Yes folks, Brum here again and today is my birthday. It was exactly 30 years ago today, 26^th September 1991, that I first appeared on the TV in the UK. The programme was called “Brum to the Rescue” and was narrated by Toyah Willcox with Mike Cavanagh, who owned the museum at the time, and a lot of West Midlands Firemen. I starred in over 60 programmes over 10 years and you can see most of them on BBC iPlayer. I watch them all the time – but don’t tell Graham – I don’t think he has noticed.

Anyhow, about my birthday. I have been so excited since Graham first told me that this was a special year and to be fair to him, he has treated me like a proper celebrity. I have a red carpet, lots and lots of lights, a cake and loads of cards – well, quite a few – well, at least some. I’m going to let the pictures tell the story while I work out how to get to that cake – I dipped my starting handle in it the other day and it was delicious.

Well, I was told that I could share this blog to celebrate my birthday, once it’s over I’m not sure when I will be back. I do, however, have a bit of a scoop (I think that’s what it’s called) because I happen to know that there is more than one Brum! Ssh, keep it to yourself! Yes, I saw a really old photo the other day of my ancestor. Here it is.

I also would like to reveal a few things about me that not many people know … not only can I steer myself, forward and reverse, I can flash my headlights and move them to see what was going on, I can jiggle on my suspension, twirl my starting handle, flap my doors and my bonnet (although not all at the same time – that would be showing off).

I’m keeping my ears open for more news about my ancestor so, maybe, one day I can tell you another story. Bye for now.

Toot, Toot!