Activity books serve dual purpose during summer holidays

RSOs in Peterborough invited local children to participate in an important road safety campaign during the school summer holiday period.

Children were given free activity books to keep them entertained while off school and at the same time learn important road safety messages.

During 2001, 129 children were hurt on Peterborough’s roads - 12 of them seriously. The activity book scheme is part of a bid to reduce this number.

The two activity books contain a range of useful information and topics including cycling, safety as a pedestrian, and information about being a passenger in a vehicle. They also contain a range of fun activities.

"These books are an attempt to keep children in Peterborough safe throughout the summer holidays and to raise their road safety awareness in a fun and stimulating way," said David Frost (pictured right), Peterborough’s road safety team manager.

The two books are linked to a child’s learning ability and age and were made available from Peterborough Central Library and the city council offices.

Further information about this initiative, and copies of the activity books, can be obtained from Jennie Kendall on (01733) 452577.