The Rotary Club of Arbury 

SAFETY SHOW 

For three consecutive days in June, Rotary Club of Arbury held its annual SAFETY SHOW in The Manor Suite at Weston Hall Hotel, Bulkington.  Over 650 year 2 children from schools in the Nuneaton and Bedworth area were told about the dangers we meet every day. 

Road safety was represented by a local 'lollipop lady' giving instruction in how to use crossings.  A colleague, dressed as a clown, used 'bog eyed spectacles' and 'big ears that light up' to get his message across 'Look, Listen and Live'. 

From large illustrated pictures, Community Nurses, had the children pointing out hazards in the home.  Another stand showed safe play areas.  By putting pictures in accompanied by an adult or were able to play on their own.  Healthy living - hand washing - correct foods - keeping pets away from food preparation areas and food storage completed their section. 

Warwickshire Constabulary made the point that policemen and women were friendly and easily recognised by their uniform and were there to help in times of Trouble.  A 999 emergency telephone was manned by Club members and the Inner Wheel Club of Arbury.  This 'in house' system gave the children instruction on what to do should an emergency arise. 

Warwickshire Trading Standards, amongst other things, explained the hazards to small children by leaving used batteries lying around.  The ubiquitous black plastic bag, frequently used as a plaything, was used to point out the folly of using plastic bags as toys. 

All the displays were interactive with the children being in small groups participating in every way. They moved from one display to the next having had a ten minute session.  On Tuesday morning we were delighted to welcome the Deputy Mayor of Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council, Councillor Janet Jackson.  Mrs Jackson toured the show and stayed for the two-hour duration. 

The major financial sponsor of SAFETY SHOW was North Warwickshire Primary Care Trust through The Health Improvement & Well - being Theme Group.  Other sponsors were Weston Hall Hotel, Reef Exhibitions Ltd and ASDA stores Nuneaton. 

At the end of each session each child received a 'goody bag' with e.g. a colouring book, key ring, pencil, pen, ruler etc.  Most of which were kindly supplied by the participating agencies. 

SAFETY SHOW has been a major project for the Rotary Club of Arbury for the past eleven years and the recent one was deemed to have been 'another success'  by the schools attending and the safety agencies concerned.