Duck crossing signs are a hit in Long Sutton
Long Sutton residents are going quackers for new duck crossing signs after mates from the Men's Shed stepped in to stop their feathered friends being killed on Station Road.
John Campbell was walking a neighbour's dogs when he spotted two ducks had been killed so he and fellow 'shedder' Steve Lund set about making bright yellow, duck crossing signs to remind drivers to slow down.
Their handiwork has been such a hit that sponsors have come forward so signs can go up in the area of the Ship pub/Common Pit, and requests are being made for signs in other spots.
John (68) lives near Station Road and said something needed to be done to slow drivers down.
A picture of the duck crossing was posted on Facebook and it received rave reviews.
John said: "I have had about 70 people who have come back and said what a good idea it is."
Steve (59) said: "John came to me and asked me 'can we do anything about the ducks being killed near the fire station?' I sourced some proper signs off the internet and, between us, we just made them and put them up."
Long Sutton Men's Shed had its first ever stall at the town's Friday market.
Jack Tyrrell, one of the founders, was selling goods made by the shedders, including a rabbit hutch, bird boxes and bug hotels, as well as showcasing some of the members' wood turning skills.
He was also spreading the word about the shed, based at Silverwood Garden Centre.
Founded last year, Long Sutton Men's Shed has become a base for men of all ages and from all walks of life, giving them a place of their own where they can make things or simply socialise over tea and coffee.
Jack says members have joined from across the district but he wants more men from The Suttons to give it a try because it's on their doorstep.
"I gave out 15-20 leaflets to blokes who were interested," said Jack.
A little over £100 was raised from the sale of goods on Friday but Jack says the main point of the stall is to raise awareness of the Men's Shed.
The stalls will be a regular feature at the market from now on, appearing on the second from last Friday of the month.
Steve Lund joined the Men's Shed when it first opened.
He says: "It's a seriously good place to socialise."
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