Alcohol awareness campaign for “Fresher’s Week”

THE start of a new academic year brings many students heading to Cheshire – and that includes Warrington because of the local campus of Chester University.
“Fresher’s Week” provides a variety of events across the county, allowing students to get to know each other and their new environment.
To coincide with this Cheshire Police are running an alcohol awareness week, starting on Monday and continuing until Sunday, September 20.
There will be a number of activities taking place including licensing checks and talks at local colleges to coincide
with Fresher’s week.
Police will work alongside partners such as Trading Standards to ensure premises get the help and support they need to comply with the law.
Inspector Richard Spedding  (pictured) said: “As we start a new educational year this is a good time to re-focus some of our activities around the sale of alcohol and its potential harmful effects.
“This week Cheshire Police are running an alcohol week of action reminding people to know their limits when it comes to alcohol. We’re not telling people that they can’t drink alcohol, but to realise the implications alcohol has, not only on your health but your well-being.
“Alcohol is a part of many people’s social lives. It’s important to remember that it does affect the way you behave, and cause you to make unwise decisions, such as walking home alone. These decisions can leave you vulnerable and an easy target for criminals.
“This week isn’t about catching as many people as we can for alcohol-related crime. It’s more about ensuring everyone enjoys themselves in a safe and sensible environment, and reminding people to stay safe.”
Cheshire Police have continually battled against alcohol-related harm, with the ArcAngel Protected Town scheme playing an integral part.
The scheme helps to create a safe night time economy, where people can be reassured that the licensed premises they visit are well managed, regulated and safe places to enjoy a night out.
There are currently 12 locations across the county who have received ArcAngel Accreditation.
More information about ArcAngel and personal safety can be found on www.cheshire.police.uk
The following areas have received ArcAngel accreditation locally:
Culcheth/Croft, Warrington’s Cultural Quarter and Stockton Heath.