15th – 19th November Road Safety Week

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service

New to book starting this week, Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service are offering a number of free sessions for schools in Cumbria one including a talk about road safety. To find out more and book a session contact rebecca.day@pbp.org.uk

Valley Primary School in Whitehaven had a visit last week which included dressing up, inspecting a fire engine and learning about fire safety.

Active Cumbria

Help raise awareness and your school could receive a FREE goodie bag. Active Cumbria are inviting schools to take part in an Autumn Term ‘Get Active Day’ and Be Bright, Be Seen on any day during Road Safety Week. Children can get involved by

*Wear Bright Clothing during their walk to school

*Decorate their school bags with bright colours

*Decorate their bike or scooter

Schools that particpate, who send in 2-3 photos will recieve a free goodie bag from Active Travel Team, email mandy.bailey@cumbria.gov.uk to register to take part.

Bright Stars 2022

Our leading image is taken from our Bright Stars 2021 campaign, where a number of schools choose to focus on road awareness, local MP, Simon Fell supported some of the schools during this years campaign.