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In September 1899 the Brigade's First Annual Sports Day was held in the grounds of Hoole House, when the Chief Constable of Cheshire, living at neighbouring Hoole Lodge, successfully opposed a drinks licence.
[[File:RE_FS_9.jpg|400px200px|thumb|rightleft|Advertisement for Sports Day 1899.]]
[[File:RE_FS_10.jpg|400px200px|thumb|right|Advertisement for Sports Day 1899.]]
 
The Sports Days became annual events, contests between firemen and visiting brigades causing keen competition and considerable amusement. The 1904 Sports Day was held at The Folly.