Let’s cheers to emergency services who treat Christmas like any other working day

It’s the time of year again where we stock up the cupboards for Christmas, get some well-earned lie-ins, and – fingers crossed – unwrap something other than a deodorant gift set.

A time of year when we can put our differences aside – especially after the Brexit referendum which has left the country split down the middle – lick our wounds and get very very drunk.

While there’s lots of people across Greater Manchester to thank – hospitality and night-time workers for warm welcomes and keeping us entertained over Christmas and retail workers for their assistance in the impossibly busy shops before and during Christmas – but let’s raise a glass to the people we most rely on, the heroic civic service people who just crack on against all odds and have to treat Christmas as just another working day.

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Let’s thank all the NHS staff who are helping to save lives and care for those in need over Christmas.

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And all the midwives helping to safely deliver babies over Christmas…

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Star players from Manchester City Football Club paid a visit to Manchester Royal Children’s Hospital to show their appreciation…

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As did Salford Red Devils…

When Salford Red Devils come to play @RMCH_CRC. Thanks to Gregg, Lee, Gill, and Mark. You made the staff, patients and more importantly, the children's Day. Thanks Marcelle and Emma @SalfordDevils#ourfamilycaringforyours @RMCHosp @RMCHcharity pic.twitter.com/kj2vgPdMgB

— RMCH Children's Resource Centre (@RMCH_CRC) December 20, 2019

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue were advising us to be safe in the kitchen when cooking the Christmas dinner…

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And warning us about the fire risks of overloading plug sockets and compromising your fire alarm…

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And not to leave candles burning…

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And then demonstrated exactly why not…

🔥🔥🔥This video shows firefighters tackling a fire which is believed to have started after lit candles were left unattended during Hanukkah celebrations last night 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

Please never leave candles unattended!

Find out more here 👇👇👇https://t.co/T5X99w62RG pic.twitter.com/DEiTnP9W4q

— Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) December 24, 2019

Greater Manchester Police have made us feel safe and secure in the run-up to Christmas with ‘Operation Yuletide’…

https://twitter.com/GMPCityCentre/status/1207274939042160641?s=20

They looked out for us during one of the busiest nights of the year…

Tonight is one of the busiest nights of the year in Manchester. We all want you to have a fantastic and enjoyable night out, all I ask is you stay safe, look after one another and stay out of trouble. Sgt K #MadFriday #Manchester pic.twitter.com/yxMA5SaYXB

— Manchester City Centre Police (GMP) (@GMPCityCentre) December 20, 2019

While you were supping your Baileys coffee, Greater Manchester Police were patrolling the streets making sure there were no silly drunk drivers…

If you're going out tonight for #BoxingDay don’t forget our officers will be out and about looking for drink and drug drivers. Don’t Risk it! You could still be over the limit. Stay safe and remember #NonefortheRoad pic.twitter.com/0ZoaNZSCVI

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) December 26, 2019

Greater Manchester Police have been warning us about fraudsters…

Don’t fall victim to fraudsters over the Christmas period. Take our advice, watch the video below #GMPChristmas #LookAfterYoursELF pic.twitter.com/ftfc7bVgjx

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) December 26, 2019

GM Police have also been busy advising people to register their new possessions to protect them against theft…

Got a new phone, laptop or bike for Christmas? Register your property on Immobilise: https://t.co/IzZ2mZmjwD Immobilise is a free register for valued possessions and is very effective in helping reduce crime and also returning stolen property to its rightful owners. #BoxingDay pic.twitter.com/HukHQfLWFr

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) December 26, 2019

And of course GM Police will be ready for New Years Eve celebrations…

With Manchester welcoming thousands of people for New Years’ celebrations, GMP want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable start to 2020. There will be a mixture of patrols in the centre to ensure safe and enjoyable celebrations throughout the night https://t.co/AmHAyWRqC5 pic.twitter.com/TEpSLkFgCG

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) December 27, 2019

On behalf of Greater Manchester, thank you. Thanks a lot. Cheers!