British Summer Time
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Cornersteady replied on 27/03/2021 19:58
Posted on 27/03/2021 18:39 by huskydogMm, we sit outside wether it’s dark or not having a bbq or drink , didn’t know you had to go in when it’s dark .
are kids scared of walking in the dark ? , I wasn’t.
Posted on 27/03/2021 19:58
Never said you had to go in did I HD?
I have no idea of kids being scared or not but there could be safety concerns if they have walk or cycle to school in the dark.
I remember when the clock didn't change in 1968 till 1971.
Either way you were the one who want the time change scrapped, all I did was ask which you preferred?
moulesy replied on 27/03/2021 19:59
Posted on 27/03/2021 18:39 by huskydogMm, we sit outside wether it’s dark or not having a bbq or drink , didn’t know you had to go in when it’s dark .
are kids scared of walking in the dark ? , I wasn’t.
Posted on 27/03/2021 19:59
I don't think it's anything to do with kids being "scared" of walking, HD. It's more to do with their safety - you must, I think, realise the extra traffic/dangers out there now than when you and I went to school, surely?
I think the argument is to have extra daylight at the end of the day when children are less alert than in the morning.
But, to be honest, it doesn't bother me personally one way or the other these days!
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EmilysDad replied on 27/03/2021 20:43
Posted on 27/03/2021 14:57 by JillwithaJayDon't forget to put your clocks forward one hour tonight.
Takethedogalong replied on 27/03/2021 21:08
huskydog replied on 27/03/2021 21:15
Posted on 27/03/2021 19:59 by moulesyI don't think it's anything to do with kids being "scared" of walking, HD. It's more to do with their safety - you must, I think, realise the extra traffic/dangers out there now than when you and I went to school, surely?
I think the argument is to have extra daylight at the end of the day when children are less alert than in the morning.
But, to be honest, it doesn't bother me personally one way or the other these days!
moulesy replied on 27/03/2021 21:26
Posted on 27/03/2021 21:15 by huskydogSeems like most of them get driven to school these days , so no danger .
Posted on 27/03/2021 21:26
Not around here, must be a "south east" thing! 
And to be serious, it's not the "going to" school which is the problem, driven or not, it's the "going home" in the late afternoon when parents are more likely to be at work and the children are more likely to be walking.
nelliethehooker replied on 27/03/2021 21:47
Posted on 27/03/2021 19:59 by moulesyI don't think it's anything to do with kids being "scared" of walking, HD. It's more to do with their safety - you must, I think, realise the extra traffic/dangers out there now than when you and I went to school, surely?
I think the argument is to have extra daylight at the end of the day when children are less alert than in the morning.
But, to be honest, it doesn't bother me personally one way or the other these days!
Posted on 27/03/2021 21:47
But in those days,we walked or cycled to school, either alone or with our pals. These days by far the vast majority of young children either are taken to school in cars or walk there with their parents/grandparents.
Just read your response to HD's post and if it's not the parents picking them up from school it is definitely the grandparents. We see very few actually walking home without an adult in attendance.
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moulesy replied on 27/03/2021 21:58
Posted on 27/03/2021 21:47 by nelliethehookerBut in those days,we walked or cycled to school, either alone or with our pals. These days by far the vast majority of young children either are taken to school in cars or walk there with their parents/grandparents.
Just read your response to HD's post and if it's not the parents picking them up from school it is definitely the grandparents. We see very few actually walking home without an adult in attendance.
Posted on 27/03/2021 21:58
We have quite a few primary schools on our dog walking route and that's probable true - and it takes us twice as long sometimes because they all want to stop and make a fuss of the dogs! 
But we also have 2 secondary schools, loads of children walking to and from school, larking around as children of that age will do and definitely no adult chaperones with them. They are just as much subject to the dangers as younger children.
Still, as I said to HD, it makes precious little difference to us and I know there are other arguments for and against the twice yearly clock changes.
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Cornersteady replied on 27/03/2021 22:21
Posted on 27/03/2021 21:15 by huskydogSeems like most of them get driven to school these days , so no danger .
Posted on 27/03/2021 22:21
not round here either, and again even if they do more car accidents happen in the dark, and more chance of danger near the dropping off points? Walking is very common at secondary schools, and bikes too are increasing.
But again if as you wish the clock changed in stopped it's either GMT or BST, which do you prefer?
huskydog replied on 27/03/2021 22:54
Posted on 27/03/2021 22:21 by Cornersteadynot round here either, and again even if they do more car accidents happen in the dark, and more chance of danger near the dropping off points? Walking is very common at secondary schools, and bikes too are increasing.
But again if as you wish the clock changed in stopped it's either GMT or BST, which do you prefer?
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