TOWN hall chiefs have made themselves a laughing stock after cordoning off two pear trees in case their fruit falls on people. The 30ft trees have stood in a city park for 50 years without 
any problems. But now a team of council workmen has put up security tape and a plastic barrier to stop anyone going near them. And signs have been screwed to each tree saying: “Warning, pears falling!” Officials acted after receiving a complaint the trees are a health hazard. They fear the council could be sued if anyone is injured by a pear in Cripplegate Park, St John’s, Worcester. The trees produce large black pears which are the symbol of Worcestershire. But local people say they bear fruit every year and no one has ever been hurt. Barry Cox, 40, said: “This is a crazy waste of time and money. It seems people aren’t credited with common sense any more. Next thing they will be issuing people with hard hats before they enter the park.” The Sun 4/10/06.
any problems. But now a team of council workmen has put up security tape and a plastic barrier to stop anyone going near them. And signs have been screwed to each tree saying: “Warning, pears falling!” Officials acted after receiving a complaint the trees are a health hazard. They fear the council could be sued if anyone is injured by a pear in Cripplegate Park, St John’s, Worcester. The trees produce large black pears which are the symbol of Worcestershire. But local people say they bear fruit every year and no one has ever been hurt. Barry Cox, 40, said: “This is a crazy waste of time and money. It seems people aren’t credited with common sense any more. Next thing they will be issuing people with hard hats before they enter the park.” The Sun 4/10/06.
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