June 2008:

Children from our Bright Buttons Toddler Group enjoyed the opportunity to look over a fire engine.

The engine from Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service visited the GL11 Community Project (home to Bright Buttons) and staff spoke to children about the importance of staying safe.

GL11 Project Manager Ann Wheeler said: “This was a really exciting morning for the children, but there was a serious message behind it for parents and children.”

Free home fire safety checks can be arranged with the Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service by ringing 0800 180 41 40.

Pictured below left: Bright Buttons Chloe and Callum and their dad, Kelvin Burton, try out the cab of the fire engine.

Above: (from left) Reece, Llahnie (hidden), Ceria and Finlay enjoy being fire officers for the day!