COMPILATION OF ARTICLES FOR OCTOBER  2018 EDITION

NPW CONFERENCE 2019 – ONLINE BOOKING NOW OPEN

Our 16th National Pubwatch Conference will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester on Tuesday 26th February 2019.  Brief information about its content and the online booking can be found at http://www.nationalpubwatch.org.uk/booking/

CHELMSFORD WINS DIAGEO NATIONAL PUBWATCH AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY SAFETY

The Pubwatch scheme, Chelmsford City, has been awarded the prestigious Diageo National Pubwatch Award for its significant role working in partnership to reduce violence and NTE crime in the city by 45%. The scheme was also commended for its work to reduce the use of fake ID and allay fears about acid attacks by distributing ‘acid attack’ kits to member premises...(read more here)

NPW STAR AWARD – JASON DICKINS DERBY CITY PUBWATCH CHAIR

NPW Regional Representative Trevor Pepper presented Jason Dickens with a Star Award for service to the Derby City Pubwatch scheme. Jason has chaired the scheme for 6 years...(read more here)

NEW NPW FILM – CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

NPW is pleased to announce the release of its latest film on the subject of conflict management. Conflict always has the potential to escalate into violence. We look at some of the triggers to conflict and how a calm and professional approach, might prevent a situation becoming violent...(read more here)

PUBLIC URGED TO NOTIFY PUBWATCH ABOUT DRINK SPIKING CONCERNS

Doncaster health chief issues advice after figures reveal drink and food spiking incidents have tripled.  Dr Rupert Suckling, Director of Public Health at Doncaster Council, has now issued some advice to help prevent people from becoming a victim.  This includes if a person has any concerns about drink spiking they should contact the Police or a member of Pubwatch as soon as possible...(read more here)

B & FC STUDENTS CHAMPION PUBWATCH TO IMPROVE SAFETY IN BLACKPOOL

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) students are spearheading a project to help people stay safe on a night out in the resort.  The Ask for Angela campaign has seen positive results around the world and B&FC public services student David Shackleton gave a presentation to licensees at a recent Pubwatch meeting, who agreed to roll out the initiative in their venues...(read more here)

PUBCOS SET FOR MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING

Pubcos around the country are to receive training on how to spot the warning signs of mental health issues amongst their workforce, and how to deal with problems, under a ground-breaking new initiative being launched by the Licensed Trade Charity...(read more here)

TOOLS AND RESOURCES
 
Pubwatch Posters - view the range and download from here http://www.nationalpubwatch.org.uk/products/ 
Regional Map – check out your local representative here http://www.nationalpubwatch.org.uk/map/ 
Scheme Locator – make sure your Pubwatch is on the map – free registration here http://www.nationalpubwatch.org.uk/map/add/