A record number of people attended the Waddesdon emergency services open day at Waddesdon Manor.

More than 4,500 people turned up to the event on Saturday, 1,000 more than last year and the highest attendance in the three years the event has taken place.

People of all ages visited various displays by Thames Valley Police, the South Central Ambulance Service, Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, RSPCA, Police Car UK and Adult Social Care, from Buckinghamshire County Council. The local neighbourhood team, who helped organise the event, were joined by representatives from the Special Constabulary, the Police Volunteer Support Team, crime reduction and a display of vintage police vehicles by Police Car UK.

The Audio Visual Service unit hosted viewing of various DVD’s including Worlds Collide, a film produced to warn young people on the dangers of replica firearms.

As well as the stalls and displays, children could have their faces painted and visitors had the chance to have their fingerprints taken. There was also a raffle with a chance to win £10,000 donated by MBNA Europe Bank Limited.

The day was hosted by the National Trust, who help support the local neighbourhood policing team and the event coincided with English Heritage Open Day, which meant visitors were allowed to enter the grounds and house for free.

Neighbourhood Specialist Officer, PC Gareth Morley, said: “The day offers the community that we serve the chance to speak to us about issues that affect them as an individual.

“It was also a chance for a number of people to look at options for volunteering as a Community First Responder, retained firefighter, Special Constable and/or police volunteer.

“I spoke to several young people who wanted to find out more about a career in Thames Valley Police and how they can also help the public services improve their local areas.”

Members of the neighbourhood team can be contacted via 0845 8 505 505. For more information about the neighbourhood team, visit www.thamesvalley.police.uk