AN event aimed at raising awareness of safety issues among young people takes place next week.

Keeping U Safe will be held at the Sure Start Randolph Centre, Evenwood, on Tuesday, between 10am and 3pm.

Representatives from the fire brigade, the police, and drugs and alcohol misuse workers will be on hand to offer advice.

Each young person attending will receive a goody bag which will contain a water bottle, personal alarm, pen, wallet, yo-yo, leaflets and a piece of fruit.