MP Mike Penning joined local U11 football squad Comets Lions and their families to relaunch the highly successful Treats for our Troops Campaign.

Mike said:
“Last year we sent literally hundreds of parcels to Afghanistan and on my visit in January several soldiers I met specifically mentioned having received one. I am immensely proud of the response from the people of Dacorum.

“We are relaunching this campaign now so that we have plenty of time to get the parcels to Afghanistan before Christmas. I know from personal experience what its like to be a young soldier separated from family and loved ones at that special time. I am certain residents will join me in wanting to ensure that our brave servicemen and women know we haven’t forgotten them and that we fully appreciate the job they are doing on our behalf.”

Mike went on to praise the Comets Lions team who have launched the campaign.
“I particularly want to thank Adie Lock the team Manager, his assistants Colin Mansell and Stuart Scott and all the players and their families for giving this campaign such a great launch. All the players and their siblings have made up parcels – what a great start to the campaign!”

“I urge everyone to join the Treats for our Troops campaign and I will personally ensure that every parcel gets through directly to a soldier fighting in Afghanistan.”

 
What to do?
Make up a “shoe-box” parcel and deposit it at one of a number of collection points in the area to be sent on to our troops in Afghanistan. If you are unable to make up a shoe-box, you can donate money towards ready-made “shoe-box” parcels - contact 01442 450444.

What to put in it?

There is a wide range of items you may wish to send but some suggestions include: toiletries, savoury snacks, packet soups, cereal bars, confectionery, clothing - socks, t-shirts, books, magazines, pens, sun screen, batteries and a message of support.
If your parcel is specifically intended for a female soldier please put an F on the outside of the box.

What not to include
Aerosols, pornographic literature, explosives (!)
Package dimensions
Max weight 2kg
Min One surface at least 90mm x 140mm
Max length + Depth + Width= 900mm, with greatest single dimension not more than 600mm, (essentially a shoebox).
Address
Leave the destination address blank, but feel free to put a "FROM" address (clearly marked "FROM")

COLLECTION POINTS
Parcels should be deposited unsealed to one of the following:

• Mike Penning MP Office, 6th Floor, Hamilton House, Marlowes (opposite former Market Square), tel: 01442 450444.
• Hemel Hempstead Conservatives, Davidson House, 168 Queensway, 01442 255034
• Dacorum Borough Council, Civic Centre, Hemel Hempstead
• Community Action Dacorum, Old Post Office, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead
• Hemel Hempstead Gazette Office, 39 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1LH
• Hobletts Manor Infants' and Nursery School, Adeyfield Road, Hemel Hempstead
• Bennetts End Community Centre Café, (inside the Community Centre), Bennetts End
• Highfield Community Centre, contact Sandra Austin
• Kings Langley: Special Occasions, 19 High Street
• Potten End: Anna Barnard, 9 Hempstead Lane, 01442 874760
• Little Gaddesden: Heather Mole, 35 Ringshall, 01442 842185

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