SPORTS MAD THEA KNOWS THERE IS NO MESSIN ON THE RAILWAY

Monday 23 May 2005

SPORTS MAD THEA KNOWS THERE IS NO MESSIN ON THE RAILWAY

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Thea Wilson, a sports mad 14 year old pupil at Hall Cross school, is celebrating after she came runner up in a national health and safety quiz on Network Rail’s No Messin’ website. The website was launched in March as part of the No Messin’ campaign. The campaign is aimed at nine – 16 year olds and is stylised to fit into today’s popular culture. Rather than telling children what not to do, the campaign suggests alternative activities to messing around on the railway tracks. Thea was presented with her prize by Doncaster ladies first team coach Alan Stoves. Dyan Crowther, Route Director, Network Rail said: “We are delighted Thea has come runner up in the No Messin’ quiz. She knows the rules to keeping herself safe and healthy and that is really important for young people today. “Every year children are killed and injured on our railways. Each one is a tragic story of ignoring the rules for staying safe and staying alive.” Philippa Wilson, Thea’s mum, added: “Thea is really pleased to have won a prize. She really enjoys sports especially swimming and hockey so the activities No Messin’ promotes fit in well with her lifestyle.”

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