The Belmont Treats Local Firefighters On Emergency Services Day
The Belmont care home, part of the Sanders Senior Living recently marked Emergency Services Day with a thoughtful gesture of appreciation. To show their gratitude for the dedication of local emergency workers, The Belmont’s residents and staff baked and delivered homemade cakes to Worcester Fire Station.
The Belmont’s kitchen team prepared delicious butterfly cupcakes, which were beautifully presented in patterned boxes. Carla Sidaway, Customer Relations Manager (CRM) at The Belmont, arranged the visit to Worcester Fire Station, where the cakes were delivered as a token of thanks. Upon arrival, the fire station crew warmly welcomed Carla, offering her a cup of coffee and a tour of the station. The cupcakes were a hit, and the firefighters wasted no time digging in.
In an unexpected twist, BBC Hereford and Worcester were also present at the station, conducting interviews. Carla was invited to join the broadcast, giving The Belmont care home a chance to extend their gratitude further. You can listen to the interview at 2 hours, 37 minutes via this link: Elliott Webb – The Worcester Film Festival is back at the end of the month (09/09/2024) – BBC Sounds
Following the successful visit, The Belmont and Worcester Fire Station are planning more collaborative events. There are discussions for a future visit where residents can tour the station, and the fire crew has offered to provide a fire safety talk at The Belmont, which is eagerly anticipated by both residents and staff.
Carla Sidaway (CRM) shared her excitement about the event, saying,
“It was a great experience to visit the Fire station and to meet the team, they were so welcoming and got the kettle on straight away! I had a tour around the station and found out about the routine of the station. It was great to see the background running of the station and see the fire trucks! I hope this will be the start of a good relationship between the Fire station and The Belmont with plans for them to visit us and bring a truck for our residents to see! We look forward to seeing them again very soon!”
Tristan Lockyer, Watch Commander at Worcester Fire Station, expressed his appreciation, stating,
“I would like to take the opportunity to thank you, your staff, and residents for the cakes today. It was great to meet you, and the cakes have now all gone. The morning was a great success, and the crews really appreciated your support for Emergency Services Day. The coverage from BBC Hereford and Worcester was also amazing – thank you so much for taking part.”
Stephanie Howard, Home Manager at The Belmont, added,
“The Belmont team was privileged to treat our 999 services to some delicious cakes and goodies. This is just a small token of appreciation for all the hard work they do in our community. The residents and staff look forward to welcoming the fire crew to our beautiful home for more coffee and cake soon.”
