in a forest regeneration project and a wildlife conservation programme.

Each student must raise £3,960 to pay for their trip. To help them in their quest, Wisbech Round Table has donated £250.

Sam Smith, chairman of the Round Table, said, “It is wonderful to support these students who have a fantastic opportunity to develop living standards on the other side of the world.”

Miss Garner said: “We are really looking forward to this unique experience which will give us many opportunities to help communities in Borneo.”

Courtney Wakeham, who is also going on the trip, added: “I’m excited about making a change and seeing how people live, and it’s going to be good to spend a month without luxuries.”