The near-miss in Whiteshill Village Shop carpark made front page of this weeks SNJ.Photo: Parish councillor John Rogers at the play area in Lower Street, Whiteshill
Just over a week ago an 88-year-old woman's car went through a fence and smashed into the children's play area - luckily there were no children playing at the site. The owners of the vehicle have accepted full responsibility and liability, and have already been in touch with their Insurance company. The Parish Council were also quick to visit the site and put up signs - the car was removed on Monday.
The SNJ report that police believe the driver had put the automatic vehicle into drive instead of park mode by mistake. Her elderly husband was also in the car, but neither were injured. Whiteshill and Ruscombe parish councillor Peter Hood said residents are relieved that no-one was hurt. "Everybody is so happy that there were no children there. I have seen that place absolutely packed with children. Had it been an hour later it could have been terrible. We are just so thankful."
Ron Poiis, 81, who volunteers in the village shop overlooking the play area, described the incident as a 'freak accident'. He said: "The car went down in a semi-circle and down the bank. It's very lucky that no-one was there. It's very well used. The car did quite a bit of damage to the swings."
Other local news reported in papers relevant to our patch includes:
- the fight against the second T-mobile mobile phone mast near the primary school
- the Popular Jill Woods Theatre Company has been taken over by Randwick's Marie Machers - she is head of media studies at Maidenhill School, Stonehouse and examiner for theatre and drama studies. The Company will continue to offer acting, movement and singing to 6 to 21 year olds. And just had an email from Marie to say there are places for 6 to 10 year olds.
- Maternity Hospital has had a 9% rise in the numbers giving birth there - all good news and adds weight to those who are still looking to close it.
Plus dangerous footpath?
I had an email from a local resident re "2 quite dangerous styles on the footpath between Glenamure Alex Way (off Upper Kitesnest Lane, Whiteshill) and a field and between the field and the road." I have phoned Gloucestershire County Council and they will contact those responsible for repair; unfortunately that wont be until next week due to staff on leave. If there are any other problems re footpaths or the repairs are not made in a reasonable time do feel free to either phone direct GCC Public Rights of Way section on 01452 425577 or contact me.
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