As Christmas 2019 draws to an end, one story stuck out to our editorial team that sums up the kindness and selfless attitude of the emergency services.
Harrogate Fire Station (North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service) decided to open its doors to anyone in their local community who was on their own on Christmas Day.
The duty crew who covered the stations emergency response for Christmas Day decided to put on a slap-up meal (at their own expense) at the station and invited anyone to come along who might be feeling lonely.
Image credit: Harrogate Fire Station | Facebook
They also invited anyone to the station who could not afford to cook their own Christmas dinner this year, to also join them for their Christmas lunch.
A post shared on their Facebook page said:
“Table set.. music playing, food cooking, presents wrapped, tree decorated, flowers arranged…
“I think we are ready.
Image credit: Harrogate Fire Station | Facebook
“So come on Harrogate, don’t be shy, if you’re on your own, old, young, single, married, can’t afford a Christmas dinner, can’t cook a Christmas dinner, got the children, haven’t got the children.. there’s no excuse.. come down and join us for Christmas..”
One follower said:
“I’ve been connected to you guys in my life you are the salt of the earth. the best .all together as one.
Image credit: Harrogate Fire Station | Facebook
“Well done guys you are doing an amazing thing for people of Harrogate from Tom Middleton.
“Merry Xmas to all xxx’.
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