On the Streets – A partnership event. Tuesday 9 th February 2010

Networking lunch Lunch is served from 12.30pm till 1.15pm

Welcome and introduction Adam May Project Coordinator Bedford Street Angels

A confession of Portfolio Holder Cllr Will Hunt Community Safety Portfolio Holder Bedford Borough Council

Sharing the vision Major Ian Loxley Chair Bedford Street Angels

Fred and Frans story

Volunteer stories

Sharing the vision Major Ian Loxley Chair Bedford Street Angels

Who are Street Angels? Bedford Street Angels are a part of national Christian initiative to offer a non-judgemental listening ear, and practical support to all the vulnerable in the towns night time economy.

What has UK Street Angels discovered? A reduction of Anti-social behaviour and Violent Crime. A more pleasant atmosphere in the towns of this country. 42% reduction in Halifax each Friday and Saturday evening. And the story continues in other towns

Bedford Street Angels in its first year has seen… A growing reduction of Anti-social behaviour and Violent Crime. A developing friendly atmosphere in the town. Some excellent forging of relationship with Bedford Borough Council. 21% reduction in Anti-social behaviour each Saturday evening.

A typical night 10.00pm – Welcome and time of prayer 10.30pm – 12.00am – First Street Patrol session 12.00am – 12.30am – Back at base for refreshments 12.30am – Second Street Patrol session Ending by approximately 3.00am

Supported by local churches All Saints Church, Kempston Bedford Moravian Church Bedford Pentecostal Church Bromham Baptist Brickhill Baptist Church Bunyan Meeting Free Church Cranfield Baptist Church Kingdom Way Priory Methodist Church Russell Park Baptist Church Rutland Road Church Salvation Army

St Andrews Church St Johns with St Leonards Church St Joseph and the Holy Child Roman Catholic Church St Pauls Church St Peter de Merton The Elstow Team Ministry Turvey Abbey – Monastery of Christ our Saviour Supported by local churches

Sharing the vision Major Ian Loxley Chair Bedford Street Angels

Now…. Time to meet the Angels

The story still to come… Adam May Project Coordinator Bedford Street Angels

Working in Partnership with… Bed:safe Steering Committee Bedford Borough Council Bedfordshire Police Taxi Marshalls Night Club owners YMCA Bedfordshire All Bedford Churches Together HOPE Bedfordshire Individuals

Working in Partnership with… YOU?

Two big questions… What would you be able to do to help BSA? What would you like BSA to do to help you?

The story still to come… Adam May Project Coordinator Bedford Street Angels

Drawing It all altogether… Adam May Project Coordinator Bedford Street Angels

How can I find out more? Visit our Face Book Group – Bedford Street Angels Talk to one of our volunteers today. Contact Adam May, Project Coordinator (telephone) ( ) thebedfordstreetangel (skype) (website)