MILITARY families have donated hundreds of Easter eggs, in a bid to ensure every child in North Yorkshire receives a treat this Easter.
The 1st Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, based in Catterick Garrison, has collected more than 400 chocolate eggs and other treats for children who might otherwise not receive one.
The unit welfare office co-ordinated the egg collection, with families and local businesses donating the chocolates. They were handed over to the council last week and are now being distributed across the county.
The eggs will go to children receiving welfare support from the County Council’s Children’s Services. Capt Lofty Simpson-Worboys, Unit Welfare Officer with the battalion said: "When we arrived in Catterick Garrison we looked for ways to help our new community and thought collecting Easter eggs for children in need would be a great place to start. As the local family regiment we are always keen to support our community where we can."
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