Yearly Archives: 2014
Newstead Abbey Fire Event 31 August
The East Midlands branch of the FSPG brought together a number of historic fire engines to make an impressive display as part of the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue open day at Newstead Abbey. It was very interesting to compare modern and … Continue reading
Woodhall Spa photos
There are some really great photos from the air raids from Mick Hill that have just been published. Saturday http://survivor79.smugmug.com/Other/AIR-RAID-at-THE-GOLF-HOTEL Sunday http://survivor79.smugmug.com/Other/THE-GOLF-HOTEL-AIR-RAID-20th Hope you enjoy them, even if you weren’t there!
Retford War weekend, 9-10 August
We are taking the Turntable Ladder, the K2 and a couple of pumps – the Large Dennis, and the Beresford Stork, as well as the Mobile Canteen. On Saturday, we will be doing pumping demonstrations and training, and hope to … Continue reading
Air Raid at Woodhall Spa
Somehow the Germans got wind of an important visitor to Woodhall Spa over the weekend of 19th and 20th July 1940, and mounted a hit-and-run air raid on the Golf Hotel where the VIP was expected. A lone bomber passed … Continue reading
Air Raid at Kelham Island, Sheffield, this weekend
We are planning to take the Turntable Ladder (which is currently round the corner at the National Emergency Services Museum) and a trailer pump to Kelham Island Industrial Museum for their 1940s event this weekend (12/13th July). A lone bomber … Continue reading
Particpants Briefings for Woodhall Spa
ARP and Police Although there are several pages in this briefing, it is not all stuff that you need to know off the top of your head. Some of it is a check list of uniform and equipment and other parts … Continue reading
Derby Emergency Services Show cancelled 14-15 June
Sadly, the Derby Emergency Services Show is cancelled, as the grounds at Elvaston Castle are already waterlogged, with a lot more rain forecast over the next week. That is a real shame, and completely gutting for all those who have … Continue reading
Pre-season preparations
Had a productive day today with Michael. Almost completed painting the inside of the Mobile Canteen, and then we went on to testing pumps. We inflated one of the recently acquired 2,500-gallon dams, with the intention of pumping water into it … Continue reading
Display trailer nearly finished
Michael and I had a very productive weekend at the farm. The Beresford trailer has been jetwashed, degreased and repainted, as the red paint was showing through where it had been chipped and scratched. The front locker of the London … Continue reading
Rufford Historical Bazaar – pictures from Ian Beck
Some lovely photos of WW1 firemen in action.