From The Daily Mail:
As natives of the Arctic Circle, reindeer are pretty used to trotting about in wintry weather. So you might not have thought a market town in the East Midlands would pose much of a problem for them. But health and safety officers had other ideas after 12 were booked to entertain shoppers in Market Harborough. They banned the animals from parading round the town square after ruling it was too dangerous --because it might snow.
Officials put up posters saying: 'There is a risk of slips and falls to attendees at the event, when the conditions get worse.'... A Harborough Council spokesman said: 'Obviously, the reindeer would have loved the snow. But sadly we decided to cancel because of the possible danger to people, including young children.'
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
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So we get the 'slush' about protecting the children when it is the children who would most benefit from seeing the reindeer!
No mention I see of the danger to the people from Elf & Safety officials and the bloody council!
Maybe the dozy prats should have gritted the square to protect the public from slipping - regardless of reindeer.
I was in Market Harborough yesterday and I was allowed to walk across the market square which is too dangerous for reindeer.
Therefore I conclude that the reindeer's safety is considered more important than mine.
Nice to know my place.
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