Ludlow firefighters raised more than £2,000 for charity while giving out Christmas fire safety advice to visitors at the medieval Christmas Fayre in the town.
They collected a total of £2,233.28 at the entrance to Ludlow Castle which will be divided between the Fire Fighters Charity and Midlands Air Ambulance.
Members of staff at Ludlow fire station also actively promoted a fire safety campaign launched by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service urging people to have their chimneys swept and to take care with Christmas decorations while ensuring they installed a working smoke alarm in their homes.
Rotary club members also collected £660 for the air ambulance and led a procession of light with 30 torches to the tree of light which was lit by John Challis, who played “Boycie” in TV’s Only Fools and Horses.
A representative from the national Fire Fighters Charity also raised £689 selling items at the event.
“A grand total of £3,582.28 was raised for two worthwhile causes over the weekend,” said firefighter Steve Perks.
Ludlow firefighters at the town’s Medieval Christmas Fayre
“We would like to thank people for their generosity, Castle Lodge Buttery for keeping volunteers fed and watered and organisers of the Christmas Fayre and Ludlow Castle for supporting the charities.”
For more fire safety advice for your home or business contact Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service on 01743 260 260.
