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Ladies Driving Challenge
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There are still places available for the Ladies Driving Challenge on Sunday 18th April 2010 at Knockhill Racing Circuit, by Dunfermline. This event, run by The Fire Fighters Charity, gives women the chance to drive a variety of large and unusual vehicles. Participants will be able to try their hand at manoeuvring a range of different vehicles including fire engines, cranes, JCBs and 4 x 4s, all kindly donated by local organisations.
Event Organiser, Jan Mattison 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. All we ask is that you pay a £10 registration fee and raise a minimum amount of sponsorship”.
Jan explained, “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 fire fighters, 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, contact Jan at JMattison@firefighterscharity.org.uk
Alternatively, visit www.firefighterscharity.org.uk where you can register online and find out about other events in your area.
For more information contact
Susan Kerr, Communications Adviser (Tuesdays - Fridays)Tel: 01592 774451ext 2711 Fax: 01592 630105 Contact Susan Kerr online
By Post: Fife Council, Fife Fire And Rescue Hq, Strathore Road, Thornton, Kirkcaldy KY1 4DF
