Safer Cornwall

25/08/2026

Let's Talk Safer Families are offering a series of free online sessions about online safety for parents and professionals.

Cameras and microphones are switched off and there is no need to participate. You can also watch the sessions in your own time on You Tube.

To register for the event visit the Let's Talk website https://letstalksaferfamilies.org/events/

You can also find details of more up and coming webinars

24/08/2026

💜 Women Only Day – Open to All Women 💜

We now have our activity schedule for September. Come along and enjoy a cuppa and a chat, and take some time for yourself.
We'd love to see you: Polkyth House, 12 Carlyon Road, St Austell, PL25 4LD.
🕐 Every Monday | 1:00pm–4:00pm

This September:
🪡 7th September – Sew and Sews (1pm–3pm)
👩 14th September – She's Worth It (1pm–3pm)
🍽 21st September – Food & Mood (1pm–3pm)
👂28th September - Auricular Acupuncture (1pm-3pm)

Whether you're looking to connect with others, build confidence, access support, or simply enjoy some friendly company, you'll receive a warm welcome.
💜 No pressure, no expectations – just a safe and supportive space for women.
📢 Please note: Children can only attend our designated Family-Friendly Sessions. All other Women Only Day sessions are for women aged 18+.

18/08/2026

📢 Have Your Say on Crime and Community Safety in Cornwall
Your experiences and views matter. Safer Cornwall is asking residents to complete their anonymous Community Safety Survey 2026.
The survey covers a range of important issues, including:
✅ Crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB)
✅ How safe you feel during the day and at night
✅ Domestic abuse
✅ Hate crime and hate incidents
✅ Whether you have witnessed crime in your local area
✅ Community safety concerns that affect your daily life

By taking part, you'll help local agencies better understand the issues affecting our communities and shape future priorities and support services.
🕒 The survey is completely anonymous and takes around 10-15 minutes to complete.
📱 Scan the QR code below or visit:
https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/safer-cornwall-have-your-say

Please consider taking part and help make a safer place for everyone. Feel free to share this post to help reach more people. 💙
Devon & Cornwall Police Cornwall Council

11/08/2026

Let’s Talk Safer Families do great work supporting families in the region, and right now they're running a giveaway for 4 tickets to a family attraction of your choice (Dartmoor Zoo, National Marine Aquarium, Paignton Zoo or Eden Project). Simple to enter: follow their page and repost.

Closes 19th August.

🎉 WIN A FAMILY DAY OUT! 🎉

We know that spending quality time together helps families build stronger relationships and create lasting memories. That's why we're giving one lucky family the chance to win a fantastic day out!

You could win WIN 4 tickets (2 adults & 2 children) to an attraction of your choice, between:
🦁 Dartmoor Zoo
🐠 National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth
🦒 Paignton Zoo
🌿 Eden Project

How to enter:
✅ Follow our page
✅ Repost/share this post
That's it! 🎉

The winner will be selected at random using a random generator and will be contacted directly to arrange their prize.

📅 Competition closes on 18th August 2026

Good luck everyone! 🍀

Please note: This competition is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook. Entrants must be 18+ and able to attend their chosen attraction. The prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative.

🎉

04/08/2026

03/08/2026

💜 Women Only Day – Open to All Women 💜

Looking for a welcoming space to meet new people, enjoy a cuppa and a chat, and take some time for yourself? We'd love to see you at our Women Only Day sessions at Polkyth House, 12 Carlyon Road, St Austell, PL25 4LD.
🕐 Every Monday | 1:00pm–4:00pm

This August:
✨ 3rd August – Drop-In Welcome Session (1pm–3pm)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 10th August – Family-Friendly Session (1pm–3pm)
🌿 17th August – Mindfulness with Janthea (1pm–3pm)

Whether you're looking to connect with others, build confidence, access support, or simply enjoy some friendly company, you'll receive a warm welcome.
💜 No pressure, no expectations – just a safe and supportive space for women.
📢 Please note: Children can only attend our designated Family-Friendly Sessions, which will take place monthly. All other Women Only Day sessions are for women aged 18+.

03/08/2026

🎪💬 Festivals are better when we look out for each other.

👀 Check in on your friends – if they’re acting “off”, trust your gut. Find a space where you feel safe and comfortable

💧 Encourage breaks, water, and food

📱 Stick together - use group chats or meeting points if you get split up

🚩 Know the signs of overdose

✔️Carry Naloxone - a life-saving injection or nasal spray that reverses the effects of opioid drugs like he**in, morphine, methadone and fentanyl. Even if you don’t know what someone has taken, Naloxone won’t harm them.

You can get free Naloxone and training on how to use it at WithYou in Cornwall.

📞 Don’t be afraid to get help - Festival staff and medics are there to support
You’re not ruining anyone’s night by speaking up. You might be saving it. ❤️

31/07/2026

🎪✨ Boardmasters is nearly here - let’s make it one to remember, for the right reasons 💃🕺

Before you head off, remember:

✅ Pace yourself - Whether it's drinks or other substances, start low, go slow. Everyone responds differently to alcohol and substances, go at your own pace.

✅ Stay hydrated - Water is your best friend 🧃 Substances like M**A can make you feel thirsty, but try not to over do it. Try to drink a normal amount of water (no more than one pint of water or non-alcoholic fluid an hour) and in small sips.

✅ Eat something beforehand – a full stomach = better choices.

✅ Know your limits - Listen to your body. Taking breaks and knowing when you’ve had enough is important!

✅ Look after each other – If you’re feeling overwhelmed, try find a space where you feel safe and comfortable, with people you trust 💬

✅ Plan ahead – Think ahead of time how you’re going to get home safely. Always check local public transport timetables or prebook your Uber home!

You don’t need to overdo it to have a good time. Stay safe, make informed choices and keep an eye out for each other. 💙

27/07/2026

💜 Women Only Day – Open to All Women 💜

Looking for a welcoming space to meet new people, enjoy a cuppa and a chat, and take some time for yourself? We'd love to see you at our Women Only Day sessions at Polkyth House, 12 Carlyon Road, St Austell, PL25 4LD.

🕐 Every Monday | 1:00pm–4:00pm

This August:
✨ 3rd August – Drop-In Welcome Session (1pm–3pm)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 10th August – Family-Friendly Session (1pm–3pm)
🌿 17th August – Reiki with Janthea (1pm–3pm)

Whether you're looking to connect with others, build confidence, access support, or simply enjoy some friendly company, you'll receive a warm welcome.

💜 No pressure, no expectations – just a safe and supportive space for women.

📢 Please note: Children can only attend our designated Family-Friendly Sessions, which will take place monthly. All other Women Only Day sessions are for women aged 18+.

21/07/2026

We are supporting Devon & Cornwall Police's Operation Makesafe.

Child exploitation can happen anywhere — including hotels, pubs, takeaways, taxis, and licensed venues. Operation Makesafe helps businesses and the public recognise the warning signs and know how to report them.

It's not always obvious, but here's what to look out for 👇

👀 General signs (anyone can spot these):
✅ A young person carrying lots of cash or more than one phone
✅ With people who seem much older, possibly under the influence
✅ Looking lost, anxious, frightened, or out of place
✅ Travelling alone late at night, during school hours, or frequently
✅ Begging in public

🏨 If you work in a hotel:
✅ Young people booked in with no luggage/ID, at odd hours
✅ Adults who don't seem to be family
✅ Cash-only payments, refusing card imprints
✅ Long "Do Not Disturb" periods
✅ Drug paraphernalia, condoms, or multiple phones in a room

🚕 If you work in taxis:
✅ A young person put in a cab who seems drunk/high
✅ Trips to hotels or Airbnbs at odd times
✅ Long journeys at unusual hours
✅ A young passenger who looks scared or uneasy

☕ If you work in a pub, café or restaurant:
✅ An adult being overly intimate with a young person
✅ Adults "befriending" young people with food/drinks
✅ Someone buying alcohol for someone who looks underage
✅ Adults or young people who seem under the influence

📢 Trust your gut. If something feels wrong, it probably is.

🔹 Non-urgent concern? Call 101 and quote "Operation Makesafe"
🔹 Crime in progress or someone in danger? Call 999
🔹 Want to stay anonymous? Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

More info: https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/police-forces/devon-cornwall-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/operation-makesafe/

An initiative focused on making sure that people working in the business sectors are aware of the early warning signs of child exploitation