Coun Harding and Coun Wailes held meetings with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, council support staff, and Rik Tapper, the Sales Manager of Tyrers Coaches recently to get the ball rolling.

Source: https://www.leighjournal.co.uk/news/23383205.ex-firefighter-getting-kids-back-fire-stations-covid-layoff/?ref=rss

Rik began writing songs in his 20s when he worked at Flamingo Land in Yorkshire where he was in charge of rides, sideshows and attractions.

Source: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/derbyshires-elvis-tribute-singer-rik-gaynor-rocks-up-to-star-in-national-television-advert-4370485