Put uniforms, fire engines and police cars together and sprinkle the event with children and you’re guaranteed a fun filled occasion.

Ely Standard: Clarence House day nursery in Ely. A fun packed Saturday; Ely Fire service came along to visit as well as Ian from Ely Police Station who kindly allowed children to clamber all over their vehicles! Staff line upClarence House day nursery in Ely. A fun packed Saturday; Ely Fire service came along to visit as well as Ian from Ely Police Station who kindly allowed children to clamber all over their vehicles! Staff line up (Image: Archant)

Clarence House day nursery in High Barns, Ely, used the tried and tested formula when they brought together Ely fire service and an officer from Ely police station to their fun day.

The nursery accepts children from three months to five years and run an after school club and holiday club for those aged up to 8. Staff were kept busy when the fire and police services dropped in as the children eagerly clamoured aboard the fire engine and hopped into a police car.

Ely Standard: Clarence House day nursery in Ely. A fun packed Saturday; Ely Fire service came along to visit as well as Ian from Ely Police Station who kindly allowed children to clamber all over their vehicles!Clarence House day nursery in Ely. A fun packed Saturday; Ely Fire service came along to visit as well as Ian from Ely Police Station who kindly allowed children to clamber all over their vehicles! (Image: Archant)

Children were entertained too with face painting, a bouncy castle and much more whilst parents and carers enjoyed burgers and coffee.

“It was truly an amazing day had by all,” said manager Aga Winiarczyk.

Ely Standard: Clarence House day nursery in Ely. A fun packed Saturday; Ely Fire service came along to visit as well as Ian from Ely Police Station who kindly allowed children to clamber all over their vehicles!Clarence House day nursery in Ely. A fun packed Saturday; Ely Fire service came along to visit as well as Ian from Ely Police Station who kindly allowed children to clamber all over their vehicles! (Image: Archant)

Next event will be a Christmas fete – still being finalised – and the nursery is looking for possible stall holders who might want to come along and sell their wares.

Prospective stall holders can ring the nursery on 01353 667819 for details.

Ely Standard: Clarence House day nursery in Ely. A fun packed Saturday; Ely Fire service came along to visit as well as Ian from Ely Police Station who kindly allowed children to clamber all over their vehicles!Clarence House day nursery in Ely. A fun packed Saturday; Ely Fire service came along to visit as well as Ian from Ely Police Station who kindly allowed children to clamber all over their vehicles! (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Clarence House day nursery in Ely. A fun packed Saturday; Ely Fire service came along to visit as well as Ian from Ely Police Station who kindly allowed children to clamber all over their vehicles!Clarence House day nursery in Ely. A fun packed Saturday; Ely Fire service came along to visit as well as Ian from Ely Police Station who kindly allowed children to clamber all over their vehicles! (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Clarence House day nursery in Ely. A fun packed Saturday; Ely Fire service came along to visit as well as Ian from Ely Police Station who kindly allowed children to clamber all over their vehicles!Clarence House day nursery in Ely. A fun packed Saturday; Ely Fire service came along to visit as well as Ian from Ely Police Station who kindly allowed children to clamber all over their vehicles! (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Clarence House day nursery in Ely. A fun packed Saturday; Ely Fire service came along to visit as well as Ian from Ely Police Station who kindly allowed children to clamber all over their vehicles!Clarence House day nursery in Ely. A fun packed Saturday; Ely Fire service came along to visit as well as Ian from Ely Police Station who kindly allowed children to clamber all over their vehicles! (Image: Archant)