SPIDER-MAN, a fairground attraction, cheerleaders and a bungee trampoline were all part of the family friendly entertainment on at Stratford Fire Station’s annual community and charity day.
The event, which raises money for the Fire Fighters Charity, was held on Saturday (27th July) at the Masons Road station.
Finley Garside, 12, was pictured on a Warwickshire & Solihull Blood Bike with rota manager Peter Passmore.
Organiser Rachel Sweeting said: “There was a nice vibe throughout the day and I heard a couple of mums say how nice it was to relax in the toddlers’ play area, which is where I was with my child. It was free and it was a steady day where everyone got to do the things they wanted in their own time.”
Children climbed into the cab of a fire engine to have their picture taken, there was an inflatable slide, demonstrations, ice creams, food and a bar.
This Australian blue-tongued skink called Ashleigh, held by Melanie Smith, was one of the stars on the Animal Encounters stand.
Guest appearances included First Responders, Everyone Active, Rapid Relief team, Blood Bikes and Spider-Man who was skilfully re-created by balloon artists.
The Stratford Fire Station open day on Saturday featured this demonstration by firefighters on extracating trapped people from a car. Photo: Mark WilliamsonWayne Matthew and his colleagues from the Rapid Relief Team charity served up burgers and hot dogs.The Phab charity had a stand manned by Wendy Strophair, left, chair of the Stratford branch, her husband Mike Strophair and committee member Jenny Headington Stratford Fire Station open day on Saturday. Phab provides safe and fun places for people to feel independent, meet new friends and gain confidence. Photo: Mark WilliamsonMark WilliamsonAbove, the open day featured this demonstration by firefighters on extracting trapped people from a car.Left, the Phab charity had a stand manned by Wendy Strophair, left, chair of the Stratford branch, her husband Mike and committee member Jenny Headington. Phab provides safe places for people to meet new friends.Claverdon’s Freya Smerdon, four, was pictured with her six-year-old sister Isla who dressed in her own firefighters’ uniform.
