A Suffolk fire station is to celebrate its 70th anniversary with a family fun day and a fundraising ball in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity.
Classic fire vehicles, demonstrations, a miniature railway, and face painting will be among the attractions at Clare Castle Country Park to mark the opening of the town’s fire station in 1954.
Clare Fireball
The fun day will be followed in the evening with the Clare Fireball at Clare Town Hall, which will feature live music and a fire fancy dress theme, with proceeds going to the Fire Fighters Charity and the Clare play area.
Watch Manager - Warren Rodwell said, "The events mark 70 years of Clare Fire Station being in its current location within the town and we think will provide something for everyone."
daytime event
Warren Rodwell adds, "The daytime event will be fun packed with lots of attractions and activities for all ages to see and try, while the evening event will raise money for a piece of play equipment in Clare Castle Country Park and for the Fire Fighters Charity, which helps firefighters and their families in need."
He continues, "It’s going to be a busy and fun day for the town and we hope as many people as possible will come and join in with us."
Clare Priory Craft Fair
Saturday, July 13 is also the first day of the two-day event Clare Priory Craft Fair
Saturday, July 13 is also the first day of the two-day event Clare Priory Craft Fair, which celebrates its landmark anniversary having been running for 40 years, and which takes place in the grounds of nearby Clare Priory.
Clare Fire Station is in Station Road and is supported by an on-call crew which has a drill night every week on a Thursday.
family fun day
The family fun day runs from 10 am-4 pm and admission is free.
Tickets for the Fireball cost £10 per person and are available from Warren Rodwell on 0789 007 0055, from Clare Fire Station on Thursdays between 6 pm and 8 pm, The Globe pub in Callis Street, Clare, or Stars ‘N’ Jars convenience store in Well Lane, Clare.