Strong Community Turnout for PCSP Community Safety Wellbeing Event in Newry

A community safety and wellbeing event organised by Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) was well supported by the public.

The free drop-in event, held at Newry Leisure Centre on 6 March, brought together more than 35 organisations and service providers offering information, advice and support to the public on a wide range of topics relating to community safety, health and wellbeing.

In addition, the event provided an opportunity for residents to connect with local services, learn about support available in the area and take part in a range of interactive demonstrations.

A highlight of the day was a road safety demonstration delivered by the South Area Command of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS).

Firefighters carried out an emergency rescue demonstration involving a vehicle, supported by officers from the PSNI Newry City Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), with the demonstration providing a powerful insight into the vital work carried out by emergency services in response to road traffic collisions.

NPT officers attended the event with their Mobile Engagement Bus, which proved particularly popular with younger people. The interactive space provided an opportunity for officers to engage with young people in a relaxed and positive environment, while promoting important safety messages.

Students from a number of local schools and community groups attended the event, alongside organisations who hosted stalls and provided valuable resources and guidance to the public.

Newry, Mourne and Down PCSP Chairperson, Councillor Henry Reilly said, “Events like this are incredibly important in helping to connect our communities with the wide range of services and support that are available locally.

“It was fantastic to see such a positive turnout and to see so many organisations coming together to promote community safety and wellbeing. I would like to thank all of the members of the public, schools and community groups who took the time to come along and make the event such a success.”

Newry, Mourne and Down PCSP would like to thank all stallholders and members of the public who supported the event, helping make the day both informative and engaging for everyone.