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Iona Collins, from St Sidwell’s Centre, applied to fund five discussion groups and workshops that will help them take a proactive and collaborative approach to improving use of the grounds at the centre.

Build relationships

“We think it is really important to build relationships between those people perceived as causing problems in the grounds, with other members of the community,” she said.

Dawn Dines, from Stamp Out Spiking, applied for a grant to fund a course that provides front-line workers with education on drink spiking which they can then pass on to others in their field.

pastors, bar staff, managers of licensed premises, licensed door staff and persons associated within the night-time economy. This will allow recipients to be recognised as a Drink Spiking Aware venue and enable the confidence of the public to enjoy a safe and happy environment in which to socialise.”

Paul Layton from Exeter St James Community Trust, said: “Our immediate need is to replace the community noticeboard in Queens Crescent Gardens which was removed after it was a target for graffiti, damaged and leaking. A more robust, watertight and vandal proof design is required.” We will highlight more Sparks projects in our next edition.

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