Due to the increase in armed forces being deployed, there has been an increase in casualties. The Coldstream Guards are therefore on a mission of their own to help the families of the injured soldiers to provide enough money to cover hospitality for visiting members of families and friends when in hospital. They are therefore looking for ways to raise money, and all six members are big rugby fans.

Harlequins therefore donated a signed Harlequins player shirt, two signed rugby balls and two tickets to a Harlequins home game for them to auction off to other members of their battalion. They are also selling wrist bands to help raise money for this campaign. If You would like to support the wristband campaign visit www.shinycapstar.com or email officewelfare1cg@yahoo.co.uk

The boys enjoyed a morning watching a Harlequins team run through and also spent time talking to Nick Easter, Ugo Monye, David Strettle, Danny Care and Mike Brown who all received one of their wrist bands.

We wish the soldiers all the best with their fundraising and look forward to hearing how much money Harlequins were able to raise.