The DUP’s Belfast MLAs have announced that their offices will be used as drop-off points for an initiative sending parcels to soldiers serving in Afghanistan. The parcels will then be collected by the Glentoran Trust and shipped to Afghanistan for our troops serving in that country. Speaking today, DUP Leader Rt. Hon. Peter Robinson MP said:
“I have visited Afghanistan and saw for myself the bravery, dedication and sacrifice made by our wonderful men and women in uniform. Those serving their country in Afghanistan are a credit to the United Kingdom and are deserving of our continuing support and admiration. I am extremely happy to support this excellent initiative by the Glentoran Trust by making the three East Belfast DUP offices available for drop-off points. I would urge all of my constituents to support this excellent initiative."
Nigel Dodds MP, Deputy Leader of the DUP said:
“People in North Belfast have huge admiration for our troops and the excellent job they are doing. The Armed Forces Homecoming parade showed that: with huge numbers of my constituents travelling into the centre of Belfast to pay their tribute to the soldiers returning home from tours of duty in Afghanistan. This scheme gives people another chance to show their dedication and appreciation of our troops and the great job they are doing. I hope that people will support this positive programme.”
Jimmy Spratt MLA for South Belfast said:
“When I was approached by the Glentoran Trust regarding this scheme, I was delighted to offer my wholehearted support. Our troops served with distinction in Northern Ireland helping the forces of law and order to put down the threat of terrorism. Now they are engaged in helping the people of Afghanistan complete the transition to a fully functioning democracy. Our troops deserve our support and this is a good way for local people to show it.”
OFFICE LOCATIONS:
EAST BELFAST
96 Belmont Avenue, Belfast, BT4 3DE
137-141 Holywood Road, Belfast, BT4 3BE
13 Castlereagh Road, Belfast, BT5 5FB
NORTH BELFAST
39 Shore Road, Belfast, BT15 3PG
33b Woodvale Road, Belfast, BT13 3BN
256 Ballysillan Road, Belfast, BT14 6RB
SOUTH BELFAST
15 Cregagh Road, Belfast, BT6 8PX