Jimmy Cricket awards his Golden Wellington to Don Frain

Jimmy Cricket awards his Golden Wellington to Don Frain

Jimmy Cricket has awarded his Golden Wellington to Don Frain, who has been a school crossing patrol on Whitworth Road for the last twelve years.

Don’s station is on Cronkeyshaw Common and he helps children who attend Greenbank, St Patrick’s and All Saints Primary Schools cross the busy Whitworth Road carriageway.

Don is a keen cyclist and cycles to his station each morning and afternoon.

Jimmy said: “Don has been helping children and parents safely across Whitworth Road now for the last twelve years. His cheery personality can even bring a smile to the most grumpiest of motorists.

"When we are all crossing the road with him, mums dads, grandparents and children from all nationalities, it is just a great feel good moment.

"Long may he continue.”

Jimmy’s Golden Wellington is an award that he created several years ago based on his trademark wellington boots. Although it is a bit of fun, it has a serious side as Jimmy uses the publicity from the award to acknowledge a good deed or significant contribution to a community. This often shines a spotlight on the valuable efforts from a neighbourhood’s unsung hero.