‘You versus Tram’ safety message
For some time The Pythian Club has been working together with the operator of Nottingham’s popular tram network, NET, to help tackle anti-social behaviour around the tram network, and in the communities it serves.
The latest joint initiative has seen a powerful safety message delivered via a series of joint presentations in local schools highlighting the impact of such activity on other members of the travelling public and those working on the tramway. The dangers of fooling around on board trams, at stops and close to the tracks is also driven home as part of the ‘You Versus Trams’ initiative.
Trevor Stocker, NET Head of Operations, explained: “We have worked with the Club for several years, and are proud to be associated with an organisation that’s providing positive pathways for young people and shares our own ambition to help make Nottingham a great place to live, work or visit.
“This latest initiative has provided the opportunity for members of The Pythian Club and NET teams to engage with young people in local primary and secondary schools. As well as drawing their attention to the consequences of unacceptable behaviour, they were able to offer advice on how to call for help, should they need it, while using the tram.”
The presentation has already been well received by more than 120 pupils across five Nottingham schools, with NET drivers and customer services staff – alongside representatives from The Pythian Club – on hand to answer questions from pupils and their teachers.
Kelly Puleston, The Pythian Club Project Manager, commented: “The ‘You Versus Tram’ presentation is much more than a health and safety information programme, it’s a reflection of the shared commitment both NET and The Pythian Club have towards active, early, preventative intervention and an on-going learning tool.
“We are delighted with the response we have received from both teachers and their pupils and look forward to delivering this to more schools in the coming weeks and months.”
One of the schools to benefit from the initiative has been Victoria Primary School and headteacher, Anna Froggatt, commented: “This safety message is particularly relevant in our school because of where we are based, in the Meadows.
“Our over-riding priority is always the wellbeing of our pupils and the presentation certainly provided some valuable advice that will help them stay safe around the tramway."
If you are interested in having this message delivered within your school or college, please do contact us.
Nicola Brice and Rachel Milne, both members of the NET Customer Experience Team at NET with George Lindsey, Development Manager at The Pythian Club and the organisation’s CEO Benjamin Rosser, during a recent You Versus Trams presentation.
Rachel Milne, NET Customer Experience Team and The Pythian Club CEO Benjamin Rosser.