A grandfather, who has organised Cosheston VC School’s walking bus scheme for the past eight years, has been thanked for his dedication and commitment.
The scheme – the longest-running in Pembrokeshire – was launched in 2002 when Pembrokeshire County Council approached Cosheston V.C. School.
David James already walked his eldest grandson Kyle to school, and volunteered to help out. Since then, he has been the main organiser of the walking bus, with the support of local parents on a rota.
Every Wednesday and Thursday morning, come rain or shine, the pupils – including Mr James’ youngest grandson Cameron – meet at the cross. Wearing fluorescent jackets, they walk through the village to school, accompanied by Mr James and the volunteer parents.
At a special assembly on Wednesday morning, Mr James was thanked for his valuable contribution by headteacher Glenda Evans, Councillor Huw George, and Kirstie Donoghue, Road Safety Education Assistant Officer.
“Mr James, the teachers, children, parents and friends of Cosheston VC School have shown a lovely community spirit during their walks together,” said Councillor Huw George, Cabinet Spokesperson for Children, Young People, Learning and Welsh Language.
Kirstie Donoghue presented Mr James with a silver salver to for his commitment to the scheme. She said Cosheston’s walking bus is the most successful in the County.
“Usually more than half of the pupils take part in the bus, and on the days it runs it makes a really big difference to traffic congestion outside the school,” she said.
“It also makes it a much safer environment for all the children when they arrive at school, and walking to school has lots of health benefits for the pupils too.”
Pictured is Mr David James, organiser of the Cosheston V.C. School walking bus, with pupils and (left to right) Kirstie Donoghue, Glenda Evans, Mrs Margaret James, and Councillor Huw George.
Pictured is Mr David James (centre) with his youngest grandson Cameron and other pupils from Cosheston V.C. School, Kirstie Donoghue and Councillor Huw George.
