Road safety picnic set to become annual event

It is never too soon to start teaching road safety skills to children and with this in mind pre-school children in Kingston-upon-Thames enjoyed a road safety picnic as part of a Child Safety Week initiative.

The picnic was organised by Kingston Council’s Road Safety Unit and a local pre-school group. It was also supported by officers from the Metropolitan Police, the Health Authority and RoadPeace, the road traffic victims’ charity.

Activities included road signs face painting, traffic light biscuits, ‘be seen’ safety bands, a road safety magic show, crossing safely with a Lollipop lady, as well as safety knowledge tests for parents.

Kingston’s Mayor Dennis Doe cut a giant Zebra Crossing cake and Walking to School mascot Debra the Zebra helped serve up traffic light jellies to the guests.

"The hundred or so pre-schoolers and their carers had a great time," James Parker, Kingston’s RSO explained. "It goes to show that learning about safety can be fun and we hope to make the picnic an annual event."


Further information can be obtained from James Parker, James.Parker@rbk.kingston.gov.uk