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Knowsley Against Racism Campaign Launched
A celebration of culture and diversity
within Knowsley will officially launch
an anti-racism campaign for the
borough.
Highlights of the family-orientated day will include a children’s football tournament, basketball coaching, live music and dance performances from many well known local bands and acts as well as football coaching clinics run by Liverpool and Everton Football Clubs.
One of the exciting aspects of the event, being held on Sunday 23rd October at King George V Sports Centre in Huyton, will be the opportunity to sample different foods from around the world.
The event kicks off at 10am with the aim of the day being to bring people together, through lively and family focused activities that celebrate diversity, highlight different cultures and give out a strong anti-racism message.
The Knowsley Against Racism campaign is a long-term strategy to work with the local community to ensure all residents feel welcome, accepted and safe, irrespective of their colour, race or religion.
Knowsley Council and its partners are committed to tackling racism in the borough, changing public attitudes and encouraging people to report racist abuse or behaviour.
Cllr Ron Round, Leader of Knowsley Council, said: “In Knowsley we are committed to providing quality of life for every resident of the borough. We recognise the level of reported racial abuse is not the full extent of the problem in our community and we want to encourage the people of Knowsley to work with us and our partners to stamp out this despicable behaviour.”
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For further information contact: Nina Robb Media Officer Tel: 0151 443 3536
Highlights of the family-orientated day will include a children’s football tournament, basketball coaching, live music and dance performances from many well known local bands and acts as well as football coaching clinics run by Liverpool and Everton Football Clubs.
One of the exciting aspects of the event, being held on Sunday 23rd October at King George V Sports Centre in Huyton, will be the opportunity to sample different foods from around the world.
The event kicks off at 10am with the aim of the day being to bring people together, through lively and family focused activities that celebrate diversity, highlight different cultures and give out a strong anti-racism message.
The Knowsley Against Racism campaign is a long-term strategy to work with the local community to ensure all residents feel welcome, accepted and safe, irrespective of their colour, race or religion.
Knowsley Council and its partners are committed to tackling racism in the borough, changing public attitudes and encouraging people to report racist abuse or behaviour.
Cllr Ron Round, Leader of Knowsley Council, said: “In Knowsley we are committed to providing quality of life for every resident of the borough. We recognise the level of reported racial abuse is not the full extent of the problem in our community and we want to encourage the people of Knowsley to work with us and our partners to stamp out this despicable behaviour.”
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For further information contact: Nina Robb Media Officer Tel: 0151 443 3536
Who to Contact
Corporate Communications
Telephone: 0151 443 3070
Write to or Visit:
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council,
PO Box 21 Archway Road,
Huyton
L36 9YU
Email: media@knowsley.gov.uk
Telephone: 0151 443 3070
Write to or Visit:
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council,
PO Box 21 Archway Road,
Huyton
L36 9YU
Email: media@knowsley.gov.uk
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