Below is a list of the events taking place over this Eight Weeks of Action. More events will be added to this table as soon as they’re confirmed.
List of events
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EVENT
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DETAILS
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HOW TO ATTEND
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4-5 May
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Campaign Opening Weekend
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From 10am to 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday, come and take part in the activities taking place in Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens.
The aim of these events is to engage young people, provide an opportunity for more positive diversionary activities, increase awareness of knife crime and learn skills to channel their emotions via exercise and disciplined sports.
Over the weekend young people can:
- Watch a live giant graffiti art installation
- Join in with sports workshops
- Join a first aid demonstration
- If you’re a young person, come and share your views on knife crime
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Just turn up!
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7-19 May
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Clear Channel Artificial Intelligence Bus Stop advertising
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The Ben Kinsella Trust, a prominent knife crime charity that educates young people on the dangers of knife crime, created an innovative interactive bus stop advertising campaign to raise awareness of the devastating impacts of knife crime.
Located at Castle Lane West, Cooper Dean near Bournemouth Hospital, the campaign depicts the thoughts that go through a mother’s mind whenever she hears the sound of an ambulance siren. The AI technology within the campaign reacts to the sound of an ambulance siren, triggering the screen to show powerful messages from mother to child.
We are very grateful to the Ben Kinsella Trust, Clear Channel and M&C Saatchi for allowing us have these screens and advertising for free over the two weeks.
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Come down to the bus stop and watch this campaign in action!
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11 May
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AFC Bournemouth Match Day Programme advertising page
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If you’re heading to the AFC Bournemouth match against Brentford on this day, don’t forget to buy the official programme, where you’ll find a page on important messages about knife crime to share with any young people you know.
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Attend the home game on 11th May!
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11 May
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Skate Workshop
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A skate workshop for young people is being held by King Ramps at 2 Rivers Meet skate park from 12-2pm. This is a free event.
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Just turn up!
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13-19 May
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Op Sceptre
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Op Sceptre is a national initiative to tackle knife crime across the UK with police forces across the country taking part in a week of intensified action, including Dorset Police.
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Keep an eye out for Op Sceptre messaging in schools and on social media
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16 May
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Knife Arch Engagement at Bournemouth Train Station
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A walk-through metal detector will be placed at Bournemouth Train Station to ensure people travelling to Bournemouth don’t intend to cause harm while they’re here.
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Just turn up!
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18 May
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Skate Workshop
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A skate workshop for young people is being held by King Ramps at Henry Brown Centre, Cunningham Crescent, Bournemouth BH11 8DU from 12-2pm. This is a free event.
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Just turn up!
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20-26 May
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The Ben Kinsella Trust #KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek
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This week-long initiative from the Ben Kinsella Trust aims to shed light on the detrimental effects of knife crime while providing educational resources about its risks and consequences.
Each day has a different theme under the knife crime umbrella
Monday 20 May:
- Statistics - sharing information on knife crime showcasing the positive stats that have come out of our partnership working
Tuesday 21May:
- Education – schools across the country are being asked to run anti-knife crime lessons using Ben Kinsella trust resources
Wednesday 22 May:
- Real Life Stories – The Ben Kinsella Trust will be sharing stories of teenagers across the UK who have lived-experience of knife crime
Thursday 23 May:
- Pledge Day – asking everyone to make a pledge to never carry a knife
Friday 24 May:
- Fundraising Day – encouraging people to raise funds for local anti-knife crime charities
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Visit the Ben Kinsella Website for information on how you can be involved
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25 May
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Bournemouth Library Drop-In
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Come and visit a member of BCP's Community Safety Team at Bournemouth Library between 10:30am and 12:30pm to find out more about the Knife Crime campaign and support that is available |
Just turn up! |
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30 May
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Judo Free Taster Session
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WHEN? Thursday 30 May 6 - 9pm
WHERE? Matsumachi Judo Club, Atorro Sports, Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2BA
WHO? all ages from 6 upwards
Come and try the modern Olympic sport of Judo with Matsumachi JC. This free drop-in session will introduce the participant to throwing, pinning and safe falling techniques with a view to joining the club's beginners program. Experienced British Judo Association qualified coaches, including national champions and world masters medallists, on hand to assist.
Come at a time that suits you and well get you started!
https://www.facebook.com/MatsumachiJudoClub
For further details, please email Paul pg_sawyer@hotmail.com
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Just turn up!
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31 May
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Poole Hospital Drop-In
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Come and visit a member of BCP's Community Safety Team at Poole Hospital between 11am and 2pm to find out more about the Knife Crime campaign and support that is available
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Just turn up!
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