Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

at 14/01/2011 10:49

On Sunday 20 March 2011, The Fire Fighters Charity will visit RAF Portreath, Redruth, to give women the chance to drive a variety of large and unusual vehicles in the ‘Ladies’ Driving Challenge’. Participants will be able to try their hand at manoeuvring a range of different vehicles including fire engines, trucks and tractors, all kindly donated by local organisations.

Event Organiser, Pauline Tyldesley said, “The Ladies’ Driving Challenge promises to be an exciting day, with the chance to operate a fantastic collection of vehicles often associated with male drivers. Other types of driving events can be uncomfortably competitive with an emphasis on speed and this has been known to put off some women. The women only challenge is much more relaxed with the focus on handling vehicles with skill and enjoying new experiences, as well as raising money for a good cause.”

The challenge is to drive a wide variety of weird and wonderful vehicles. Each Ladies’ Driving Challenge is unique but at any given event you can look forward to driving at least four or five different types of vehicle, with expert tuition throughout, ensuring you enjoy the special day to the full.

To take control of the wheel for a day all we ask is that you pay a £10 registration fee and raise a minimum amount of £90 sponsorship. The Ladies’ Driving Challenge would make a fantastic Valentine’s Day, birthday, anniversary or Mother’s Day present, so if you know someone who would enjoy the experiences this event offers why not purchase a gift voucher or why not get a group of friends together for the ultimate girls day out. To purchase a gift voucher contact Pauline Tyldesley at PTyldesley@firefighterscharity.org.uk

Pauline explains, “Behind the fun, there is a very serious message that we are supporting those heroic fire fighters who risk their lives for us. When they run into a burning building, there is always the very real risk of serious injury and when the worst happens not only fire fighters suffer, but also their families. The Fire Fighters Charity helps support injured firefighters, both physically and emotionally, enabling them to return to work faster. Unbelievably, the Charity receives no Government funding and relies entirely from beneficiary and public donations”.

If you would like to take part in this fantastic event and try your hand at driving some unusual vehicles visit www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/ldc

where you can register online.

Related item: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fireevents#LDC