A week of FREE pop-up activities with Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service…and their fire engines^*…to spread the word about how to #BeWildfireAware.

FIND US…

Monday 30th March – Berkshire – Wildmoor Heath, off Sandhurst Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7PW. Find the gazebo adjacent to the main car park – 10am to 2pm – What3Words: people.letter.drives

Tuesday 31st March – Surrey – Basingstoke Canal Centre, Mytchett Place Road, Ash – 9am to 1pm – What3Words: clown.fuzzy.remedy

Wednesday 1st April – Hampshire – Yateley Common, Gravel Pit Pond car park, off the A30, GU17 0AN – 11am to 3pm – What3Words: clutter.grew.ballpoint

Please be aware that parking at this location is limited, and for local residents there are opportunities to walk to the grassland location from home. Additional heathland car parks, within walking distance, include Wyndham’s Pool, off Cricket Hill Lane, GU46 6BB, What3Words: puncture.centuries.entry and Heathlands Cemetery, off Stevens Hill Rd, GU46 6AZ, What3Words: thousands.musically.allow

Both car parks are approximately a 20 minute walk away.

Friday 3rd April – Surrey – Lightwater Country Park, entrance at the far end of The Avenue, Lightwater, GU18 5RG – 10am – 2pm – What3Words: utensil.jammy.leaky

WHAT TO EXPECT…

• Meet the local crews
• See the kit used to tackle wildfires
• Learn key outdoor safety tips
• Meet your local Thames Basin Heaths wardens
• Learn about heathland

^*Emergencies permitting.

FREE. Suitable for all, especially families with school age children. Drop-in anytime between the time slots publicised for each location. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome.

NO BOOKING REQUIRED!

Sometimes circumstances beyond our control mean that last minute changes have to be made. Please check this website for the latest details before attending any of our events.