Old Brods is no stranger to large events having hosted the wildly successful ‘Brodstock’ music festival there every year – and is now branching out to support the emergency services and a range of new and old charities. Funds from ticket sales and stalls within the venue will support four good causes – The Fire Fighters Charity, Invictus Wellbeing, Calderdale Royal Accident and Emergency Department, and the Old Brods Rugby Club themselves. Tickets are £5 please click HERE to purchase. Under 12’s are free but will require a ticket.
This special day is also designed to bring together the community and the dedicated men and women who serve and protect it. Families will have the opportunity to meet local emergency responders, explore emergency vehicles, and enjoy a wide range of activities including:
- Live demonstrations from fire, police, and ambulance teams. Water Rescue and Wildfire Specialist responders will be in attendance along with an aerial ladder platform.
- Face painting, games, and inflatables.
- Food trucks and refreshments.
- Rugby tournaments featuring local clubs.
- Live music.
- Raffles (with ticket proceeds going to the aforementioned charities).
- ‘Young Firefighter Challenge’ to give kids under 10 the opportunity to be a firefighter and perform a rescue.
Watch Manager Chris McCabe from WYFRS says “We’re excited to be involved in the emergency services day - a celebration of the strong bond between our blue-light services and the community. It’s a chance for families to have fun and learn about safety while supporting some really good causes. The work these charities all do is invaluable, we see first-hand the support The Fire Fighters Charity give to our staff so it’s great to see them being among the good causes that will benefit from the day.”
James Ogden from the Old Brods rugby club commented: “It’s our privilege to be hosting the Emergency Services Day and we’re really looking forward to it. We love seeing families and the local community coming together at the club and are delighted to be fundraising for some essential causes as the same time.”