Shropshire to host key flagship event for national 999 Day

Shrewsbury has been chosen as one of the key flagship locations to celebrate national 999 day tomorrow.

Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire and the High Sheriff of Shropshire will lead the county’s celebrations for Emergency Services Day with a special ceremony at St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury from 8.30am on Thursday. The event is being supported by Shropshire Council.

The 999 Day flag will be raised across the country, and above St Chad’s at 9am, to mark the 9th hour of the 9th day of the 9th month. There’ll also be a two-minute silence observed at 9am.

Emergency Services Day, also known as 999 Day, is a national day which takes place on 9 September each year. 

Speaking about the event, Anna Turner, HM’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, said: “We teach our children how to dial 999 from an early age because we know our emergency services are so incredibly important. In a crisis they bring help, knowledge, calmness and support. I am so pleased that we have this very special day to put them at the front of our thoughts and show the gratitude they deserve.”