In Blackburn, community spirit shines as neighbors help each other tackle icy conditions
I also spotted an older gentleman trying to push a car up a hill for a woman who was struggling. It’s moments like these that remind us of the good in our community. Many were out helping their neighbors, showing that a little snow won’t stop them.
On the flip side, there are those who just complain about the grit. Seriously, if the roads were gritted, it wasn’t enough for some. But let’s be real—when it’s icy, no amount of grit is going to fix everything.
The only ones who should really be upset are the elderly or those stuck at home because of the ice. This whole gritting situation has highlighted some things that could use a bit of common sense.
Kudos to the highway teams who worked hard to keep the roads clear. They managed to get the main roads open on the same day, which is no small feat. But we really need to rethink how local councils refill grit bins. Filling them in early December and then waiting until the snow is gone doesn’t make sense.
A quick glance at the weather forecast could have shown that refilling was needed right after Christmas. In just a few days, when it’s warm again, people will forget all about those grit bins.
It feels like we’ve become a society that expects others to do the hard work for us. Many don’t want to lift a finger anymore, almost like they think someone else should do it for them. I remember a time when my neighbor and I cleared a steep road of ice together. As soon as we finished, two guys came out and moved their cars. It felt good to help out.
