A few more Health and Safety over-reactions...
In 2002, a London primary school banned youngsters from
making daisy chains, in case they picked up germs from the flowers.
South Tyneside District Council cut down six chestnut trees to stop children
playing popular playground game conkers in 2004.
Last year, an average of 10 schools a week adopted clip-on ties, after rumours
that guidelines stated knots posed an injury risk.
In February 2010, visitors to the Aqua Splash Festival in Leicestershire had to remove
swimming goggles over fears straps could snap in their face.