Herald - Issue 417

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Setting targets to reduce deaths and serious injuries for drivers over 70 by 50% by 2030 and to have a longer-term aspiration for zero deaths by 2050 is a key recommendation in Supporting Safe Driving into Old Age , a summary report issued today by a team of experts funded by the Department of Transport. Other proposals include: • introducing mandatory eyesight testing with an optometrist or medical practitioner providing a driver ‘MOT’ of eyesight at licence renewal at the age of 70 and at further renewals; • a programme of making T junctions safer – a notorious risk-point for older drivers; • immediate research into the impact of physical and cognitive medical conditions, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy, that may contribute to pedal confusion; • standardised content for Driving Appraisals and certi ed and trained instructors to assist older drivers; • and a national roll-out of an alternative to prosecution for careless driving for older motorists. is report is published by the Road Safety Foundation which led the Task Force. Executive Director Dr Suzy Charman says: “There have been some developments since the previous review, but we want to increase the pace of progress to ensure that we do not see the expected rise in the number of older drivers killed or seriously injured in road crashes. Key recommendations such as introducing mandatory eye tests at licence renewal at aged 70 are considered essential and lifesaving. We hope the Department for Transport welcomes the report and can provide the leadership necessary to ensure these recommendations are taken forward. Not only will this make driving safer for older drivers, but it will also provide a legacy of safer roads for generations.” Januarymatinee at 2pmand an evening performance at 7.30pm at the Copythorne Parish Hall, Pollards Moor Road, Copythorne, SO40 2HP. Tickets can be purchased either at the door or from the local Bartley Village Post O ce or by contacting the box o ce email address: Booking.CopythorneCATS.gmail. com Regular updates on rehearsals and the actual performances will be posted on the CATS website: www.copythornecats.org.uk e prices are £8 for adults, £5 for children (under 16) and £22 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children). Do go along and support this local show. CATS are also always happy to welcome new members to their ranks either on stage or behind the scenes. Do get in touch with CATS for more details. The Return of CATS e local amateur theatrical societies in the area have always been a great source of community and entertainment but all took a big hit when the COVID- 19 restrictions took place. A er a lengthy period with being unable to perform the Copythorne Amateur eatrical Society (CATS) is nally set to return with rehearsals currently underway for a January Panto production of King Arthur. It has been a period of big changes for the group with old members leaving and the arrival of new faces keen to ‘tread the boards’. It will have been a full 2 years since their previous Panto – e Wizard of Oz was performed as their Spring Show was stopped due to lockdown. All the cast and crew are hopeful of a spectacular production to chase away those January blues and invite both their regular attendees and newbies to attend and have a fabulous entertaining a ernoon or evening with them – you will have a great time… Oh yes you will! The shows will take place on Saturday 15th January at 7.30pm, Sunday 16th January at 2pm, Saturday 22nd Watercolour Demonstration e New Forest Art Society next monthly meetings is on Wednesday 19th January with Aimee Durnell for a watercolour demonstration and talk about her local books. Followed on Wednesday 16th February with Katherine Anteney for a talk and demo of reduction lino cutting. New members are always welcome and visitors are invited to go along for a small entry fee. Meetings are held in the Pine Room at Lyndhurst Cmmunity Centre from 7.30pm util 9.30pm. Details of the programme can be found on the Society’s website: www.newforestartsociety.weebly.com