tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post2332033954044529151..comments2023-10-14T19:08:05.877+04:30Comments on Helmand Blog - Afghanistan: Scrap the Santa-suit gifts, say soldiersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post-35116298966344662152011-05-13T22:09:27.328+04:302011-05-13T22:09:27.328+04:30we collect toiletries sweets etc for our troops an...we collect toiletries sweets etc for our troops and give them to the British Legion who put them in shoeboxes and send them out to Afghanistan. We have had letters back from the soldiers out there thanking us. Are we still ok to do this?susan killileanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post-6468875716203021432011-04-27T18:46:50.723+04:302011-04-27T18:46:50.723+04:30These soldiers are sacrificing a lot for us, leavi...These soldiers are sacrificing a lot for us, leaving their families behind, and they deserve to have fun once in a while.Florist Sydneyhttp://www.botanicsfloristsydney.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post-85642728280141971352011-01-26T14:52:18.780+04:302011-01-26T14:52:18.780+04:30It's good to see them enjoying the holidays ev...It's good to see them enjoying the holidays even away from their family, those soldiers are heroes.Cindy Silk Bouquetshttp://silk-bouquets.com/the-elegance-of-beaded-silk-bouquetsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post-20134713057903243382009-11-16T18:00:46.560+04:302009-11-16T18:00:46.560+04:30Hi Vicki
Thank you for the post and for the suppor...Hi Vicki<br />Thank you for the post and for the support. The guys and girls out here appreciate it. It is amazing the support we get for being out here and it's great for moral.<br /><br />Post is a vital link with family, friends and loved ones for everyone out here in Afghanistan and we are working round the clock to get that post through.<br /><br />What we are urging the British public to do is refrain from sending Christmas parcels to people they do not know.<br /><br />Soldiers serving here are literally being overwhelmed by support from the British public who generously post unsolicited parcels. The drawback is it puts a massive strain on the Forces Post Offices, resulting in packages from friends and family taking longer to reach the intended recipients.<br /><br />There are a number of charities that are working with the MOD to get the gifts out. Just drop your charity a line if you want to find out how they work. I am sure the charities will be more than happy to tell you how they work.Media Ops Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624689766879392018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post-11917513170833387552009-11-16T09:39:26.021+04:302009-11-16T09:39:26.021+04:30Oh! all of them are so cute, I am sure many will g...Oh! all of them are so cute, I am sure many will gonna enjoyed seeing them like that. Anyway, thanks for sharing. Keep posting!<br /><br />-fern-Gifts Philippineshttp://www.flowersexpress.com.ph/products.aspx?typeid=5noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post-39105458437213638182009-11-12T02:53:47.202+04:302009-11-12T02:53:47.202+04:30I've been collecting items for Christmas parce...I've been collecting items for Christmas parcels for the Support Our Soldiers Christmas campaign. Does this mean the information given here is incorrect?<br /><br />http://www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk/SOSChristmasParcels2009MakeUpAParcel.html<br /><br />I was really hoping my efforts would boost morale and show support for our troops!Vickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post-21737314685065141682009-10-29T08:20:02.667+04:302009-10-29T08:20:02.667+04:30One of the best ways to make donations to the troo...One of the best ways to make donations to the troops in Helmand can be made via www.bmycharity.com/V2/welfarefund <br /><br />Thank you all of the support.Media Ops Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624689766879392018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post-25175957962150780182009-10-29T03:33:13.788+04:302009-10-29T03:33:13.788+04:30I woull like to maybe send a numerous parcels thro...I woull like to maybe send a numerous parcels throughout the year, how would I do this? I was thinkig of including things such as sweets - non choc, such as polo's, haribo etc. tothbrush & paste, soap, flannels, maybe a copy of a paper so that they can read what is going on.....kelinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6691041103281974891.post-66425833305327651672009-10-27T03:37:50.701+04:302009-10-27T03:37:50.701+04:30Seeing that people send inappropriate parcels to t...Seeing that people send inappropriate parcels to the troops could you publish a list of what the ideal parcel for men/women is? Give alternatives for some of the items and also say what items are not wanted.Briannoreply@blogger.com