Ride out to show support for our troops stationed abroad this Christmas.

The Royal British Legion Riders Branch and Support Our Soldiers have teamed up together for a weekend of rideout in support of all our Armed Forces Personnel station overseas this Christmas.

Over the weekend of the 21st and 22nd November rides have been planned in both the Midlands and Northern Regions. Saturday 21st November: Riding from Quatford Food Stop, A442 Quatford, Near Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV15-6QJ at 12:00 to Droitwich Royal British Legion Club, Salwarp Rd, Droitwich, Worcestershire.

Or join us at The RBL in Droitwich from 13:00h with live music, food and refreshments available.

Sunday 22nd November: From The Causeway Foot Inn, Ogden, Halifax HX2 8XX. 11am meet for 12 noon start.

All Riders welcome! Riding via Keighley (Meet B&Q Car Park 12.30pm) to the Bingley SOS headquarters where parcel fillers will be handed over to the SOS Team and then onto the Woodbottom WMC, Otley Rd, Shipley For Drinks, Live Music & Raffle.

2pm ‘til late... Simply fill a shoe sized boxed with any of the items below and bring it with you on the day or just bring a few items to be added to a box. Remember all donations no matter how small will be appreciated.

The parcels will then be handed over to the SOS Team.

Toiletries Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel, Roll on Deodorant, Shaving Gel, Talcum Powder, Foot Powder, Cotton Buds, Wet/Moist Wipes, Tissues, Lip Salve. Snacks Pringles, Crisps, Nuts, Pork Scratchings, Beef Jerky, Savoury Rice, Noodles, Oatcakes, Crackers, Stock Cubes, Packet Soups, Fruit/Cereal Bars, Fruit Flakes , Dried Fruit, Shortbread, Small Cakes, Biscuits, Small Tins Fruit, Packets Custard, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk.

Confectionary Travel sweets, Toffee, Fudge, Chocolate Bars, Energy Sweets , Love Hearts etc, Fruit Pastilles etc, Lollipops, Mints, Chewing Gum, Recreation Paperback Books, Puzzle Books, Magazines, Sport Programmes, Playing Cards Travel Games, Jigsaws, Pens, Pencils, Notebooks, Paints, Sketch Books, Batteries, Clothing Socks, T Shirts, Underwear Medicines Imodium, Rennie, Paracetamol, Plasters, Insect Repellent, Sun Screen You are encouraged to include cards or messages, with your contact details.

Whilst we can’t promise a reply, in most cases the recipients do write to express their thanks.

Sorry - NO Aerosols, Alcohol, Christmas Crackers, Party Poppers or Lighters!

For more information visit http://www.rblr.co.uk