Trafford Centre’s FREE emergency services day is returning with 50 vehicles, live demonstrations, and more

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

Dozens of emergency services vehicles, live demonstrations, meet and greets, and more will be heading to the Trafford Centre this summer.

Back by popular demand, now that schools across Greater Manchester have broken up for the summer holidays, the North West’s biggest celebration of the emergency services back at the Trafford Centre early next month – offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the lifesaving work carried out across the region every day.

Running from 10am through to 4pm, this free family-friendly event promises a full day of excitement, education, and entertainment.

Visitors can expect around 50 emergency service vehicles, live demonstrations, and interactive displays.

The Trafford Centre’s FREE emergency services day is returning next month / Credit: Supplied

Taking place on car parks 10 & 11 outside The Great Hall, the event will welcome personnel from more than 50 organisations throughout the region – including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), and Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

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There will also be representatives from the British Army, RNLI, and many more.

Both modern and vintage vehicles will be on display to give visitors a fascinating insight into how the emergency services have evolved over the years.

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Families can also enjoy a host of additional attractions while they’re there, including meet-and-greets at intervals with Fireman Sam, free face painting, fairground rides, ice cream vans, balloons, and live performances from local choirs.

There’ll be 50 vehicles, live demonstrations, and loads more happening / Credit: Supplied

The event will be officially opened at 10:20am with a short ceremony led by Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester Kate Green, alongside other local dignitaries.

“Our annual Emergency Services Day is a brilliant day out for all ages, and a great way to say thank you to our amazing emergency services and support our everyday heroes,” explained Simon Layton, who is the Centre Director at Trafford Centre.

“We’re proud to host such an inspiring day here at Trafford Centre.”

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Emergency Services Day 2026 is taking place at the Trafford Centre from 10am on Thursday 6 August, and you can find out more here.

When Manchester City’s cheap tickets for £10 or less go live, and how to get your hands on them

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For those who missed the news, Man City recently announced a new tier of affordable tickets for those living in the East Manchester area, essentially providing those living in the local area with match experiences for just a tenner.

In fact, those eligible for concessions can grab a seat for only £7.50 and nearby kids under 18 for merely a fiver as part of the scheme.

Now THIS is the kind of stuff we want to see from football clubs.

Essentially based on postcode proximity to the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City supporters who fit the native criteria can put their name in for numerous Premier League, domestic cup and European games this season; but how exactly does it work?

How to get affordable Man City tickets

Put simply, Mancs living in the Manchester City Council wards listed below, which immediately surround the ever-expanding home ground and wider Campus, can apply:

  • Miles Platting & Newton Heath 
  • Ancoats & Beswick 
  • Ardwick 
  • Clayton & Openshaw 
  • Gorton & Abbey Hey 

Man City local residents scheme – how does it work?

For starters, it’s worth noting that between 100-500 unreserved tickets will be put aside for each game in the coming 2026/27 campaign, all of which will be assigned via a random ballot.

Those who meet the criteria (i.e. live in the aforementioned areas) also don’t need to have an official Matchday Membership; you simply need a Cityzens account, which can be created totally free.

Once your address has been verified, you can enter the ballots for your chosen fixtures, and then it’s just a case of keeping your fingers crossed that your name gets pulled out of that.

You can see a full list of FAQs, along with the relevant terms and conditions, right HERE.

You can expect even more Man City Women’s matches on the biggest stage following their latest title.

When do they go live?

At present, tickets for upcoming Manchester City games will be available across the board from 10am GMT on Tuesday 21 July.

However, fans are being encouraged to sign up to the club’s mailing list for all news and ticketing updates, especially when it comes to this new localised discount category.

With the Etihad currently in the middle of a major redevelopment, including even more seats up in the newly expanded North Stand, Blues should stand an even better chance of getting along to a game or two than ever.

It’s also worth noting that the section of the arena has been officially named after their beloved manager and club legend, Pep Guardiola, who left the serial winners this summer after a decade – a farewell period which will now be covered in an upcoming documentary.

With new head coach Enzo Maresca having now returned to the club in the top position after previous roles as assistant and U23s/EDS boss, plenty will be hoping to be there for the start of this next chapter for the Blues.

They’ll also be welcoming back their Champions League, Ballon d’Or, Euro 2024, Club World Cup and now World Champion in Rodri for the fast-approaching 26/27 term.

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