The inaugural Cheshire Emergency Services Day in Nantwich has been hailed a big success, writes Jonathan White.
The event, held at The Weaver Stadium yesterday (July 8) has helped to raise vital funds for The Donna Louise Children’s Hospice.
Emergency services represented included firefighters, police, ambulance and blood bikes with many of the 999-related exhibitors based in Nantwich.
Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service had several appliances on display, a Dunk the Firefighter game, and Be safe near water awareness campaign.
There was also a restored City of Chester Fire Service Dennis F7 Fire Appliance from 1949.
Cheshire Constabulary displayed two police cars, a van, and two bicycles with the opportunity to sit inside the vehicles and try out a riot shield.
And North West Ambulance Service – Ambulance First Responder gave CPR and defibrillator familiarisation sessions.
North Staffordshire Voluntary First Aid Service displayed an ambulance.
Shropshire, Staffordshire & Cheshire Blood Bikes had a display of their bikes that people could sit on and gave information about how they provide free urgent transportation of medical items.
Blue Light Vehicle Preservation Group had three vehicles on display – Jaguar 1993 XJ 40 PS motorway patrol car, 2012 Ford Focus neighbourhood response team police car, and a Range Rover P38a control vehicle.
The Range Rover was used on September 6 1997 to escort Diana, Princess of Wales’ hearse from Hyde Park Corner to Althorp.
The vehicle was restored to its original special escort group condition by owner Richard Hopkins.
There was also an artisan market, beat the goalie competition, face-painting and a children’s funfair. Refreshments were available from the Dabbers Diner and other outlets.
Nantwich Town stewards supervised the event.
Local radio station The Cat 107.9 FM kept visitors entertained throughout with a range of upbeat music and there was an appearance by Twitchy the Cat who was later ‘arrested’!
The Donna Louise provides support and care for children and young adults with life-limiting conditions, and their families in Staffordshire and Cheshire.
(pics courtesy of Jonathan White)
Took my grandson and he loved it