On Saturday, Reading College took part in Reading’s Armed Forces at Forbury Gardens.

Students were on hand to help The Trooper Potts VC Memorial Trust sell cakes to raise funds for a bronze statue of Reading hero Trooper Fred Potts.

Visitors to the gardens could choose from a choice of Victoria sponge, carrot, chocolate, coffee and walnut or lemon drizzle cake!

Students raised £632 for the Trust, who has pledged 10% to Help for Heroes. This is a huge increase on last year’s total of £214!

Thank you to students and staff that volunteered to help on the day!