Selby Fire Brigade is having its annual open day on Saturday, 15 November, from 9am to 3pm at the station, and the whole community is invited to join them for a day of fundraising and fire season preparation.
Attendees can browse a huge selection of plants, take part in a jumble sale, enter a firewood raffle, and bid in a silent auction which feautures donated goods from both local residents and businesses, items include toys, books, household goods, tools, and garden equipment.
There will be kids activities, a model railway display across the road, devonshire tea, hot food, and drinks.
The brigade’s second lieutenant and training officer, Andrew Munn is encouraging the community to show their support.
“We need to buy a tanker for the future, as well as general equipment, because we’re 100 per cent volunteer. All the stuff that we get is virtually purchased through donations, so we need our community’s support,” he said.
“This is our biggest fundraising for the year, for us, so it’s really important for the community to come and support us.”
“This is also an opportunity for our community to learn about volunteering and get information to prepare for the upcoming fire season.”
For those interested in volunteering, the brigade is welcoming new members.
Mr Munn encouraged participation from all parts of the community, especially women.
“We can encourage more females and a cross-section of other community members to join up. We need volunteers for the brigade,” he said.
Thinking of volunteering?
The Selby CFA holds training sessions on Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and Sundays from 9.30am to noon, or speak with any of the members during the open day.
