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Jan 2023
Last Updated: 11/01/2023
Business Breakfast: Harrogate opticians donates high-visibility vests to primary school
Children from St Robert's Catholic Primary School in Harrogate with high-visibility vests.
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A Harrogate opticians has donated high visibility vests to a local school.
Specsavers on Beulah Street donated the jackets to St Robert’s Catholic Primary School to help children stay safe on school trips during winter.
Fraz Khan, store director, said:
“The winter weather, fog, rain and darkness that closes in early in the afternoons make it more difficult for drivers to see pedestrians, and especially children.
“By providing the high visibility jackets to our neighbouring school, we can help to tackle concerns around road safety and make it easier for children to be seen. As part of the initiative, we are also hoping to raise awareness of regular eye test for children, as untreated sight problems can lead to more serious issues in the long term, if not addressed.”
Miss Collins, headteacher at St Robert’s, added:
“We’re really grateful to have received this donation, the vests will be so helpful in making sure the children are clearly visible when we take them on trips and visits and means that adventures outside of the classroom don’t have to be put on hold until the spring.”
Housing developer hosts energy saving event at Harrogate scheme
A housing developer is set to host an energy saving event at its Harrogate scheme to help new homeowners.
Redrow will host a series of events at its Granby Meadows development between Saturday (January 14) and Sunday (January 22).
Prospective homebuyers will also be able to use Redrow’s energy performance certificate calculator tool, which is designed to help people compare the energy savings to their current properties and highlight the benefits of a newbuild.
James Holmear, director of Redrow, said:
“Our research shows people are more eco conscious than ever before and are looking at ways to be even more energy efficient, especially in relation to their homes.”
For more information, visit the Redrow website here.
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