During the first round of our campaign, we put on several public engagement sessions, professionals training, workshops for young people and education events that were a success. Below is a list of the events taking place over our September period of action. More events will be added to this table as soon as they’re confirmed.
List of events
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DATE
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EVENT
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DETAILS
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HOW TO ATTEND
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11 September
10am-2pm
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Knife Crime Awareness stand at Bournemouth College Freshers Fair
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If you attend Bournemouth College, one of our Community Safety Officers will be available to answer questions about our Knife Crime campaign as well as give details on some of our other safety initiatives and direct to those who can support you.
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Just turn up!
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12 September
10am-2pm
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Knife Crime Awareness stand at Poole College Freshers Fair
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If you attend Poole College, one of our Community Safety Officers will be available to answer questions about our Knife Crime campaign as well as give details on some of our other safety initiatives and direct to those who can support you.
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Just turn up!
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16 September
1:30-4pm
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Bournemouth Hospital Engagement Session
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One of our Community Safety Officers will be in the Atrium at Bournemouth Hospital to answer any questions you have about our Knife Crime Awareness campaign.
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Just turn up!
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17 September
10am-12:30pm
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Asda West Quay Road Engagement Session
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If you’re heading to Asda West Quay Road, one of our Community Safety Officers will be there to answer any questions you have about our Knife Crime Awareness campaign.
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Just turn up!
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17 September
12-2pm
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Knife Crime Awareness stand at AECC University Freshers Fair
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If you attend AECC, a member our Community Safety Team will be available to answer questions about our Knife Crime campaign as well as give details on some of our other safety initiatives and direct to those who can support you.
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Just turn up!
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18 September
10am-12:30pm
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Tesco Castle Lane Engagement Session
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If you’re heading to Tesco Castle Lane, one of our Community Safety Officers will be there to answer any questions you have about our Knife Crime Awareness campaign.
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Just turn up!
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21 September
11am-4pm
Bournemouth Square and Gardens
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#ChangesAreMade Day
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The 'Changes Are Made' event will celebrate positive activities young people can participate in.
There will be various stands, displays and activities which young people can try on the day including DJ sessions, African Drumming and a Skate Ramp.
There will also be entertainment, singing, bands and dancing by young people in Bournemouth Garden's Bandstand.
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Just turn up!
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28 September
10am-3pm
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Knife Crime Awareness stand at Bournemouth University Freshers Fair
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If you attend Bournemouth University, a member our Community Safety Team will be available to answer questions about our Knife Crime campaign as well as give details on some of our other safety initiatives and direct to those who can support you.
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Just turn up!
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4 October
10am-3pm
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Knife Crime Awareness stand at Arts University Bournemouth Freshers Fair
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If you attend Arts University Bournemouth, a member our Community Safety Team will be available to answer questions about our Knife Crime campaign as well as give details on some of our other safety initiatives and direct to those who can support you.
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Just turn up!
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