TROOP AID was founded in November 2006 by three ex servicemen, Ray Warren, Captain (retired) Al Sutton and Derek Joss as a result of a visit to Selly Oak Hospital’s Alexander Wing in Birmingham . This is the home of the Defence Medical Welfare Services who are responsible for the welfare of all Armed Forces Personnel, male and female who have been injured during the conflict in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere.

What do they do ?

When Troops return to the United Kingdom from the war zones they arrive back in their uniform, for example combat kit, boots etc.  They do not have any civilian clothing and usually no money to purchase essential necessities for their immediate use.

The objective of TROOP AID is to supply the basic essentials required when  Service casualties return from serving their country overseas.

Examples of what they supply are:  A large holdall containing washing and shaving kit,  trainers and socks, underwear, tracksuits,T-shirts sweatshirts and a warm fleece.  Female requirements are also provided.

They also supply videos, dvds, books, games and confectionery which includes chocolate, crisps, biscuits etc.

Acorn have been in a supply partnership with Troop Aid from the begining and are very proud to continue to support them. They are doing a fantasic job and it has just been anounced that Prince Charles has agreed to become their Patron. This truly a great moment for the charity (Registered Charity No: 1123888) The support for them has been fantastic and now with Royal approval they will go from strength to stregth.

If you would like to support them please visit their website http://www.troopaid.info/

If you need to promote your event then what better way than a banner advert. Banners outside or inside catch peoples eye, it’s a cheap way of advertising and gets straight to the people you want to attend. If it’s a ski trip student party or a business event   banner informs the world as they pass by. Acorn will be happy to quote you. We can prepare all the artwork, print and supply a banner complete with eyelets to hang it up. You will be surprised just how little they start from. Get a quote today.

Whilst we up date the web site with the colours for each product on the site there may be some problems viewing all the colours available. If you have problems just give one of the sales team a ring and we will try and help

regards Clive

Acorn has installed it’s own server exchange.With the amount of emails Acorn deals with on a daily basis an up grade was required.This will not only improve the email system within the Company,it will offer  several benefits that will help the company become more efficient including, shared diaries, access to emails from hand helds, better security  and with better back up facilities assist with disaster recovery planning.

GB Labels is a UK based company with over fifty years weaving experience in the narrow fabric industry. Suppliers of woven labels, craft labels, clothing labels, care labels and woven ribbons to designers, hobbyists and the garment trade.
GB is one of our trusted partners that produce quality labels that Acorn use on our product range.

Notting Hill in West London may seem a long way from the Caribbean, but during the final weekend of August, its streets erupt with the supercharged noise and colour of carnival with crowds in excess of 1 million. Second only to Rio in its scope, the Notting Hill Carnival has grown to become the biggest street carnival in Europe. Along 3 mile route, flamboyantly dressed participants dance their way to the music of steel bands, reggae and the many licensed static sound systems along the way playing a mix of jazz, soul, hip-hop, funk and drum and bass music.

Many of Acorn  printed T shirts will be on display

A record crowd of over 30,000 saw our own Adam Jones take a fantastic second place in the final race of the day. In wonderful weather Adam had a good day at the office. This makes up for Snetterton where the car took a bit of a bashing. The team head to Scotland for the next event at Knock hill.

QUOTES NOW BEING PREPARED
Sept isn’t that far away we are now starting to prepare quotes for the new academic year. If your a new exec and require t shirts for the freshers Acorn will be pleased to quote. Call or email with your needs and we can turn the quotes around for you fairly quickly. Don’t forget we also do small quantities for the exec as well as the large numbers the the Freshers T shirts . Contact Acorn today.

Lorraine and I managed to grab a quick break last week. We spent the longest day of the year in wonderful sunshine in southern Spain, whilst the poor old UK had storms and gale force winds. The summer just has not happened and already the days are getting shorter. The hoodies and fleeces season will be upon before we know it, quite depressing really. On a brighter thought most of you still have the holidays to come yet so don’t leave to late to get the t shirts ordered.

regards Clive

Every year Acorn supply many thousands of Fresher T shirts. If your new to the exec and are looking for fresher t shirts contact Acorn and we will be pleased to quote. Discounts are given to all student societies. Contact Clive or Peter in sales to ensure you get your fresher clothing or exec clothing on time, great quality and keen prices  sales@acorn-printing.co.uk