This weekend will be the club’s dedicated Blue Light Day when Cheltenham Town visit OX4 on Saturday 9th March, as we show our appreciation and support of our public services.
On the day, we’ll be welcoming The Army, The Royal Air Force, The Navy, Thames Valley Police, South Central Ambulance, Oxford Fire and Rescue, and Oxford University Hospitals to engage with supporters ahead of kick-off.
There will be lots of activity going on around the ground that will showcase vehicles, equipment, and personnel from various departments of public service.
PARKING AND ACCESS
The Blue Light Day activation will be taking over the immediate West End Car Park closest to the fence. With a reduced number of free car parking spaces available at the stadium, we ask supporters to consider car sharing, using public transport, or cycling to the stadium where possible.
We ask all supporters to arrive early and park legally.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Thames Valley Police will be bringing two police horses and a large Horse Box, a Marked Mini, Marked Vivaro Van, and a Marked Transit Van for supporters to check out. They will also be offering crime prevention advice, and the opportunity to look at some police equipment.
South Central Ambulance will have an ambulance for supporters to explore. Accompanied by 999 Ted, their fluffy SCAS mascot, the team on the day will be offering CPR demonstrations and providing information on who they are.
Oxford Fire and Rescue will have a fire bike demonstration for supporters to watch as well as other demonstrations and activities.
Oxford University Hospitals, based in the Exhibition Bar in the South Stand, will be providing FREE blood pressure checks to supporters, general and sexual health advice, as well as an origami workshop.
Nuffield Health, again based in the Exhibition Bar, will be offering fun and engaging health and wellness activities for supporters. There will be healthcare professionals, personal trainers, and other Nuffield staff, along with their very own Nuffy Bear to meet and greet fans.
The Army will be bringing large military vehicles, a bomb disposal truck and robot, and a range of equipment they use on deployment for you to explore from helmets to camouflage webbing.
The Navy’s Sea Cadets will be present to meet with supporters and offer the opportunity to explore some of the equipment they’ll have with them on the day.
RAF Cadets will act as our Guard of Honour to welcome the teams to the pitch before the Naval Commander presents the match ball to the referee before kick-off.
Ticket promotions have been running in conjunction with Blue Light Tickets to ensure as many serving personnel can enjoy the football in March.
Match tickets for Blue Light Day can be purchased by:
- Clicking HERE
- Calling the Ticket Office at 01865 337533
- Visiting the Ticket Office at the Kassam Stadium