Pembrokeshire Lollipop men and women thanked as service turns 70

A celebration event has been held in Pembrokeshire this week to thank local school crossing patrol officers, as they are called today, for their dedication as the national school crossing patrol service reaches its 70^th anniversary.

Pembrokeshire Council say there are 23 school crossing patrol officers in the county who work hard in all weathers to help pupils and other pedestrians cross the road safely on their journey to and from school.

“We wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you to all our school crossing patrol officers – past and present,” said Darren Thomas, Head of Infrastructure & Environment.

“They are unsung heroes guiding children safely across our roads in Pembrokeshire, and their commitment is appreciated by many people in the wider community.”

The officers were presented with a commemorative pin badge and a card at the event in County Hall, to mark the 70^th anniversary.

Lead image: School crossing patrol officers Anthony Carr, Rachel Russell, Phil Lewtus, Hannah Grant, Melanie Wortlehock, Amanda Miller, Lindsey Elliott-James, Caroline Scourfield, Alec Murray and Paul White. Also pictured are Darren Thomas and staff from the Council’s road safety team; Sally Jones, Helen Luff, Sophie Lewis and Steve Benger. (Image: Pembrokeshire Council)