The Knife Angel sculpture has been drawing crowds from Crewe and its surrounding areas since its installation at the start of May! The Opening Ceremony was held on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 and was attended by the Mayor of Crewe (Councillor Nan Walton) as well as the High Sheriff of Cheshire, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire and representatives from Cheshire Constabulary and Cheshire East Council.
Become a National Youth Anti-Violence Champion
An ‘Anti-Violence Champion’ is someone who completely renounces violent and aggressive behaviour as a means to solve issues, disputes and difficulties.
You can find out more by visiting:
National Youth Anti-Violence Champion details
Knife Angel Poetry Competition with Creative Crewe – closing date Monday 22nd May
Submit a poem inspired by the Knife Angel visit – and have the chance to win a prize and your poem read out at the Closing Ceremony on Tuesday 30th May!
- The work must be original
- It doesn’t have to rhyme
- Please avoid offensive language
- No longer than one side of A4
There are three categories (a winner and runner-up will be chosen from each):
- Primary
- Secondary
- Adult (18+)
Closing date: Monday 22nd May at 5pm. The judging panel will include The Mayor, Crewe Library, Gareth the Rhymeologist and Creative Crewe.
Email your entry to [email protected] or drop it in to the Crewe Town Council offices at 1 Chantry Court, Forge Street, Crewe, CW1 2DL.
