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Is this the world's happiest lollipop man? Jolly former nurse can't stop dancing for schoolkids and motorists

The bubbly former nurse has brightened up the mornings of hundred of school kids in his road safety job, which he's only had for a month

Cheerful Nkosana Mdikane may well be the world's happiest lollipop man - thanks to the song, smile and dance routine he performs outside the school gates.

The bubbly former nurse has brightened up the mornings of hundred of school kids in his road safety job, which he's only had for a month.

Affectionately known as 'Smiley', he guards the crossing outside Aitkenbar Primary School Dumbarton, Scotland, every morning, dancing and singing with his giant lollipop.

The joyous former delivery driver, hailed for his positive attitude, performs his dance routine come rain or shine, and even brightens up the days of passing motorists.

Mr Mdikane, 73, said: 'I just like to shake those lazy bones. When the kids cross the street, some of them shake my hand and others give me a high five.

'Some of the elderly people who walk by ask me for a little dance. When I'm working I do anything within the law. Singing is allowed, dancing is allowed and giving high fives is also allowed.

'I don't like to miss anybody out and dancing is an exercise which keeps me warm when it is cold.

'I don't need music to dance - I've got music in my body. When I think of music the movement just comes automatically.'

His positive attitude, his infectious smile and the little dance routines have lightened up the community and some drivers even take detours - just so they can drive by him.

Mum Stacey Diamond said: 'Aitkenbar Primary School's lollipop man deserves a place in the paper - everyone loves him.

'All passing cars beep their horn and wave to him as he dances away, even when it is pouring with rain.

'My children go to St Patrick's Primary School, but we make sure we drive by him every day!'



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A spokesman for West Dunbartonshire Council said: 'Nkosana is one of a team of nearly 60 school crossing patrollers in West Dunbartonshire who are valued members of the community and provide an excellent service in all weathers.

'It is great that Nkosana has been highlighted for his cheery nature and brightens up the days of not only the children but also passing motorists.'