2006 Christmas Box
Forces favourite Nell McAndrew joined Derek Twigg, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Defence and BAE Systems' Director Ian King in waving off the last of 24,500 Christmas goodie boxes destined for the troops.
Affectionately known as 'square stockings', a box was delivered to every UK serviceman and woman on operational duty in Iraq, Afghanistan and all other areas at Christmas as a 'Thank You' for their work and commitment.
The Christmas box tradition goes back to the First World War. It is now in its third year and much appreciated by troops. The contents are fun but useful and even the box can be reused - the lid doubles as a photo-frame and the box itself can be flat-packed for easy storage and transportation.
UK4U would like to express their sincere 'Thanks'
to all 2006 sponsors
and would like to remind you that the charity has started looking at new ideas for the 2007 box,
and to ensure the success and appreciation of this gift we still need
sponsors and
donations to cover the costs.