Firefighters from Cosham to take part in rugby match for charity

Firefighters are preparing to enter battle '“ all for a good cause.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Apr 2017, 08:42 BST
Updated 7th May 2017, 21:53 BST
Rugby match will be played later todayRugby match will be played later today
Rugby match will be played later today

A crew from Cosham fire station called the Cosham Crusaders will take on a team from the fire service’s Hampshire headquarters called the Hampshire Barbarians in a rugby match today.

The match is being held at Petersfield Rugby Football Club, in Penns Place, Petersfield, with kick off at 2.30pm.

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The game is free to attend, with donations going to The Fire Fighters Charity and Everyman – an appeal run by The Institute of Cancer Research helping to raise funds for male-specific cancer research.

As well as the game, there will be food and drink stalls, fire trucks to explore and fundraising activities such as a raffle with England rugby programmes and tickets up for grabs.

The day has been sponsored by Barclays and all are welcome to attend.

Firefighter Paul Wilkinson said: ‘It’s a fun family-friendly day, so anybody at a loose end today is welcome to come along.’

Firefighting fan 11-year-old Andrew Impey, from Cosham, will start the match.

Doors open at 1.30pm.

For more go to twitter.com/Cosham23

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