RECAP OF DAY 2:

WARRINGTON Wolves' players and staff are into day two of their 36-hour Christmas community challenge.

School visits take up a chunk of the day, but there will be physical challenges that fans can join in with from 4pm at the Tesco Extra store, Golden Square, Birchwood Shopping Mall and the Cockhedge Centre.

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The players were working hard throughout the night.





The club are aiming to raise money for charity through the challenge. You can make donations HERE

The Wolves' Christmas community challenge ends with physical workouts on the bikes and rowing machines at shopping outlets across town.



 

These pictures and video are from the Tesco Extra store:

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RECAP OF DAY ONE:

After cycling out of The Halliwell Jones Stadium early this morning, a packed agenda is in store throughout today.



 

READ: More about the Wolves' Christmas community challenge

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Above pictures from the visit to Friends of Meadowside in Orford Park. Pictures: Warrington Wolves

It includes visits to wards at Warrington Hospital, Home-Start at the Smile Centre in Orford, Friends of Meadowside in Orford Park, and Haven in Bewsey, where players were due to have their breakfast with homeless people.



 



 

There are tasks in store with the police and fire services and coaching youngsters too, while there will be team activities throughout the night.



 

The club hope the challenge will also raise money for charity, with donations being made HERE

The day started with a historical talk in a cemetery.

Speaking during the visit to Warrington Hospital, during which chocolate selection boxes were handed out to patients young and old, head coach Steve Price said: “Today is all about getting involved in the Warrington community and giving back – it’s about giving a bit of gratitude and understanding what some people are going through in our town.

“We’ve been through a number of wards in Warrington Hospital, and there are men, women and children who are suffering.

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Three-year-old Leo Braddish from Orford meets the squad

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“Being in the position we’re in, we can put a smile on people’s faces – especially at an important time of year with Christmas coming up.

“It’s about giving back to our town and hopefully they’re all enjoying it.

“The last couples of seasons we’ve done the Three Peaks in Yorkshire and Snowdon, so this is something a bit different and the boys are really enjoying.

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Luther Burrell with fruit and veg stall staff Shelley Carr and Keith Harris

“After lunch, we’re going to spend a bit of time with the police force and the fire brigade.

“We’re going to come together at the Halliwell Jones Stadium to do a number of community challenges – from working with Offload and playing touch rugby with the PDRL team and fun games with our seven community clubs.

“It’s going to be really rewarding.”

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12-year-old Mia Scarff, from Penketh

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Blake Austin with 82-year-old Hilda Shaw from Bewsey

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The evening sessions included training with players from the town's community clubs and the PDRL team.

Here's a selection of the action (Pictures by Warrington Wolves):

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More on the time spent with the police and fire services:

The squad went on patrol with officers from th Warrington Local Policing Unit and joined firefighters from Warrington Fire Station.

The players took part in fire training, community safety and recruitment activities as well as helping deliver home safety information to local residents.

The first-team players then met local police officers and experienced an afternoon on patrol in the town centre, engaged with young offenders, took part in a knife sweep and visited the custody suites.

David Keane, the police and crime commissioner for Cheshire, then greeted head coach Steve Price at Stockton Heath Police Station along with the chief constable Darren Martland.

Chief constable Martland said: “Our officers and staff work incredibly hard to protect vulnerable members of the local community. We are grateful for the support that organisations like Warrington Wolves give the Constabulary, in helping us build stronger closer communities.

“I know the policing team at Warrington were thrilled to meet the players as many of them are big Wolves fans. I hope the players enjoyed going out on patrol and we look forward to working with them in the future.”

Assistant chief fire officer of Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Gus O’ Rourke, said: “We already have well established links with Warrington Wolves through our support for the Wolves Foundation and shirt sponsorship of the women’s, girls, and disability teams, so I’m obviously pleased that we had another opportunity to work together.

“Our crews do a huge amount for the local community, and I’m sure a few eyes were opened when they were able to see up close the important role we play in keeping the public safe.

"We put them through their paces too with a few exercises and I hope they had fun, while also learning, along the way.”

David Keane, police and crime commissioner for Cheshire, said: “Warrington Wolves players are looked up to by many local people in Warrington so it’s important that they have a good understanding of the issues that are affecting our communities – from bullying in our schools to knife crime on our streets.

“Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service work tirelessly and tremendously day-in-day-out to keep our communities safe so I couldn’t think of anyone better for the players to shadow as part of this community focused initiative.

"I’m sure it’s been really valuable for the Warrington Wolves squad to see first-hand the work our brave officers and firefighters carry out on a daily basis. I’m confident we can build on this innovative initiative to ensure that the Wolves help keep our communities safe.”