The Red Devils, the famous official team of the Parachute Regiment and the British Army, is joining the renowned Red Arrows aerial display team in a spectacular event organised by Butlins and supported by West Somerset Council.
The two world-class teams are headlining the new Minehead Summer Festival on Wednesday, August 11. It is the first time either team has visited the town.
Julian Highfield, Resort Director at Butlins Minehead, said: “I’m thrilled that Butlins has been able to bring two display teams of international calibre to Minehead. Our aim is to give families a great day to enjoy and remember for years to come.”
West Somerset Council is organising entertainment along the seafront at Warren Road, which will be closed to traffic for the day. As well as a wide variety of stalls and street entertainment, there will be a bouncy castle, trampolines and plenty of things to see and do. There will also be entertainment and activities at key places along The Avenue.
On the seafront, the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service will be demonstrating how they help tackle the aftermath of traffic accidents. The team is staging an exciting display that shows how they use heavy-duty equipment to take apart a car to free people from vehicles in emergency situations.
The line up for the day is:
- 12 noon – Entertainment throughout the town
- 1.30pm – The Red Devils make a fabulous entrance, dropping from the skies
- 2.15pm – On the seafront the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service demonstrate how they rescue people trapped in vehicles after road traffic accidents
- 3pm – The Red Arrows provide a spectacular aerial display
Cllr David Sanders, Lead Member for Economic Development and Tourism, said: “Butlins is staging such an excellent event for visitors and local people to enjoy. To bring two internationally renowned teams to Minehead is a real coup.”
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