Parcels help to keep up spirit of troops

"YOUR parcels have helped keep our spirits high."

That was one of the moving thank you notes from troops serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Members of The Pink Berets who took part in a fundraising day at Morrison’s as part of Help for Heroes to support the troops. Mr Saywell is second from left.

It was in one of a number of letters from troops on a display on show by The Pink Berets at Morrisons store in Laceby.

Another Royal Marine, based at Kaski in southern Afghanistan, said: "We were pleased to receive your parcels. I can't tell you how good it is to receive goodies here. It really boosts our morale."

The letters were sent to The Grimsby-based Pink Berets, formerly the Grimsby Wives and Girlfriends, Mums and Dads of serving men and women in the Armed Forces.

They raised money by organising a bag-packing service at the superstore.

Shoppers were invited to give cash and donate goods to be wrapped up in parcels for the troops.

Some bought wristbands showing support for troops charity Help for Heroes and others bought key-rings, teddies, mugs and notepads.

Pink Berets spokeswoman Jo Edwards said: "It has been fabulous. We have been inundated with contributions. The support has been overwhelming."