The military top brass think that this Government doesn't value our troops enough and we agree! That's why myself and Cllr Caroline Fox (pictured left posting some more cards in Airmyn) thought it was important to show our support for our troops this Christmas by sending out presents and Christmas cards to our brave troops.

We have already sent a number of parcels out, including to a local soldier from the Goole area. The others are simply sent to random British soldiers who we hope will appreciate the gifts. The Troops are apparently desperate for simple things like lip salv and talc as well as more tasty delights.

Afghanistan is seeing some of the bloodiest fighting since World War 2 and there is certainly a feeling among the troops that their efforts are not appreciated back home. Cllr Caroline Fox and I hope that the parcels we have sent will show the troops that people in our area certainly appreciate their efforts.

I hope local people will also send cards and parcels out to our troops. There are a number of ways that gifts and cards can be sent out, and so if you would like more information please e-mail me on brigg.goole@gmail.com and I will send you the details.