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cherokee · 26-09-2009, 11:20

Hi Guys

Well its that time again, Where we try and raise the moral and send a bit of xmas cheer to our lads and lasses out in Afghanistan. If you would like to donate you can either contact myself Via pm or email me at [email protected]

Or you can contact The Accrington A/C, Nic aka Onlyme at [email protected]

Also Our very own Mick has agreed to allow himself to be used and abused by us once again (Got a feeling Anne has not yet been told) sorry Anne !!!
Items can be left with him and Anne
Mick can be contacted by PM for further details.

Thankyou very much once again x

Support Our Soldiers
Christmas Parcel Appeal 2009

Each year since 2003 Support Our Soldiers have sent Christmas parcels to members of the

British Armed Forces serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and other overseas operations. Last year,

thanks to the wonderful generosity of both individuals and companies, nearly 12,000 parcels

were despatched. We’re now embarking on our Appeal for 2009 and hope that we can count

on your support.

We have full approval from the MOD to run our Appeal, but to avoid overwhelming the systems

we will be limiting the number of parcels sent to 12,000. Once this number has been reached

any further donations, parcels or parcel fillers received will be used in the New Year.

This is the official statement from the MOD –

"The MOD welcomes SOS‘s work. The aspiration to provide support to the men and women on
the front line is shared by many of the public. This charity has arranged with the British Forces

Post Office to send high quality parcels to named Service personnel on operations in a way

which causes the minimum of disruption to the operational postal service.”

Also

For every parcel sent this Christmas, 50p will be donated to

BLESMA (the British Limbless Ex-Servicemen’s Association). So not only will you be bringing

a smile to one of our boys and girls serving overseas, you’ll be helping on a more permanent

basis too!

Suggested Parcel Item

Toiletries
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Shampoo
Conditioner
Shower Gel
Roll on Deodorant
Razors
Shaving Gel
Talcum Powder
Foot Powder
Cotton Buds
Wet/Moist Wipes
Tissues
Lip Salve
Travel Wash
Sanitary Protection
Savoury Snacks
Pringles
Crisps
Nuts
Pork Scratchings
Beef Jerky
Savoury Rice
Noodles
Oatcakes
Crackers
Stock Cubes
Packet Soups
Sweet Snacks
Fruit/Cereal Bars
Fruit Flakes
Dried Fruit
Shortbread
Small Cakes
Biscuits
Small Tins Fruit
Packets Custard
Evaporated Milk
Condensed Milk
Confectionery
Travel sweets
Toffee
Fudge
Mars Bars, etc
Chocolate Raisins
Chocolate Peanuts
Energy Sweets
Love Hearts, etc
Fruit Pastilles, etc
Lollipops
Mints
Chewing Gum
Clothing
Socks/Undies
T Shirts
Underwear
Recreation
Paperback Books
Magazines
Puzzle Books
Sport Programmes
Playing Cards
Travel Games
Jigsaws
Pens
Pencils
Notebooks
Artists Paints
Sketch Books
Batteries
Pharmacy
Imodium
Rennie
Paracetamol
Plasters
Insect Repellant
Sun Screen
Misc
Boot Laces
Blank Greetings
Cards
Message of Support

This list is not definitive – it’s to give you an indication of suitable items. The
key is to things small and light as they are packed into shoeboxes which are
weight and size restricted. Travel/individual sizes are ideal rather than
family/bulk packs. Variety is important too – it’s much nicer to receive a box
filled with lots of different items, rather than one full of say toiletry items. And
please remember, these are morale boosting parcels – the lads and lassies
are being well fed and watered!

Please note aerosols, alcohol, and lighters are strictly prohibited.

26-09-2009, 11:20	#1
cherokee God Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire Posts: 3,229 Blog Entries: 1 Liked: 1 times Rep Power: 288	Support Our Soldiers Xmas Parcels Hi Guys Well its that time again, Where we try and raise the moral and send a bit of xmas cheer to our lads and lasses out in Afghanistan. If you would like to donate you can either contact myself Via pm or email me at [email protected] Or you can contact The Accrington A/C, Nic aka Onlyme at [email protected] Also Our very own Mick has agreed to allow himself to be used and abused by us once again (Got a feeling Anne has not yet been told) sorry Anne !!! Items can be left with him and Anne Mick can be contacted by PM for further details. Thankyou very much once again x Support Our Soldiers Christmas Parcel Appeal 2009 Each year since 2003 Support Our Soldiers have sent Christmas parcels to members of the British Armed Forces serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and other overseas operations. Last year, thanks to the wonderful generosity of both individuals and companies, nearly 12,000 parcels were despatched. We’re now embarking on our Appeal for 2009 and hope that we can count on your support. We have full approval from the MOD to run our Appeal, but to avoid overwhelming the systems we will be limiting the number of parcels sent to 12,000. Once this number has been reached any further donations, parcels or parcel fillers received will be used in the New Year. This is the official statement from the MOD – "The MOD welcomes SOS‘s work. The aspiration to provide support to the men and women on the front line is shared by many of the public. This charity has arranged with the British Forces Post Office to send high quality parcels to named Service personnel on operations in a way which causes the minimum of disruption to the operational postal service.” *Also* For every parcel sent this Christmas, 50p will be donated to BLESMA (the British Limbless Ex-Servicemen’s Association). So not only will you be bringing a smile to one of our boys and girls serving overseas, you’ll be helping on a more permanent basis too! *Suggested Parcel Item* Toiletries Toothpaste Toothbrushes Shampoo Conditioner Shower Gel Roll on Deodorant Razors Shaving Gel Talcum Powder Foot Powder Cotton Buds Wet/Moist Wipes Tissues Lip Salve Travel Wash Sanitary Protection Savoury Snacks Pringles Crisps Nuts Pork Scratchings Beef Jerky Savoury Rice Noodles Oatcakes Crackers Stock Cubes Packet Soups Sweet Snacks Fruit/Cereal Bars Fruit Flakes Dried Fruit Shortbread Small Cakes Biscuits Small Tins Fruit Packets Custard Evaporated Milk Condensed Milk Confectionery Travel sweets Toffee Fudge Mars Bars, etc Chocolate Raisins Chocolate Peanuts Energy Sweets Love Hearts, etc Fruit Pastilles, etc Lollipops Mints Chewing Gum Clothing Socks/Undies T Shirts Underwear Recreation Paperback Books Magazines Puzzle Books Sport Programmes Playing Cards Travel Games Jigsaws Pens Pencils Notebooks Artists Paints Sketch Books Batteries Pharmacy Imodium Rennie Paracetamol Plasters Insect Repellant Sun Screen Misc Boot Laces Blank Greetings Cards Message of Support This list is not definitive – it’s to give you an indication of suitable items. The key is to things small and light as they are packed into shoeboxes which are weight and size restricted. Travel/individual sizes are ideal rather than family/bulk packs. Variety is important too – it’s much nicer to receive a box filled with lots of different items, rather than one full of say toiletry items. And please remember, these are morale boosting parcels – the lads and lassies are being well fed and watered! Please note aerosols, alcohol, and lighters are strictly prohibited.