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BURY North MP David Nuttall paid Bury Fire Station a visit to take part in the Redeeming our Communities (ROC) Café event.

The MP joined Station Manager Lee Coleman from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and Debra Green, Executive Director of ROC.

Mr Nuttall said: "In the 10 months since the venue opened it has clearly become established as a firm favourite with local youngsters and it is very encouraging to see there will be even better facilities provided once the new fire station opens at Chamberhall."

Pete Riley, GMFRS Borough Manager for Bury said: "From conception we always thought the ROC initiative was going to work, but could never have imagined it would attract so much attention from such prominent people.  Of course we will now take the opportunity to build on what we have already, and make it an even bigger success." 

The ROC Cafe is held twice a month at Bury Fire Station and local young people can go along and take part in a range of activities.

Dedicated fire crews and police will be on hand to facilitate the evenings, where young people will find a host of fantastic facilities include a pool table, table football, video games and as well as a refreshment area.

Lee Coleman, Station Manager for Bury, who regularly attends the ROC Café events, said: "The recent visit was arranged so we could discuss the impact of the ROC initiative in Bury since its opening in December 2010.  It was highlighted that the cafe has contributed to 28 percent reduction in anti-social behaviour fires and 12 percent reduction in anti-social behaviour police incidents within the first six months of this year.

"This is a significant achievement for both GMFRS and Greater Manchester Police and testimony to those involved with the young people who attend the ROC Café. It really puts Bury Fire Station at the heart of the community.  The new fire station at Chamber Hall is an exciting opportunity for the cafe as it will provide additional diversionary activities and allow us to access a greater number of our community."

The next event at Bury Fire Station, on The Rock, is Thursday, November 17 from 7pm.  You can find out more by visiting the events area of the website: http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/updates/events/redeeming_our_communities.aspx
To read about the new fire station please visit: http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/my_area/bury/bury_new_build.aspx

Picture: MP David Nuttall visits ROC Café at Bury Fire Station
L-R: Station Manager Lee Coleman (GMFRS), David Nuttall MP for Bury North, Watch Manager Paul Todd (GMFRS), Debra Green, Director of ROC, Graham Simmons, ROC Ambassador, Charlotte Cadden, Neighbourhood Policing Inspector - Bury East (GMP) and Louise Williams, ROC Ambassador

Last update: 04/11/2011 13:49:01