Treats for our Troops

Mike launched his ‘Treats for our Troops’ campaign on Saturday 26th September with the Hemel Town Youth Football Club Under-10s squad.

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.

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.

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

- Kings Langley: Special Occasions, 19 High Street

- Potten End: Anna Barnard, 9 Hempstead Lane, 01442 874760

- Little Gaddesden: Heather Mole, 35 Ringshall, 01442 842185