Ben Kinsella Trust - Knife Crime Awareness Exhibition Open Week

The Ben Kinsella Trust Knife Crime Awareness Exhibition is opening it’s doors to London residents for the first time in February half term. From the 18th-22nd February the Trust hope to welcome families and individuals who want to find out more about how they are tackling knife crime with their educational charity set-up following Ben’s murder in 2008.

Since it launched the exhibition which is based in Islington has been visited by over 1200 children and young people from surrounding boroughs who spend time learning about Ben’s story, the consequences of knife crime and how to stay safe.

If you are interested to see more then you can drop-in for a free, one hour tour that includes films about Ben, his family and others affected by knife crime, an actor who is in ‘prison’ and interactive games and cartoons for children.

The tour start times for drop-in visits, no need to book in advance, are -
Mon 18th - 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Tues 19th - 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Weds 20th - 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm
Thurs 21st - 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Fri 22nd - 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Groups are welcome but must book in advance if more than 6 people. Please contact the Trust with any question or to book in a group - queries@benkinsella.org.uk or 0207 272 1968.

The event is based at City North Islington, Fonthill Road, N4 3HF (3 minutes walk from Finsbury Park station).

Date: Monday, February 18, 2013