October 2009

Local Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Campaigner for Eastbourne Stephen Lloyd volunteered to help at Thank The Forces Charity Fundraising and Awareness Day at Langney Shopping Centre, Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Stephen Lloyd gave up time from his busy schedule to help serve at the stand and raise funds for Thank The Forces Charity.
Stephen says ‘Thank The Forces is a fantastic local Charity that helps British Forces Personel serving in Afghanistan. To  know that the public care about them and wish them well really does boost morale. I am very proud of all our troops and also of Thank The Forces Charity for the work they have undertaken.'
Thank the Forces Chair of Trustees Sue Smith says ‘ Thank The Forces is not a political group at all, the sole aim of the Charity is to help support our brave troops serving in conflict areas of the world.
We welcome volunteers with open arms and Stephen has been of great support over the last few months, helping with Thank The Forces Charity and spreading the word about our work.
Like all of our fantastic volunteers Stephen gave up his time freely to help raise awareness and funds that ultimately benefit British Forces Personnel serving in Afghanistan.’

The fundraising and awareness day at Langney Shopping Centre raised a huge total of  £602.51p and Thank The Forces Charity will use the funds to fill and despatch gift boxes to British Forces Personnel serving in Afghanistan.

A BIG thank you to the Langney Shopping Centre Eastbourne and all the patrons who were so generous and supportive of our brave troops

Stehen Lloyd is pictured ( rear centre) with Dot and Derek Akhurst ( front left) and Sue Smith - Chaor of Tristees for Thank The Forces Charity