Chesterfield mum raises school walk concerns

A mum is seeking to highlight the dangers of the walk to school.
Valentina Sarno with her daughter Maggie. Picture: Andrew Roe.Valentina Sarno with her daughter Maggie. Picture: Andrew Roe.
Valentina Sarno with her daughter Maggie. Picture: Andrew Roe.

Valentina Sarno said she and her daughter face a number of challenges on their way to Arkwright primary every day.

She has voiced her concerns during International Walk to School Month this October.

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Valentina, of Top Road, Calow, said: “One morning we were nearly run over by someone who had dashed around a bend when the lights had only just turned red.

“I see a lot of drivers using their mobiles and speeding.

“What’s more, there are cows in a farmer’s field and they are extremely aggressive – they run towards us.”

Valentina said she is considering starting a petition to raise awareness about the dangers – and help push for change.

She added:“If we can’t come up with a solution, we will be taking the bus.”

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The charity Living Streets is urging Derbyshire families to walk to school to tackle the growing levels of inactivity among children.

Julia Crear, regional director at Living Streets, said: “Many of us need to start moving more and walking to school is a free and achievable way to fit more activity into a family’s day.”

Derbyshire County Council said there are a number of benefits of walking to school, including the fact it is a way of reducing traffic and creating cleaner air.

For more information about Living Street’s campaign, visit www.livingstreets.org.uk