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Read the latest stories from Cambridge Street Pastors and NightLite.
January 2025
The above photo was taken at our training with cpsl Mind, who provided a helpful interactive mental health presentation that was relevant to our work on the street patrol and in NightLite. As you can see we all enjoyed it and found the training very helpful for our personal lives too. Click here if you want to contact them https://cpslmind.org.uk
December 2024
Christmas and New Year were extremely busy us. With two dates before Christmas and New Year's Eve we were able to help nearly 100 people. Working closely with St John Ambulance, cctv, police, taxi marshals and venue staff it highlighted how Cambridge is worthy of their Purple Flag status. For more information on Purple Flag - promoting a safe night out - check out their website https://cambridgebid.co.uk/purpleflag
November 2024 on Halloween night, the city centre was extremely busy and Street Pastors were able to help a number of students get home safely.
November 2024 - Now the darker nights are with us, Street Pastors are available if people need assistance on their night out they are happy to help them and to make sure they stay safe while arranging to get home safely. If you need assistance on your night out call the patrol on 07394 074887 or speak to welfare staff at any venue and they will contact us by radio.
19th October 2024 email received this week:
I was fortunate to come across the Cambridge street pastors on Saturday night, thankfully they were incredible and honestly helped my friend when she needed it the most. I could not be more grateful for their help and support that night and I want to thank you wholeheartedly.
October 2024
Purple Flag Halloween, Safety Initiatives in Full Force
As Halloween weekend approaches, the city is preparing for well managed celebration under the Purple Flag status. On the night of October 26th, the streets of Cambridge will come alive with festivities, and thanks to a strong partnership between Cambridge BID, CAMBAC, and other key stakeholders, the city will have enhanced safety measures in place.
In a collaborative effort to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all revellers, Nightlite, Street Pastors, St John Ambulance, Taxi Marshals, Open Space Guardians, Green Stripe Taxis and CCTV Support will be working together along with our incredible nighttime venues throughout the evening, providing essential support to residents and visitors alike. This robust range of services will ensure that the city's night-time economy thrives while those visiting have the best experience possible.
September 2024
The AGM of Cambridge Street Pastors took place on Thursday 26th September 2024 at Downing Place United Reformed Church, Cambridge. We were delighted to welcome Superintendent Paul Rogerson as our guest speaker. He spoke about how the partnership working within Cambridge City Centre Night Time Economy is valuable and effective with the different organisations working together to make Cambridge a safer night time environment.
July 2024
Email received from a grateful Mum “Could you please pass on a huge thank you to two of your volunteers who supported my daughter in Cambridge town around 2am. Your volunteers cared for her and her friend until my husband arrived.
The support was amazing and we can’t thank them enough… to have ‘safe support’ on the streets, while young adults wish to socialise safely; is amazing!”