The Knife Angel will arrive in Hereford this weekend, for its month long stay at Hereford Cathedral. During this time, visitors from Herefordshire and the surrounding area will be able to view the stunning 27ft, 3.5 ton, sculpture of an angel made out of 100,000 confiscated knives received from 43 Police Forces across the UK.
The Your Herefordshire team are delighted to have become official partners for this huge event.
Originating from The British Ironwork Centre in Oswestry and created by sculptor Alfie Bradley, it has been on tour of towns and cities around Britain raising awareness of the issues of knife crime and all forms of violence and aggression.
The Knife Angel is a National Monument Against Violence and Aggression.
The Knife Angel is coming to Hereford on June 14 – July 12 2021 hosted by Hereford Cathedral. During the Knife Angel’s visit the Knife Angel team will run a series of workshops and interactive events. It is envisaged that this initiative will continue after the Knife Angel leaves Hereford. The majority of host towns & cities to date have had a knife amnesty whilst the Angel is in situ. Hereford will have a general weapons amnesty, with the approval of West Mercia Police. There is a “weapon surrender” secure bin which travels with the Angel.
During the Knife Angel’s stay in Hereford, there will be;
- Series of free public workshops and events at The Cathedral and venues in the City.
- National Conference, engaging with professionals in related spheres. This will be an online, ticketed event.
- Youth Conference, identifying young people’s needs and issues which they feel have a negative impact on them and their community.
- Weapon amnesty in operation for the duration of the Angel’s visit, approved by West Mercia Police, a secure weapon surrender bin travels with The Angel.
- Opening Ceremony and Closing Vigil.
These are the events that will be taking place during the Knife Angel’s stay in Hereford:
TUE, 15 JUN AT 15:00 – Knife Angel Hereford Welcome Ceremony
MON, 21 JUN AT 14:00 Suicide Prevention Awareness
TUE, 22 JUN AT 09:00 Knife Angel Hereford Tupsley Walk 7.5 miles
TUE, 22 JUN AT 11:00 Creative Writing Workshop. Suitable 14 yrs – adults
TUE, 22 JUN AT 16:30 Interactive/Emergency Bleed Control workshop, Safeguard Medical
WED, 23 JUN AT 11:00 Managing Post Lockdown Stress with Garry Jones
THU, 24 JUN AT 16:30 Interactive/Emergency Bleed Control workshop, Safeguard Medical
FRI, 25 JUN AT 14:00 Drama workshop with The Cracked Slipper Company, Drama 4 Change
FRI, 25 JUN AT 17:30 Drama workshop with The Cracked Slipper Company, Drama 4 Change
FRI, 25 JUN AT 17:30 Creative Writing Workshop. Suitable 14 yrs – adults
SAT, 26 JUN AT 14:00 Drama workshop with The Cracked Slipper Company, Drama 4 Change
SAT, 26 JUN AT 14:00 Working Through Emotions With Art. Grief & Art Workshop. 11-14yrs old
SAT, 26 JUN AT 17:00 Drama workshop with The Cracked Slipper Company, Drama 4 Change
SUN, 27 JUN AT 09:00 Knife Angel Hereford Belmont Walk 8 miles
SUN, 27 JUN AT 10:00 Working Through Emotions With Art. Grief & Art Workshop 5-10 yrs
SUN, 27 JUN AT 14:00 The Weapon In Your Head and What to do about it – with Garry Jones
MON, 28 JUN AT 14:00 The Journey of a Child/Young Person Through The Criminal Justice System
MON, 28 JUN AT 18:30 Interactive/Emergency Bleed Control workshop, Safeguard Medical
TUE, 29 JUN AT 14:30 The O’er Wrought Heart with Hereford Shakespeare Club
THU, 1 JUL AT 11:00 The Weapon In Your Head and What to do about it – with Garry Jones
THU, 1 JUL AT 11:00 Interactive/Emergency Bleed Control workshop, Safeguard Medical
FRI, 2 JUL AT 14:00 Traumatic Bereavement Drop in
SUN, 4 JUL AT 14:00 Working Through Emotions With Art. Grief & Art Workshop 15-18 yrs
TUE, 6 JUL AT 18:30 Interactive/Emergency Bleed Control workshop, Safeguard Medical
FRI, 9 JUL AT 14:00 Traumatic Bereavement Drop in
SUN, 11 JUL AT 12:30 Knife Angel Hereford Farewell Vigil
Donate to support Knife Angel Hereford – https://www.justgiving.com/knifeangelhereford
