To send a box to Afghanistan it is as simple as filling it with useful items and drop it off to one of the collection points. The guide below will give you ideas of what to put in the box.

WHAT SOLDIERS HAVE ASKED FOR:

 Biscuits

 Wet wipes

 Fruity chewy sweets

 Used or new books

 Puzzle and crossword books

 Make-up products

 Chewing gum and mints

 Letters

 Lip salve

 Underwear

 Moisturising lotion

 Old books

WHAT NOT TO PUT IN:

 Chocolate

 Aerosols

 Alcohol

 Perfumed soap

 Anything that will melt

 Heavy items

 Batteries.

Boxes can be donated to Dorchester Town Council in North Square, Dorchester or the Keep Military Museum, Bridport Road, Dorchester.

You can also take them to any Dorset Echo office and we will forward them to Coun Rennie. The offices are on the Granby Estate, Weymouth, Antelope Walk, Dorchester and East Street, Bridport.

Do you know anyone who is serving in Afghanistan or Iraq and would like a shoebox? If so contact Miriam Phillips on 01305 830985 or miriam.phillips@dorsetecho.co.uk