Support Our Soldiers Xmas Parcels

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.

Less · 26-09-2009, 12:05

Good luck with it, a wonderful gesture as it is every year, I hope the Christmas will soon come when your hard work is no longer needed because the troops will have been brought safely home.

Barrie Yates · 26-09-2009, 17:48

Yes, Support Our Soldiers - and Airmen and Sailors. I have just seen that the BFPO Europe is due to be closed next year. My Son picked it up today on the RE Chat room. Unofficial at this time, but rumours from within, especially when the RE run the Post Rooms these rumours tend to have a basis and tend to be reasonably accurate. This will be an absolute disgrace. Troops throughout Europe will then have to pay European Postal rates - how long before the same happens in Iraq, Afghanistan and every other outpost where we have troops stationed?

BERNADETTE · 26-09-2009, 17:51

I will be making my normal contribution Mel, wish it could be more

cherokee · 26-09-2009, 18:03

Thanks Bernadette ,

Barrie Lets just hope theres no truth behind the rumour, as yet nothing has been heard here but with our ever popular prime minister anythings possible eh!!

Less sorry to bring Xmas foward dear but we do have a lot of parcels to send this year (I feel like santa) haha
But I do know how just the thought of xmas brings you out in a sweat and then you HAVE to drink more beer to cool down lol!!!

ANNE · 26-09-2009, 22:14

Got my first box ready yesterday hun. xxx

cherokee · 26-09-2009, 22:47

Thanks Anne

Oh by the way MICK said ... !!!!! lol

Mick · 28-09-2009, 06:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by cherokee

Thanks Anne

Oh by the way MICK said ... !!!!! lol

I told her why do you think i have a bad back now

If you have a box ready please pm me and i will give you my address where you can drop it off
i would offer to collect but after my accident i am in no condition to go out the house at the moment sorry

Doug · 28-09-2009, 11:48

Hi Mel; Hoping to get boxes done this year, if not there will be a donation made.

cherokee · 28-09-2009, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug

Hi Mel; Hoping to get boxes done this year, if not there will be a donation made.

Cheers Doug you have my contact details hun x

Barrie Yates · 30-09-2009, 10:01

Nothing Changes - sent to me by a friend - Remember Those who Serve and Have Served.

I do not know how to post the actual vid, but I think it belongs here rather than in the Music Forum.
Harvey Andrews - The Soldier

Barrie Yates · 30-09-2009, 10:03

OK, now I have learnt how to post from You Tube on to here - learn something new every day

Telegraph_reporter · 30-09-2009, 14:30

Would be happy to put this is in the newspaper for people to contact you. Could you get in touch on 01254 298 267?

cherokee · 30-09-2009, 14:40

Hi Emma
lovely to speak with you and thanks for your help .

As I said on the phone . Nickis s email can also be found in the main post .
Let me know if you need any more info .

Mel x

mez · 06-10-2009, 23:02

hi, all its that time again & i hope mel & all the sos people get those parcels in on time , good luck all.

now i have a true story to tell........in june i was in the railway (yes the raiway pub ) & a nice afternoon was had by all, on deciding to go home , i got talking to a young man who was on leave from afghanistan he's serving with the marines out there, i happened to mention that this website & good friends of mine run the sos parcels all year, he had the biggest grin on his face i'd seen off him all day, he said that so many parcels were sent last year that they had to delay some till january but that the lads & lasses are so pleased to get them & be rememberd by people at home, i also told him that i like to wear something red on fridays to which he replied ..yea thats right ..remember the soldiers that are fighting i don't know if anyone else wears red on friday like i do but it sure made the lads day he ended up saying could you please thank all who contribute to the service & those who remember the serving forces on fridays ........so a BIG THANK YOU TO ALL ........ FROM A SERVING MARINE ..........