With the TT mountain course winding through the heart of the village, there’s no avoiding motorbikes at this time of year for Ballaugh.
Organised by police officer Steve Grainger, class R2 – of children aged six to eight – of Ballaugh Primary School received a visit from representatives from the police, fire and rescue service and TT marshals to highlight the important of road safety with so much increased traffic.
Head teacher Dr Graeme Cushnie said the school was pleased to host some of the people that help keep the public and competitors safe during the TT Festival.
He said: ‘The children got to find out about the safety equipment that is carried by the motorbikes and vans of the fire service, police and marshals as well as to ask many interesting questions.
‘We always want the children to learn about different roles and jobs, and they all enjoyed it.’
He added: ‘We were very pleased that Mr Grainger was able to arrange the visit to Ballaugh School and help the children deepen their understanding of how the public and competitors are kept as safe as possible during the TT festival, the course for which bisects our village.’
Pictured above with Dave Cowley and the fire service’s bike are Roo Hyatt, Daniel and Criag Long on the bike, Alice Craig standing, and kneeling from left are Rachel Radcliffe, Lizzie Radcliffe, Lucy Field and Hermione Russell.
