Emergency Services Day arrives at the National Coal Mining Museum
The National Coal Mining Museum for England will be hosting a jam-packed day of family fun celebrating the incredible work of our emergency services this weekend.
Families are invited to the free event on Saturday (September 5) and say hello to the Fire Service, Police, National Highways, British Red Cross, Network Rail, and St John Ambulance.
There will be live demonstrations, vehicles to explore, exciting activities where visitors can get hands on with equipment, crafts and live music from Hade Edge Brass Band.
The event offers a unique opportunity to learn first-hand how today’s emergency response teams work together, react to emergencies, the part vehicles play, and the tools professionals use to save lives.
Young visitors can get creative with themed crafts and budding engineers can join IzWiz Robotics to build their own LEGO emergency vehicles, a hands-on activity that is pre bookable in advance.
With music, interactive activities, and delicious food available from the café, it’s a brilliant day out for all ages.
Lynn Dunning, CEO National Coal Mining Museum, said: “We can’t wait to welcome families to the museum for a special event celebrating the amazing work of our emergency services.
"It will be an action packed day and a unique opportunity for visitors of all ages to meet real-life heroes, see vehicles and emergency equipment up close, and enjoy hands-on activities.
"There are also lots of opportunities to discover the fascinating history of coal mining through our interactive galleries and see some very special vehicles of our own!”
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