
Throwback Thursday: Road code
Pupils of Linwood Avenue School learn how to cross the road safely, without leaving the
playground. This is education 1959-style.
By the 1950s, teachers are beginning to embrace "real experience", in preference to reciting sets of rules, as a foundation for meaningful learning. With boards placed strategically on the ground to mark street kerbs, and striped mats denoting pedestrian crossings, the school courts have been converted into a city intersection for simulated traffic activities. The traffic officer at centre appears satisfied with the hand signals of the cyclist and the driver of pedal car 6.


Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?
Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?

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35.5% Yes, it serves us well
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63.6% No, I have concerns
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0.9% Other - I'll share below

What's one highway or road that needs attention?
We've all been on a summer roadie and experienced first-hand the state of our roads.
If you've ever been stuck in a summer traffic jam, had near-misses on dangerous turns or feared for your life on clifftops (while the car behind you is tail-gating!) - you may have an opinion on this one.
Tell us what main road or highway you think needs some serious attention across the country, and why!

Hey Pet Owners!
Just a heads up that a certain large chain pet store at Linwood currently has a sale on some items.
However my husband was about to pay full price when he remembered the advert and showed the shop assistant the discount on his phone.
‘Oh ok’ she said ‘if you show us the brochure you can have it for sale price, otherwise full price!”
A bit underhanded in my opinion!