Nottinghamshire Fire Service's Easter Egg Run Raises £550 for Kids

0:00On April 3rd, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service just wrapped up their fourth annual Easter egg appeal, pulling in over 3,000-5. 100 chocolate eggs for kids who might have missed out this year. Staff, partners, retailers, and everyday folks donated big time, and every single egg got handed out to families across the county. This year's drive got a huge boost from collections at fire stations, offices, and community spots. The real highlight was the motorcycle Easter egg run, hitting its 45th year strong, with the service hosting it for the 20th time now. On March 29th, 664 bikers rolled out from forest recreation ground to Mansfield Fire Station, each dropping at least one, egg, that added up to 2,417 from the ride alone. Riders got safety tips, core sign-ups, and a peek at the Fire Museum, plus they raised £550.94 for kids, charities. Organizes like Tim Marston, the Firedog handler leading the run, called the biker's generosity

1:01straight up amazing, saying the event keeps growing. Eggs landed at support centers, family hubs, hospitals like Queens Medical Center, and groups such as Midlands Women's Aid. Shout-outs to all donors, from boots opticians to local Tescos. These efforts show how the fire service steps up beyond emergencies, building real, community bives that last.