Avoid the bottom end of wiggington /york rd. there’s been a RTA. road will be closed for foreseeable future. ... See MoreSee Less
Huby Bonfire
Kerbside collections of combustibles in Huby will take place on the morning of 3RD NOVEMBER FROM 10AM. Please can you place anything you want adding to the bonfire by the kerb before 10am. Mattresses won't be collected due to their high content of springs which damages agricultural equipment.
Alternatively please bring your items to the entrance to the field which is almost opposite the entrance from last year on Easingwold Road just after brow of hill. Someone will be stationed there to help you from 10am. ... See MoreSee Less
Gillian Pannett wants to know if anyone has lost a friendly baby pigeon ??? ... See MoreSee Less
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Cyclists urged to light up in Thirsk, Easingwold and Bedale
At the nights start to draw in and winter months are approaching, Thirsk, Easingwold and Bedale Police are getting prepared to run a ‘Be safe, be seen’ campaign aimed at ensuring cyclists are visible on the roads.
From 1st November 2018 until spring 2019, officers will be proactively advising cyclists on the steps they can take, to ensure they remain safe as they cycle.
Speaking about the campaign PCSO Nigel Warby from Thirsk Police said:
"As the clocks go back and the nights get darker, it's easy for cyclists to forget that car drivers find it much harder to see you when you're out and about. That’s why it's vital for parents and children alike to start thinking about safety and visibility.
“Although the number of pedestrians and cyclists killed or injured on our roads has fallen since last year, every fatality or injury is one too many. Through this campaign, we are looking to build on the good work that has already been done to increase road safety awareness and make sure that cyclists are aware of everything they can do to be visible and stay safe when out on the roads.
“If we see cyclists who are travelling without the appropriate lighting or in dark clothes, we’ll be stopping them to advice on the appropriate measures they need to take to ensure they are seen; such as high-vis clothing or rucksack covers.
“I’d also ask other road users to be aware of cyclists on the road, especially at this time of year when the roads are wet and gutters may be blocked with debris, to ensure they leave at least 1.5m of space, in order to safely overtake a cyclist.”
The Highway Code states that, at night, cyclists must have white front and red rear lights and that bikes must also be fitted with a red rear reflector and amber pedal reflectors. Having white front reflectors and spoke reflectors provide extra visibility, helping cyclists to be seen. While flashing lights are permitted; it’s recommended a constantly-illuminated front light is used, particularly in areas without street lighting.
For more information about cycle safety visit the 95Alive York and North Yorkshire Road Safety Partnership website www.roadwise.co.uk/cyclists/ ... See MoreSee Less
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