‘Speed’ poetry competition attracts 1000+ entries

A highly successful illustrated poetry competition organised by the Police/Road Safety Group in Gwent attracted over 1000 entries. Prizes were presented to winners in the junior and senior categories at a ceremony at County Hall, Cwmbran held in late May.

The theme of the competition was ‘Speed’ and entries were required to convey a message about the road safety implications of inappropriate speed.

"We were delighted to have so many entries for the competition," says Penny Thorpe, the Gwent Consultancy’s principal RSO. "Schools were able to integrate this activity into regular lessons or into homework – when parents got involved as well. Inappropriate speed is a major contributory factor in road traffic crashes and this competition will have spread the message to many thousands of children and adults."

The Police/Road Safety Liaison Group is a partnership between Heddlu Gwent Police and the Gwent Consultancy’s road safety section, which co-ordinates road safety publicity and campaigns in the region.

This is the fourth year that this competition has been held - previous themes have been seatbelts, safe journeys and safe cycling.

Further information about the competition can be obtained from Penny Thorpe at the Gwent Consultancy - telephone 01633 463376,
or email: thorpep@gwebt-consultancy.com.