Coleraine charity Blossom provides FREE Safety Awareness Sessions for women

A Coleraine charity has organised two free safety awareness courses this month.
By Una Culkin
Published 14th Feb 2023, 10:40 BST
Updated 14th Feb 2023, 10:41 BST

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Funded by PCSP, Blossom have organised two women’s safety awareness sessions at Coleraine First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, February 22 (12-2pm) and at Coleraine West Community Centre on Tuesday, February 28 (7-9pm).

The organisers said: "Every day, women in Northern Ireland are holding their keys in their hands while they walk down the street. They are texting their friends "Let me know when you get home" and they are wondering if their dress will attract the wrong attention. Why are women not safe?"

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The guest speakers at the session will include Yasmin Geddis, Zachary Geddis Break The Silence Trust, on self-defence for all ages and abilities; Women’s Aid on safety in your home and in your relationship; organisers of the 'Love Grace Handbag Appeal'; Judith Lavery, PSNI (scams and sextortion) and Eva Kennedy, Lead Counsellor at Ashes To Gold.

To book your place go to the Blossom Facebook page

Related topics:ColerainePCSPNorthern IrelandWomen's AidPSNI