Firefighters thank residents after Trumpton tours raise nearly £10k
Firefighters at Melton Mowbray have thanked residents for helping raise almost £10,000 through this year’s annual Trumpton tours.
Crew members accompanied Father Christmas on their replica version of the fire engine from the iconic children’s television programme to once again generate vital funds for worthy local causes.
They started out on Monday January 1 in the Baldocks Lane area and the final residential tour was in Wymondham Way and surrounding streets on Monday December 22.
Collections were also made at the Victorian Christmas Market, outside town supermarkets, in the town centre and at Twinlakes Theme Park.
The organisers posted on their Facebook page: “Melton, you’ve done it again!
“With the last of this year’s collections now complete, we can announce that Trumpton has raised just in excess of £9,500. This is an absolutely fantastic amount.
“We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has made this possible.
"Firstly, to our dedicated collectors who give up their time year after year.
"To each of the companies and businesses who have supported us along the way.
"To all the wonderful people we meet on our rounds, cheering us on, dancing and welcoming us with such kindness.
"And, lastly, to everyone who has donated, it’s your generosity that enables us to continue to support local good causes and in some cases, change lives.
“Quite simply, we couldn’t do this without you. Thank you for continuing to support Trumpton and the work we do in our community.”
Applications can now be made to the fund from potential beneficiaries.
You can email [email protected] to request an application form click here https://1drv.ms/w/c/0510dd1e012c5cd2/IQBMtZae5vCyTo95bbTMOanoASTDDcHccty3wHbwybwwoeQ or pop down to Melton Mowbray Fire Station, on Nottingham Road, Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, to pick up an application form in person from the table situated in the front foyer.
The organisers added in their post: “We look forward to hearing from you.
“Thank you again Melton, your generosity truly makes a difference.”
Firefighters in the town have raising money for local causes with their Trumpton engine since 1979.
Money has traditionally been collected in buckets and these days people can also donate online via a QR code.