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Monday 15 Aug 2005

MEDIA INVITATION: NO MESSIN’! LIVE HITS DARLINGTON

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Date:                           25 and 26 August 2005 Time:                          11am onwards Location:                    The Dolphin Centre, Darlington, DL1 5RP Media contact:          Carolyn Watson, 01904 522825 Journalists and photographers are invited to attend the opening of a summer safety event to raise awareness about the dangers of railway crime. No Messin’! Live, a two-day free activity extravaganza for young people aged between 10 and 16, will take place at the Dolphin Centre from 10am to 4pm on 25 and 26 August. The event is part of Network Rail’s No Messin’! campaign, which aims to show young people alternatives to messing about on the railway. Dyan Crowther, Route Director, Network Rail said: “All children want to have fun, especially during the school holidays.  But, we have a real problem in the Darlington area with children risking their own lives and those of others by trespassing on the railways, placing objects on the track and even throwing missiles at trains.  Darlington was the number one location for acts of vandalism on the railway in 2004. “No Messin’! Live showcases fun activities and sports children can try out during the summer holidays.  We hope that they will enjoy the event and be inspired to either take up a new activity, or develop an existing skills or talent and stay away from the railway tracks.” During the two-day event, children will have the opportunity to try out a range of activities including: wrestling, dj-ing workshops, climbing and team challenges. If you want to attend the event on either day please contact Carolyn Watson on 01904 522825.