Gritting duo named!
Hundreds of you came up with and voted for your favourite names for Ringway's pair of redway gritters for your chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher. The winner has now been announced!
Milton Keynes Council have two mini gritters, called Tremos, used on redways and footways during the winter when it is particularly cold and icy for long periods. They have snow ploughs fitted and spray saltwater mix over the footway and redway. Each can fit a 2-person crew inside and are compact enough to drive through an underpass. BUT they need naming!
Thanks to hundreds of MKFM followers for submitting their nominations. All entries received were reviewed by MK Council and their service provider Ringway and the top ten are listed below (in no particular order).
- Torvill and Dean
- Chas and Dave
- Milk and Beans
- Bert and Ernie
- Gritter Thunberg and Roger Spreaderer
- Holly and Ivy
- Blitzen and Comet
- Cannon and Ball
- David Plowie and Gritney Spears
- Penelope Gritstop and Basil Salty
Congratulations to Sam whose winning entry of 'Gritter Thunberg and Roger Spreaderer' was voted top in the public vote. He wins a £50 Amazon Voucher courtesy of Ringway and pride seeing the new names adorned onto the two gritters.
© MKFM News 2020
Sponsored Stories
Local News
-
Tell us your storyMKFM always wants to hear your stories about your city.
-
Man who launched Milton Keynes' historic landmark calls for The Point to receive heritage recognitionThe man responsible for delivering the UK's first multiplex cinema has called for the legacy of The Point to be assured.
-
Search is on for next generation of probation officers in Milton KeynesThe Probation Service has launched a new recruitment drive in Milton Keynes, with the offer of a 'life-changing career in criminal justice.'
-
Milton Keynes history in the spotlight as pop-up museum visitsA free 'pop-up archaeology museum' comes to Milton Keynes this Thursday (August 21), courtesy of East West Rail.
-
All eyes on Milton Keynes opticians after great upgradePeople attending DW Roberts Opticians in Newport Pagnell will now be greeted by an impressive new look after the independent opticians refurbished its practice.
-
Milton Keynes' first motorway service station marks its anniversary with a wheelie sweet treat!This month marks the 65th anniversary of the opening of Britain's very first motorway service area, in Newport Pagnell.
-
Successful Milton Keynes business serves up tea and tradition from new locationPopular Stony Stratford business Miss Havishams Tearooms marked its recent move with an official opening on Saturday.
-
Nadine Coyle to headline Milton Keynes Pride Festival 2025 as spectacular line-up announcedMilton Keynes Pride Festival returns to Campbell Park on Saturday 13th September 2025 12 pm -10.30 pm with its biggest event yet.
-
Milton Keynes-based community group event successThe Bear PATH Project hosted its Annual Teddy Bear Picnic on Saturday at Shenley Brook End Recreation Ground.
-
Milton Keynes Community Foundation named as chosen charityMilton Keynes Theatre is delighted to announce that Milton Keynes Community Foundation has been selected as the official charity partner.
-
Milton Keynes firefighters deal with field fire and bonfire incidentsFire crews were called to a field fire involving standing crop and a hedgerow on Saturday.
-
Firefighters called to road traffic collision in Milton KeynesFirefighters were called to a two car collision on Saturday, which saw one car leave the roadway and collide with trees.
Weather
-
Wed21°C
-
Thu
20°C
-
Fri
22°C
-
Sat
22°C
-
Sun
23°C
- How To Listen To MKFM
- MKFM and GDPR Data Regulation
- Contact Us
- Complaints Procedure
- Competition Terms and Conditions
© 2020 MKFM Limited - Radio Made In Milton Keynes. Powered by Aiir.