ASTON: Fire station open day

Aston firefighters will be welcoming visitors into the station this weekend for a fun-packed open day.

There will be a range of activities and demonstrations planned throughout the event from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, including:

q an Aerial Ladder Platform demonstration.

q a Firefighter’s Charity stall.

q A DJ and entertainer.

q Performances from dance group Amy's Funky Dance

q Face painting, glitter tattoos and caricatures and other fairground stalls.

q Charity and community stalls.

q Refreshments.

Station Manager Graham Toms said: "People are invited to come along and find out a little more about how things work here at the station.

“There will be plenty of activities for all the family to enjoy a really good day out.

“Our firefighters will also be on hand to offer valuable road and fire safety advice."