Geddington Volunteer Fire Brigade

2012 Tough Mudders

POCO — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:29 +0000

On 12 & 13 May the GVFB did something very unusual – setting fire to things and later extinguishing them. For some reason 9,000 people ran through smoking inferno and paid good money for the privilege. Feedback was very positive and many thanks to the 8 Firemen and one Fireman’s Wife that turned out and ran the “Fire-Walker” so successfully. Thanks also to Tough Mudder for the tee-shirts and donation of nutritional refreshment. Here are some photos from the Sunday. Firemen Sharman G, Barber and Brown G manned the barricade on Saturday with Fireman Rowley who did both days with appreciation of Mrs Rowley. Thanks also to Fireman Sparrow for his support during quite a busy day.

More can be seen at: https://www.facebook.com/toughmudderuk/photos

2012 Newton Field Centre

POCO — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:25:59 +0000

Thirteen brave firemen donned protective clothing ventured to Newton Field Centre, axes, torches, saws and wheelbarrows at the ready. They chopped, moved and burnt weeds, unwanted logs and gravel, proving that the Fire Brigade can also start fires.

Help was gratefully received from the Head of the Centre and Spouse. Refreshment was ably cooked by the Community Officer. To find out more about Newton Field Centre and the good work done there follow this link: http://www.newtonfieldcentre.org.uk/

Comments about the CO’s poor posture would be superfluous.

2012 Street Cleaning

POCO — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:25:21 +0000

A glorious day for street cleaning, thanks to JD, Jerry, Ken, Lee, Mark, Neil and Nick for representing the Brigade and to the Sylvester girls for their help. Refreshments kindly provided by Lisa and Beth.

2012 Burnt Offerings

POCO — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:20:28 +0000

Congratulations to all the entrants to the 2012 GVFB “bake-off” for the excellent and tasty efforts.
The three winning Pieketeers were:

Section Leader Byers with Fish Surprise
Brigade Major Streatfield with Traditional Steak and Kidney (his first ever pie)
Fireman Downhill with Traditional Cornish Pasties

Thanks to all the entrants and better luck next year.

Next year Games night will run from Thursday 3^rd January to Thursday 31^st January 2013, the next great GVFB “bake-off”. Entrants are required to provide a baked pasta dish sufficient for four. The judges’ word is law. (For those in doubt, the key concept is “Italian”).

Squirt 2011 – Geddington Win!

Harker, JME — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:25:38 +0000

Congratulations to the GVFB who beat Kettering Fire Service 4-1 in the annual Boxing Day Squirt. More photos to follow soon!

Lots of great photos on here: http://blog.nomadicmonkimages.com/uk/the-2011-geddington-squirt/ many thanks to Wayne Neal.

2011 Christmas Tree Festival

POCO — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:40:22 +0000

: 2011 GVFB Christmas Tree

Thanks to Section Leader Byers for his entry to the hotly contested Geddington Christmas Tree Festival, won by the Crouse Tinnytree. Better luck next year.

Archive – Senior Citizens’ Meal 2010

Harker, JME — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:49:07 +0000

2010 Senior Citizens’ meal with “entertainment” provided by the brigade members.

GVFB Three Peaks Challenge – SUCCESS!!

Harker, JME — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:40:12 +0000

The CO would like to say a “Big thank you” to the 4 support team member, the 10 three peak conquerors,the 7 Snowdon walkers, Jim Harker and David C-J and their wives for their encouragement and champagne at the start of the final leg, to those guys at the start of the planning process for their help in convincing me it was possible. Brilliant!

Was it all a dream?

The GVFB heroes received 1st class accommodation all the way...

However the dinning room required a little TLC.

John Jerry & Andy up Snowdon

Jerry Neil & Andy up Snowdon

Neil & John up Ben Nevis

Starting the journey home...

The heroes preparing to return...

Well earned breakfast after the 24 hours previous

After a night of celebration drinking the pub dry of beer despite the 3.50 a pint!!

Could this be Lucifer? The CO is investigating...

We made it!!

Snowdon decent - no we didn't use the train!

Ben Nevis decent

Up Ben Nevis

Scafell Pike looking as welcoming as ever

Nothing to see here. No, seriously.

First of many loo stops....

2010 Boxing Day Squirt

POCO — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:34:16 +0000

On a bright and chilly morning the GVFB broke the ice on the Ford and cleared the ramps, determined that the Squirt go ahead. The Squirt itself was hindered by both the GVFB pumps being frozen.

The Brigades of Kettering and Burton Latimer came to the rescue, lending their spare portable to the GVFB and reducing their fighting pressure.

The reduced pressure was a blessing as less water reached parts of Firemen that it shouldn’t and hypothermia was avoided (helped by warming food afterwards at the Star). The combined force of Kettering and Burton Latimer were ultimately victors, 3-2.

Thanks to all the crowds, to the Brigades, to the Star and to the Mayor of Kettering for supporting the event. Donations to the Fire Fighters charity please. Pictures courtesy of Brigade Major Miles.

2010 Senior Citizens’ Meal and Entertainment

POCO — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:20:54 +0000

On Saturday 9th October 2010 over 70 Geddington Senior Citizens sat down for a 3 course dinner provided by the GVFB. They were then entertained in the spirit of Old Time Variety Theatre by The Singing Magician, a comedian, a couple of sketches and the GVFB Pot Belly Babes. The picture is of the “How to speak Swedish” sketch.