GET behind the scenes of the emergency services at Beaulieu’s brand new Blue Light Day on Sunday April 26 and see fully kitted-out fire engines and ambulances, as well as the vehicles of the police, Coastguard, Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and other vital services.
Meet the crews who drive and ride in the fast response vehicles and learn about their work. Be impressed by a line-up of larger-than-life fire engines of all ages, spanning from the mighty machines in service today, right the way back to a preserved 1965 Morris FG40 fire engine at the show in the grounds of the National Motor Museum.
Sit in a police car and talk with officers about their front-line duties. Then for a nostalgic blast from the past, see a selection of historic police cars from the Blue Light Vehicle Preservation Group.
Clamber inside the fully kitted-out ambulances used by the Fire and Rescue Service and South Central Ambulance Service, then see their vintage counterparts in the impressive display. You may even be lucky enough to spot a 1950s Green Goddess fire engine or maybe a 1960s police ‘panda’ car.
Teams from Hampshire Search and Rescue (HANTSAR), the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and HM Coastguard will be talking to show-goers about their rescues and showcasing vital equipment. New Forest Verderers and Agisters will bring a New Forest pony and chat to visitors about their important work to protect the forest, while Hampshire Fire Dogs will be accompanied by canine colleagues.
Blue Light Card holders can claim a 30 per cent discount on their on-the-day ticket for the event, which runs from 10am to 4pm.
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