Mr “Stix” Lockwood
I take this opportunity to write to express my thanks on behalf of The Salvation Army in Morley and Catterick Garrison for the support that you have given during the time that I have been the Commanding Officer at these appointments.
I first came into contact with you while appointed to the Morley Corps, between 2014 and 2018. During this period, you helped us arrange a Matchday Collection and very kindly provided my collectors with seats in the director’s box for the match. On this occasion the money raised was used within the Morley area to help us to provide assistance to those who needed food, gas and/or electricity top-ups, and helped us fund a weekly drop-in service which helped those seeking employment.
Since being in Catterick, via Major Cliff Allchin, we were the recipients of a Patrick Bamford matchday shirt. This was auctioned on eBay just before Christmas 2020, which raised the fantastic total of £3100. This was used within The Vickery Club, a Salvation Army Support Centre on Vimy Barracks, Catterick Garrison. Where we supported military personnel, providing spiritual support, a listening ear and a place where they can relax and have a bit of “normality” in the stressful environment that you find on a military establishment.
Here in Catterick we support, Infantry Recruits, the training teams alongside the permanent and civilian staff who work within the Infantry Training Centre.
Alongside an alternative to the cook house, we have a small cinema, snooker, pool and table tennis tables. The funds raised by the sale of the shirt have been used to refurbish our snooker and pool tables and purchase come new cues, rests etc.
Once again can I thank you for all your support and wish you well in all that you do in the future.
Yours in Christ
The Salvation Army
(Registered charity number 214779)