Message to our Troops
Message in support of our brave Men and Women who make up our Armed Forces
John Nichol is a former RAF Tornado Navigator - he was shot down over Iraq in 1991 and held as a POW.
Having served 16 years in the RAF - including deployments to the Falklands, UN duties over Bosnia, and of course the Gulf, I know just how important contact with home can be. That's why I am fully behind Parcels 43 and all of the charities fighting for better conditions for our troops. For many years now, our political leaders have relied too heavily on the dedication, resolve and team spirit of our fighting men and women - the time has now come for the nation to give something back. There can be very few people who do not believe that our armed forces are over-stretched and under-resourced; at some point soon this situation has to change or the system will simply break. I send my best wishes and incredible admiration to all our military men and women - they are doing an incredible job amidst almost impossible circumstances. Their sacrifice knows no bounds and their country is supremely proud of them - and they can be justifiably proud of themselves. cheers John
John is now a writer and broadcaster - his website is www.johnnichol.com
5 April 2008 - Parcels43 Co-ordinators
We need help with the running of Parcels43......do you have some spare time and support our Troops
We have some areas where we could do with some help, Birmingham, Liverpool, Kent, Devon and many other areas where assistance is needed......please get in touch via Contact
4 April 2008 - Morale43
Morale34 is a new petition to extend the free postage to all personnel on active deployment
To support click here
25 December 2007 - Priority Housing 4 x Forces
Parcels43 Supporting Our Troops new campaign
(Priority housing 4 x forces) Our brave Troops serve their country and fight for the freedom of others in countries around the globe, while serving their country they have an automatic right to be housed by our Government in MOD properties. On leaving the forces the Troops have a very different fight on their hands.
The new fight is that to keep a roof over their heads, This is shameful, They shouldn't have to fight, or wait to be classed as homeless as many are, afteral they were once part of one of the most elite services in the world.
Most Housing authorities have no special arrangment in place for military personnel leaving service, this area need to be addressed.
Please go to the link below and support our new petition, forward the link on to all in your mail box asking them to also do the same .....Thankyou on behalf of Parcels43 supporting our Troops
http://www.gopetition.com/online/15811.html
20 December 2007 - Support our campaign- donations now accepted!
Donations will mean all the difference to the running and improvements at parcels43, we are a totally voluntary group trying to make a difference.
21 December 2007 - Teresa launches new website
Teresa appeared on BBC Radio Suffolk to announce the launch, hear her here. (4Mb MP3 file)
The EADT also printed an article about the launch.
QM Stores
QM Stores - for the extra kit you need.
Aquila Victrix
Please check out this great site, you may find your loved one on one of the many news items listed, Aquila Victra covers them all http://aquilavictrix.blogspot.com/
1 December 2007 - T-shirts now available!
Parcels 43 T-shirts are now available!
Remember for each one sold 50p goes to the British Legion and 50p goes to the Army Benevolent fund. Sizes: S, M ,L and XL, please specify what size on the Paypal form. Cost £6.00 each.
26 January 2008 - 2 Yorks shoebox appeal
Tina's Hubby in the paper for the 2 Yorks Christmas shoebox appeal To view the story click here
21 December 2007 - Tinas Special Delivery
Click here to check out this article in the Peterlee Mail.
10 December 2007 - More letters
Oops forgotten to put this letter up from Mark Pritchard to Sylvia, click here.
And a letter from the Royal Mail to Jill, click here.
20 November 2007 - Lydia in the Bournemouth Daily Echo
This time it Lydia in her local paper The Bournemouth Daily Echo, click here to see the article.
9 November 2007 - Secret weapon of the British Soldier
Sylvia's lad awaits a special delivery a refreshing change from a packet of sweets
Something that no serviceman/woman should be without, to view the story click here
2 November 2007 - Support British Troops
Sylvia calling on all in shropshire to support Parcels43 and in turn show the Troops you care
Click on article once opened ........to view click here
5 November 2007 - Kathy's plea for freepost
Kathy has double the worry with two soldier sons, to view story click here
5 November 2007 - Kathy's lads
One just back another one going,Kathy how do you do it?
Click on cutting to open up to read, to view click here
29 October 2007 - Rachael in the Scarborough Evening News
Yes Rachael flying the flag for Parcels43 in the Scarborough Evening News, click here to see the article.
