Jill Winchester from Grammar Vigilantes of Aotearoa. PHOTO/SUPPLIED
Jill Winchester from Grammar Vigilantes of Aotearoa. PHOTO/SUPPLIED
A group promoting correct spelling and punctuation on public signs is offering a free service in an attempt to prevent "errant signage".
Whanganui woman Margi Keys, who founded the group Grammar Vigilantes of Aotearoa and calls herself "vigilante-in-chief", said the Vigilantes had decided to offer a service to help thosewho were putting up public signage get it right.
"The Whanganui chapter of Grammar Vigilantes of Aotearoa is so worked up about errant signage they are offering a free service to anyone in Whanganui who wants to make a new sign," Ms Keys said.
Ms Keys said signs with apostrophes in the right place and correct spelling, set an example to others.
"We want to help make Whanganui signs the best they can be."
She said fellow Vigilante Jill Winchester came up with the idea.
Although it's free, there are some minor terms and conditions attached to the service.
Ms Keys started up the Vigilante group in April. It now has 185 members from Auckland's North Shore to Invercargill. The Whanganui chapter has started meeting once a month.
