Schoolchildren from across Cheshire East have contributed to a colourful new calendar that advises people how to deal with the dangers of doorstep crime.

As part of the Knock Knock 4CE project, officers from the Council’s consumer protection and investigations team visited four schools earlier this year and spoke to year 6 pupils about bogus callers, rogue traders and consumer rights.

The children were then asked to design a poster illustrating the lessons they learned.

Judges poured over 77 entries, choosing 12 winners and 24 runners up that would go forward to feature in the calendar.

Earlier this month, the calendars were presented to every pupil at the four schools involved. It was suggested that the calendars might make good Christmas presents for elderly relatives and vulnerable residents.

The schools involved were:

• Warmingham Primary School;
• St Vincent de Paul Primary School, Knutsford;
• Brereton primary School; and
• Egerton Primary School, Knutsford.

Councillor Rachel Bailey, Cabinet member with responsibility for safer and stronger communities, said: “The standard of entries for the competition was extremely high and I would like to thank all the children who took part.

“The calendar not only looks great but it contains some important messages to keep people safe, both young and old.”

A copy of the calendar is available to download off the Council’s website please go to the Knock Knock comptition page.

The Knock Knock 4CE project will continue in 2012. Any Cheshire East primary schools interested in getting involved are asked to ring 01270 685900.