Local firefighters from Grayshott Fire Station will be supporting Hampshire Fire & Rescues Ladies Driving Challenge by marshalling and assisting contestants.

The event takes place on Sunday, 12th October 2008, and will provide a fun filled day at Farnborough Air Show Site to give women the chance to drive a once in a lifetime variety of large and unusual vehicles. Participants will be able to try their hand at manoeuvring a range of different vehicles including Fire Engines, Police Cars, Ambulances JCBs, Articulated vehicles, Buses and Many Many More, all kindly donated by local organisations.

Event Organiser, Mark Brittain, said "The Ladies Driving Challenge promises to be an exciting day, with the chance to operate a fantastic collection of vehicles often associated with male drivers. Other driving events can be uncomfortably competitive with an emphasis on speed, and this has been known to put off some women. The Women-only Challenge is much more relaxed with the focus on handling vehicles with skill and enjoying new experiences, as well as raising money for a good cause."

Even more fun with a group of either family members or work mates.

All women over the age of 17 with a full Driving Licence are welcome to join in the fun during either the morning or afternoon sessions. Registration costs £10 and entrants are asked to raise a minimum of £90 in sponsorship.

All proceeds from the event will go to the Fire Fighters Charity. Explained Mark, "Behind the fun, there is a very serious message that we are supporting those heroic firefighters who risk their lives for us. When they run into a burning building, there is always the very real risk of serious injury, and when the worst happens not only firefighters suffer, but also their families. The Fire Fighters Charity is the only charity dedicated to supporting firefighters and their families in times of need and helping to speed their recovery back to operational duty."

For more information contact the participant helpline on 01722 332211 or visit:-http://www.ladiesdrivingchallenge.co.uk to register online.