Act now to save our Young Firefighters!

Shipston Town Council is calling on residents and businesses to add their support to the petition to save the Young Firefighters group which has been running in the town for several years. The group is currently under threat from cutbacks announced by the Chief Fire Officer.

Shipston’s Young Firefighters learn about everything from first aid to fire safety. Demanding physical training is coupled with theory and tests which ensure the children can demonstrate what they have learned.[nbsp]

Shipston’s group is particularly well supported and, thanks to the support of the firefighters who run it, is also accessible to children with additional needs.

The group has started a petition and town, district and county councillors are urging as many residents as possible to add their names to the campaign. Mayor, Philip Vial, said “Yet again we find vital services for young people being put under threat. I sincerely hope that with a strong petition and objections from councillors, we will be able to secure a positive result for Shipston’s Young Firefighters.”

For more information, please contact Deputy Mayor, Jackie Warner (see page 15), or sign the petition at New Clark House.