Yes, Christmas is a wonderful time of year to catch up with friends and neighbours but please Mums and Dads consider what message you are giving your children about road safety.
The road is not a backyard, a footpath or a park, it is a road that cars use at 50 kms an hour.
I know where I am likely to encounter a street party at this time of year but what of visitors to our area?
I would hate to see a little one hurt or killed when we have such beautiful parks, often just around the corner, that could be used for neighbourhood get togethers.