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Hope for idea to show support for troops
There was no response to an appeal in September’s Link for people to consider wearing red, white and
blue clothing, or just a ribbon, on Fridays as a show of support for the armed forces.
But with Rememberance Day in Sheila is frustrated that public
early November, and the harrowing opinion surveys are often mislead-
images and stories reminding us of ing and says people’s disapproval
the 90th anniversary since the end of policies for deploying the armed
of World War I, fresh in our minds, forces is different to lack of sup-
Sheila Mitchell from Westlea hopes port for service men and women.
there will be more interest in her “People are generally supportive
proposal for individuals to show of what our soldiers are doing in
support for our armed forces. extremely diffi cult circumstances.
A former Army wife Sheila, right, They are not very well paid and
and her husband James continue they don’t always have the best
to be closely involved with the equipment.”
9th/12th Royal Lancers in which To support Sheila’s campaign,
he served for 40 years. wearing red, white and blue,” said mail: sm4hannahlightfoot@talk-
She picked up the idea of wear- Sheila. “The Veterans’ Agency is talk.net
ing colours from a friend in Canada keen and details have appeared in
where people wear red to show the forces’ newsletter.”
pride in their service personnel. She continues to show her We can help you beat
“I was disappointed at the lack colours each week, along with like-
of reaction from readers, but I’m minded friends and most of James’ the Credit Crunch
continuing to promote the idea of golfi ng partners.
Mayor calls for kit to help troops promote community spirit 1 You drop it off
The Mayor of Swindon Steve Wakefi eld is appealing for football kit 2 We sell it on eBay for you
to help service personnel break down barriers in Afghanistan. 3 We send you a cheque
He wants kit of all sizes and colours - children, youth, adults - but
especially shirts. They must be freshly washed without tears or holes. Call us now 0845 22 694 22
Company donations would be welcome. Let Us Auction It Ltd, BSS House, Unit 36
The mayor said, “Mike Neville, station commander at RAF Lyneham,
is keen on the idea as personnel are doing a lot of community work to Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon SN2 2PJ
boost good relations around the airbase at Kandahar.” www.letusauctionit.co.uk
The mayor plans to drive to RAF Lyneham to deliver donations on 5
December. To help, call his secretary on 463599 or mail: toothillandwestlea- (Only items valued at £35 or more can be accepted)
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